MATH 115 CALCULUS for SOCIAL and LIFE SCIENCE
Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 to 9:50 PM Room D108 4 UNITS
Instructor Larry Green
Phone Numbers Office: 541-4660 Extension 341
Internet e-mail:...greenl@ltcc.edu WWW: http://www.ltcc.edu/depts/math/
Required Text Brief Calculus An Applied Approach Sixth Edition by Larson and Edwards
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% C 70 -- 79% B 80 -- 89% D 60 -- 69%
Homework: ............................................. 150 points Midterm 1: Oct. 16................................. 175 points Midterm 2: Nov 11.................................. 175 points Midterm 3: Dec 4.......................…..…... 175 points Final Exam: Dec 9, 10:00 to 11:50 PM..... 325 points
Exam Policy Students are to bring calculators, pencils or pens, and paper to each 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. A two to five minute quiz will be given at the beginning of each class. The quiz will count as 20% of the homework assignment. Homework Policy Homework is due by 5:00 PM 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. Extra credit assignments will be discussed individually in office hours. Learning Disabilities If you have a learning disability, be sure to discuss it with Larry. Learning disabilities will be accommodated. Tutoring Individual math tutoring is available free of charge in the GMC. Course Objectives
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 17. 3. After October 17, you may drop the class and receive a grade of W until Friday, November 21. 4. After November 21, 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: Monday ............................ 5:00 to 6:00 PM A210 Tuesday.......................... 2:15 to 3:15 GMC Wednesday .................... 12:30 to 1:30 GMC Thursday........................ 10:00 to 11:00 A210 Friday........................ 10:00 to 11:00 A210 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-89. 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 and/or exam
Due Date Topic Section Problem Numbers 9-23 Introductions
9-25 Distance
1.1 4,11,20,25,36
9-30 Lines
1.3 10,29,38,65,81,86 10-2 Limits
1.5
1,4,10,13,16,19,25,28,34,37,43,46,52,55,58,61,65,66
10-7 Continuity 1.6 1,4,9,16,21,22,37,44,49,56,60 10-9 The Derivative 2.1 1,8,14,17,22,27,32,37,42,47,52,57,64,69
10-14 Derivative
Rules
2.2
3,10,17,25,30,36,43,48,53,60,62,65 10-16 Midterm 1
10-21 Product/Quotient
Rules 2.4
2,7,14,21,24,31,38,41,46,55,57,62
10-23 Chain Rule
2.5
1,8,13,20,23,33,42,51,66,69,72,73
10-28 Higher
Derivatives 2.6
5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,43,48,50,57 10-30 Related Rates 2.8 1,2,5,7,8,10,11,13,15,16,18,21,22,24,25
11-4 Increasing/Decreasing
3.1
1,4,7,10,15,20,25,30,33,36,38,39,40
11-6 1st
Derivative Test
3.2
1,6,11,16,21,26,29,32,37,42,45,46,48
11-11 Midterm 2 11-13 2st Derivative Test 3.3 1,6,11,16,21,26,31,36,41,46,51,56,59,65
11-18 Optimization 3.4 1,4,7,10,13,14,17,19,22,25,28,29,32,33,35,36,38 11-20 Business and Econ 3.5 1,6,11,16,19,22,25,28,33,39
11-25 Asymptotes
3.6 2,9,16,23,30,37,44,51,58,63 12-2 Differentials 3.8 1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22,24,29,30,32,35,36,38,39 12-4 Midterm 3
12-9 Comprehensive Final Exam Monday 10:00 - 11:50 PM
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