Math 1100
Calculus Techniques
Spring 2006 Section (instructor’s section #)
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Prerequisite: Math 1050 or a math ACT score of at least 25


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Course Coordinator: Claudia A. Mora Office: Geology 415
Phone: 797-2434

Email: cmora@math.usu.edu

Course Description: Math 1100 is a terminal course that is intended to provide students with a conceptual understanding of the utility of differential and integral calculus. The focus of the course is on applications and the role of calculus in mathematical modeling and problem solving. Applications are drawn primarily from the areas of business, economics, and the life sciences.

Text: Brief Calculus: An Applied Approach
  by Larson and Edwards
  Houghton Mifflin Company 7th Edition
  (Note: It is recommended that each student have a graphing calculator for use on homework and exams.)

Course Content: The attached schedule provides a day-by-day listing of the topics to be covered and suggested homework problems. More, or less, time may be spent in specific areas if the instructor wishes to do so.

Topics to be Included:
  • Limits of Functions and Asymptotes
  • Derivatives, Rates of Change, and Techniques of Differentiation
  • Applications of Derivatives:
    • Related Rates, Analysis of Functions, and Optimization
  • Exponential and Logarithmic Functions:
    • Derivatives, Exponential Growth and Decay Models
  • Integration:
    • Antiderivatives, Definite and Indefinite Integrals, The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Area, Integration Techniques, Improper Integrals, and Applications
  • Multivariate Calculus:
    • Partial Derivatives, Extreme Values of Functions of Two Variables
  • Differential Equations:
    • Solving Differential Equations, Applications and Models
Pre-Test: Due to the rigorous nature of the course, all Math 1100 students are required to take a pre-test to assess readiness for the class. The MWF classes will take the pre-test on Wednesday January 11 and the TTH classes will take it on Thursday January 12. The test will be administered during the first 50 minutes of class. Students’ grades will not be influenced by the pre-test scores . However, students will be advised to take Math 1050 if their necessary prerequisite skills are not up to date as evident by their pre-test scores. While having the necessary prerequisite skills does not guarantee success in Math 1100, lacking those skills will most likely cause the student to fail the class.

Attendance: The individual instructor’s attendance policy, if any, should be stated here.

Homework: The individual instructor’s homework policy, if any, should be stated here.

Quizzes: The individual instructor’s quiz policy, if any, should be stated here.

Midterm Tests: There will be three midterm tests (see attached schedule for approximate tests dates). Each test will be worth 15% of your final grade.

Comprehensive Departmental Final: The comprehensive departmental final will be worth 40% of your final grade. It will be given on Thursday May 4 from 11:30-1:20. NO CHANGES CAN BE MADE IN THE FINAL EXAM TESTING SCHEDULE, PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY. If you have a conflict with the final exam time, you should drop the course and take it another semester.

Grading Scale:
93-100 A 87-89 B+ 77-79 C+ 67-69 D+
90-92 A- 83-86 B 73-76 C 60-66 D
80-82 B- 70-72 C- 0-59 F

American with Disabilities Act: Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act mandates that all State and Local Government programs be administered in such a manner as to protect qualified individuals with disabilities from discriminatory treatment. Utah State University complies with this policy, and therefore:
If a student has a disability that will likely require some accommodation by the instructor, the student must contact the instructor and document the disability through the Disability Resource Center, preferably during the first week of the course. Any requests for special considerations relating to attendance, pedagogy, taking of examinations, etc. must be discussed with and approved by the instructor. In cooperation with the Disability Resource Center, course materials can be provided in alternative formats—large print, audio, diskette, or Braille. The Disability Resource Center (797-2444) is located in room 101 of the University Inn.
Tutoring: If for some reason you cannot meet with your instructor for assistance, free tutoring is available through the Academic Resource Center. The times and places for the Math 1100 free tutoring may be found at http://www.usu.edu/arc.