Syllabus Summary: Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (MATH-1325)

Course Overview

This syllabus outlines the structure, objectives, and policies for the course Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (MATH-1325) at Dallas College. The course covers foundational calculus concepts with applications in business, economics, and social sciences, including limits, derivatives, optimization, and integration of elementary functions.

Course Description

• Study of limits and continuity, differentiation, optimization, and integration of elementary functions.

• Emphasis on applications in business, economics, and social sciences.

• Not a substitute for MATH 2413 (Calculus I).

Learning Outcomes

State-Defined Learning Outcomes

• Apply calculus to solve business, economics, and social sciences problems.

• Analyze information using limits, derivatives, and integrals of various functions.

• Interpret solutions in the context of business and social sciences applications.

Instructor-Defined Learning Outcomes

• Critical Thinking: Problem solving, knowledge application, pattern detection, and analysis.

• Communication: Written and oral communication of mathematical ideas.

• Personal and Social Responsibility: Individual and group work, software utilization, and academic integrity.

Texas Core Objectives

• Critical Thinking Skills

• Communication Skills

• Empirical and Quantitative Skills

• Teamwork

• Personal Responsibility

• Social Responsibility

Required Course Materials

• Access to MyLabMath (MLM) for assignments and quizzes.

• A TI-84 calculator is allowed during testing. No TI-89s, phones, or other devices are permitted while testing.

Graded Work

Type	Weight	Notes
Homework	25%	Assigned via MyLabMath (MLM). Use other sources for help, but submit your own work. All homework must be completed by 11:59 PM on the due date.
Quizzes	15%	3 quizzes (5% each). Quizzes are online via MyLabMath (MLM). All quizzes must be completed by 11:59 PM on the due date.
Tests and Final Exam	60%	2 tests (20% each) and a final exam (20%). The final exam is comprehensive. Tests and final exam must be taken in the testing center or as arranged. All tests must be completed by 11:59 PM on the due date.

Grading Scale

Grade	Range
A	89.5 – 100
B	79.5 – 89.4
C	69.5 – 79.4
D	59.5 – 69.4
F	0 – 59.4

Course Schedule (Selected Topics)

Week	Topic	Notes
1	1.1-1.2: Variables, Functions, and Domain; 1.3: Limits and Continuity	Should complete by 1/25
2	2.1: The Derivative and Limits; 2.2: Continuity	Should complete by 2/1
3	2.3: The Derivative at a Point; 2.5: Differentiation Rules	Chapter 2 HW & Quiz due 2/8
4	3.1: Higher Derivatives and Graphs; 3.2: Second Derivative and Graphs	Should complete by 2/22
5	4.1: Marginal Analysis and 4.2: Optimization Problems	Chapter 4 HW & Quiz due 3/8
6	5.1: Integration and Area; 5.2: Applications of Integration	Should complete by 4/12

Additional info: The schedule continues with further topics in integration and applications, culminating in a comprehensive final exam.

Course Policies

• Attendance and Participation: Regular participation is required. Assignments must be submitted on time.

• Late Work: Late assignments are not accepted unless under documented extenuating circumstances.

• Academic Integrity: Cheating results in a zero for the test and possibly an "F" in the course.

• Communication: Use your Dallas College email for all correspondence. Include your name and course number in the subject line.

Support and Institutional Policies

• Contact your Student Success Coach for academic support.

• Access tutoring, library resources, and counseling as needed.

• Review institutional policies for accommodations, Title IX, and other important information.