Math 136 Calculus for Management, Life, and Social Sciences Fall 2003
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to calculus: limits, differentiation of functions, optimization, marginal analysis, integration, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, applications of integration. 3 credit hours.
FACULTY: Dr.
GOALS: There are several goals for this course:
--to understand thoroughly the basic concepts of calculus and the connections among them.
--to make appropriate use of graphical, numerical, and symbolic approaches to calculus.
--to apply calculus appropriately as a tool in the management, life, and social sciences.
--to be proficient with the mechanical skills required in calculus.
--to communicate effectively about the ideas and applications of calculus.
CLASS TIMES AND PLACE: MWF, EMCS 238, Section 002
OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
TEXTBOOK: Applied Mathematics for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences, Second edition, by S. T. Tan (Brooks/Cole, 2001). In this course we will cover all of Chapters 9 - 11. Most of our class time will be devoted to discussion of general concepts and specific examples. Although we will follow the textbook, the examples will not necessarily be taken from the book - please take careful notes. Please make the effort to actively - with pencil and paper - read the text; I believe that you will gain a better understanding of the subject and its uses as a result.
Prerequisite: UTC Math Placement Level 30 (or above) or Math 131 or 144 or 135 with a grade of C or better.
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION: Active participation is, of course, expected of everyone: this includes on-time attendance, preparation for class - knowing what you know and knowing what you don't know - asking and answering questions in class, getting the instructor's help as needed, taking part in class discussions, and working cooperatively with your classmates. Spend time each day studying calculus - it is important not to get behind! You are expected to work as many exercises and ask as many questions as needed for you to grasp the concepts and be able to efficiently use the mathematical tools in this course. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to get all notes, assignments, handouts, etc., given that day. In my experience there is a very high positive correlation between attendance/participation and grades.
UTC HONOR CODE: Strict adherence to the UTC Honor Code is
expected of each of you at all times. You are expected to read it and carefully
follow it. You can find it on the web at www.utc.edu/~student/handbook - look
under Academics. University regulations include strict guidelines concerning
cheating and plagiarism. The minimal penalty is a failing grade in the course.
In particular, making use of unauthorized assistance during an examination or
in preparing a graded assignment will be considered cheating. I take this code
VERY seriously and will report all instances to the
GRADING: Your final grade will be determined as follows:
1) Three major tests contribute 30% each. Though the material covered since the last test will predominate, each test will, by the nature of the material, be comprehensive. Make-up tests will be given only for {\bf EXTREME} circumstances; oversleeping, insufficient preparation, scheduled doctor's appointment, etc, are not emergencies. For each test Practice Exams are available at www.mathclass.org (see below).
2) In-class quizzes contribute 15%. During many class periods I will give a quiz (mostly unannounced) based directly on the text homework problems and web-based problem sets. If you miss a quiz you will receive a zero and {\bf no quizzes may be made up}. But I will drop one quiz grade.
3) A comprehensive Final Exam contributes 25%.
HOMEWORK: There is no way to learn mathematics without a
lot of thought and work on your part.
If you do not understand how to work any problem successfully ask your classmates, your instructor for help. Do not procrastinate! Not keeping up with the course (doing homework and reading and understanding the text) is the # 1 reason for not doing well in this course!
Text problems: I will assign problems from the text which I expect you to answer and understand - almost all the answers can be found in the back of the book so I will not collect and grade these problems.
Web-based problems: You may use the web-based system at www.mathclass.org as an excellent method of training. It was created by one of our faculty, Professor S. Kuhn. Connection to the system requires an individual student account with a login and password. Each of you will need to set up your own account. Read the instructions at this link for registering for an account and signing in.
Grading for the semester will be according to the following scale:
100%>A>90%>B>80%>C>70%>D>60%>F
FINAL EXAM: Wednesday, December 3,
CALCULATORS: For most tests and for all homework I will assume that you have and know how to use a graphing calculator. I recommend the TI-83 Plus. If you already own another graphing calculator and would prefer not to purchase a new one for this course, please talk with me during the first two days of class. However, you will not be allowed to use on any quiz or test a calculator with symbolic capabilities (e.g., TI-89, TI-92, HP-48).
COURTESY: Ringing cell-phones and beeping pagers rude and disruptive and are prohibited from this class! For each violation you may be assessed a penalty of half a letter grade off your final grade.
ADA STATEMENT: If you are a student with a disability (e.g., physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) and think that you might need special assistance or a special accommodation in this class or any other class, or you have questions related to any accommodations for testing, note takers, readers, etc., please let me know ASAP or contact the Office for Students with Disabilities/College Access Program at 425-4006 or come by the office - 110 Frist Hall.
If you find that personal problems, career indecision,
study and time management difficulties, etc. are adversely impacting your
successful progress at UTC, please contact the Counseling and
To enhance student services, the University will use your UTC email address
(firstname-lastname@utc.edu) for communications. (See http://onenet.utc.edu for your exact address.) Please check your UTC email on a regular basis. If you have problems with accessing your email account, contact the Help Desk at 423/425-2676.
Important Dates:
August 18 (Monday) Classes begin
August 22 (Friday) Last day to register in day or evening classes, to add a subject, or to change section
August 25 - 29 (Monday-Friday) Addition of classes with departmental approval only, no new registrations
August 29 (Friday) Last day to drop a class before a W (withdrawal) is recorded and to change from credit to audit
September 1 (Monday) Labor Day holiday
October 6 - 10 (Monday-Friday) Faculty notify undergraduate students of mid-term grades
October 15 (Wednesday) Last day for official withdrawal from any class with a W
October 17 - 21 Fall Break — No Classes
November 7 (Friday) Last day for removing spring or summer semester incomplete grades
November 27 - 28 Thanksgiving Holiday
December 1 (Monday) Last day of classes for fall semester
December 2 (Tuesday) Reading Day
December 3 (Wednesday) Final Examination
December 10 (Wednesday) Grades due,
December 11 (Thursday) Grades due,
December 14 (Sunday) Commencement,