BUSINESS CALCULUS

Fall, 99                                      Syllabus                                          MTH 2201 FF

Instructor: Dr. Sergey Belyi

Time: 12:00-12:50 MWF COMPLX 228

Office Hours: 8:00-9:00, 11:00-12:00 MWF, COMPLX 235-B, ext. 3467

Text: Brief Calculus and Its Applications, by Daniel Benice , 2nd Edition  bookCover1.gif (8037 bytes)

Catalog Description: We will cover Chapters 1-- 5. Topics include differentiation and integration of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, LaGrange Multipliers, multiple integrals, and applications of these concepts to business related topics. Prerequisite: MTH 1122 or Advanced Placement.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  1. Compute and interpret the derivatives of a polynomial, rational, exponential, or logarithmic function.
  2. Interpret the geometric significance of the derivative.
  3. Sketch accurate graphs of functions, showing relative maximums and minimums, concavity, points of inflection.
  4. Find the absolute maximum and absolute minimum values of functions (if they exist).
  5. Interpret and communicate the results of a marginal analysis.
  6. Graph functions and solve optimization problems using the first and second derivatives and interpret the results .
  7. Compute anti-derivatives and definite integrals using term-by-term integration or substitution techniques.
  8. Use partial derivatives and LaGrange Multipliers in finding relative maximums and minimums of functions of several variables.
  9. Compute double integrals.

Course Requirements:

  1. The student is expected to attend each class session and to participate in class discussion.
  2. The student is expected to complete all homework assignments punctually.
  3. The student is expected to participate in chalkboard work when called upon.

Tests and Grades: Four tests will be given, but only three of them will count toward the 75% of a final grade. A comprehensive final exam will constitute approximately 25% of the final grade. Students missing a scheduled test will have a zero (0) score recorded.

Homework: Homework will be assigned from each section covered. This homework will not be collected, however, test problems will be very similar to the homework problems.

American with Disabilities Act: Any student whose disabilities fall within ADA must inform the instructor at the beginning of the term of any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements of this course.

Additional Services: Students who have or may be dealing with a disability or learning difficulty should speak with the instructor, contact the Office of Adaptive Needs Program (Wright 226), or call 670-3220/3221. Various accommodations are available through the Adaptive Needs Program.

This syllabus represents a tentative plan for the instruction in this course. If, in the opinion of the instructor, learning may be optimized, it may be changed at any time. This syllabus is a best possible assessment of the course aspirations, assignments and requirements at the time it was developed for this quarter.

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