This course should transfer to all four year colleges and degree programs.

If you are concerned about the transferability of this course you should contact the counseling center or the college / university to which you will transfer.

• Math 0310 Intermediate Algebra or
• (Math 1314 College Algebra strongly recommended) or
• Instructor / Departmental Approval

Matrices, systems of equations, linear programming, the simplex method, probability and mathematics of finance. Primarily for business majors and liberal arts students.

Textbook / Materials

Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences
Barnett, Ziegler & Byleen, 11th Edition, Prentice Hall

ISBN10: 0132255707 | ISBN13: 9780132255707

Calculator: Scientific model or Business model required.
(A graphing calculator is optional.)

Set up and solve systems of equations using matrix methods.

Perform operations with matrices.

Set up and solve linear programming applications using geometric and simplex methods.

Compute probabilities using principles of sets and counting.

Analyze data using basic principles of statistics.

Solve financial applications involving simple and compound interest and annuities.