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Math 1303: Quantitative Methods

Topics covered: Functions, limits, continuity, derivatives applications of the derivative, in particular to mathematical economics. Exponential and logarithmic functions. Antiderivatives, area and applications to business models. Probabilities and applications. Matrices and an introduction to linear programming. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: MATH 1014 (grade C or better) or appropriate score on departmental placement test.

NOTE: The FINAL EXAM will be Wed, Dec. 14 from 7:45 -  10:00 AM in CH 82

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  • Exam Final Practice
     
  • Check lecture 21 for some Gauss Jordan problems
  • Exam 3 Practice with answers
  • Take-home Quiz, due 11/28 (pdf) 
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  • Practice Exam 2  (with answers)
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    Take-home Quiz
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  • Practice Exam 1
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Last modified: 08//2011
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