MATH 157 - Calculus for Business, Social Science & Life Science
Spring 2007 Ticket #0529
Course Syllabus & Policies
Lecture:Monday, Wednesday 1:00-3:35 PMRoom: Science Lecture #102
Instructor:Professor Valerie HaywardOffice: Science #134
Office Hours:Tues., 12-1 PM, 1-4 PM TEACh3 OfficePhone: (714) 432-5740
Wed., 10-11 AME-mail:
Thurs., 8:30-9:30 AM
Text and Materials
Calculus and Its Applications, 8th Edition by Bittinger (Addison-Wesley)
Student Solutions Manual (optional)
Scientific or Graphing Calculator
Course Prerequisites
Math 130 or Math 154 or Math 170 with at least a grade of “C”
Or qualifying OCC mathematics placement score
Course Content
A brief introduction to calculus applied to a wide variety of topics to include
1)a thorough understanding of polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions and appropriate applications of these functions.
2)concepts and rules of derivatives and their applications.
3)concepts and methods of integration and their applications.
4)higher order derivatives and multiple integration and their applications.
Grading
Grades will be determined by performance on exams and assignments. There will
be five quizzes, three exams, selected problems, group work and a comprehensive
final exam. Note the exam dates on attached schedule.
Grades will be calculated as follows:
225 points - Three exams @ 75 points each
100 points - Four quizzes @ 25 points each
50 points - Group Work, Selected Homework Problems
125 points - Final Exam
500 points Total Possible
Letter grades will be assigned as follows:
A: 90-100% B: 80-89% C: 70-79% D: 60-69% F: below 60%
Homework
Homework problems will be suggested for each section of the text covered. Selected homework problems may be collected and graded at regular intervals. It is very important that you complete homework on a regular basis. This is a rigorous course and you should expect to devote a minimum of 10 hours per week outside of class on homework and study. I am available during office hours and by appointment. The MathLearningCenter, Lewis 212, provides a comfortable study area as well as capable student tutors who can answer your questions.
Policy On Make-up Exams/Attendance
Notify Professor Hayward in advance if you a have a problem with an exam date. Missing an exam without notice will result in a grade of zero for that exam. Any student missing more than three classes may be dropped. Most group/classwork cannot be completed outside of class meetings.
Important Note
I strongly encourage cooperative learning in and out of the classroom since it benefits both those who are having trouble with a particular concept and those that are able to explain the concept to another. However, when it comes to exams, quizzes and individual assignments, the work must be entirely your own. Cheating and plagiarism is a violation of college ethics and such actions will result in disciplinary measures including dismissal from the class, probation and a possible expulsion from OCC.
HAYWARD MATH 157 #0529
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE - Spring 2007
Week MondayWednesday
11/29 Intro. Chpt. 11/31 2.1, 2.2
22/5 2.3, 2.4 2/7Quiz #1, 2.5, 2.6
32/12 2.7, 2.82/14 2.9, Review
42/19Holiday2/21EXAM 1
52/26 3.1, 3.22/283.3, 3.4
63/5 3.5, 3.63/7 Quiz #2, 4.1
73/12 4.2, 4.33/14 4.4, 4.5
83/19 4.6, Review3/21EXAM 2
Spring Break
94/2 5.1, 5.24/4 5.2, 5.3
104/9 5.4, 5.54/115.5, 5.6
114/16Quiz #3, 6.14/18 6.2, 6.3
124/23 6.4, 6.54/25 6.6, 6.7
134/307.1, Review5/2 EXAM 3
145/77.2, 7.35/9 7.4, 7.7
155/14Quiz #4, 7.65/16 Review
165/21 Review5/23FINAL EXAM