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Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 2025-2026(Archived) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MAT 182 - Precalculus for Business and Social Science

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Course Description: Topics in preparation for Calculus for Business including the study of polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Applications will draw from the fields of Business and Social science, including revenue/cost, matrices and linear programming.

ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Quantitative Literacy, and Personal and Professional Development.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MAT 100 or MAT 008 with a C or better, or completion of Math Module 85, or by placement into the class.
General Education Elective(s): Math All Programs
Note(s): A TI 83+ or 84+ graphing calculator is required. This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.


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