None. Students are expected to have completed Math 30 or 31, or an equivalent matriculation-level high-school mathematics course, and to have a good understanding of high-school-level algebra.
Course start date:
If you are a:
Self-funded student: register by the 10th of the month, start on the 1st of the next.
Mathematics Diagnostic Assessment. This online test contains 70 questions that will help you assess your mathematical skills. Based on your score we will recommend which Athabasca University mathematics course you are likely ready to take successfully.
Overview
MATH 260 is designed to teach you to use a range of mathematical techniques to solve concrete problems in business and the social sciences.
Outline
Unit 1: Functions and Graphs
Unit 2: Limits and the Derivative
Unit 3: Additional Derivative Topics
Unit 4: Graphing and Optimization
Unit 5: Integration
Unit 6: Additional Integration Topics
Unit 7: Multivariable Calculus
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to
demonstrate a foundational understanding of single- and multivariable calculus for social sciences and economics, with a focus on functions and graphing, optimization, differentiation, and integration.
use single- and multivariable calculus methods for applied problem solving in business and social sciences.
apply knowledge gained in this course to future learning in calculus or other calculus-based courses.
communicate mathematical ideas and analyses in a clear and organized manner.
Evaluation
To receive credit for MATH 260, you must submit all the course assignments and complete them to the satisfaction of your tutor. You must also achieve a grade of at least D 50 percent on each examination, and a course composite grade of at least D (50 percent). The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:
Activity
Weight
Assignment 1
10%
Assignment 2
10%
Midterm Examination
30%
Assignment 3
10%
Assignment 4
10%
Final Examination
30%
Total
100%
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University’s online Calendar.
Materials
Barnett, R. A., M. R. Ziegler, K. E. Byleen, and C. J. Stocker. Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences: Brief Version. 14th Ed. New York, NY: Pearson, 2019. (eText)
The Student's Solutions Manual for the above eText is available in the publisher's online resources (MyLab), which are accessible on the course start date.
The course materials include a study guide and student manual.
Your textbook also provides access to MyLab, which has seven quizzes for students to practice and test their knowledge. The Course Orientation provides instructions on how to register for MyLab.
Challenge for credit
Overview
The challenge for credit process allows you to demonstrate that you have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university-level course.
Full information about challenge for credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Evaluation
To receive creditfor the MATH 260 challenge registration, you must complete the two parts of the challenge exam and achieve a minimum grade of at least D (50 percent)on both parts. The two parts of the exam must be written on the same day, or on two consecutive days.
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized study counterparts.