All classwork and communication will be online and asynchronous, with the exception the FINAL EXAM, which will be taken in person on the Ocean Campus.

Fall 2026 Important Dates:  

(See the CCSF Important Dates Page for More Information)

• Class Begins:  August 31 (Late-Start Class)

• Last Day to Drop this class for a Refund:  September 10

• Last Day to Add this class:  September 18

• Last Day to Drop this class without a 'W' symbol: September 18

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

• Last Day to Drop this class with a W:  November 23

• Last Day of Class:  December 22

• Final Exam Dates:  (IN PERSON)

  • Section 961:  December 18, from 10:10 am - 12 pm in Batmale 713

  • Section 962:  December 18, from 1:10 pm - 3 pm in Batmale 713

• Last Day of Class/All Homework Due:  December 22

Spring 2027 Important Dates:  

(See the CCSF Important Dates Page for More Information)

• Class Begins:  Monday, January ? (It's a late-start class)

• Last Day to Drop this class for a Refund:  Wednesday, February ?

• Last Day to Add this class:  Thursday, February ?

• Last Day to Drop this class without a 'W' symbol:  Thursday, February ?

• Spring Break:  Monday, March 29 - Sunday, April 4

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

• Last Day to Drop this class with a W:  Thursday, April ?

• CCSF Final Exam Week:  Wednesday, May ? - Wednesday, May ?

• Final Exam Dates:  (IN PERSON)

  • Section 931:  May ?, from 10:10 am - 12 pm in Batmale 713

  • Section 932:  May ?, from 1:10 pm - 3 pm in Batmale 713

• Last Day of Semester/All Homework Due:  Wednesday, May ?

• Spring 2025 Commencement:  Thursday, May ?

Summer 2027 Important Dates:  

(See the CCSF Important Dates Page for More Information)

• Class Begins:  Monday, June ? (It's a late-start class)

• Last Day to Drop this class for a Refund:  Wednesday, June ?

• Last Day to Add this class:  Thursday, June ?

• Last Day to Drop this class without a 'W' symbol:  Thursday, June ?

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

• Last Day to Drop this class with a W:  Thursday, July ?

• CCSF Final Exam Week:  Wednesday, July ? - Wednesday, July ?

• Final Exam Date:  (IN PERSON)

  • July ?, from 10:10 am - 12 pm in Batmale 713

• Last Day of Semester/All Homework Due:  Wednesday, July ?

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 2026:

Math 75 Course Syllabus - Fall 2026

Summer 2026:

Math 75 Course Syllabus - Summer 2026

Spring 2026:  

Math 75 Course Syllabus - Spring 2026

Fall 2025:  

    Math 75 Course Syllabus - Fall 2025

Spring 2025:

     Math 75 Course Syllabus - Spring 2025

Fall 2024:

Math 75 Course Syllabus - Fall 2024

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

YYou 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