MATH 340 - Calculus for Business and Economics

    Recent Professors
    Rory Kinoshita, Thao T. Chau, James J. Duran, Syed A. Safvi, Tanja Sacco, Tu Ngo, Leonel De Leon
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Through the Los Rios Placement Process or successful completion of Algebra II/Integrated Math 3 or Intermediate Algebra.
    Summer 2025 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    This course introduces how differential calculus and integral calculus are used in the fields of business, economics, social science, and biological science. Topics include finding limits, applying various rules to find derivatives of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, as well as using derivatives to analyze marginal cost, revenue, and profit. It is not recommended for mathematics and physical science majors.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 3:00pm–4:20pm, Mon Wed 3:30pm–5:40pm, Tue Thu 10:30am–11:50am, Tue Thu 8:00am–9:20am