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MATH 1325-001-2168: Applications of Continuous Mathematics
Fall 2016
T Th 12:30-1:45 pm
Instructor:
Wendy Padilla
Room:
MB 3227
Office:
ST 1248
Office Hours: T Th 11:30-12:20 preferably by appointment
Contact Info: [email protected]
Materials:
Required: MyMathLab code, purchased at the Bookstore or online
Recommended: Mathematics with Applications by Lial, Hungerford, Holcomb, 10th
edition (was used for Math 1324)
Prerequisites: MATH1324 Applications of Discrete Mathematics.
Description Continuation of MATH 1324. Differential calculus of polynomial, rational,
algebraic, logarithmic and exponential functions with applications to business. Intro to integral
calculus.
Measurable Outcomes:
Upon successfully completing this course, the student should be able to
--find the limit of an expression of a single variable
--take derivatives of functions of a single variable using the power rule, product and quotient
rule, chain rule, e^x and logarithmic rule
--interpret the value of the derivative at a point as the slope of a line and as a rate of change
--use derivatives to solve optimization problems involving functions of a single variable
--find antiderivatives, and evaluate definite integrals and interpret them as areas under a curve.
Topics:
Limits
Slope and average rate of change
Definition of the derivative
Tangent lines
Techniques of differentiation
Increasing and decreasing
Local extrema
The second derivative
Absolute extrema
Optimization applications
Antiderivatives
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Definite integrals and area
Methods of assessment: The expected learning outcomes for the class will be assessed through exams,
homework, quizzes, and/or active learning activities.
Homework: You will be given work to do in a group during class. I will assign homework every class
day to be done individually in MyMathLab. It will close right before the next time you come to class. It
is strongly recommended you do the homework in order for you to succeed in the exams.
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Tests: Tests will be announced at least a week in advance. If you have questions on misgrading, you
must speak to me about it within 1 week after I have given back grades. You will lose all privileges to
pose concerns thereafter.
Attendance: Attendance is mandatory in order for you to learn the material. You are required to stay
the whole time in order for the attendance to count. If you are absent for any reason, you are responsible
for all make-up work, notes, turning in homework, or taking a test the next time you come to class.
Please find a reliable friend from whom to get your notes. If you are absent on test day, you must
notify me prior to and give proper documentation.
You will be allowed 3 absences. Any absence thereafter will constitute in a reduction of 1.5 points
of your final grade.
Officially School Approved Trips: Students must give proper documentation and prior notification.
The student will be responsible for the material missed.
Grading:
Scale:
Homework:
30%
Tests: (3 Tests)
50%
90 – 100% A
60 – 69%
D
Test 1 10%
80 – 89%
B
Below 60% F
Test 2 20%
70 – 79%
C
Test 3 20%
Final:
20%
You must earn your grade in my class. Do not expect an A, for example, if you have an 89.49 in my
class.
If Test 3 is at an 80 or higher, and you are content with your previous 2 test grades, you do not have to
take the final exam. (You must also have 3 absences or less). Your grade would be whatever it appears
on MyMathLab. If you do not take the Final Exam, Test 3 can not replace another low test grade.
Extra Credit: Opportunities for extra credit will be announced throughout the semester. If you are not
in class when extra credit is offered, you lose the opportunity to do that extra credit. It is important that
you take advantage of any extra credit I offer because I do not do curves or corrections on tests.
Academic Honesty: Unless otherwise stated in class, you may receive help from other people and
different resources on homework. Unless otherwise stated, tests and quizzes are expected to be your
work entirely. The first offense will result in an automatic zero on that assignment. The second offense
will immediately result in a failing grade for the course. Cheating includes giving false information on
absences related to officially school approved trips.
Civility in the classroom: Students are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment
which is conducive to learning. In order to assure all students have an opportunity to gain from time
spent in class, troublesome behavior will not be tolerated. This includes the use of cellular phones,
making offensive remarks, reading newspapers, sleeping, bad attitudes, or engaging in any other form of
distraction. The instructor is authorized to take such steps as are necessary when the behavior of a
student disrupts the normal classroom procedure. Instructors may remove a student for the single class
session. If disruptive behavior becomes continuous and/or serious, the instructor may begin disciplinary
proceedings.
You are not allowed to use phones, I Pads, laptops, or any other devices in class.
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ADA Accommodation: Any student who feels that he or she may require assistance for any type of
physical or learning disability should consult with the instructor as soon as possible. To request
academic accommodations for a disability, contact Efren Castro, director of the PASS office, in the Mesa
Building, room 1160, 432-552-2631 or email [email protected]. A student is required to provide
appropriate documentation of his/her disability prior to receiving accommodations.
Calculators: A graphing calculator and a basic calculator are required. Cell phones and similar devices
may NOT be used as calculators. The instructor reserves the right to not allow any particular calculator.
Tutoring: Tutoring is available from the Student Success Center (MB 2215).
552-3350.
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Math 1325
Continuous Mathematics
Semester Plans*
Week 1-3:
Review 1.1 Real Numbers, 1.5
Exponents/Radicals, 1.2 Polynomials
Review
Test 2
Review 1.6 First Degree Equations, 1.7
Quadratic Equations
Week 11-14:
12.1 Derivatives and Graphs
12.2 The Second Derivative
12.3 Optimization Applications
12.4 Curve Sketching
13.1 Antiderivatives
13.4 The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
On your own: Review 2.1 Graphs, 2.2
Equations of Lines
Review
Test 3
Review Chapter 3
Week 15:
Review
Comprehensive Final Exam
Review 1.3 Factoring, 1.4 Rational
Expressions
There will be an online test over Math
1324 review material. You must pass
with a 85 or higher.
Week 4-6:
11.1 Limits
11.2 One-Sided Limits and Limits involving
Infinity
11.3 Rates of Change
Review
Test 1
Week 7-10:
11.4 Tangent Lines and Derivatives
11.5 Techniques for Finding Derivatives
11.6 Derivatives of Products and Quotients
11.7 The Chain Rule
Review 4.1 Exponential Functions, 4.3
Logarithmic Functions
11.8 Derivatives of Exponential and
Logarithmic Functions
*The course outline is tentative and is
subject to change as deemed by the
instructor