Course Meets: M-F 10:00-11:45 in ADMN 231 Instructor: Office: ADMN 201B Office Hours: M-F 9:00-10:00, 2:30-3:30 or by appointment Phone: (803)-648-6851 (office) or (803)-663-4721 (home) email: Prerequisite: Placement, grade of C or better in AMTH 108, or consent of the Department Text: Calculus Concepts: An Informal Approach to the Mathematics of Change, Latorre, Kenelly, Fetta, Carpenter, Harris; Chapters 1-5 Other Required Materials: Texas Instruments TI-83 graphics calculator and Graphing Calculator Instruction Guide; a see-through acrylic ruler would also be useful. Topics To Be Covered:
Nonlinear models: exponential and polynomial (Chapter 2)
Rates of change: average, instantaneous, derivatives; also percentage rate of change (Chapter 3)
Finding and interpreting derivatives numerically, graphically and symbolically (Chapter 4)
Applications: using rates of change to find maxima and minima; also maximum and minimum rate of change (Chapter 5)
I anticipate spending 4-5 days on each of chapters 1-4, and 2-3 days on chapter 5.
Expected Student Competencies To Be Acquired: Course Objectives:
Written and oral communication: the ability to communicate effectively using the language of mathematics, both symbolic and verbal.
Group dynamics: the ability to interact effectively with a group to set goals and complete specific tasks.
Assignments: Homework will be assigned daily and will occasionally be collected as a check on how you are keeping up. Although I may not always collect homework, that doesn't mean you don't have to do it! A major part of learning mathematics involves DOING mathematics! Also, homework is useful in preparing for the type of questions which may appear on quizzes or exams. A homework question may even appear on a quiz or exam. Group take-home quizzes may be given to enhance certain topics. Grading: Your success in meeting the course objectives will be measured by your scores on homework, quizzes, three exams, and a cumulative final exam. The weights of the various components of your grade in determining your final course grade are shown below, along with the grade scale for the course. WEIGHTS GRADE SCALE Quizzes/Homework - 15% 90-100 A 70-74 C Three Exams - 60% 85-89 B+ 65-69 D+ Final Exam - 25% 80-84 B 60-64 D 75-79 C+ 0-59 F
Functions and linear models (Chapter 1)
The successful student at the end of the course will be able produce well-written correct solutions for problems like those assigned for homework in this course. This includes the ability to write problem solutions using clear and coherent arguments with correct standard English and correct mathematical notation and terminology. Many of the problems we consider will require extended chains of reasoning, longer than you may have encountered before. You will be graded on how well your solutions are written as well as the correctness of your final answers.
Analytical thinking and problem solving: the ability to analyze problems, and to use the concepts and techniques of calculus to model and solve these problems. The emphasis will be on applied problems, primarily from business and economics.
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Notes: |
At least one quiz/homework grade will be dropped to determine your final quiz average. Projected test dates are: Friday, June 9; Friday, June 16; Friday, June 23. Your grade on the Final Exam will replace your lowest test score (if it helps your grade). You must take all 3 semester exams to qualify. There will be no exemptions from the final exam. The Final is scheduled for Friday, June 30, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. |
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Attendance: |
Because of the rapid pace of a summer course, it is important that you attend every day. Occasionally, I will take attendance. Please refer to the 1999-2000 USCA Bulletin, page 30, for further information. Remember, if you miss a class, it is your responsibility to get caught up on any material covered in class. |
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Make Up Policy: |
Because several quiz grades will be dropped, quizzes cannot be made up. IMPORTANT! Make up exams will only be given in cases of illness or other written excuse. See me as soon as possible after the exam to arrange a make up! |
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Academic Honesty: |
Please consult your Student Handbook for the Academic Code of Conduct. I reserve the right to check ID's during major exams and the final exam. In addition, you may be required to write and sign the Honor Pledge on major exams and the final. Violations of The Academic Code of Conduct will be treated seriously, and repeated violations could result in severe consequences. |
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Special Note: |
If you have a physical or learning disability which might affect your performance in this class, please contact the Office of Disabled Student Services (B&E 126A) as soon as possible. Once an evaluation has been made, appropriate accommodations will be determined. |
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