AMTH 118-001 Survey of Calculus Summer I 1999 Professor David Jaspers

AMTH 122
Survey of Calculus
Summer I 1999

Course Meets:

M-F 12:30-2:15 in ADMN 231

Instructor:

David Jaspers

Office:

ADMN 201B

Office Hours:

M-F 10:00-12:00, or by appointment

Phone:

(803)-648-6851 (office) or (803)-663-4721 (home)

email:

davidj@aiken.sc.edu or djaspers@csranet.com

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:
Functions and linear models (Chapter 1)
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:
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.

Course Objectives:
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.
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

Notes:	At least one quiz/homework grade will be dropped to determine your final quiz average. Projected test dates are: Tuesday, June 8; Wednesday, June 16; Thursday, June 24. 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 Monday, July 5, 1999 at 11:00 a.m.
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 1998-99 USCA Bulletin, page 27, for further information. Remember, if you miss a class, it is your responsibility to get caught up on any material covered in class.
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!
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 as soon as possible. Once an evaluation has been made, appropriate accommodations will be determined.

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Course Meets:	M-F 12:30-2:15 in ADMN 231
Instructor:	David Jaspers
Office:	ADMN 201B
Office Hours:	M-F 10:00-12:00, or by appointment
Phone:	(803)-648-6851 (office) or (803)-663-4721 (home)
email:	davidj@aiken.sc.edu or djaspers@csranet.com
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:	Functions and linear models (Chapter 1) 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:	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.
Course Objectives:	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. 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.