Refresher Course in Mathematics for Business Students

Elementary functions. Range and domain of the functions. Algebraic expressions. Equations and systems of equations. The derivative of a function. Percentage.

NB! This course will take place in autumn semester 2025/2026 which starts on 1st of September and ends on 25th of January (you can find that information under Start date section). TalTech's timetables for Autumn semester 2025 will be published at the end of June via tunniplaan.taltech.ee. Switch the page to English and use "Search" and "Open detailed search" to find your course. NB! Some courses are taught by several lecturers during the same semester. Make sure that the course name and lecturer/teacher infromation of your course match with the information given in the Course Catalogue.

The student will

1. know the elementary functions, ranges and domains of the elementary functions;
2. be able to draw the graphs of the elementary functions;
3. be able to transform algebraic expressions;
4. be able to solve the equations, inequalities, and system of equations considered in the course;
5. know the differentiation rules, and be able to differentiate functions, including the composite function;
6. know the basic type of percentage exercises, and be able to solve them.

Final assessment can consist of one test/assignment or several smaller assignments completed during the whole course. After declaring a course the student can re-sit the exam/assessment once. Assessment can be graded or non-graded. For specific information about the assessment process please get in touch with the contact person of this course. For specific information about grade transfer please contact your home university

The course has a duration of 4 weeks and consists of a weekly schedule that includes 8 hours of exercise classes.

• Fisher, R. W. (2011). No-Nonsense Algebra: Part of the Mastering Essential Math Skills. Math Essentials.
• Li, R. (2018). A Quick Guide to Derivatives.
• Stewart, J., Redlin, L., Watson, S. (2015). Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th edition. Cengage Learning.

exercises