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Math 165 – Calculus for Business and Social Sciences El Camino college Spring l 2016 - Section 0760
Instructor: A. O’Leary
Class Times/Room Monday – Wednesday 6:05 – 8:35 pm Room MBA 217
Course Description: An introduction to differential and integral calculus with business and social science applications to include polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs; multi-variable calculus to include partial differentiation, optimization, and introduction to differential equations. Prerequisite: Math 130 or Math 180 with a minimum grade of C; or qualification by ECC Mathematics Placement Test. Required Textbook: Calculus, An Applied Approach, 9th Edition by Larson, 2013, CENGAGE. ACCOMMODATIONS: It is the policy of the El Camino Community College District to encourage full inclusion of people with disabilities in all programs and services. Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this class should contact the campus Special Resource Center as soon as possible. This will ensure that students are able to fully participate. As well one may contact the instructor privately to discuss your specific needs. The Special Resource Center is located in the southeast wing of the Student Services Center, (310) 660-3295. More guidelines for students with disabilities may be found on page 27 of 2014-2015 College Catalog or may visit their website at www.elcamino.edu/academics/src. Course Objectives: Students will demonstrate their understanding by achieving an overall average of at least 70% on tests that show the understanding of, but not limited to, these concepts: 1. Evaluate limits and determine the continuity of functions. 2. Determine the derivative of functions using the limit definition of the derivative. 3. Determine the derivative of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions using basic rules of differentiation, including the power rule, the product rule, the quotient rule, and the chain rule. 4. Determine higher order derivatives and derivatives using implicit differentiation. 5. Graph functions using the first and second derivative tests, including asymptotes. 6. Solve optimization and other application problems. 7. Evaluate indefinite integrals using basic rules of integration, including substitution/parts, as well as improper integrals. 8. Use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to determine areas between curves. 9. Apply integral calculus to business and economics models. 10. Compute and interpret partial derivatives and apply these skills to application problems. 11. Solve differential equations using separation of variables. COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Compute and Interpret Derivatives - Determine limits, classify types of continuity of functions and compute first and second derivatives of functions including partial derivatives. Compute and Interpret Integrals - Evaluate integrals/improper integrals using variety of methods, including substitution/parts. Sketch Graphs of Functions - Identify intercepts, asymptotes, relative extrema, inflection points and concavity. Use this information to sketch graphs of functions. Solve Application Problems Using Calculus - Use single-variable and multi-variable calculus methods to solve application problems in business and economics.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: El Camino College places a high value on the integrity of its student scholars. When an instructor determines that there is evidence of dishonesty in any academic work (including, but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, or theft of exam materials), disciplinary action appropriate to the misconduct as defined in BP 5500 may be taken. A failing grade on an assignment in which academic dishonesty has occurred and suspension from class are among the disciplinary actions for academic dishonesty (AP 5520). Students with any questions about the Academic Honesty or discipline policies are encouraged to speak with their instructor in advance.
ATTENDENCE:/PARTICIPATION Regular attendance is required for the entire class period. Repeatedly leaving class or missing part of the class is counted as tardy or absence. Student participation is required. A student is expected to do problems in class individually or in a group. Homework is discussed during the first 15 minutes of class. A student may be dropped after 3 unexcused absences. After 2 absences or a missed exam, a student should make an appointment with the instructor. Students are responsible for all lecture material , handouts, class discussion, and announcements made during absence. TARDINESS: Every attempt should be made to come to class on time. (See Attendance and Participation) Points will be deducted for excessive tardiness. After the first 2 classes, three tardies are allowed without penalty. Two points will be deducted for each tardy thereafter. HOMEWORK (HW): Copying of homework is considered cheating. Assignments will be made at each meeting. It is due the next class meeting to be put on the board and discussed. In general HW will be collected prior to an exam and graded. NO LATE HW accepted. 2 POINTS are given for each section. 4 POINTS are given for each exam review. These points are only given for completeness of work. EXAMS : A scientific or a graphing calculator is required. There will be 4 closed book exams (100 POINTS EACH) and a cumulative two hour final exam ( 150 – 200 POINTS). Formulas must be memorized. None are provided on exams unless stated ahead of time. NO MAKE-UP TESTS will be given. If an exam is missed, it is recorded as a zero. See instructor if extenuating circumstances occur (accident or hospitalization with written verification). Please contact in person or call and leave a message. NO e-mails. One such zero score (excluding final) will be replaced by 0.8 times your final exam percentage (%) grade. FINAL EXAM: To receive a passing grade the final exam must be taken. No exams will be dropped. The final must be taken on the day it is scheduled. Any attempt to alter this date for personal reasons, travel plans, court appearances, etc. will be denied GRADING: Work must always be shown to receive full credit on exams of quizzes. A policy of …No work, no credit…is used in grading. Your grade will be determined by the total points on quizzes (15-30 points each), homework ( 2 POINTS each section), reviews (4 POINTS each), exams( 100 points each), and the final exam (150 - 200 points). Tentative grading scale: ......................................................... 90-100 %- A ......................................................... 80-89% - B ........................................................ 68-79% - C ........................................................ 55-67% - D ......................................................... 0-54 % - F STUDY HABITS According to your ability, you should plan at least 2 hours for study OUTSIDE OF CLASS for each hour of lecture. Help is available. Tutors are available (Free ) in the Math Study Center in MBA 119. They are available Monday – Saturday according to the posted schedule. Instructor website: www.elcamino.edu/faculty/aoleary/math165 Keys to success: • Get help when needed. • Highlight problem areas. • Memorize formulas immediately as they occur. Get a study buddy or form a study group. • Use the tutors in the Math Study Center, and visit the instructor as needed. • Use online resources if available. See text website CalcChat.com