Introductory Notes

We will cover the majority of Chapters 6 through 9, as well as some supplemental materials. By the completion of the course you will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Apply substitution and integration by parts to determine antiderivatives.
• Recognize and apply the geometric, analytical, numerical, and contextual interpretations of the   definite integral.

• Apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (and the Second FTC) to solve problems in
  Business, Economics, Social Science and Science contexts.
• Apply integration to find the average value of a function over an interval.
• You w ill be able to use the graphing calculator to help you analyze complex functions, derive
  formulas from data, and perform various calculus–related analyses on a function.
• You will set up and solve applied problems in differential equations.
• You will solve optimization problems in several variables using partial derivatives and
  Lagrange Multipliers.
• You will apply double integrals to problems in several variables.
• You will recognize trigonometric relationships in context and derive appropriate functions.
  You will be able to apply calculus to these functions in order to derive further mathematical
  and contextual insight.

 

Materials:

A TI–83 graphing calculator is required for this course. Other graphing calculators may perform the same functions and may be acceptable but see me about this. If you have a TI–89, TI–92, or other technology that can perform symbolic manipulations you will not be allowed to use it on any form of assessment.

Prerequisite:

Math 241 or equivalent with C or better, or appropriate score on placement test. Math 130 is recommended.

Important Details:
     1) This course is designed (and transfers for) Life science and Business majors. Do not take this
         course if you are a Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or Math major.

     2) Transfer: UC, CSU (B4)

 

Required Text:

Waner, Stefan, and Steven R. Costenoble. Applied Calculus. 3rd ed. Belmont: Brooks/Cole, 2004. (white cover, Not the one with the bridge).

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Help:

For online resources check out my Help page

Tutoring:

The Learning Center (TLC) is an outstanding resource for free tutoring in all of your classes.
You should visit TLC at the slightest sign of confusion or just as a place to sit and work in a
supportive environment. The Learning Center staff is well trained and dedicated solely to your success, so don't waste this resource!
A tutoring service is available online through the authors of this book and
SMARTHINKING.com . If you're interested in this service you can check their website or I can
help you.
Tutorials for the TI-83 are available online.
If you have any interest in Mathematics, Engineering, or Science you may wish to join MESA
and make use of their tutoring and counseling services.

Assistance:

In Coordination with the DSP&S office, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified students with disabilities. If you have an accommodation letter, please meet with me during my office hours to discuss your needs. For more information, please contact the DSP&S office in building 2 at 738-4280.

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Grading Information

Assignments (homework, classwork, quizzes) (20%)

3 – 5 Tests (60%)

Final (20%)

I will drop your worst test score (Not the final). There will be no makeup tests. If you are late for a test you will have only the remaining time to complete the test (so don't be late). If you know you are going to miss a test date, contact me at least three days in advance and we can arrange an alternate test.

I will give quizzes often. I will drop your worst quiz. There will be no makeup quizzes.