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MAC2233, Business Calculus Reference # 675170, RM 2216 TR 9:50AM – 11:05AM Note: All dates are tentative. The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus with notification to the student. Instructor: Jakeisha Thompson Email: [email protected] Phone: 305-237-3347 Office: 1543 Office Hours Course web page http://faculty.mdc.edu/jthompso Text Calculus and Its Applications, 9th Edition by Bittenger and Ellenbogen MyMathlab Access Code Required Course prerequisites MAC1105 or equivalent, or appropriate scores on placement test (CPT). Desire to learn Course scope MAC 2233 is an introduction to the basic concepts of differential and integral calculus for business majors. Topics include limits; continuity; differentiation and integration of polynomial, logarithmic and exponential functions with applications to business. Course Objectives At the end of the semester, you should be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of limits and continuity of algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential functions 2. Demonstrate knowledge of differentiation of algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential functions 3. Demonstrate knowledge of curve sketching of algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential functions 4. Demonstrate knowledge of applications of derivatives to business, life sciences, and social sciences 5. Demonstrate knowledge of integration of algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential functions Classroom Decorum In order to optimize your learning experience, classroom interruption must be kept to a minimum. Please make every effort to arrive on time and avoid causing an interruption if you need to leave early. Please turn your cell phone and/or pagers to a silent mode and avoid using them during class. In an emergency, you may excuse yourself and leave the classroom. If the instruction or guest lecturer is late, you are expected to wait 15 minutes before leaving. Computers Access Frequent access to a computer is a requirement for this course. Homework Assignments, Lecture Schedules, Lecture Notes, Handouts, Study Guides, etc. will be available via my faculty webpage. Therefore, you will need to have Internet access. Please be aware that the computer courtyard (2201 and 2301) has computers available for student use. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7:25AM – 8:25AM 12:30PM – 2:00PM 2:00PM – 6:00PM 7:25AM – 8:25AM 12:30PM – 2:00PMMAC2233, Business Calculus Reference # 675170, RM 2216 TR 9:50AM – 11:05AM Note: All dates are tentative. The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus with notification to the student. Email Email is the primary form of communication used for this course. All students should have email addresses registered with the college and should check email frequently. Any course announcements, changes, or updates will be sent to the email address on file. All emails sent should include the following information: name, class, and the time that the class meets. Attendance Attendance will be taken for all classes. It is your responsibility to attend each lecture and keep records of assignments and other information delivered during class. The instructor reserves the right to drop any student who has excessive absences. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are enrolled in this course in order to receive a final grade. Academic dishonesty Any instance of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of F for the course and can carry an even more severe penalty such as suspension or expulsion. Take pride in your own achievements, an unearned passing grade is not worth the paper it is written on. Grading Final grades will be determined based on retention of points in the following categories: CategoriesMajor TestsHomeworkFinal Exam (Optional if no tests missed tests) Major Tests and Homework In order to take any major test, you must have completed all of assigned homework with a grade of 85% or better via MyMathlab software. All homework assignments are due by midnight on the day prior to a major exam. Students who fail to meet the homework requirement will receive a zero for that test and will not be allowed to do a make-up. The MyMathlab Course ID for this course is thompson63094. All tests are closed book and will consist of a total of 100 points each. Make-ups will only be given after the second missed exam and only to those students who miss an exam with a valid excuse, i.e., a medical note or a university-approved excuse. Qualifying students must turn in a valid excuse within two class periods after returning to class to receive Make-Up Approval. Tentative Test Dates See Lecture Schedule ( http://faculty.mdc.edu/jthompso )MAC2233, Business Calculus Reference # 675170, RM 2216 TR 9:50AM – 11:05AM Note: All dates are tentative. The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus with notification to the student. Final Exam The final exam is comprehensive and worth 100 points. Final Grades will be given to all students before the week of finals. Those students who have not missed an exam and are satisfied with their final grade for the course may choose whether or not to take the final. For students who choose to take the final, if your final exam grade is higher than one of your major tests, the lowest test grade will be dropped and your final exam grade will count twice. The Final Course Grading scale will be as follows: Total Percentage of Points Letter Grade90% or above A80-89% B70-79% C60-69% D<60% F You may request a grade of I (incomplete) only after the last date to drop the course with a W and only if you are passing the class at the time the request is made. Extra Credit Extra Credit is available to all students in the form of peer tutoring sessions. Students may pair up and enter into a Peer Tutoring Agreement. For each hour of tutoring, both students will receive 1 point. There is a limit of 5 points that may be earned before each test. Peer Tutoring Record Sheets must be turned in on Test days with the signatures of both students. All necessary forms may be obtained from the course website. Calculators A scientific calculator is recommended and may be used for all tests and quizzes unless otherwise instructed. Cell Phone calculators are prohibited. Any student caught


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