Math& 148

Winter 2010

Basic Class Description: 

We will study differential and integral calculus of polynomial, logarithmic and exponential functions.  Many problems and examples are drawn from the fields of business, economics, and social science.  Graphing calculator required.  PREREQUISITE:  Math 147 with a 2.0 or higher or instructor's permission.

Syllabus

In-Class assignments:

1/5 - Average Rate of Change

1/12 - Find the Tangent Line

1/14 - Group Solve 1

1/26 - Derivative Practice

1/28 - Der. Practice III

2/2 - Der. Practice II (Not assigned, but good practice...)

2/4 - Tray/Box problem:  Cut squares out of the 4 corners of a standard 8.5" X 11 " sheet of paper in order to make an open top tray that has the largest possible volume.  How big should the squares be?  (Not assigned, but good practice...)

2/9 - Optimization (Not assigned, but good practice...)

2/21 - Group Solve 2

2/28 - Indefinite Integral Practice

3/2 - Definite Integral Practice

3/13 - Partial Derivative Practice

3/18 - Final Group Solve

Projects:

Nelson Consulting #1

Nelson Consulting #2