Overview
Mathematics 260: Calculus for Social Sciences and Economics is designed to teach you to use a range of mathematical techniques to solve concrete problems in business and the social sciences.
Outline
MATH 260 includes the following seven units:
- Unit 1: Functions and Graphs
- Unit 2: Limits and the Derivative
- Unit 3: Additional Derivative Topics
- Unit 4: Graphing and Optimization
- Unit 5: Integration
- Unit 6: Additional Integration Topics
- Unit 7: Multivariable Calculus
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to
- demonstrate a foundational understanding of single- and multivariable calculus for social sciences and economics, with a focus on functions and graphing, optimization, differentiation, and integration.
- use single- and multivariable calculus methods for applied problem solving in business and social sciences.
- apply knowledge gained in this course to future learning in calculus or other calculus-based courses.
- communicate mathematical ideas and analyses in a clear and organized manner.
Evaluation
To receive credit for MATH 260, you must achieve a course composite grade of at least D (50 percent)and a grade of at least D (50 percent) on the final exam.
The weighting of the course composite grade is as follows:
| Activity | Weight |
| Assignment 1 | 10% |
| Assignment 2 | 10% |
| Midterm Exam | 20% |
| Assignment 3 | 10% |
| Assignment 4 | 10% |
| Final Exam | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
The midterm and final examinations for this course must be requested in advance and written under the supervision of an AU-approved exam invigilator. Invigilators include either ProctorU or an approved in-person invigilation centre that can accommodate online exams. Students are responsible for payment of any invigilation fees. Information on exam request deadlines, invigilators, and other exam-related questions, can be found at the Exams and grades section of the Calendar.
Materials
Digital course materials
Links to the following course materials will be made available in the course:
Barnett, R. A., Ziegler, M. R., Byleen, K. E., & Stocker, C. J. (2019). Calculus for business, economics, life sciences, and social sciences (14th ed.). Pearson.
Challenge for credit
Overview
The challenge for credit process allows you to demonstrate that you have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university-level course.
Full information about challenge for credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Evaluation
To receive creditfor the MATH 260 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least D (50 percent) on the challenge exam. The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:
| Activity | Weight |
| Challenge Exam | 100% |
| Total | 100% |
The challenge exam for this course must be requested in advance and written under the supervision of an AU-approved exam invigilator. Invigilators include either ProctorU or an approved in-person invigilation centre that can accommodate online exams. Students are responsible for payment of any invigilation fees. Information on exam request deadlines, invigilators, and other exam-related questions, can be found at the Exams and grades section of the Calendar.
Challenge for credit course registration form