MATH&148 Calculus for Business & Life Sciences Page 1

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MATH148 – Calculus for Business and Life Sciences

WINTER 2009

5 Credits

Course Description: / This 5 credit course provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the core concepts of calculus with a primary focus on applications from the disciplines of economics and the social sciences. The content is applications in differential, integral and multivariable calculus with an introduction to the fundamental theorem of calculus. Learners will continue to refine independent study skills, cooperative problem solving, logically correct and mathematically precise writing and thinking, and their ability to use geometric, symbolic and analytic formats in presenting solutions to both abstract and real world applications. Technology is integrated throughout the course and a graphing calculator is required.
Required Materials: / Bittinger, Marvin L.Calculusand Its Applications, Ninth Edition. Boston, Massachusetts: Pearson Education, Inc., 2008.
Graphing Calculator – recommendation is a TI-84
Note: TI-89, TI-92, TI-Voyage, TI-nspire, and Casio ClassPad calculators will not be allowed on
quizzes or exams.
Class Meetings: / Tuesday and Thursday 11:00am-1:05pm CC2 081
Prior Learning: / Completion of MATH 147 (old MATH 115) with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement by testing inMATH148 (old MATH 125).
Completion of ENG 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement by testing in
ENG 101.
Course Content, Topics and Themes: /
  1. Demonstrate mastery of exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, power, and rational functions.
  2. Use matrices to organize and solve systems of equations.
  3. Refine functional expression and analysis.
  4. Build and use mathematical models.
  5. Design, conduct, interpret and present numeric experiments.
  6. Estimate solutions to problems; check for accuracy and tolerance.

Expectations: / Mathematics is a study of patterns and solving techniques. I will demonstrate several tools and methods for problem solving in class through the use of examples, discussion, and questions. You will practice using these techniques and possibly a few other techniques found in the textbook during group activities and homework. Since we learn better by actively working through problems, expect to spend 2-3 hours outside of class for each credit-hour spent in class.
Course Outcomes:
Learn Actively
/ Learning is a personal, interactive process that results in greater expertise and a more comprehensive understanding of the world.
  • Apply and create experiments and projects which integrate the use of calculus in problem solving
  • Take responsibility for accessing and using a variety of sources for assistance in learning about mathematics, such as on-line tutorials, visiting the math center, meeting with the instructor during office hours, etc.
  • Apply problem solving and mathematical modeling to real situations
  • Integrate technology into problem solving as a tool to support and complement the theoretic approach
  • Participate in groups to solve real problems
  • Distinguish between efficient and inefficient operations and methods to solve problems

Think Critically, Creatively and Reflectively / Reason and imagination are fundamental to problem solving and critical examination of ideas.
  • Demonstrate mastery of exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, power, and rational functions
  • Use sequential logic and subroutines to solve problems
  • Analyze, compare and contrast processes, procedures, and path approach
  • Creatively use mathematical and other problem solving strategies to formulate models, to solve problems using multiple approaches, and to interpret results
  • Follow, evaluate and reproduce mathematical arguments and proofs

Communicate with Clarity and Originality / The ability to exchange ideas and information is essential to personal growth, productive work, and societal vitality.
  • Listen, speak and write using mathematical vocabulary, notation, and graph expressions
  • Explain problem solving approach and computation of answer
  • Translate and illustrate using graphs, words, tables, mathematical symbols and formulas
  • Develop the habit of reviewing all results for correctness and readability

Interact in Diverse and Complex Environments / Successful negotiation through our increasingly complex, interdependent and global society requires knowledge and awareness of self and others, as well as enhanced interaction skills.
  • Demonstrate effective use of group process
  • Respect individual ways of arriving at correct answers, expressing results and processes, while critically analyzing procedures for logical validity and completeness
  • Refine processes around estimation and solution in large, complex problem solving
  • Recognize notational differences between cultures
  • Recognize the biases/limitations of mathematical thinking and models

Grading: / % / GPA / % / GPA / % / GPA / % / GPA
95-100 / 4.0/ A / 89 / 3.4/ B+ / 79 / 2.4/ C+ / 68-69 / 1.4/ D+
94 / 3.9/ A / 88 / 3.3/ B+ / 78 / 2.3/ C+ / 67 / 1.3/ D+
93 / 3.8/ A- / 87 / 3.2/ B+ / 77 / 2.2/ C+ / 66 / 1.2/ D+
92 / 3.7/ A- / 86 / 3.1/ B / 76 / 2.1/ C / 64-65 / 1.1/ D
91 / 3.6/ A- / 85 / 3.0/ B / 75 / 2.0/ C / 63 / 1.0/ D
90 / 3.5/ A- / 84 / 2.9/ B / 74 / 1.9/ C / 62 / 0.9/ D
83 / 2.8/ B- / 73 / 1.8/ C- / 61 / 0.8/ D-
82 / 2.7/ B- / 72 / 1.7/ C- / 60 / 0.7/ D-
81 / 2.6/ B- / 71 / 1.6/ C- / 0-59 / 0.0/ F
80 / 2.5/ B- / 70 / 1.5/ C-
Responsibilities:
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Instructor

/ Student
  • Show respect for the thoughts, ideas and contributions of others.
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  • Show respect for the thoughts, ideas and contributions of others.

  • Come to class prepared.
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  • Come to class prepared.

  • Create opportunities for active learning.
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  • Participate in class discussion and group activities.

  • Solicit and act on feedback from students.
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  • Provide constructive feedback to instructor on what is and what is not working in the class.

  • Provide feedback on student work in a timely manner.
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  • Ask questions.

  • Be available for students.
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  • Help each other learn.

Disability Support Services: / If you have or suspect you have a disability and need an accommodation please contact the front office in Kodiak Corner at 352-8383 to schedule an appointment with the Disability Support Services. Services and Accommodations through DSS are not retroactive.
Assessments: / Homework Assignments: / 60 points
In-Class Team Projects: / 50 points
Collaborative Projects: / 60 points
Quizzes: / 90 points
Exams: / 200 points
Final Exam: / 150 points
Point totals are subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.
Homework: / Homework Sets are posted on the class website.You will turn in your homework per the attached schedule at the beginning of the class period when due. Each Homework Set is worth 20 points.
Late homework assignments (considered to be any homework received after the beginning of the class period due) will not be accepted.
All problems should be in final draft form, completed neatly in pencil. Do NOT turn in homework on paper torn out of a spiral notebook. Failure to follow these directions will result in no credit for that homework assignment.
In-Class Projects: / There will be in-class discussions and group work. Examples include working problems, presenting problems, and group worksheets. These points cannot be made up for any reason. Daily attendance is recommended.
Collaborative Projects: / You will complete two collaborative projects. Each project will be worth 30 points.
Quizzes: / There will be 10 quizzes at 10 points each. NO make-up quizzes will be given. You will drop your lowest quiz score. This gives a total of 90 points.

Exams:

/ There will be three exams. NO make-up exams will be given. You will drop your lowest exam score. This gives a total of 200 points for exams.
Final Exam: / There will be a comprehensive final exam. It is your responsibility to contact me within 24 hours of the exam if you cannot make the final. Failure to do so will result in a zero for the final exam. The final exam is worth 150 points.
DVDs: / There are lecture DVDs on reserve in the MediaCenter. The MediaCenter may be found on the second floor of the Library. These DVDs show a person working through and discussing the examples found in the textbook.
Math & WritingCenter: / The Math and WritingCenter may be found in room CC2 080. Free tutoring is available when a mathematics tutor is present. The hours of operation are posted on the door.

Extra Credit:

/ There will be no extra credit available in this class.
Electronic Devices: / All electronic devices (i.e. MP3 players, cell phones, etc.) must be turned off and put away during class.
Academic Honesty: / See the current catalog for the school’s policy on Academic Honesty. There is zero tolerance for violations. Violations include, but are not limited to, copying homework, quiz and/or exam problems and placing your name on a group project when you did not actively participate. If there has been a violation, penalties can range from 0 on the assignment(s) to an automatic 0.0 in the class.
Academic Standards: / A complete list of Cascadia Community College’s Academic Standards is available online at

Faculty: Sharon Saxton

Office #: CC2-173 Telephone: 425.352.8236 E-mail:

Office Hours: MW 11:00a-12:00p TTh 1:15p-1:45p or by Appointment

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