Vancouver Island University
Department of Mathematics
MATH 191 Fall 2014
CALCULUS: ECONOMICS and BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
Instructor: Dr. Lev V. Idels
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Min. "C+" in Principles of Math 12 or MATH 151 or
equivalent.Credit will not be granted for both MATH 121 and 191.
Read the following material. It describes how this course will be run. You will be expected to be aware of everything on this document and to act accordingly.
Textbook: Introductory Mathematical Analysis for Business, Economics, and the Life by E. Haeussler and R. Paul.
Course Outline: Topics with
corresponding sections from the text:
Algebra and Functions Review: 0.7, 0.8, 1.1, 2.1–2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 4.1–4.4.
Mathematics
of Finance: 5.1–5.5.
Limits and
Continuity: 10.1–10.4.
Differentiation:
11.1–11.5
Additional Differentiation Topics: 12.1–12.7.
Curve
Sketching and Applications: 13.1–13.6, 14.1.
To review :
Algebra (with solutions)Lecture Notes: Lecture notes will not, in general, be provided. It is up to the student to attend class. At times my lectures may deviate from the book, so I encourage you to attend lectures regularly.
Office: 359/204 Ph: 7533245 Local 2429
E-mail:
lev.idelsl@viu.ca Webpage: http://web.viu.ca/math/lev.htmlTo help me manage my email inbox, please include "MATH 191" in the subject line of any email message you send to me (without it, your message runs the risk of being deleted without being read).
The dates for the midterm tests are Wednesdays: Sep 24, Oct 15, Nov 5 and Nov 26
Grading:
4 midterms – 60% and Final Exam –40% TBA.
Grades: Grades are
awarded roughly as follows.
|
% |
90-100 |
85-89 |
80-84 |
76-79 |
72-75 |
68-71 |
64-67 |
60-63 |
55-59 |
50-54 |
0-49 |
|
|
Letter Grade |
A+ |
A |
A- |
B+ |
B |
B- |
C+ |
C |
C- |
D |
F |
|
|
Grade Point |
4.33 |
4.00 |
3.67 |
3.33 |
3.00 |
2.67 |
2.33 |
2.00 |
1.67 |
1.00 |
0.00 |
|
Which of the above intervals contains your overall percentage, and nothing else determines your grade. You get what you get!
There will be four term tests (Midterms). All midterms and final are
closed-book tests, and no other materials are allowed. The midterm tests are cumulative in nature.There will be no make-up tests; if you have a medical reason for missing a midterm, then you must provide me with a written request to be excused, and this must include a note from a physician. In most cases, your score on the comprehensive part of the final exam will be used in place of the missed work. If you have a question or concern about an assigned mark, please bring it to my attention within 3 calendar days of the date when the quiz or midterm is returned to the class. I will always answer your questions, but after 3 days I won’t change your mark.
Only a serious medical reason or a conflict with another final exam will permit you to write it at any time later other than that scheduled.
Math Learning Centre Room 303 of building 360
This is an open, friendly place offering expert instruction to anyone who needs it. If you are in the dark about any of your math requirements, the Centre can help you see the light! Come to us with your math questions. Our teaching assistants can provide help for all levels.
Class etiquette: Use of cell phones (including text messaging, answered or unanswered ringing etc.), laptops, pagers, and most other electronic gizmos during class is highly inappropriate and disrespectful to both the instructor and fellow students. Chit chat with neighbours, even when whispered, is equally unacceptable.
ENJOY THE COURSE!