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MATH 176

Introductory Calculus for Business and Social Sciences

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeC+
Standard

Overview

Description

Fundamental ideas of analytic geometry and calculus, plane coordinates, graphs, functions, limits, derivatives, integrals, the fundamental theorem of calculus, rates, extrema and applications thereof.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • ACT of 27
  • SAT of 630
  • ALEKS PPL of 61
  • with at least a “C”
MATH 124MATH 126

Recommended Preparation

  • Take a math placement test before registering if 10 years have passed since completion of the prerequisite coursework.
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Prerequisites

ACT of 27 or SAT of 630 or ALEKS PPL of 61 or MATH 124 with at least a “C” or MATH 126 with at least a “C”.

Recommended Preparation

Take a math placement test before registering if 10 years have passed since completion of the prerequisite coursework.

Units

Lecture2
Discussion Recitation1

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Terms

fall, spring, summer

Core

CO2, University Core Mathematics requirement

Restrictions

Credit may not be received for Math 176 if credit has already been awarded for [MATH 181](preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=59&coid=1103865) or above.

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • use and apply the concepts and terminology of rate of change through applications and examples.
  • compute the derivative of a function using rules of differentiation.
  • compute basic integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.