MATH 238 - Calculus for Business and Social Science I

Recent Professors: Sam Pearsall, Ann Forkeotes, Jietong Zhang, Daisy Williams, Alexander Bojkov, Torben Pedersen, Yeranuhi Semerdjian
Recent Semesters: Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
Class Size: Not published
Difficulty: 5.1Moderateout of 10
Credits: 5
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or equivalent or higher or placement into transfer-level math/quantitative reasoning course. Math 238 students will study the techniques of calculus with emphasis placed on the application of these concepts to business and management related problems. The applications of derivatives and integrals of functions including polynomials, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions are studied.
Winter 2027 Sections: View Winter 2027 sections of MATH 238
Transfers To: UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
Description: Prerequisite: Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or equivalent or higher or placement into transfer-level math/quantitative reasoning course. Math 238 students will study the techniques of calculus with emphasis placed on the application of these concepts to business and management related problems. The applications of derivatives and integrals of functions including polynomials, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions are studied.
Usually Held: Mon Tue Wed Thu 11:10am–12:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–12:25pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 7:00pm–8:10pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–9:10am