IndietroSyllabus and Course Structure: Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (MATH-1325)
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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. It is not a substitute for traditional STEM calculus courses.
Course Description
Study of limits and continuity, differentiation, optimization, and integration of elementary functions.
Emphasis on applications in business, economics, and social sciences.
Learning Outcomes
State-Defined Learning Outcomes
Apply calculus to solve business, economics, and social sciences problems.
Analyze and interpret the behavior of various functions, including limits, derivatives, and integrals.
Use derivatives to solve optimization problems and interpret rates of change.
Integrate functions and apply integration to problems such as area and accumulation.
Instructor-Defined Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking: Problem solving, knowledge application, pattern detection, and analysis.
Communication: Written and oral communication of mathematical ideas.
Teamwork and Personal Responsibility: Collaboration and ethical behavior in academic settings.
Texas Core Objectives
Critical Thinking Skills: Creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis.
Communication Skills: Effective development, interpretation, and expression of ideas.
Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Manipulation and analysis of numerical data.
Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with others.
Personal Responsibility: Ethical decision-making and accountability.
Social Responsibility: Intercultural competence and civic 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.
Graded Work
Criteria Table
Type | Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Homework | 25% | Assigned via MyLabMath (MLM). Must be completed by 11:59 PM on due date. |
Quizzes | 15% | 3 quizzes. Must be completed by 11:59 PM on due date. |
Tests and Final Exam | 60% | 2 tests and 1 final exam. Final exam is comprehensive and counts as 40% of the performance grade. |
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: Functions and Course Orientation | Should complete by 1/25 |
2 | 2.1: Limits and 2.2: Limits at Infinity | Should complete by 2/1 |
3 | 2.3: The Derivative and 2.4: Derivative Properties | Chapter 2 HW & Quiz due |
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 |
6 | 5.1: Integration and Area, 5.2: Applications of Integration | Should complete by 4/12 |
Additional info: The schedule continues with further integration topics, review, and the final exam.
Course Policies
Attendance and Participation: Required for success; tracked via eCampus and MyLabMath.
Late Work: Assignments must be submitted on time unless documented circumstances exist.
Academic Honesty: Cheating results in a zero for the test and possibly an "F" in the course.
Communication: Use your Dallas College email for all correspondence.
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Institutional Policies
Accommodations for disabilities, class drop and repeat options, Title IX, and more are available through the college's policy page.
