MATH 1552 - Applied Business Calculus
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 05, CRN 40991,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Richard Rappach
Email: rsrappach@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | MyMathLab Subscription for Finite Mathematics and Calculus with Applications (YSU Custom Edition) | Lial, Greenwell, Ritchey |
- Inclusive Access
This course is part of the Inclusive Access program; you should NOT purchase any course materials as they are part of your course registration. In the event you drop this course from your schedule on or prior to the last day of DROP/ADD period, your account will be fully refunded automatically.
- Opt-out
By default, students are opted into the content. If the student decides at that time, they do not want their required course materials to be delivered in this program at the low cost offered, they have the option to OPT-OUT. We highly encourage students not to opt-out. If you choose to opt-out, you will be responsible for obtaining the appropriate course materials/textbook/connect at the full price.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 11/12 | Limits and Continuity, Rates of Change Definition of the Derivative Techniques of Finding the Derivative (power, products, quotients, chain rules), Derivative of Exponential & Logarithmic Functions | Weekly Homework |
| 8/31 | Chapter 11/12 | Limits and Continuity, Rates of Change Definition of the Derivative Techniques of Finding the Derivative (power, products, quotients, chain rules), Derivative of Exponential & Logarithmic Functions | Weekly Homework |
| 9/7 | Chapter 11/12 | Limits and Continuity, Rates of Change Definition of the Derivative Techniques of Finding the Derivative (power, products, quotients, chain rules), Derivative of Exponential & Logarithmic Functions | Weekly Homework |
| 9/14 | Chapter 11/12 | Limits and Continuity, Rates of Change Definition of the Derivative Techniques of Finding the Derivative (power, products, quotients, chain rules), Derivative of Exponential & Logarithmic Functions | Weekly Homework |
| 9/21 | Chapter 11/12 | Limits and Continuity, Rates of Change Definition of the Derivative Techniques of Finding the Derivative (power, products, quotients, chain rules), Derivative of Exponential & Logarithmic Functions | Weekly Homework |
| 9/28 | Chapter 13/14 | Increasing and Decreasing Functions, Relative Extrema, Higher Derivatives and Concavity Absolute Extrema, Applications of Extrema | Weekly Homework |
| 10/5 | Chapter 13/14 | Increasing and Decreasing Functions, Relative Extrema, Higher Derivatives and Concavity Absolute Extrema, Applications of Extrema | Weekly Homework |
| 10/12 | Chapter 13/14 | Increasing and Decreasing Functions, Relative Extrema, Higher Derivatives and Concavity Absolute Extrema, Applications of Extrema | Weekly Homework |
| 10/19 | Chapter 13/14 | Increasing and Decreasing Functions, Relative Extrema, Higher Derivatives and Concavity Absolute Extrema, Applications of Extrema | Weekly Homework |
| 10/26 | Chapter 13/14 | Increasing and Decreasing Functions, Relative Extrema, Higher Derivatives and Concavity Absolute Extrema, Applications of Extrema | Weekly Homework |
| 11/2 | Chapter 15 | Antiderivatives, Substitution Method, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Area Between Two Curves, Consumer and Producer Surplus | Weekly Homework |
| 11/9 | Chapter 15 | Antiderivatives, Substitution Method, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Area Between Two Curves, Consumer and Producer Surplus | Weekly Homework |
| 11/16 | Chapter 15 | Antiderivatives, Substitution Method, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Area Between Two Curves, Consumer and Producer Surplus | Weekly Homework |
| 11/23 | Chapter 15 | Antiderivatives, Substitution Method, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Area Between Two Curves, Consumer and Producer Surplus | Weekly Homework |
| 11/30 | Chapter 15 | Antiderivatives, Substitution Method, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Area Between Two Curves, Consumer and Producer Surplus | Weekly Homework |
| 12/7 | Final Exam Week | Final Exam: Tuesday, December 8 from 1:00-3:00 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.