Mathematics 146: Applied Calculus I
Summer Session 2007
Ehly Hall 204
9:55 – 12:25 MTWF
Instructor: Cody Nitschke, Department of Mathematics
Office: Minard 309E
Email:
Phone: 231-7341
Web Pages: http://math.ndsu.nodak.edu/students/manitsch/146.html
http://www.appliedcalc.com/
Office Hours: 12:30-1:30pm MTWRF; other times available by appointment
General Information:
Title: / Mathematics 146: Applied Calculus ICredits: / 4 credits
Prerequisite: / Mathematics 103 or equivalent or appropriate placement test score
Required for: / Mathematics 147
Mathematics 327 (other options for 327 prereqs are Math 103 or Math 165)
Text: / Waner/Costenoble, Applied Calculus, 2006, Thomson Custom Publishing
Materials: / Graphing Calculator (the TI-83, TI-84, TI-86 or TI-89 strongly recommended)
Two large size examination booklets (available at the Varsity Mart)
Course Description:
This course emphasizes the application of calculus in the social and life sciences. The concepts and content studied include limits, derivatives, logarithmic and exponential functions, differentials, optimization, integrals, techniques of integration, and applications. Students will complete several projects involving the main concepts and applications of calculus.
Goals:
Students will gain an understanding of and appreciation for the theory and applications of differential and integral calculus related to their major field of study.
It develops student capabilities related to several of NDSU’s General Education Objectives, including:
· The ability to comprehend concepts and methods of inquiry in science and technology and their applications to society
· The ability to integrate knowledge and ideas in a coherent and meaningful manner
Evaluation:
Grades in the course will reflect students’ demonstrated attainment of course objectives. Specifically:
· 70% of your grade will be based on performance on two exams, a midterm (30%) and a final (40%)
· 30% of your grade will be based on quizzes and graded homework assignments
The standard 90-80-70-60 grading scale will be used. You should not expect any "curving" of grades.
Notes:
· Approved make-up exams must be completed within one week of the scheduled exam date.
· Special Needs: "Any students with disabilities or other special needs, who need special accommodations in the course, are invited to share these concerns or requests with the instructors soon as possible."
· Academic Honesty: All work in this course must be completed in a manner consistent with NDSU University Senate Policy, Section 335 Code of Academic Responsibility and Conduct.
· The Mathematics Department has resource rooms available for any student seeking additional help, free of charge. Hours for these rooms are posted in Minard 300. The Office of Orientation and Student Success, located in Ceres Hall, also has additional tutoring available for interested parties.
Tentative Schedule
Date
/Topics
May 14 - M / 1.1, 1.2, 1.3May 15 - T / 1.4, 2.1
May 16 - W / 2.2, 2.3
May 17 - R / 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
May 18 - F / 3.4
May 21 - M / Graphing the Derivative Function, 3.5
May 22 - T / 3.6, 3.7
May 23 - W / 3.8
May 24 - R / Review
May 25 – F / Midterm Exam
May 28 – M / Memorial Day Holiday
May 29 – T / 4.1, 4.2
May 30 – W / 4.3, Derivatives of Sinusoidal Functions
May 31 – R / Linear Approximations, 5.1
June 1 – F / 5.2
June 4 – M / 5.3, 6.1
June 5 – T / Antiderivatives of Sinusoidal Functions, 6.3
June 6 – W / 6.4, 6.5, Net Change From Rate of Change
June 7 – R / Catch Up
June 8 – F / Final Exam