A Graphing Calculator Is Required for This Course

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COURSE SYLLABUS

MAC2233

COURSE TITLE: / COURSE NUMBER:
Calculus for Non-Science Majors / MAC 2233
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a brief calculus course designed primarily for business administration majors and other non-science majors. The course includes: limits, basic techniques of differentiation and integration, word problems with application to businessand economics. 3 semester hours credit.

A graphing calculator is required for this course.

PREREQUISITES:
A “C” or higher in MAC 1140 or consent of the department. A "C" grade or higher must be earned to advance to a higher-level mathematics course or to satisfy part of the general education requirements in mathematics or to advance to a higher mathematics course.
NAME(S) OF INSTRUCTOR(S): / Stan Young
DATE OF LATEST REVISION: / 2010 - 2011
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:
Applied Calculus, 4th Edition, Waner/Constable, Thomson Brooks/Cole
ISBN: 0-495-01704-3
A graphing calculator is also required for this course.
GRADING POLICIES:
The standing of a student in each course is expressed by one of the following letters and corresponding grading system:
A – 100 – 93
B – 92 – 83
C – 82 – 70
D – 69 – 60
F – 59 or less
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor practices.
The Chipola Catalog provides specific information regarding other outcomes from the grading system. A student’s Grade Point Average is derived from the grading system/quality point scale.
DISCIPLINE-SPECIFICMATHEMATICS COMPETENCIES / LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Mac 2233 is a General Education core course in Area 3—Mathematics
The student will be able to:
M-1 Apply arithmetic, algebraic, geometric, and higher-order thinking skills to modeling and solving real-world situations.
M-2 Represent and evaluate basic mathematical information verbally, numerically, graphically, and symbolically.
M-3. Expand mathematical reasoning skills to develop convincing mathematical arguments.
M-4 Use appropriate technology to enhance mathematical thinking and understanding and to solve mathematical problems and judge the reasonableness of the results.
M-5 Interpret mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics, and draw inferences from them.
M-6 Develop the view that mathematics is an evolving discipline, interrelated with human culture, and understand its connections to other disciplines.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES FOR MAC 2233:
See chart, last page.
MEANS OF ACCOMPLISHING OUTCOMES:
Teacher facilitated: The teacher will be leading class discussions on the material contained in the text during each class period.
Student-centered: The students will be solving problems during each class period using their own graphing calculators.
Office Hours: The instructor will be available during office hours for individual assistance. The instructor’s schedule can be found posted on their office door and/or via their individual web site.
ACE Lab tutors: Student tutors are available in the lab to provide individualized help. Hours can be found posted each semester on the lab door and/or via the web site.
LIBRARY AND ON-LINE REFERENCE MATERIALS:
The library is a comprehensive, learning resource center providing information in print, electronic, and multimedia format to support the educational objectives of the College. In addition to print media, online catalogs and resources can be accessed through and Library hours are posted each semester at the building entrance.
Chipola’s website is located at
Additional reference materials for MAC 2233 include:
The student section of this website under “Everything for Calculus” has interactive tutorials, chapter quizzes, chapter review exercises, and detailed chapter summaries. Additional examples for review contained in the chapter summaries can be easily printed.
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor recommendations and resources.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
The Information Technology Center, located in the library, and the ACE Lab, located in Building L, are equipped with computer workstations. Lab hours are posted each semester at the building entrance.
A graphing calculator is required for this course. The instructor will be using a TI-83 or TI-84 for classroom demonstrations.
ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE:
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.
ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES:
Chipola College expects regular attendance of all students. Students who are absent from classes for any reason other than official college activities must satisfy the instructor concerned that the absence was due to illness or other clearly unavoidable reasons. Otherwise, the student may suffer grade loss at the discretion of the instructor.
Chipola policy allows each instructor to specify in the course handout the attendance policy. It also allows the instructor to decide whether or not an absence is excusable and what affect the absence or tardy may have on the grade.
A student is allowed to repeat a course a maximum of three (3) times. On the third attempt a student (1) must bear the full cost of instruction, (2) cannot withdraw, and (3) must receive a grade.
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor or department-specific attendance and withdrawal policy.
MAKE-UP POLICY:
Chipola allows each instructor to specify in the instructor handout the makeup policy.
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor or department-specific attendance and withdrawal policy.
ACADEMIC HONOR CODE POLICY:
Students are expected to uphold the Academic Honor Code. ChipolaCollege’s Honor Code is based on the premise that each student has the responsibility to:
1) uphold the highest standards of academic honesty in his/her own work;
2) refuse to tolerate academic dishonesty in the college community; and
3) foster a high sense of honor and social responsibility on the part of students.
Further information regarding the Academic Honor Code may be found in the Chipola Catalog, Student Governance section.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY:
ChipolaCollege is committed to making all programs and facilities accessible to anyone with a disability. Chipola’s goal is for students to obtain maximum benefit from their educational experience and to effectively transition into the college environment.
Students with disabilities are requested to voluntarily contact the Office of Students with Disabilities to complete the intake process and determine their eligibility for reasonable accommodations.

LINKING COURSE-LEVEL OUTCOMES WITH DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES AND ASSESSMENT METHODS

COURSE-LEVEL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR MAC 2233
The student will: / COLLEGE-LEVEL AND DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES / ASSESSMENT METHODS USED BY FACULTY
Evaluate functions in numerical, algebraic, and graphical formats sometimes using calculators or Excel as an aid. / M2, M4
T1,T2, T5 / UT(CR/MC), F(MC), SA, Obs., HW
Graph and identify properties of various functions. / M2, T5 / UT(CR/MC), F(MC), SA, Obs., HW
Model data with linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, or logistic regression functions using Excel or calculator. / M1, M2, M4, M6, T1, T2, T5 / UT(CR/MC), F(MC), SA, Obs., HW
Determine linear cost, profit, revenue, supply and demand functions. / M1, M2, M3 / UT(CR/MC), F(MC), SA, Obs., HW
Analyze and apply linear and nonlinear cost, profit, and revenue functions. / M1,M2,M3,M4,
M6,T5 / UT(CR/MC), F(MC), SA, Obs., HW
Determine equilibrium and break-even points and interpret. / M1,M2,M3,M5,
T5 / UT(CR/MC), F(MC), SA, Obs., HW
Apply compound and continuous interest formulas to find present value, future value and length of time of investments. / M1,M2,M4,T5 / UT(CR/MC), F(MC), SA, Obs., HW
Determine average rate of change of a function over a given interval numerically, graphically and algebraically. / M1,M2,M4,M5,
T5 / UT(CR/MC), F(MC), SA, Obs., HW
Develop an understanding of the definition of the derivative of a function by deriving it numerically and algebraically, and as the slope of the tangent line to a point on the curve of the function. / M2,M3,M5,T2,
T5 / UT(CR/MC), F(MC), SA, Obs., HW
Use the “short-cut rules” to determine the derivatives of various functions. / M2 / UT(CR/MC), F(MC), SA, Obs., HW
Use derivatives in marginal analysis, working with related rates, determining maximum and minimum values, inflection points, and as an aid in graphing. / M1,M2,M3,M4,
M5,M6,T5 / UT(CR/MC), F(MC), SA, Obs., HW
Determine limits numerically (using Excel and calculator) and graphically. / M2,M4,M5,
T1,T2,T5 / UT(CR/MC), F(MC), SA, Obs., HW
Use various “short-cut rules” to determine indefinite integrals. / M2 / UT(CR/MC), F(MC), SA, Obs., HW
Evaluate the definite integral using Riemann sums, a geometric approach and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. / M2,M4,M5,T5 / UT(CR/MC), F(MC), SA, Obs., HW
Use the graphing calculator to graph functions and to evaluate derivatives and definite integrals. / M2, T5 / UT(CR/MC), F(MC), SA, Obs., HW
Given , use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to determine the total change in f(x) from x = a to x = b applying this process to real world problems. / M1,M2,M3,M4,
M5,M6,T5 / UT(CR/MC), F(MC), SA, Obs., HW
Interpret the average rate of change of functions and the derivative of functions that represent business and other real world applications. / M5, M6 / UT(CR/MC), F(MC), SA, Obs., HW
**ASSESSMENT CODES / F = Final / MC = Multiple Choice / SA. = Self-Assessment
UT = Unit Tests / CR = Constructed Response / HW = Homework / Obs. = Observation

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