Math 165, Fall 2009

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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

TEXTBOOK:

Brief Edition of Calculus for Business, Economics, and the Social and Life Sciences, 10th Edition by Hoffman and Bradley

DISABILITIES:

Students with disabilities who require accommodations for access and participation in this course must be registered with the Office of Disability Services (ODS). Please contact ODS at (312) 413-2103.

ABOUT THE CLASS:

All exams are closed-book. You may use a hand-held calculator (not text capable) at exams. You cannot use calculators in cell-phones, PDAs or laptops. Sharing of calculators is prohibited.

A grade of incomplete (I) will only be considered for students who are passing the course in all midterms, but cannot take the final due to health or family reasons.

Cell phones are to be MUTED or TURNED OFF during lectures and KEPT AWAY during exams and quizzes. Violations will be considered as class disruptions and disobedience of class regulations and will be treated accordingly.

There is no extra credit.

Please note that mistakes in your grades on quizzes, and/or exams may occur. You must notify your TA of the mistake during the session that you get your paper back. Write a complaint on the paper and give it back to your TA. You cannot take the paper back home and come back asking for regarding.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Students are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the University's policy on academic integrity. See page 64 of the 2009-2011 Undergraduate Catalog. The University has instituted serious penalties for academic dishonesty. We have encouraged you to work with your classmates on homework. Regarding homework, quizzes, hour exams, and the final examination: Copying work to be submitted for grade, or allowing your work to be submitted for grade to be copied, is considered academic dishonesty.