MATH 2040

Brief Calculus, 3 hours

Dr. Green     ( 222 Newton Oakes,  864-1809, egreen@ngcsu.edu )

Summer 2008

 

Office Hours:   9:40 – 11:10 MTWRF, or by appointment.

 

Prerequisite: Grade of C or above in Math 1111 or Math 1101 or approval of the department head.

 

Catalog Description:  This course is intended for non-science majors, with particular emphasis on applications of calculus to business.   It will develop familiarity with such concepts as limits, the derivative, the definite integral, the indefinite integral and their applications.

 

Course Objectives:    After completion of the course the student will be able to:

·         Using numerical, graphical and analytic techniques, investigate the behavior of a function by using the concept of a limit.

·         Evaluate limits exactly, using analytic methods.

·         State the definition of the derivative and use it to find the derivatives of simple functions.

·         Analyze the behavior of a function by using derivatives, asymptotes, and “rules of thumb” concerning its behavior at infinity.

·         Interpret the value of a derivative as a rate of change.

·         Find derivatives of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions by using the basic differentiation rules.

·         Find the derivative of an implicitly defined function.

·         Find local maxima and minima of a function.

·         Solve applications involving optimization.

·         Find a function whose derivative is given.

·         Find antiderivatives of functions that are algebraic, exponential and/or logarithmic.

·         Interpret the solution of an application problem in the context of the application.

·         Evaluate definite integrals by using the fundamental theorem of calculus.  .

·         Interpret a definite integral as an area or as total change.

 

 

Methods of  Instruction:  The methods of instruction are determined by the instructor; however, the instructor is expected to use a variety of methods.  These methods may include, but are not limited to lecture; problem-solving sessions with informal assessment by the student or instructor; discussion; group projects; timely feedback from test, quiz, or project results (formative assessment); question and answer; computer or calculator based explorations; and student presentations.  Students will be encouraged to assess and monitor their own problem-solving process to determine when an error has been made or a new strategy should be used.

 

 

Evaluation Methods:  (see calendar for dates)

                                    Test average:   2/3 or 1/3     (3 tests plus the Question Of The Day total)

                                    Final Exam:     1/3 or 2/3

 

 

Course Content:   (see calendar)

 

 

Knowledge Base: 

 

 

Knowledge Base: 

 

1.  Required Text: At the level of Lial, Greenwell & Ritchey, Calculus with Applications (Brief Version), 8th Ed., Addison-Wesley, 2005.

 

2.  Supplementary Text:  None.

 

3.  Library Resources: 

 

·         Dunham, Journey Through Genius : The Great Theorems of Mathematics , Wiley & Sons, New York, 1990.

·         Schaum's easy outlines. Calculus : based on Schaum's Outline of differential and integral calculus by Frank Ayres, Jr. and Elliot Mendelson [computer file] / abridgement editor, George J. Hademenos.

·         Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering: 1996 (National Science Foundation, 1997)

·         Women and Science Celebrating Achievements Charting Challenges (National Science Foundation, 1997)

·         Multicultural and Gender Equity in the Mathematics Classroom: The Gift of Diversity (Janet Trentacosta & J. Kenney, Eds., NCTM, 1997)

 

 

4. Web-based Resources:        

·         Archives: http://archives.math.utk.edu

·         Algebra Help - http://www.purplemath.com

·         Multicultural Pavilion - http://www.edchange.org/multicultural

·         Women in Mathematics - http://www.agnesscott.edu/lriddle/women/women.htm

 

5.  Technology Resources:  Maple.

 

 

General Expectations:  The student is expected to abide by the university’s attendance policy and integrity code.  Other general expectations may be given by the instructor.

 

Class evaluations:  Class evaluations at NGCSU are now conducted on-line through Banner.  Evaluation of the class is considered a component of the course and students will not be permitted to access their course grade until the evaluation has been completed.   The evaluations will be accessible beginning one week prior to Final Exam week.  Specific instructions will be made available when the surveys are activated. 

 

Disabilities and Accommodations.  North Georgia College and State University is committed to equal access to its programs, services and activities for people with disabilities.  If you believe that you have a disability requiring an accommodation, reasonable prior notice needs to be given to the instructor and the Office of Student Disability Resources.  In this case, contact Elizabeth McIntosh, Coordinator, Student Disability Resources at 122 Barnes Hall, 867-2782, emcintosh@ngcsu.edu.

 

 

Withdrawal Policy:  Students who initiate withdrawal prior to the withdrawal deadline at midterm, will receive a grade of W (withdrawn passing).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Math 2040 Assignment Sheet

 

 

 

Lesson

Read

Problems  ( Lial, Greenwell & Ritchey,Calculus with Applications, 8th ed)

1

2.4

p. 99 / 1 – 41 odd

 

2

2.5

p. 113 / 1 – 59 odd, 67, 69, 79

 

3

3.1

p. 152 / 1 – 12, 13 – 57 odd, 63 – 67 odd, 76

 

4

3.2

p. 164 / 1 – 19 odd, 35

 

5

3.3

p. 173 / 1 – 15 odd, 23, 25, 27, 32

 

6

3.4

p. 191 / 1 – 21 odd, 31, 33, 35, 45, 47

 

7

4.1

p. 223 / 1 – 45 odd, 51, 53, 55, 59

 

8

4.2

p. 234 / 1 – 25 odd, 31, 37, 39, 41

 

9

4.3

p. 243 / 1 – 39 odd, 45, 47, 53, 55, 57

 

10

4.4

p. 251 / 1 – 25 odd, 33, 35, 37

 

11

4.5

p. 260 / 1 – 35 odd, 49, 51

 

12

5.1

p. 278 / 1 – 23 odd, 35, 37, 41

 

13

5.2

p. 292 / 1 – 27 odd, 35 – 41 odd

 

14

5.3

p. 306 / 1 – 13 odd, 27 – 41 odd, 49, 51, 53, 59, 61, 67

 

15

6.2, 6.3

p. 341 / 5 – 13 odd, 17, 19  &  p. 353 / 5, 9, 15, 17, 19

 

16

7.1

p. 391 / 1 – 39 odd, 45 – 53 odd

 

17

7.2

p. 401 / 1 – 33 odd, 39

 

18

7.3

p. 411 / 7, 24

 

19

7.4

p. 424 / 1 – 27 odd, 31 – 39 odd, 53, 59

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Math 2040 Summer 2008

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

June 2

 

 

3

4

5

2.4, 2.5

6

9

 

 

10

QOTD

2.5, 3.1

11

12

QOTD

3.1

13

16

17

QOTD

3.2, 3.3, 3.4

18

19

20

23

 

 

24

QOTD

Review, 3.4

25

26

TEST 1

4.1

27  TR Classes meet

QOTD

4.2, 4.3

30

 

 

July 1

QOTD

4.4, 4.5

2

3

QOTD

5.1, 5.2, 5.3

4

7 (W Deadline)

 

 

8

QOTD

Review, 5.3

9

10

TEST 2

6.2

11

14

15

QOTD

6.2, 6.3

16

17

QOTD

7.1, 7.2

18

21

 

 

22

QOTD

7.2, 7.3, 7.4

23

24

QOTD

7.4, Review

25

28

29

Review, TEST 3

Review for Final

30

31

Final Exam

11:20 – 1:20

August 1