MA129OC1: Introductory Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (Spring 2020)

Calendar Description

This course concentrates on developing mastery of pre-calculus and introductory calculus skills and techniques. Pre-calculus topics include: solving equations and inequalities; algebraic, logarithmic and exponential functions and their properties; matrix representation and solution of systems of linear equations. Calculus topics include: rates of change and tangents; differentiation of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions; optimization; introduction to integration.

Prerequisites

Completion of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation (CPE) and 12U Advanced Functions, or permission of the department.

Exclusions

Prior credit for, or current enrolment in, any of: MA100, MA101, MA102, MA103, MA110*. This course may not count for credit in mathematics programs.

Instructor

Lawrence Howe (PhD)
E: lhowe@wlu.ca
(Contact by email rather than phone)

Lectures

This is an online course offered via MyLearningSpace and WeBWorK.

Textbook

Calculus with Applications, 11^th Edition by Lial, Greenwell and Ritchey, Published Dec. 17, 2015, Copyright 2016, Pearson.

Calculators

Students may only use the approved calculator, Casio FX-300MS Plus required on lab assignments, quizzes, tests, exams and the final examination. It is available for purchase at the campus bookstore. No other calculator is allowed.

MyLearningSpace

Materials related to this course and the full course outline will be posted on the MA129OC1 MyLearningSpace website. You are responsible for checking here on a regular basis for important announcements.

Evaluation

A final mark out of 100 will be calculated as follows:

• WeBWorK Homework (12 x 2.5%): 30%
• Midterm Exam: 20%
• Final Exam (exact date, time and location to be announced): 50%

This document is a summary of the course outline for MA129OC1 and is provided for the convenience of students.