MTH 162-01
Analysis for the Business and Social Sciences, Elmhurst College
10:30-11:35 M W F, Circle Hall 012, Spring 2017
Course Description:
This course contains applications of mathematics to the social sciences and business with a functions approach,
applications of elementary functions, differential and integral calculus of the elementary
functions, and applications of calculus. The course also
contains topics selected from linear programming, mathematics of finance, and mathematical modeling.
Prerequisite: An algebra background at least equivalent to MTH 111 with a grade of C or better.
Professor: Dr. A. Rogers, DA 218, (630) 617-3697,
allenr@elmhurst.edu
Office hours: M W F 12:30-1:30, or by appointment.
Text: Harshbarger and Reynolds, Mathematical Applications for the Management, Life, and
Social Sciences, 11th edition.
Optional: Student Solutions Manual.
Web Page:
http://allenrogers.org
Calculator: A graphing calculator is allowed (e.g., TI-84).
No calculator with a Computer Algebra System (CAS) is allowed on any quiz or exam (e.g., TI-89, TI-Nspire).
Grading: Letter grades are computed from four components, weighted as follows:
Quizzes/Presentations/Other
25% |
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Exam 1 (Mon, Mar 6)
25% |
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Exam 2 (Mon, Apr 24)
25% |
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Final Exam (over entire course)
37% |
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(W, May 17, 10:30-12:30)
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This adds up to 112%. The lowest of the four components will be weighted 12 percentage points less.
No quiz, exam, or other graded activity is dropped; everything counts.
Your lowest component will still count, but it counts less.
Quizzes/Presentations/Other:
There will be a quiz on each of the
following days: Feb 13 (Mon) and Apr 3 (Mon).
Quizzes usually will be given toward the end of the class period and must be taken
in class at that time.
If you miss a quiz for a reason that is excused by me,
then the points can be made up:
your next quiz counts double, or if
it is the last quiz then you can take a make-up.
A schedule will be given for oral homework problem presentations.
On your day, choose a problem from the current homework assignment,
write the solution on the board before class starts, and explain your solution to the class
at the beginning of class.
You may do it up to two class days before or after
your scheduled day.
You earn credit for a correct or nearly correct solution.
If there are any other graded activities or assignments
announced in class, they will count under this
"Quizzes/Presentations/Other" component.
Missed Exams:
You need a compelling reason to be excused for missing an exam and to be allowed a make-up.
You must notify me by email as soon as possible, and in advance when possible.
I may require documentation before excusing the absence and allowing a make-up.
Snow Days: Here are some ways to find out if classes are cancelled: elmhurst.edu; (630) 617-3777; emergencyclosingcenter.com;
use the link posted on BlueNet to "Sign Up for EC Alert."
Time Expectations:
You should be prepared to devote at least two
hours outside of class for each hour in class.
More time may be required.
Academic Integrity Statement: Students are expected to be familiar with and abide
by the Code of Academic Integrity in the Elmhurst College E-book.
For example, intentionally obtaining or attempting to use unauthorized materials
or information or unauthorized help from another person is considered cheating.
The following comments are illustrative but not exhaustive.
- Tests test how well the student has learned.
Therefore, unless the professor specifies otherwise,
all examinations are to be completed by the student alone,
without extraneous assistance of any kind. That means no help
is to be given to or received from other persons during the test;
no books, notes, calculators, or other materials of any kind are
to be consulted; and if a calculator or other hand-held electronic
device is permitted to be used for mathematical calculations,
no other information may be programmed into or retrieved from
the device. Whenever the professor permits an exception to any
part of these rules, the exception applies only as far as specified
by the professor. Such exceptions must be expressly permitted and
cannot be presumed from prior exceptions on other tests.
(From A Student's Guide to Academic Integrity at the University of Oklahoma,
Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost, University of Oklahoma,
Norman Campus, http://www.ou.edu/provost/integrity/, accessed August 23, 2006.)
Disability Services:
Elmhurst College will make accommodations for students with disabilities based on the presentation of appropriate documentation.
If you believe that you have a disability that may impact your work in this course, contact Dr. Corinne Smith, Disabilities Services Coordinator,
at corinne.smith@elmhurst.edu, (630) 617-6448.
Learning Center: Academic Support:
The Learning Center offers services to support the academic performance of all Elmhurst College students.
Sessions are structured to promote principles of effective, self-regulated learning and academic management.
Areas of tutoring include math, writing, reading, study skills, and special test preparation (i.e., ACT, SAT, GRE, TAP).
For more information, contact Mrs. Emmi McAdams, Math Specialist, at emmim@elmhurst.edu, (630) 617-5376, or
Mrs. Susan Roach, Learning Center Director, at susan.roach@elmhurst.edu, (630) 617-3155.
Both Disability Services and the Learning Center are located in the Frick Center in Room 229.
Tentative Class Schedule: (subject to change)
Jan 30
Ch 0 |
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Feb 1 |
Ch 1 |
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Feb 3 |
Ch 1 |
Feb 6
Ch 2 |
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Feb 8 |
Ch 2 |
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Feb 10 |
Ch 4 |
Feb 13
Ch 4, Quiz 1 |
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Feb 15 |
Ch 4 |
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Feb 17 |
Ch 4 |
Feb 20
Ch 5 |
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Feb 22 |
Ch 5 |
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Feb 24 |
Ch 5 |
Feb 27
Ch 6 |
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Mar 1 |
Ch 6 |
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Mar 3 |
Review |
Mar 6
Exam 1 |
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Mar 8 |
Ch 6 |
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Mar 10 |
Ch 6 |
Mar 13
Ch 6 |
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Mar 15 |
Ch 9 |
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Mar 17 |
Ch 9 |
Mar 20
No class |
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Mar 22 |
No class |
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Mar 24 |
No class |
Mar 27
Ch 9 |
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Mar 29 |
Ch 9 |
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Mar 31 |
Ch 9 |
Apr 3
Ch 9, Quiz 2 |
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Apr 5 |
Ch 9 |
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Apr 7 |
Ch 9 |
Apr 10
Ch 9 |
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Apr 12 |
Ch 9 |
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Apr 14 |
No class |
Apr 17
Ch 10 |
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Apr 19 |
Ch 10 |
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Apr 21 |
Review |
Apr 24
Exam 2 |
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Apr 26 |
Ch 10 |
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Apr 28 |
Ch 10 |
May 1
Ch 11 |
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May 3 |
Ch 11 |
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May 5 |
Ch 12 |
May 8
Ch 13 |
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May 10 |
Ch 13 |
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May 12 |
Review |
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May 17 |
Final 10:30-12:30 |
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(This syllabus is subject to change at my discretion. Although I don't anticipate needing
to change quiz/exam dates or the grading computation,
I would communicate such changes as soon as possible, in class or by email.)
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