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Course Overview
MAT 251: Calculus for Life Sciences is a foundational course in differential and integral calculus, emphasizing applications to the life sciences. The course covers essential calculus concepts, including limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, and their applications, tailored for students in biological and health-related fields.
Course Structure and Topics
Limits and Continuity: Introduction to limits, continuity, and their evaluation both numerically and graphically.
Differentiation: Techniques for finding derivatives, including the use of difference quotients, product and quotient rules, and the chain rule.
Applications of Differentiation: Using first and second derivatives to find minimum and maximum values, optimization problems, implicit differentiation, and related rates.
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions: Review and differentiation of exponential and logarithmic functions, including applications such as exponential growth, logistic growth, and exponential decay (e.g., Newton's Law of Cooling).
Integration: Introduction to indefinite and definite integrals, basic integration techniques, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, area between curves, average value, and integration by substitution and by parts.
Applications of Integration: Regression and analysis, with a focus on real-life biological and life science problems.
Course Schedule (Tentative)
Week | Topics |
|---|---|
8/20 – 8/21 | Introduction, Limits |
8/24 – 8/28 | Limits & Continuity (Numerically & Graphically), Limits Algebraically |
8/31 – 9/4 | Average Rates of Change, Differentiation Using Limits, Basic Derivatives |
9/7 – 9/11 | Derivative as Instantaneous Rate of Change, Product & Quotient Rules |
9/14 – 9/18 | Chain Rule, Review for Exam 1 |
9/21 – 9/25 | Exam 1, Using First Derivatives to Find Min/Max Values |
9/28 – 10/2 | Using Second Derivatives, Absolute Max & Min, EVT |
10/5 – 10/9 | Optimization Problems, Implicit Differentiation, Related Rates |
10/12 – 10/16 | Exponential and Logarithmic Function Review |
10/19 – 10/23 | Derivative of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Exponential & Logistic Growth Models |
10/26 – 10/30 | Exponential Decay, Newton's Law of Cooling, Review for Exam 2 |
11/2 – 11/6 | Exam 2, Indefinite Integrals, Basic Integration Techniques |
11/9 – 11/13 | Definite Integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Area Between Curves |
11/16 – 11/20 | Average Value, Integration by Substitution |
11/23 – 11/27 | Integration by Parts |
11/30 – 12/4 | Regression and Analysis, Review for Exam 3 |
12/7 – 12/11 | Final Exam Week |
Grading Policy
Component | Weight |
|---|---|
Exams 1, 2, and 3 | 65% |
Super Quizzes 1, 2, and 3 | 10% |
Quizzes | 10% |
Homework | 15% |
Grading Scale: A+ [97,100], A [90,97), A- [89,90), B+ [87,89), B [80,87), B- [79,80), C+ [77,79), C [68,77), D [55,68), E/EN/EU [0,55)
Course Policies and Success Tips
Attendance: Regular attendance is expected and may impact your grade.
Homework and Quizzes: Homework is submitted online via MyMathLab; quizzes are frequent and may be unannounced.
Exams: Three in-class exams and a final exam; no retakes or corrections allowed.
Academic Integrity: All work must be your own; use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) is strictly prohibited and considered a violation of university policy.
Calculator Policy: Only approved graphing calculators are allowed; symbolic algebra calculators are not permitted.
Student Resources: Free tutoring is available; students with disabilities should contact the instructor and Student Accessibility Services early in the semester.
Key Calculus Concepts Covered
Limits:
Continuity: A function is continuous at if
Derivative (Definition):
Product Rule:
Quotient Rule:
Chain Rule:
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus: , where
Integration by Substitution:
Integration by Parts:
Student Success Recommendations
Check the course site daily for updates and assignments.
Read the textbook and review lecture materials before class.
Attend office hours and utilize tutoring resources early and often.
Practice regularly with homework and sample problems.
Communicate proactively with your instructor regarding any issues or accommodations needed.
Academic Integrity and Conduct
All students must adhere to the ASU Academic Integrity Policy.
Cheating, plagiarism, and unauthorized collaboration are strictly prohibited and subject to severe penalties.
Use of generative AI tools for assignments or exams is not allowed and will be treated as academic dishonesty.
Disability Accommodations
Students requiring accommodations should contact the instructor and Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services as early as possible to ensure equal opportunity for success in the course.
Contact and Resources
Instructor: Dr. Sultan Al-Suleiman
Email: Sultan.Al-Suleiman@asu.edu (use your @asu.edu account)
Office Hours: MWF 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM (WXLR 345), Tuesday 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Zoom)
Math Tutoring Center: Free tutoring available at multiple campus locations and online.
Additional info: This syllabus provides a comprehensive overview of the course structure, grading, and expectations for MAT 251. For detailed policies, refer to the official ASU links provided in the syllabus.
