Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Application Level) Solve problems with functions of several variables. (#2, #4)
2. (Application Level) Solve business-related multivariable optimization problems, including linear programming problems, using technology when appropriate. (#1, #2, #3, #4)
3. (Synthesis Level) Analyze application optimization problem content and utilize the appropriate calculus-based method (i.e., Second Partials Test, Lagrange Multiplier, etc.) to determine the maximum profit, minimum cost, and optimal use of resources. (#1, #2, #3, #4)
4. (Application Level) Solve application problems using matrices and determinants focusing on business and/or economics problems. (#1, #2, #3, #4)
5. (Application Level) Utilize the principles of set theory, Venn diagrams, counting techniques and combinatorics to solve problems. ( #2, #4)
6. (Synthesis Level) Derive solutions using probability concepts, including Bayes’ Theorem. (#2, #4)
7. (Application Level) Identify data types and data distributions including discrete, continuous, binomial, and normal. Perform calculations, using z-scores (tables) or the 68-95-99.7 Rule appropriately, or apply appropriate calculus-based method to solve statistics problems. (#2, #4)
8. (Application Level) Utilize graphing calculators and available computer software to model, investigate, solve, and justify solutions to given problems. (#2, #3, #4)
9. (Application Level) Utilize the principles of the math of finance with simple/compound interest as well as future/present value of an annuity and amortization. (#1, #2, #3, #4)