Course Description

This course is a survey of calculus designed to meet lower-division university and four-year college requirements for the management, biology, or social-science major student.  Topics included are differentiation and integration of algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential functions of single and multivariable, related rates, areas, and curve sketching.  The class is not equivalent to Math 170 and does not meet the prerequisite for Math 190.  This course is not open to students with credit for Math 170.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Apply the basic techniques of differentiation and integration to polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions to investigate the behavior of mathematical models from the general, social, and management sciences. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of, apply, and interpret the relationship between derivatives and antiderivatives in applied and theoretical models.
• Interpret and analyze how the techniques of differentiation and integration apply to models of marginal analysis and rates of change
• Use the topics from calculus in conjunction with a graphing calculator to obtain precise graphs of models, including a graphical analysis of rates of change, concavity, and extrema for the model

Required Textbook/Materials

Textbook: Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences 14^th 

Required Materials:  Access to MyLab from Pearson (includes e-textbook), a TI-83/84 graphing calculator, and access to a device to complete online work.

Student Expectations

• Read and understand the syllabus.
• Log into the course regularly (everyday).
• Check announcements regularly for important information regarding the course.
• Watch the lecture videos and take notes before starting your MyLab assignments.
• Complete all MyLab assignments (homework) in a timely manner.
• Complete all discussions.
• Complete all online quizzes and submit your work on the scheduled dates.
• Complete all online exams and the online final exam and submit your work on scheduled dates.
• Attend office hours if you have any questions or would like to work on homework.

Grading and Assignment Policy

Your grades are updated regularly in the gradebook on Canvas. If you have any questions about your grade, contact the instructor immediately. Your final grade for this course will be determined by the following:

Your final grade is based on the following grading scale.

The grade for this course will be determined according to the following formula.

Course Policies

Discussions (5%)

• Expect to complete a discussion every other week for a total of 8.
• You will need to post your response to a prompt before seeing other students’ responses and must respond to at least two other students' responses.
• Opens on a Monday at 12am and will close the following Friday at 11:59pm, unless Friday is a holiday, then the discussion will close prior to Friday.
• Employ proper “netiquette” (or “net etiquette”) in your online communications. Any student not following netiquette rules will be in violation of student conduct, which in turn will be reported.

Video Assignments (Lectures) (5%)

• Expect to watch lecture videos for each section while following along with the guided notes. You will be required to submit your notes for each section.       
• A schedule of the sections to complete each week is located on the last 2 pages. You may move quicker through the material but make sure you keep on track for the exams. 
• All video lectures covered for each week will be due at the end of the week on Sundays by 11:59pm.

MyLab Assignments (Homework) (15%)

• All homework will be completed on MyLab accessed through Canvas or through Pearson.
• All assignments covered for each week will be due at the end of week on Sundays by 11:59pm.
• All late homework will result in zero. Late homework cannot be made up.  
• Make sure you complete your homework in a timely manner. Do not wait until the last minute.
• You will need to purchase access to MyLab (a two-week trial is available).

Quizzes (15%)

• There will be a total of 6 quizzes.
• 1 hour to complete and 2 attempts; the higher of the two scores will be recorded.
• Each quiz will be open from Friday at 12am to Sunday at 11:59pm.
• Once you start the quiz you must complete it in one sitting.
• No makeup will be allowed for quizzes.
• Each quiz will range from 30 to 40 points.
• You will be required to submit your work in PDF form for 5 points.
• If your work is not justified or not submitted, then you will receive a zero for the quiz.   

Exams (40%) and Final Exam (20%)

• There will be a total of 3 exams and 1 final exam, with only 1 attempt.
• No makeup will be allowed for exams and the final exam.
• Each exam will be open from Friday at 12am to Sunday at 11:59pm.
• The final exam will be available in Canvas through MyLab (Access Pearson) for a 48-hour period from Monday at 12am to Tuesday at 11:59pm during finals week.
• All exams and the final exam will have a 2.5-hour window to complete.
• Once you start the exam or final exam you must complete it in one sitting.  
• You will be required to submit your work in PDF form for 5 points.
• If your work is not justified or submitted, then you will receive a zero for the exams and final.
• It is suggested that you work out all exam and final exam problems online using pencil and paper and keep this work until the course is successfully completed. All the work you submit must be your own.  At any point in the semester, you may be asked to meet with an instructor via Zoom to justify your solution process to select problems and/or discuss concepts you have demonstrated in your work.  You must set aside this time to meet within one week of notification from your instructor.  If you are unable to properly justify your submitted work, you will forfeit credit on the corresponding exam or final exam.  Failure to attend requested meetings will result in a zero score on the corresponding exam/final exam. 
• Exams or the final exam that are not properly justified are considered violations of academic honesty and will be treated with the same penalties as outlined in the Academic Honesty Policy in this syllabus.
• Email me, ASAP, if you have any technical difficulties during an exam/final exam.
• The final exam will be cumulative and must be taken on the scheduled date.
• If the final exam is not completed on the scheduled date, then a grade of FW will be given.

Important Notes:

• Important dates
  • Last day to officially add a course: Sunday, February 2
  • Last day to drop with no ‘W” grade: Sunday, February 2
  • Last day to drop with a “W” grade: Wednesday, April 23

• Netiquette: 
  • It is important to be intentional about making sure we “see” each other in an online community. You can do this by making sure that everyone has at least one response. 
    • Tip: If you are unsure who to respond to, try looking for posts that have not yet received a reply.
  • Your contributions to our discussion are important, but our learning community will not benefit from them unless you post on time.
    • Tip: Set calendar reminders to make sure you contribute on time.
  • Do not use all uppercase letters in online communication, it is usually interpreted as yelling.
  • Sarcasm does not translate well in an online environment. It is best to avoid the potential pitfalls of misunderstood messages.

• Attendance

  • Students showing no activity during the first week of classes will be dropped.  Students must log in regularly to Canvas and complete assignments.  If there is no activity for 3 days in a row, then you may be dropped from the course. 

• Academic Accommodations: 

  • If you have a documented disability and need academic accommodations, you are encouraged to contact not only your professor, but also a Student Accessibility Services (SAS) counselor as soon as possible. SAS is located on the first floor of the Liberal Arts and Disabled Students Programs and Services Building. For more information, visit the SAS.

• Student Conduct Policy
  • Students are responsible for upholding the Standards of Student Conduct (BP5500), including academic honesty and behavior expectations. 

• Academic honesty/dishonesty policy:

  • Academic dishonesty is defined as the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for work using any dishonest, deceptive or fraudulent means. If you are found violating the academic honestly-dishonesty policy, you will receive a failing grade on that assignment. Repeat offenders will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct and Grievances for further administrative action, such as suspension or expulsion from Cerritos College.  For more information, visit the Academic Honesty -Dishonesty Policy.

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