COURSE SPECIFICATIONS

UniversityInstitute
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of Business Management Faculty
Adnan Alam Khan
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COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
BBA, BS Joint
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College of Computer Science & Information
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System
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Information System
Fall, 2010
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A- BASIC INFORMATION
Calculus for Business Decision MTH-103
Title _________________ Code _____________________
3 15
Credit Hours ___________ Lectures __________________
None __________________ 45 Hours-Exams
Tutorial ______________ Practical Total
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B- PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
1- Overall aims of course

The course is designed to give non-intimidating presentation of mathematical

concepts, principles and techniques most useful for students in business
management. The main objectives of the course are to enhance students'
competency in application of mathematics to solve business management problems
and to improve their level of initiative sophistication for further advanced business
analysis. After completing the course the student will be able to use optimization
methodology & approximate methods in real life situation.

2- Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs)

a. Knowledge and understanding

i. Introduction to Calculus Limits, Properties of Limits and continuity

ii. Differentiation, Limit approach to find Derivatives

 iii. Rules of Differentiation, Chain Rule.

iv. Concavity, Inflection points and Critical Points

v. Function of two variables, Partial Derivatives, Chain rule

vi. Techniques of Integration (substitution, by parts and partial fractions)

b. Intellectual skills
Average Rate of Change ,The Derivatives, Instantaneous Rate of
i. Change________________________________________________
Instantaneous Rate of Change Application, Higher
ii. Order Derivatives
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Identification of Maxima and Minima, Ist. And
iii. Second__________________________________________________
Derivative Tests

c. Professional and practical skills

Applications of average Rate of Change ,The Derivatives, Instantaneous
Rate of Change
Application of Instantaneous Rate of Change Application, Higher Order
Derivatives
Identification of Maxima and Minima, Ist. And Second Derivative Tests &
d. its Application
General and transferable skills

i. Able to Solve Business related problems.

3- Contents

Cognitive Level
Topic No. of Lecture K U A
hours
DIFFERENTIATION AND ITS APPLICATIONS 3 Hrs One *
15.1 Limits and Continuity
15.2 Average Rate of Change.
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15.3 The Derivative and Differentiation 3Hrs One *
15.4 Differentiation 4.5 Hrs One+1/2 *
15.5 Higher-Order Derivatives *
15.6 Identification of Maxima and Minima 6Hrs Three *
15.7 Revenue, Cost and Profit
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15.8 Marginal Approach to Profit 3 Hrs Three *
16. Related Applications 2 Hrs One *
17.Optimization Application 2 Hrs One *
18.Integeral Calculus: 8 Hrs Four *
18.1 Anti Derivatives.
18.2 Rules of Integration *
18.3 Additional Rules of Integration *
18.4 Differential Equations
18.5 Techniques of Integration *
18.6 Definite Integrals *
18.7 Applications of Integral Calculus
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19.1 Integral Calculus: Application 3.5 Hrs *
19.2 Definite Integral and Areas
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 20.1 Optimization: Function of several variables 4Hrs One + 1/2 *
20.2 Partial Derivatives
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*K = Knowledge, U = Understanding, A= Application

4- Teaching and learning methods

Lectures / Discussions
a. __________________________________________________
Quizzes
b. __________________________________________________
Assignments
c. __________________________________________________
Presentations

d. __________________________________________________

5- Student’s assessment methods

Quizzes, Midterms & Final
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Assignments
b. _________________________
Project / Presentation
c. _________________________
Comprehensive knowledge
to assess _______________________
Check practical knowledge
to assess _______________________
Command over designated topic
to assess ________________________

Assessment schedule
Quizzes 4
Assessment 1 __________________ Week _______________________
Quizzes 8
Assessment 2 __________________ Week _______________________
Quizzes 13
Assessment 3 __________________ Week _______________________
Assessment 4 __________________ Week _______________________

Weighting of assessment

Mid-term examination 30%

Final Term examination 40%
Oral examination %
Practical examination %
Semester work %
Other types of assessment 30%
Total 100%
Any formative only assessment

6 – List of References
Course notes
AppliedMathematics for Business Economics andSocial Sciences,
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McGraw Hill.
Essential books (text books)
Frank S Budnick
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Recommended books

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Facilities required for teaching and learning

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Adnan
Adnan Alam Khan
Dr. Ejaz Ahmed
Course coordinator Head of
Department
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