Math 171-01 (40865) Fall 2006 CSUDH

Survey of Calculus for Management and Life Sciences NSMD129 MW 7-8:45 PM Dr. Sally Moite

Catalog Description (From Math Department sample syllabus) Functions, the derivative and its applications, the integral and its applications, and partial derivatives.

Prerequisites Fulfillment of ELM requirement.

Objectives (From Math Department sample syllabus)

• Understand and work with linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions and use them in applied problems.
• Understand the meaning of derivatives and compute the derivative of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions of one variable.
• Use derivatives to solve problems of marginal analysis, population biology, optimization, related rates and elasticity of demand.
• Understand the meanings of infinite and definite integrals, the fundamental theorem of calculus, use integrals to solve applied problems.
• Understand functions of several variables and their graphs, compute partial derivatives
• Use partial derivatives to solve optimization problems

Expected outcomes (From Math Department sample syllabus)

The student should be able to demonstrate through written assignments, tests, and/or oral presentations, that he or she has achieved the objectives of MAT 171.

Method of evaluating outcomes

Evaluations are based on homework, class participation (homework on the board), quizzes, and scheduled examinations covering the student’s understanding of topics covered in MAT 171.

Academic Integrity (Part from Math Department sample syllabus) The student is expected to complete the work for this course independently. Cooperation on homework is encouraged, with the understanding that each student must individually master the material of the class. The mathematics department does not tolerate cheating. Students who have questions or concerns about academic integrity should ask their professors or the counselors in the Student Development Office, or refer to the University Catalog for more information. (Look in the index under “academic integrity”.) In accordance with these policies the instructor acknowledges that the material and examples for this course are taken or adapted from the course text or other similar books.

Policies Students are expected to attend all sessions of the course, read the text, do and check all assigned problems, complete all work for which points are assigned. Schedule dates are approximate. Homework is due the session after a section is discussed in class, when even problems from the assignment, other than the problem to hand in, may be put on the board. Each student is required to do four problems on the board during the term. Homework problems to be turned in will be accepted if they are late, but it is to the student’s advantage to turn them in promptly. Solutions that have errors or are incomplete may be returned for correction. Quizzes will be given most Wednesdays. Tests will be given on the dates scheduled, and will cover the sections that have been discussed in class. There are no makeup tests. Students may miss one test in an emergency. There may be a bonus given to students who have completed all tests. All students must take the final.

Study Time It is expected that you will spend at least twice the in class hours studying for this class outside of class, that is, at least 8 hours a week. Make sure that you have planned sufficient study time in your weekly schedule for this and your other classes.

Disabled Student Services The student should contact the instructor and/or the Disabled Student Services (DSS) as early as possible for any accommodation needed. For example, an alternate test site can be arranged through that office.

References

C.H. Edwards, Jr. The Historical Development of the Calculus

Robert C. James Mathematics Dictionary, Fifth Edition

Amer. Council of Learned Soc. Dictionary of Scientific Biography

CRC Concise Encyclopedia of Mathematics

D.M. Campbell and J.C. Higgins Mathematics - People, Problems, Results 3 Volumes