Not open to students who have passed any mathematics course above MA 115. Not open to students who have passed MA 231 or equivalent. Intended as preparation for calculus. Not open to students who have passed MA 231 or equivalent. Not open to students who have passed MA 231 or equivalent.
Emphasis is placed on business problems.
An introduction to elementary calculus with emphasis on the differentiation and integration of polynomial, rational, and exponential and logarithmic functions. Partial derivatives with applications to business, economics, and the social sciences. Students may not receive credit for both MA 231 and MA 228. Topics include functions, derivatives, definite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Writing and the use of technology are key features of this course.