All classwork and communication will be online and asynchronous, with the exception of one orientation meeting at the beginning of the term via Zoom which will be recorded. 

Spring 2024 Important Dates:  

(See the CCSF Important Dates Page for More Information)

• Class Begins: Monday, January 29

• Last Day to Drop this class for a Refund:  February 7, 2024

• Last Day to Add this class:  February 15, 2024

• Last Day to Drop this class without a 'W' symbol:  February 15, 2024

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

• Last Day to Drop this class with a W:  April 25, 2024

• Last Day of Class:  Wednesday, May 22

• Final Exam Date:  (Online - the final will be available over multiple days.)

• Last Day of Class/All Homework Due:  Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Fall 2024 Important Dates:  

(See the CCSF Important Dates Page for More Information)

• Class Begins:  September 3, 2024 (Late-Start Class)

• Last Day to Drop this class for a Refund:  September 12, 2024

• Last Day to Add this class:  September 20, 2024

• Last Day to Drop this class without a 'W' symbol: September 20, 2024

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

• Last Day to Drop this class with a W:  November 21, 2024

• Last Day of Class:  December 20, 2024

• Final Exam Dates:  (IN PERSON)

  • Section 961:  December 13, from 11:10 am - 1 pm in Batmale 713

  • Section 961:  December 13, from 1:10 pm - 3 pm in Batmale 713

• Last Day of Class/All Homework Due:  December 20, 2024

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 Syllabus

Fall 2024:

Math 75 Course Syllabus - Fall 2024 (Coming Soon!)

Spring 2024:  

Math 75 Course Syllabus - Spring 2024

Fall 2023:  

Math 75 Course Syllabus - Fall 2023 - Draft   (Subject to change - Email instructor for more information)

Textbook:  

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

• ISBN-13: 978-1337625340

• ISBN-10: 9781337625340

You must purchase WebAssign to turn in homework online (which includes an ebook for free), although the textbook is optional.  

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