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MATH 135 Course Syllabus
- SPRING 2013
NJIT HONOR CODE: All Students should be aware that the Department of Mathematical Sciences takes the NJIT Honor Code very seriously and enforces it strictly. This means that there must not be any forms of plagiarism, i.e., copying of homework, class projects, or lab assignments, or any form of cheating in quizzes and exams. Under the Honor Code, students are obligated to report any such activities to the Instructor.
Math 135: Mathematics for Business
Number of Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is intended for SOM (Business) students and is an introduction to mathematics of business, principles of differential and integral calculus, and optimization. Effective From: Spring 2009.
Prerequisites: Math 107 with a grade of C or better or Math 109 with a grade of C or better or Math 101 with a grade of C or better or Math 110 with a grade of C or better or placement by performance on standardized entrance examinations.
Textbook: Introductory Mathematical Analysis for Business, Economics, and the Life and Social Sciences, 13th edition, by E. F. Haeussler, Jr., R. S. Paul, R. J. Wood, ISBN-10: 0-321-64372-0.
Instructor: (for specific course-related information, follow the link below)
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Math 135-002 |
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Math 135-102 |
Grading Policy:/span> The final grade in this course will be determined as follows:
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▪ Quizzes=extra credit |
sum may replace lowest midterm exam |
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▪ Midterm Exam I: |
20% |
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▪ Midterm Exam II: |
25% |
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▪ Midterm Exams III: |
25% |
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▪ Final Exam: |
30% |
Your final letter grade will be based on the
following tentative curve. This curve may be adjusted slightly at
the end of the semester.
NOTE:
This course needs to be passed with a grade of C or better in order
to proceed to
Math 246.
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A |
90-100 |
C |
65-74 |
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B+ |
85-89 |
D |
55-64 |
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B |
80-84 |
F |
0-54 |
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C+ |
75-79 |
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Drop Date: Please note that the University Drop Date March 26, 2013 deadline will be strictly enforced.
Quiz Policy: Every week there will be a short quiz on the topics presented the previous week. There are no make-up quizzes. In case of an excused absence, the quiz will not be included in the final grade.
Homework Policy: There will be a few homework assignments to complete during the semester. The assignments and their due dates will be given in class.
Attendance: Attendance at all classes will be recorded and is mandatory. Please make sure you read and fully understand the Department’s Attendance Policy. This policy will be strictly enforced.
Exams: There will be three midterm exams and one comprehensive final exam during the semester. Exams are held in class on the following days:
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Exam 1: |
, 2013 |
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Exam 2: |
,2013 |
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Exam 3: |
, 2013 |
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Final Exam Week: |
May 9-15, 2013 |
The final exam will test your
knowledge of all the course material taught in the entire course.
Make sure you read and fully understand the department's to
Examination Policy. This policy will be
strictly enforced. Please note that calculators, cellular phones, beepers, and all other electronic devices may
not be used during any exam.
Makeup Exam Policy: No make-up quizzes or EXAMS will be given. In the event the Final Exam is not taken, under rare circumstances where the student has a legitimate reason for missing the final exam, a makeup exam will be administered by the math department. In any case the student must notify the Math Department Office and the Instructor that the exam will be missed and present written verifiable proof of the reason for missing the exam, e.g., a doctors note, police report, court notice, etc., clearly stating the date AND time of the mitigating problem.
Further Assistance: For further questions, students should contact their instructor. All instructors have regular office hours during the week. These office hours are listed at the link above by clicking on the Instructor’s name. Teaching Assistants are also available in the math learning center.
Cellular Phones: All cellular phones and beepers must be switched off during all class times.
MATH DEPARTMENT CLASS POLICIES LINK
All DMS students must familiarize themselves with and adhere to the Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Policies, in addition to official university-wide policies. DMS takes these policies very seriously and enforces them strictly. For DMS Course Policies, please click here.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ~ University Closed |
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Spring Recess ~ No Classes Scheduled ~ University Open |
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Last Day to Withdraw from this course |
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Good Friday ~ University Closed |
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Classes follow a Friday Schedule, Last Day of Classes |
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Reading Day |
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Final Exams |
Course Outline and Homework Assignments:
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Course
Outline |
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Lecture |
Sections |
Topic |
Assignment |
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1 |
2.1
2.2
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Functions
Special Functions
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p.86: #5-29, 31, 37, 39, 45-49
p.90: #17-22, 29-33 |
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2
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2 |
4.1:
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Exponential Functions
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p.184:
#1-4, 11, 13-16, 18-31,
47-49
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3
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3
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4.2
5.1 |
Logarithmic Functions
Compound Interest |
p.191:
#1-8, , 17-56, 58, 59, 61, 63
p. 212:
#1-10, 13, 19-21 |
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5 |
5.2
5.4 |
Present Value Annuities |
p.216:
#1-13
p.227:
#5-16, 18-20, 22 |
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5
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6 |
10.1
10.2
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Limits
One-Sided Limit
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p.467:
#1-4,
9-34, 37-40
p.475:
#1-54 |
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EXAM 1 - REVIEW |
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MIDTERM EXAM 1 |
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7
8 |
10.3
10.3
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Continuity
Continuity |
pg. 481, #1-34
pg. 481, #1-34 |
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7
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9
10 |
11.1
11.2
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The Derivative
Rules for Differentiation
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pg. 499, #3-25;
Bonus 15, 17,
18, 22
p.507:
#1-88 |
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8 |
11
12 |
11.2
11.3
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Rules for Differentiation
Derivative as a Rate of Change
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p.507:
#1-88
p.516:
#3, 10,
13-26, 32-39, 41-
42, 45
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9
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13
14 |
11.4
11.5
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The Product and Quotient
Rules The Chain Rule
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p.525:
#1-4,
(maybe 5, 6, 11, 12), 20-22, 25, 27, 32?, 49-51,
54-56, 58, 71
p.532:
#1-38,
41-44, 55-73; all skipped problems considered
bonuses |
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EXAM 2 - REVIEW |
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MIDTERM EXAM 2 |
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10
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15
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11.5
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The Chain Rule
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p.532:
#1-38,
41-44, 55-73; all skipped problems considered
bonuses
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11
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16
17 |
13.1
13.2
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Relative Extrema
Absolute Extrema on a Closed Interval |
p.586:
#1-18,
35, 37, 53-61, 68, 69, 71
pg. 590, #1-8, 12 |
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12
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18
19 |
13.3
13.3
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Concavity
Concavity |
p.596:
#1-15
(skip 11), 17-20 (skip 19), 23-24
p.596:
35,
37-39, 42-43, 45, 47-48, 53 |
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13
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20
21 |
13.6
14.2
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Applied Maxima & Minima
Indefinite Integral |
p.616:
#1-7,
11-13, 15, 18-19, 21-22, 24, 27, 30
p.636:
#1-20,
23-31, 33, 37-47, 49, 50, 52 |
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REVIEW FOR EXAM #3 |
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MIDTERM EXAM 3 |
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22 |
14.3 |
Integration (initial cond.) |
pg. 641, #1-4, 9-16,
21 |
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23 |
14.7
15.4 |
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Average Value of a Function |
p.665: 1-18, 20, 27, 59-60, 61, 63
p.707: 1-5, 7-10 |
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15
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24
25 |
7.1
7.2
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Linear Inequalities Linear Programming |
p.298: 9-23 odd
p.305: 1-11 odd |
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26 |
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REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM |
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FINALS |
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FINAL EXAM
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MAY 9-15 |
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Prepared By: Prof.
Last revised: January 11, 2013