Math 216: Applied Calculus I

Devry University
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
PHONE: (732) 435-4880 Ext:3916
FAX: (732) 435-4861
E-Mail: dchelst@devry.edu
Course Materials On the Web: www.chelst.com, www.nj.devry.edu/~dchelst/, www.devryu.net

COURSE SYLLABUS MATH 216 -- Fall 2006 - Winter 2007

Course: Applied Calculus I
Instructor: Dr. Dov Chelst
Course Number: Math 216
Contact Hrs: 5
Prerequisite: Math180 (Precalculus)
Credit Hrs: 5

Office Hours in Room 916:

Monday 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Tuesday 12:00-12:50 p.m.
Monday? 8:20-9:10 p.m.

1. COURSE OVERVIEW

This is the first course in calculus. It covers analytic geometry, definition of function of one variable, average and instantaneous rate of change, first and second order derivatives of a function and critical points. Also covered are the concepts of the definite and indefinite integrals of a function and the integration of algebraic, exponential and trigonometric functions are performed. Applications are emphasized throughout the course.

2. COURSE OBJECTIVES

After completion of this course, students will be able to identify and graph equations representing straight lines, circles, parabolas, ellipses and hyperbolas. They will also be able to determine and evaluate the first and second order derivatives of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and combinations of them. The concepts of derivatives will be applied to find the maximum, minimum and points of inflection of a function and also to solve related rates problems. In addition, the students will calculate indefinite and definite integrals of algebraic and transcendental functions using formulas of integration.

3. MAIN TOPICS

Analytic Geometry
Functions. Average and Instantaneous Rates of Change
Derivatives. Product, Quotient and Chain Rules
Maximum, Minimum, Points of Inflection and Related Rates
Indefinite and Definite Integrals. Properties and Applications

4. TEXTBOOK

Allyn J. Washington, Technical Calculus with Analytic Geometry, 4^th edition, Addison-Wesley, 2002: We will be covering the first 9 chapters

Additional texts and supplements:

C. Adams, A. Thompson and J. Hass, How to Ace Calculus: The Streetwise Guide, W.H. Freeman and Company
R. Larson, R. Hostetler, B. Edwards, Calculus With Analytic Geometry, 8th edition, Houghton-Mifflin, 2005
G. Bradley and K. Smith, Calculus, 2^nd edition, Prentice Hall, 1999.
Desmond & Nicholas Higham, Matlab Guide, 2^nd edition, SIAM Press, 2005

5. HOMEWORK & MATLAB ASSIGNMENTS
All homework assignments will be posted at the Web Course Web Page (http://www.devryu.net). Check the page at least once a week for the latest information about quizzes, homework, Matlab assignments and exams. Homework will be assigned daily and will not be collected. Students are encouraged to use Matlab when solving their homework problems. Five assignments (approximately one every 3 weeks) must be completed using MATLAB - an engineering software package developed to perform mathematical/engineering calculations quickly. An introduction to MATLAB will be provided by the instructor outside of regular class time.

6. QUIZZES
There will be short weekly quizzes (15-20 minutes) during this semester. Quiz problems will closely resemble homework problems of moderate difficulty. The lowest quiz grade(s) will be dropped. Up to two quizzes may be taken late subject to the following two rules:

A student must have a reasonable excuse and/or have informed the instructor of an expected absence.
A student may NOT make up a quiz after the original quiz has been graded and returned to the remaining students.

7. EXAMS
There will be 3 major exams during the semester (week 5, 10, and 15). Make-up exams will not be allowed unless the instructor is notified in advance and a valid written excuse is provided. Any indication that a student did not act swiftly to explain a missed exam, will disqualify him/her from receiving a make-up.

7a. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Students are expected to behave in a manner that maintains the honesty and integrity of the classroom. Consequently, students should not attempt to gain an advantage by lying to the instructor. Students must refrain from all attempts to benefit unfairly from another student's work. While students are encouraged to discuss homework problems and course material together, they must share only ideas. The following examples illustrate what constitutes academic dishonesty:

Involvement in the fabricating an excuse to obtain a new or late exam.
Buying another student's assignment and handing it in as your own work. (Both students are considered responsible)
Using another student's computer file to hand in as your own work, EVEN IF IT IS PERSONALIZED AFTER IT IS ORIGINALLY COPIED.
Copying the answers to any problem from another student on an exam or quiz.
"Cooperating" in the solution of an assignment that results in two or more students generating multiple copies of (essentially) a single document attributed to the entire "team."

There will be NO FURTHER WARNINGS regarding this issue. Students who do not follow these guidelines may incur a severe penalty that may include: no credit on a particular assignment, failing the course, and dismissal from DeVry (at the discretion of the appropriate deans). While the reasons for this policy appear obvious, I would be happy to discuss/clarify this issue with any concerned student BEFORE an actual problem arises.

8. SCHOOL POLICIES

All school policies will be followed in the class.

School attendance policy will be followed.
Students are responsible for all work missed due to absences and tardiness.
No food or beverages are allowed in the classroom.
All cellular phones and beepers must be turned off during all classes.
Students are expected to be in class on time. Also, students are not expected to leave in the middle of class unless they have given the instructor notice at the beginning of class. Students who wish to be disruptive will be asked to leave and counted absent.

9. GRADING

Quizzes and Matlab Assignments	25 pts (15+10)
Exam 1	25 pts
Exam 2	25 pts
Exam 3	25 pts
Total	100 pts

The final grade will be determined as follows:

90 and above	A
80-89 pts.	B
70-79 pts.	C
60-69 pts.	D
Below 60 pts.	F

10. KEY TO SUCCESS

Attend class regularly
Work diligently on each assignment. This will allow you to recognize what topics you have already mastered, and which ones still require more practice.
Seek help from your instructor at the FIRST sign of trouble.
If you have problems with homework assignments send an email message to me (dchelst@devry.edu) briefly describing the problem and I will respond with hints about the assignments. I read my email several times a day.
Free help is also available by appointment in the Academic Support Center ( Room 240 ).