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MATH 115 CALCULUS for SOCIAL and LIFE SCIENCE Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 to 5:50 PM Room: E 106 4 UNITS
Instructor: Larry Green
Phone Numbers: Office: 541-4660 Extension 341 Internet: e-mail:...greenl@ltcc.edu WWW: http://www.ltcc.edu/programs/math Required Text Brief Calculus with Applications fifth edition by Larson, Hostetler, and Edwards
Recommended Text Student Solution Guild for Brief Calculus fifth edition by Zook and Edwards (A copy of this guild will be on reserve in the library.)
Course description Math 115 covers the topics of limits, differentiation of algebraic functions, analytic functions, analytic geometry and extrema problems with an emphasis on applications in the fields of Social and Life Sciences
Prerequisite A grade of C or better in Math 104 (Trigonometry) or an equivalent class, or a satisfactory score on the Mathematics Assessment Exam.
Grading Policy Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of possible points. A 90 -- 100% B 80 -- 89% C 70 -- 79% D 60 -- 69%
Homework: ...........................................150 points Midterm 1: Oct 13 Chap. 1;2.1-2.3......150 points Midterm 2: Oct 29 2.4-2.8 .....….........175 points Midterm 3: Nov 19 Chap. 3………..…175 points Final Exam: Dec 10, 4:00 to 4:50 PM.....350 points
Exam Policy Students are to bring calculators, pencils or pens, and paper to each exam. A one page (standard size) front and back formula sheet may be used during each midterm, and a two page formula sheet may be used during the final exam. Grading will based on the progress towards the final answer, and the demonstration of understanding of the concept that is being tested, therefore, work must be shown in detail.
Any student who cannot make it to an exam may elect to take the exam up to two days before the exam is scheduled. If all homework is completed and no more than three homework assignments are counted late, then the midterm with the lowest score will be dropped.
Homework Policy Homework will be turned in at the end of class on the date due. Homework that is turned in within one week of the due date will be counted as half credit. Homework may be turned later than one week after the due date, but points will not be awarded.
Extra Credit Any student who has turned in every homework assignment may elect to work on an extra credit assignment or project that will count as additional points towards either a midterm or the final.
Registration 1. You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.
2. You may drop the class with no penalty or mark on your record on or before Friday, October 16.
3. After October 16, you may drop the class and receive a grade of W until Friday, November 20.
4. After November 20, if you are enrolled, you will receive one of the following grades: A,B,C,D,F or I (Incomplete, must be negotiated with the instructor and is only allowed in special cases).
In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid an unwanted grade. You must go to the registrar by the above dates to avoid the unwanted grade.
OFFICE HOURS: Room A210 Monday .......………….. 1:00 to 2:00 Tuesday, Thursday……. 3:00 to 4:00 Wednesday…………….9:15 to 10:15 Friday………………...11:00 to 12:00
CALCULATORS: A graphing calculator is required for this class. There are a variety of such calculators on the market. The instructor will be using a Texas Instruments-85. Calculators (with the exception of those equipped with symbolic manipulation) will be allowed on the exams.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
Lecture will always be geared towards an explanation of the topics that will be covered on the upcoming homework assignment.
Due Date Topic Section Problem Numbers 9-22 Introductions 9-24 Lines and Slope 1.3 7,15,26,35,46,71,73 Functions 1.4 3,7,23,36,65,67,70
9-29 Limits 1.5 1,6,9,12,17,20,21,27, 32,37,41,46,53,61
10-1 Continuity 1.6 1,3,8,11,16,19,21,29, 32,35,40,43,52,54,55
10-6 The Derivative 2.1 2,9,12,13,20,25,29,39, 44,47,54,59,61,62,63,64
10-8 Differentiation Rules 2.2 1,7,10,21,25,32,35,42,48,57 Rates of Change 2.3 1,5,11,14,19,23,26,33,39,42,47
10-13 Midterm I
10-15 Prod. and Quot. Rules 2.4 1,5,7,10,15,21,38,51,55,60
10-20 The Chain Rule 2.5 1,6,14,21,25,34,41,47,54,63,68,70
10-22 Higher Derivatives 2.6 1,8,17,22,27,40,47 Implicit Diff. 2.7 1,7,10,34,37,38,39,40
10-27 Related Rates 2.8 1,9,11,17,18,19,22,24,25
10-29 Midterm II
11-3 Inc. & Dec. Functions 3.1 1,6,9,14,19,32,36,37,39
11-5 1st Derivative Test 3.2 1,5,10,18,23,28,33,36,43,44,46,48 Due Date Topic Section Problem Numbers
11-10 2nd Derivative Test 3.3 2,10,17,23,28,35, 43,45,48,51,54,61,62
11-12 Optimization 3.4 14,19,22,27,30,33,34,35
11-17 Bus. & Econ. Applic. 3.5 1,6,11,15,20,23,30,33,36,39,40
11-19 Midterm III
11-24 Asymptotes 3.6 1,5,9,10,11,12,16,22, 27,34,40,49.58,59,61
11-26 Happy Thanksgiving
12-1 Curve Sketching 3.7 1,10,27,31,40,43,49,51,52,53
12-3 Differentials 3.8 1,7,12,17,23,24,27,29,31,33,36,38
12-10 Comprehensive Final Exam 4:00 to 4:50 PM
HOW TO SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS
1) Come to every class meeting.
2) Arrive early, get yourself settled, spend a few minutes looking at your notes from the previous class meeting, and have you materials ready when class starts.
3) Read each section before it is discussed in class
4) Do some math every day.
5) Start preparing for the tests at least a week in advance.
6) Spend about half of your study time working with your classmates.
7) Take advantage of tutors and office hours, extra help can make a big difference. |