165
Calculus for Business
5 hours.
Introduction to differential and integral calculus of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions and techniques of partial derivatives and optimization. Emphasis on business applications. Credit is not given for MATH 165 if the student has credit for MATH 180. Prerequisite(s): MATH 090 or MATH 092 or Grade of C or better in MATH 121 or appropriate performance on the UIC mathematics placement test or a MATH ACT subscore of 27.
TEXT: Calculus for Business, Economics, and the Social and Life Sciences, 9/e, (Brief Edition) Laurence D Hoffmann, Salomon Smith Barney,
Gerald L Bradley, Claremont McKenna College,
Chapters 1,2,3,4,5, and 7.
SUPPLEMENT: Student Solution Manual highly recommended for this course because we do not collect homework-- it contains detailed solutions to odd-numbered problems and all solutions to the chapter reviews.
PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or better in Math 090, OR adequate performance on the UIC placement examination.
GRADING:
3 midterms (100 points each) Quizzes (100 points) /Special Assignments (45 points) Final Exam (200 points)
CALCULATOR: A graphical calculator is required. If you need to buy one, a TI-83+ or better is recommended.
QUIZZES/ASSIGNMENTS: Quizzes will usually be given every Thursday, usually covering the previous week's material.
A Special Assignment will be given before each midterm and the final. These will be graded and total 45 points. The lowest 3 quiz scores will be dropped but Special Assignment scores cannot be dropped. There are no makeups on quizzes and late assignments will never be accepted. Missed quizzes and assignments will be recorded as 0.
You must do the problems listed on the syllabus that correspond to the lectures. They form a basis for problems on quizzes and exams. Doing the assigned homework problems is the only way to develop your skill and to increase your understanding of the material. However, these problems will not be collected.
TESTS: All students are responsible for the full work of the course. This includes knowing the material, taking tests, doing the homework, knowing the dates when tests are held and any announcement that may be made in class. If you have a valid excuse for missing a midterm let your instructor (not your TA) know in advance. In case you are ill on the day of a midterm, call the Math Department (312-996-3041) before the exam and give a written explanation of your absence to your instructor upon returning. There will be no make up tests and/or quizzes. If your excuse is valid, your missing exam   grade will be replaced with your final exam score. There will be no make-up for the final exam. Exceptions will be made only for emergencies e.g. hospitalization.
Please bring your UIC ID and a calculator (with good batteries!) to the exam. No cell phones allowed for any purpose!
ATTENDANCE: Your attendance and participation are important for your learning. There will be random attendance checks for lecture and discussion. Extra credit points will be given for your attendance.
Do not hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Do not wait until it is too late.
Academic dishonesty: Cheating on exams will results in disciplinary procedures; the penalties may include expulsion from the university.
HOW TO STUDY: Skim the material before the corresponding lecture. After lecture read over your notes and redo the examples. Read the book and do its examples. Then do the assigned problems listed on the syllabus checking each of the answers with the back of the book or in the solutions manual. Bring any questions to the discussion class, lecture class, office hours or to the Mathematics Learning Center (436 SEO). To study for a test go over all assigned problems, do the suggested review problems at the ends of the chapters, do the practice test and come to the review session. Also read the chapter summary at the end of every chapter.
Since this is a 5-hour course, it demands a significant time commitment and daily attendance and daily working of problems. Frequent absences may have a detrimental effect on your grade. Tuesdays and Thursdays are part of the course. On some of these days the TA's will teach new material along with answering your questions.