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THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA OKANAGAN
University of British Columbia Okanagan
MATH 116
Calculus I for Business, Management and Economics
MATH 116 002
Winter 2012 Term 2
Classroom Schedule: M W F, 11:30 - 12:30
Location: FIP 204
Instructor: Mr. Paul D. Lee
Office Hours: Monday: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Wednesday and Friday: 10:30 - 11:20 am
Office: SCI 104
E-mail: paul.lee@ubc.ca
Required Texts:
Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences, by Barnett, Ziegler, and
Byleen, 12th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2010
Calendar description:
The derivative; rate of change; derivatives of algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential functions;
applications to marginal analysis; elasticity of demand; optimization and curve-sketching. Credit
will not be granted for both MATH 116 and MATH 100.
Syllabus:
• Functions and Algebra Review (Selected Topics in Chapters 1 and 2): linear equations and
functions, quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions;
• Limits and Derivatives (Chapter 3): limits and continuity, limit definition of derivatives,
basic differentiation rules, differentials, marginal analysis (revenue, cost, profit);
• Additional Derivative Topics (4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, and 4.7) derivatives of exponential and
logarithmic functions, differentiation rules (product, quotient, and chain), elasticity of
demand;
• Graphing and Optimization (Chapter 5): first and second derivative tests, curve sketching
techniques, l’Hopital’s Rule, maxima and minima problems.
Course Requirements:
Assignments and Quizzes: Assignments are given approximately once a week (some weeks may be
skipped). Usually one or two of the problems will be marked and some marks will be given for
completion. Complete solutions will be posted on Blackboard Connect. Quizzes will be given on
alternate weeks during your registered tutorial.
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In assignments, tests, and the final exam, the essential procedure of problem solving must be
presented. Partial credit will be given for solutions with minor numerical errors as long as they are
utilizing correct methods and techniques taught in class.
No make-ups will be given for those who miss assignments, quizzes and tests unless there is an
important family affair, religious or medical reasons, or if permission is obtained from me in
advance. The change of the final exam schedule needs the approval of the Associate Dean.
Tutorials: Tutorials are Tuesdays or Wednesdays at different times. Log-in to your account at the
Student Services Centre (SSC) for the time and day of your registered tutorial section. Tutorials will
consist of alternating weeks of worksheet/group work and problems/quizzes.
On quiz weeks, the tutorial TA will go over a set of practice problems and then a quiz will be given.
There will be a total of 6 quizzes given during the term, worth 10% of your mark.
On the weeks consisting of worksheets and group work, the tutorial TA will hand out worksheets
that contain questions very closely related to your midterm/quiz questions. Students will work in
small groups to complete the worksheet then go over the solutions with the TA or be selected to
present the solution to the class. These tutorials are not mandatory, however, attendance will be
taken for bonus marks that will be applied to assignments/quizzes (the mark cannot go over 100%
when bonus marks are applied).
Evaluation: The following weights will be used in determining the overall grade in the course:
Assignments
Quizzes
Midterm Tests (Wed, Jan 30 and Wed, Mar 13)
Final Exam (3 hours)
10%
10%
40%* (see below)
40%
Note: The final exam will be given during the regularly scheduled examination period including
Saturdays and evenings.
* Midterm marks will be calculated as follows: your higher mark out of the two midterms will be
worth 25% of your grade and your lower mark will be worth 15% (making a total of 40%).
Office Hours: I will be available in my office during any of the times listed at the top of this outline
to answer any questions that you may have.
Miscellaneous:
Calculators, Cell Phones, and Computers: The only model of calculators allowed in midterms and
final exam is Sharp EL-510R, available in University Bookstore. No cell phones and laptop
computers or any other electronic aids aside from the calculator are allowed during tests and exams.
Blackboard Connect: Grades and other materials related to the course will be posted online on
Blackboard Connect located at http://connect.ubc.ca/
Math and Science Centre: The Math and Science Centre at UBC's Okanagan campus provides
free, drop in tutoring, five days per week. They are located on the second floor of the University
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Centre in UNC 201. It is *highly recommended* that students utilize this resource available to
them. It is an invaluable aid to your success in this course if you want to improve your grade.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The academic enterprise is founded on honesty, civility, and integrity. As members of this
enterprise, all students are expected to know, understand, and follow the codes of conduct regarding
academic integrity. At the most basic level, this means submitting only original work done by you
and acknowledging all sources of information or ideas and attributing them to others as
required. This also means you should not cheat, copy, or mislead others about what is your
work. Violations of academic integrity (i.e., misconduct) lead to the breakdown of the academic
enterprise, and therefore serious consequences arise and harsh sanctions are imposed. For example,
incidences of plagiarism or cheating usually result in a failing grade or mark of zero on the
assignment or in the course. Careful records are kept to monitor and prevent recidivism. A more
detailed description of academic integrity, including the policies and procedures, may be found
at http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/okanagan/index.cfm?tree=3,54,111,959. If you have any questions
about how academic integrity applies to this course, consult with the instructor.
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
If you require disability-related accommodations to meet the course objectives, please contact the
Coordinator of Disability Resources located in the Student Development and Advising area of the
student services building. For more information about Disability Resources or academic
accommodations, please visit the website at
http://web.ubc.ca/okanagan/students/disres/welcome.html.