Syllabus Summary: 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, 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.