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MATH 117 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 117 covers the topics of differential equations, partial derivatives and their applications, double integrals, sequences and series, and calculus of the trigonometric functions.
Prerequisite A grade of C or better in Math 116 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: Apr 27 ...............................150 points Midterm 2: May 20 .................….........150 points Midterm 3: Jun 17 ...............……….…150 points Project: Jun 15 ................................125 points Final Exam: Jun 24 ............................…275 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.
Project The project involves investigating an application of calculus that applies to another course that you are taking or to an interest of yours. The write-up of the project must be more than two pages (typed, double spaced). You may write any equation by hand. You are encouraged to have Math View assist you in the project. You are also encouraged to work on the project in coordination with a non-math course that you are currently taking. You may work on the project in groups and if you choose to turn in a group project, the write up should be more than 2 + n pages where n is the number of individuals in your group. The abstract will contain a brief description of your research topic and where you intend to find you information. It should be one paragraph long.
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. 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 in the Mezzanine area just outside of the library. If you are having trouble finding a math tutor, check with the personnel in room B107. Tutoring hours are posted outside of B107 and in your classroom.
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, April 30. 3. After April 30, you may drop the class and receive a grade of W until Friday, June 4. 4. After June 4, 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 ext 341 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
4-6 Introductions
4-8 3D System 7.1 1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25,28,31,34,37,40,43,44
4-13 Surfaces 7.2 1,6,11,16,21,26,31,36,41,46,51,56,57 Fun of Sev Vars 7.3 1,6,11,16,21,26,31,36,41,44,48
4-15 Partial Derivs 7.4 1,6,11,16,21,26,31,36,41,46,51,56,61,66,67,72,73,74,75
4-20 Extrema 7.5 1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25,28,31,34,37,40,43,46,49,50,51
4-22 Lagrange Mult 7.6 1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25,28,31,34,37,40,43,45,48,49
4-29 Regression 7.7 1,6,11,16,21,26,30,31,33,34,39
5-4 Double Intgrals 7.8 1,6,11,16,21,26,31,36,41,46,53 Doub Int Apps 7.9 1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25,28,33,34
5-6 Radian Measure 8.1 1,8,9,16,25,34,41,45,47,48 Trig Functions 8.2 1,8,13,20,26,35,42,51,59,64,67,68
5-11 Trig Graphs 8.3 1,24,31,40,49,53,58,59,72 Trig Derivatives 8.4 1,6,11,16,21,26,31,36,41,46,51,56,61,62,66
5-13 Trig Integrals 8.5 1,4,7,10,13,18,23,28,33,38,43,48,53,55,58,59,61,62
5-18 L’Hopital’s Rule 8.6 1,6,11,16,21,26,31,36,41,46,51,56,61,66,71
5-20 Midterm II
5-25 Sequences 10.1 5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,58,60,61,67,70,71
5-27 Series 10.2 5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,43,46,51,57 p-series, Ratio 10.3 5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55, Date Topic Section Due Problem Numbers
6-1 Power Series 10.4 5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50 Taylor Polys 10.5 3,6,9,15,18,21,24,26,27,29
6-3 Newton’s Meth 10.6 1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25,28,31,34,37,40,41,43 Abstract Due
6-8 1st order Diff Eqs D3 1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25,28,31,34,37,38,40
6-10 Diff Eq Applic D4 1,4,7,10,13,16,18,19,24,25,28,29,30,33,36,37,39
6-15 Midterm III
6-17 Project Due
6-24 Comprehensive Final Exam 4:00 to 6:00 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.
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