Table of Contents:
Calculus studies the relationships between changing (variable) quantities. We will focus on two parts: differential calculus which deals with finding the rate of change and integral calculus which deals with finding the quantity if the rate of change is known. The following is a rough outline of the course content:
Chapter 1 Algebra and Equations (1.1-1.7).
Chapter 2 Graphs, Lines, and Inequalities (2.1-2.4).
Chapter 3 Functions and Graphs (3.1-3.5).
Chapter 4 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions (4.1-4.4).
Chapter 5 Mathematics of Finance (5.1-5.2).
Artur Elezi, Gray 228, Tel: 885-3119, email: aelezi@american.edu
MTTH 10:00AM-11:00AM, 1:00PM-2:00PM
Time: MTTH 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Location: Ward 201
Finite Mathematics with Applications (Ninth Edition) by Lial, Hungerford, and Holcomb.
TI-82, equivalent or better. You may use but not share a calculator during exams. There are a limited number available for loan either form the tutoring lab or from the mathematics department in Gray Hall.
It is important to have a healthy attitude toward the homework. Learning about a topic starts in class with a complete focus in the lecture, proceeds later with a steady and reflective pondering on the topic and culminates at home with the homework that covers that topic. One doesn't do the homework just because he/she has to; the more important reason is to check and practise her/his mastery of the subject. Take your time and treat the homework very seriously. It will help you tremendously in many ways.Your homework, or assignment in general, is the presentation of your efforts in understanding the subject matter; prepare it so you can be proud. Write neatly and in a linearly logical order. Provide all the arguments that support your conclusions. It will help your confidence, it will make you feel organized and accomplished. This will also help your preparations for the exams. Rereading organized and well written homework make it easier for you to refresh the memory and put together all the different topics you have learned. Homework will be posted in this website Friday night and will be collected the following Friday at the begining of class. I'll critique both the form and the substance. Do not take critisism personally, the only purpose is to help you improve.
Examination I: Thu June 4.
Final Examination: Thu June 25.
Tests: 2x100=200 pts
Homework:75 pts
Quizzes: 75 points
Final Exam: 150 pts
Total: 500 pts
The following letter grade distribution is guaranteed:
A :
475-500 pts
A- : 450-474 pts
B+ : 431-449 pts
B :
415-430 pts
B- : 400-414 pts
C+ : 380-399 pts
C :
365-379 pts
C- : 350-364 pts