Text: Applied Calculus for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences, 9th Edition S. T. Tan Brooks/Cole
Course Objectives: Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following topics: functions, graphs, derivatives, integrals, techniques of differentiation and integration, exponentials, improper integrals, and their applications.
Web Assign: URL: https://www.webassign.net/login.html Class key: abc.psu 7549 3028 Instructions for adding yourself to this class on reverse side.
Outline: Topics will be covered in the following order
Topics
Chapter
Sections
Preliminaries
1
1 – 4
Functions, limits & the derivative
2
1 – 6
Differentiation
3
1 – 7
Applications of the derivative
4
1 – 5
Exponential & logarithmic functions
5
1, 2, 4, 5
Integration
6
1 – 6
Additional topics in integration
7
4
Tests: final equals 1 test; given on Tuesday Dec 17 in class from 10:40 – 12:30 3 tests equally weighted given on Friday: Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 15 Web assignments together equal 1 test
NOTE: All tests are comprehensive; there are no makeup exams.
Each missed exam will be replaced by the score on the final exam.
Calculators are not to be used during tests. There is no extra credit.
Course information is available on Angel https://cms.psu.edu/
Academic Integrity: You are not to engage in or tolerate acts of falsification, misrepresentation or deception.
Students with Disabilities: Students who may need accommodations for this class should contact Anne Prior, Room 315 Sutherland, Phone 215-881-7537.
Learning Center: Free peer and professional tutoring and study skill coaching are available at the Learning Center, Room 315 Sutherland, Phone 215-881-7538
Attendance: Roll will be taken. Excessive absences will negatively impact your grade Please set your cell