Liberty MATH 126 Elementary Calculus for Business and Science 16 wk Entire Class
Course Description
An introduction to differential and integral calculus with emphasis on applications in the areas of business and science. For non-mathematics majors only.
Please visit Liberty University for details on this course’s prerequisites.
Rationale
This course is intended to give the non-mathematics major a working knowledge of calculus.
Measurable Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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- Demonstrate knowledge of the topics listed in the course description by solving problems.
- Communicate math concepts accurately using vocabulary and symbolic language.
- Demonstrate an understanding of graphing using calculus.
- Demonstrate an understanding of differentiation and integration using a variety of techniques on functions common to business and the life and social sciences.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings and WebAssign presentations
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
WebAssign Homework Assignments (13)
The student will complete 13 WebAssign Homework assignments using WebAssign. Each homework assignment will have 15–30 questions. The student will have 15 attempts to complete each question (MLO: A – D; FSLO: TSQR 1 – 3).
Homework: Review Assignments (4)
The student will review the material in WebAssign in order to prepare for each quiz. Each Homework: Review Assignment will have 30 short-answer questions. The review is not timed (MLO: A – D; FSLO: TSQR 1 – 3).
Quiz (3)
Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned modules. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes and will consist of 2 parts. Part 1 will be completed on WebAssign. Part 2 will be a timed test that you will download, complete, and then scan and upload into Canvas. Be sure to include all of your work if you want full credit. For the second part, you will need to download the document contained inside the testing area (MLO: A – D; FSLO: TSQR 1 – 3).
Quiz: Final
The Quiz: Final will cover the Learn material for modules 1–14. The quiz will be open-book/open-notes and will consist of 2 parts. Part 1 will be completed on WebAssign. Part 2 will be a timed test that you will download, complete, and then scan and upload into Canvas. Be sure to include all of your work if you want full credit. For the second part, you will need to download the document contained inside the exam area (MLO: A – D; FSLO: TSQR 1 – 3).
Course Competency Quiz
This quiz covers materials from the course selected to align with Liberty University’s Core Competency Learning program. The quiz will be completed in WebAssign. The quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 10 short answer questions, and have a 1-hour and 30-minute time limit (MLO: A – D; FSLO: TSQR 1 – 3).