Classwork will be split between in-person classes and materials delivered online through Canvas.  In-person attendance is required.

Fall 2025 Important Dates:  

(See the CCSF Important Dates Page for More Information)

• First Day of Class:  August 19, 2025

• Last Day to Drop this class for a Refund:  August 29, 2025

• Last Day to Add this class:  September 5, 2025

• Last Day to Drop this class without a 'W' symbol: September 5, 2025

• Last Day to Opt for Pass/No Pass: Not available for this class

• Last Day to Drop this class with a W:  November 13, 2025

• Last Day of Class:  December 11, 2025

• Final Exam Date:  Tuesday, December 16 1 - 3 pm

• Last Day of Class/All Homework Due:  December 20, 2025

Spring 2026 Important Dates:   

(See the CCSF Important Dates Page for More Information)

• Class Begins: 

• Last Day to Drop this class for a Refund:  

• Last Day to Add this class:  

• Last Day to Drop this class without a 'W' symbol: 

• Spring Break:  

• Last Day to Opt for Pass/No Pass: Not offered for this class

• Last Day to Drop this class with a W:  

• CCSF Final Exam Week:  

• Final Exam Date: 

• Last Day of Class/All Homework Due:  

• Spring 2025 Commencement:  

Course Information - Math 75

Linear, quadratic, algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions with applications to business and economics; interest and ordinary annuity problems; introduction to differential and integral calculus of one variable with applications to business and economics.

UC/CSU

Units: 3

Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable

Prerequisites:  Math 60 or 92

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:

1. Use algebra and mathematical functions as a basis for making decisions involving business-related problems.

2. Apply the mathematics of time-value of money to solve problems involving interest and annuities.

3. Apply the concepts of differential calculus to business models.

Course Information - Math 75S

Support for students who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 75, Mathematical Analysis for Business. Topics include concepts and skills from elementary and intermediate algebra that are needed to understand the basics of Mathematical Analysis for Business. Concepts are taught in the context of the linked Math 75 course.

UC/CSU

Units: 2

Credit type: Credit/Nondegree Applicable

Corequisite:  Math 75

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

1. Apply algebraic properties and operations to manipulate and simplify polynomial, rational, and radical expressions.

2. Apply mathematical fundamentals needed to evaluate numerical expressions.

3. Describe and solve elementary polynomial, rational, and radical equations.

4. Identify and compare the equations, graphs, and properties of lines and parabolas.

Course Syllabus

Fall 2025:

Math 75 Course Syllabus - Fall 2025 

Math 75S Course Syllabus - Fall 2025

Spring 2025:

Math 75 Course Syllabus - Spring 2025 

Math 75S Course Syllabus - Spring 2025

Fall 2024:

Math 75 Course Syllabus - Fall 2024

Math 75S Course Syllabus - Fall 2024

Spring 2024:  

Math 75 Course Syllabus - Spring 2024 

Math 75S Course Syllabus - Spring 2024

Textbook:  

• Mathematical Applications for the Management, Life and Social Sciences, 12th Edition, by Harshbarger and Reynolds. 

• ISBN-13: 978-1337625340

• ISBN-10: 9781337625340

You will be automatically be charged for the online version of this text, which includes WebAssign, the online homework component.  PLEASE DO NOT BUY THE BOOK ON YOUR OWN, OR YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY TWICE. 

Approximate Outline of Topics (Subject to Change)

• Week 0:  Introduction to Course

• Week 1:  Review of Radicals and Rational Expressions

• Week 2:  Introduction to the Profit Model and Interest

• Week 3:  Review of Linear Equations

• Week 4:  Business Applications of Linear Equations

• Week 5:  Review of Quadratic Equations

• Week 6:  Review of Logarithms and Exponential Equations

• Week 7:  Simple and Compound Interest

• Week 8:  Future Value and Present Value of Annuities

• Week 9:  Loans and Amortization

• Week 10:   Loans and Amortization

• Week 11:  Limits and the Derivative

• Week 12:  Derivative Formulas

• Week 13:  Optimization and Other Business Applications of the Derivative

• Week 14:  Anti-Derivatives, Integrals and More Business Applications

• Week 15:  Review

• Week 16:  Final Exams