1. Date: Spring 2006
2. Course Discipline Prefix Math-310
3. Course Title: Applied Calculus
4. Sponsoring Department: Mathematics
5. Semester Credit Hours: 4
6. Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture: 4
7. Prerequisites: Precalculus II, Foundations of Calculus, or College Algebra and Trigonometry.

This is a one semester course in Calculus as applied to business, economics, the behavioral sciences, the social sciences, and biology. Topics include the study of the basic principles of limits; continuity; derivatives of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions; antiderivatives; the integrals; and applications of the integral.

1. The required text for this course is: Calculus with Applications, 8^th Edition, Lial, Greenwell, and Ritchey
2. A graphical calculator is required. (TI 83 strongly recommended)

1. Chapter 1 Linear Functions
2. Chapter 2 Nonlinear Functions
3. Chapter 3 The Derivative
4. Chapter 4 Calculating The Derivative
5. Chapter 5 Graphs and The Derivative
6. Chapter 6 Applications of The Derivative
7. Chapter 7 Integration
8. Chapter 8 Further Techniques and Applications of Integration

1. Three Test worth 100 points each
1. Chapter 1, 2 and 3
2. Chapter 4 and 5
3. Chapter 6 and 7

(Note information from chapter 8 will be tested on the final exam.)
NO MAKE-UP TESTS will be given unless there is a written documentation such as doctor's note,  accident report, bereavement notice, etc., explaining the absence.
 
2. Projects: There will be two group projects resulting 100 points
   1. Each group will hand in one report. The reports must be typed, using your own wording, and in complete sentences. All graphs must be hand drawn. Reports must be neat and legible (or the report will receive a zero). It is strongly suggested that each member of the group type at least one of the projects to be handed in.
   2. The report itself is to be handed in the day it is due. No late reports will be accepted as on time unless there is written documentation for the cause of lateness (see make-up tests above). Ten points will be docked for every week, or part of a week, the report is late. No reports will be accepted after the last scheduled lecture for the semester.
3. Final Examination 200 points
4. Four assignments 100 points
5. Grading:
1. 100% - 90% A
2. 89% - 86% B+
3. 85% - 80% B
4. 79% - 76% C+
5. 75% - 70% C
6. 69% - 60% D
7. less than 60% points F
6. Hints for Success
1. Have a positive attitude.
2. Prepare for and attend class.
3. Do recommended assignments. One to two hours of study time should be spent outside of class for every hour in class.
4. Attendance in class is of paramount importance. We shall follow the rules of the college. Attending all lectures is essential for success in this course. Lectures reinforce and explain concepts presented in the text.
5. Be on time for all classes. Chronic lateness will not be tolerated. Late arrivals are disruptive to the class atmosphere.
7. If you miss an exam, a make-up exam is not automatic. It is my decision whether you have a valid reason for your absence. Please contact me the day of the test indicating the reason for your absence and upon your return provide third party documentation to support your circumstances. Your test will be placed in the testing center and must be done prior to the next class.
8. If you decide to stop attending class it is your responsibility to drop the class.  Failure to drop the course, may result in a grade of F for the class.
9. I'm available for extra help during my office hours. Tutors are available in the math lab.

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