Faculty Syllabus
MATH-1324 Mathematics for Business and Economics
Keturah Johnson
Credit Spring 2026
Section(s)
MATH-1324-026 (17627)
LEC MW 1:05pm - 2:25pm RRC RRC1 1219.00
Course Requirements
About Your Course
Instructional Methodology: This course is taught in the classroom primarily as a lecture/discussion course.
MATH1324 - Section: 026 Synonym: 17627
NCBM0224 – Section: 007 Synonym: 18092
Meeting location: RRC1 1219 Meeting Times: MW 12:00pm – 2:25 pm
Prerequisites: MATD 0370 with a C or higher or appropriate score on the TSI Mathematics Assessment. Corequisite(s): MATH 1324.
Paired Course Policy: This is a paired course. Students who withdraw from NCBM 0224 will automatically be withdrawn from MATH 1324.
Readings
Required Materials
The materials provided by First Day Access for MATH 1324 Math for Business & Economics will also be used for this course. Check with your instructor to see if MyLab Math is required in NCBM 0224. If MLM is required in NCBM 0224, then you will need to register for MLM in the NCBM 0224 Blackboard course AFTER you have already registered for MLM in the MATH 1324 Blackboard course.
Calculator: Graphing calculators are not allowed.
A scientific calculator is required for this course. Be sure the model has a two-line screen that shows what you type into the calculator on one line and the result on the next line, and that it formats fractions nicely. I recommend the TI-30XS Multiview Scientific and the CASIO fx-300ES PLUS, since it works well with fractions). Scientific Calculators can also be checked out from any ACC library.
You will also need a 3-ring binder to keep course notes and materials.
Course Subjects
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Week |
Sections |
Material |
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1 |
A2 |
Operations with Polynomials |
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2 |
1.1, 1.2 |
Linear Equations, and Inequalities, Graphs and Lines |
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3 |
4.1, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, |
Systems of Linear Equations in Two and More Variables, Matrices: Basic Operations, Inverse of a Square Matrix, Matrix Equations, Systems of Linear Equations |
|
4 |
5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
Linear Inequalities and Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables, Linear Programming |
|
5 |
TEST1 |
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6 |
7.2,7.3, 7.4, 8.1 |
Sets, Basic Counting Principles, Permutations and Combinations, Sample Spaces, Events, and Probability |
|
7 |
8.2, 8.3, 8.5 |
Union, Intersection, and Complements of Events, Odds, Conditional Probability, Intersection, Random Variable, Probability Distribution and Expected Value |
|
8 |
TEST2 |
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9 |
2.1, A3, 2.2 |
Factoring, Graphs and Transformations |
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10 |
A6, A7, 2.3 |
Radicals, Quadratic Equations, Quadratic Functions, |
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11 |
A4, 2.4 |
Rational Expressions Polynomial, and Rational Functions, |
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12 |
TEST3 |
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13 |
A5, 2.5, 2.6 |
Integer and Rational Exponents, Exponential Functions Logarithmic Functions, |
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14 |
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
Simple and Compound Interest, Future Value of Annuities, Present Value of Annuities |
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15 |
TEST4 |
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16 |
Final |
Final - Optional to replace a low or missing test |
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
Course Content MATH1324
Course Description
Credit Hours: 3, Contact Hours: 3
MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Economics (3-3-0). A course in finite mathematics for business students including linear equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, the exponential and logarithmic functions, the mathematics of finance, systems of linear equations and matrices, linear programming, and an introduction to probability.
Course Rationale
This course is required in certain degree plans, such as Accounting, Computer Information Systems and Economics. For some students, this is the first half of a two-semester finite mathematics/business calculus sequence. This is also a preparation course prior to taking two semesters of business calculus, although the preferred preparation for two semesters of business calculus is MATH 1314. Finally, some students take this course as a general mathematics elective.
Course Objectives
Mathematics for Business and Economics has four main mathematical topics: functions, matrices, linear programming, and probability. The objectives of the course are for students not only to know the mathematics of these concepts, but also to be able to apply the concepts to analyze and interpret information in business and financial application problems.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, a student should be able to:
- Identify the basic graphs and properties of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Apply the knowledge of functions to business applications such as simple, compound, or continuous compound interest, ordinary annuities, finding the maximum or minimum for quantities which are quadratic functions, and finding break even points.
- Perform basic operations with matrices and use matrix methods to solve systems of linear equations. Apply the knowledge of matrices to business problems such as inventory, production, and total cost.
- Use the geometric method to solve linear programming problems. Interpret information as an objective function with constraints, set up the linear programming problem, solve the problem and interpret the result in the context of the problem.
- Use basic counting techniques and calculate probabilities, including conditional probabilities. Apply the mathematical knowledge of probability to business problems and interpret the results
General Education Competencies
- Critical Thinking – gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating, and applying information is covered in every SLO.
- Quantitative and Empirical Reasoning – applying mathematical, logical, and scientific principles and methods is covered in every SLO.
- Written, Oral and Visual Communication – communicating effectively adapting to purpose, structure, audience, and medium is covered in every SLO.
Office Hours
T Th 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM In my office RRC2
NOTEM W 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Virtual Office hours
NOTE Zoom link in blackboard coursePublished: 01/20/2026 10:24:45