B MATH 144 Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences(5 credits)
Section A meets 11:40 am – 1:00 pm MWF in UW1 - 221
Fall 2014
Lecturer:
Joey Benitez
Office:
Truly House (on top of hill)
Phone:
425-202-5498 – Google Voice
Office Hours:
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm MW or by appointment
Email:
jbenite@uw.edu
Course Website:
http://www.joeybenitez.weebly.com
Prerequisite:
Minimum grade of 2.5 in either B MATH 123 or B CUSP 123.
Materials:
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Textbook: Calculus and Its Application, Tenth Edition by M.L. Bittinger, D.J.
Ellenbogen, S.A. Surgent.
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Graphing Calculator: I strongly recommend you purchase a graphing calculator to
use in class but it is not required. I would suggest the TI-83 or TI-84.
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to differential and integral calculus using real world
applications drawn from the life and social sciences, and business. It covers the conceptual
and algebraic definitions of continuity, limits, with emphasis on polynomial, exponential and
logarithmic functions. It includes the statement and applications of the fundamental
theorem of calculus.
Student Learning Goals:
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Evaluate limits of functions algebraically, numerically, and graphically.
Compute derivatives and antiderivatives of functions algebraically and graphically.
Analyze visual representation (such as graphs and tables) of functions and their
derivatives
Compute, interpret, and describe functions, their first and second derivatives.
Apply methods and tools learned in class to real-life situations.
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Resources:
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Help from me during scheduled office hours or by appointment.
Study groups formed in class. Get phone numbers of a few people.
The Quantitative Skills Center (QSC): UW2-131, 425-352-3170, www.uwb.edu/qsc
Private tutor (list at http://www.math.washington.edu/Undergrad/tutorlists.php )
Class Expectations:
I expect you to be responsible. This means…
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Come to class on time and be prepared every day. Bring a pencil and paper to take
notes.
Participate in the lectures, answer my questions, ask your own questions, work on
homework assignments, etc...
Show respect to others while they are addressing the class.
No cell phones or any other electronic gadgets allowed during class time.
Come see me during my office hours if you have questions.
If for some reason you cannot make it to class, find out what information you missed
in your absence by talking to your classmates or to me.
If for some very important reason you cannot make it to class on a day that we are
having an exam, let me know as soon as possible.
Grading:
 Homework
Homework will be assigned for every section covered in the course. Homework will not
be collected on a regular basis but may be collected as part of a worksheet. Answers to
all homework problems are found in the back of the textbook.
 In-class Worksheets
There will be 10 in-class graded worksheets assigned and distributed on various class
days. You are encouraged and required to discuss it as a group. You must be in
attendance to get credit for an in-class worksheet. Worksheets cannot be made up for
any reason but your two lowest scores will be dropped.
 Quizzes
There will be 3 announced quizzes covering recent material. The purpose of these
quizzes is to encourage students to keep up with the material and homework.
Quizzes provide a feedback mechanism in preparation for the exams. QUIZZES
cannot be made up for any reason but your lowest (or missed) quiz score will
be replaced with the average of your top two quiz scores.
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 Exams
Three exams and a comprehensive final exam will be given according to the course
syllabus. Make up exams will only be given for what I consider to be a legitimate
reason. Any exam missed will receive a zero grade. You will be allowed both sides
of a 4” by 6” notecard for use during your exams and quizzes.
 Grade
Your grade will be based on your exams, quizzes, and in-class worksheets.
8 Class Worksheets
3 Quizzes
3 Exams
Final Exam
Decimal
Grade
4.0
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
Course
%
96%
94-95%
93%
92%
91%
90%
89%
88%
87%
80 points
99 points
201 points
120 points
Decimal
Grade
3.1
3.0
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.3
(16%)
(20%)
(40%)
(24%)
Course Decimal Course Decimal Course
%
Grade
%
Grade
%
86%
2.2
77%
1.3
68%
85%
2.1
76%
1.2
67%
84%
2.0
75%
1.1
66%
83%
1.9
74%
1.0
65%
82%
1.8
73%
0.9
64%
81%
1.7
72%
0.8
63%
80%
1.6
71%
0.7
62%
79%
1.5
70%
0.0
< 62%
78%
1.4
69%
Incompletes
A student who cannot complete a course is not automatically granted an incomplete.
University rules state, “An incomplete is given only when the student has been in
attendance and has done satisfactory work until within two weeks of the end of the quarter
and has furnished proof satisfactory to the instructor that the work cannot be completed
because of illness or other circumstances beyond the student’s control.”
Inclement Weather
Please check if the campus may be closed due to weather. Information about suspension of
operations will be made public and available through the media. Students can learn of
campus operations status from the website or by calling the Campus Information Hotline
425.352.3333. You may also sign up with an alert system that will contact you via email or
text message if classes are canceled. For more information on the alert process, please see
http://www.uwb.edu/alert. Class activities will be rescheduled as needed.
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Disabilities
Access and Accommodations: Your experience in this class is important to us, and it is
the policy and practice of the University of Washington to create inclusive and accessible
learning environments consistent with federal and state law. If you experience barriers
based on disability, please seek a meeting with Disability Resources for Students (DRS) to
discuss and address them. If you have already established accommodations with DRS,
please communicate your approved accommodations to your instructor at your earliest
convenience so we can discuss your needs in this course.
DRS offers resources and coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with
disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process
between you, your instructor(s) and DRS. If you have not yet established services through
DRS, but have a temporary or permanent disability that requires accommodations (this can
include but not limited to; mental health, attention-related, learning, vision, hearing, physical
or health impacts), you are welcome to contact DRS at 425.352.5307 or
rlundborg@uwb.edu.
Academic integrity
All students are expected to be aware of and adhere strictly to the University of Washington
Student Conduct Code. Any student found engaging in unauthorized collaborating on and/or
copying course projects or the like will receive 0.0 for the course and possibly be subject to
additional University disciplinary action. More details on the Student Conduct Code can be
found online at: http://www.uwb.edu/studentservices/academicconduct . Plagiarism is one of
the most common violations of academic integrity, so please pay attention to the information
provided at http://www.uwb.edu/learningtech/plagiarism.
Respect for Diversity
Diverse backgrounds, embodiments and experiences are essential to the critical thinking
endeavor at the heart of university education. In CUSP and at UW Bothell, students are
expected to respect individual differences which may include, but are not limited to: age,
cultural background, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender presentation, immigration
status, national origin, race, religious and political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation,
socioeconomic status, and veteran status.
Students seeking support around these issues can find more information and resources at
http://www.uwb.edu/diversity.
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Student Support Services
IT Helpdesk: IT@uwb.edu , 425-352-3456
Library: http://library.uwb.edu/ 425-352-5340
Writing Center: www.uwb.edu/WritingCenter/ 425-352-5253
Quantitative Skills Center: http://www.uwb.edu/qsc 425-352-3170
Student Success Services: http://www.uwb.edu/studentsuccess 425-352-3776
Career Services: http://www.uwb.edu/careers 425-352-3706
Student Counseling Services: http://www.uwb.edu/studentservices/counseling
425-352-3183
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COURSE SCHEDULE
Week of
TOPICS
SEPT 24
Introductions, Sections 1.1 – 1.2
SEPT 29
Sections 1.3 – 1.5
Quiz 1 (Sections 1.1 – 1.3), Friday, October 3rd
OCT 6
Section 1.6 – 1.8, 2.1
OCT 13
Sections 2.1 – 2.3
Exam 1 (Chapters 1, Chapter 2 - Sections 2.1), Friday, October 17th
OCT 20
Sections 2.4 – 2.5, 3.1
Quiz 2 (Sections 2.2 – 2.4), Friday, October 24th)
OCT 27
Sections 3.2 – 3.5
NOV 3
Sections 4.1 – 4.3
Exam 2 (Chapter 2 Sections 2.4 – 2.5, Chapter 3), Friday, November 7th
NOV 10
Section 4.4 – 4.6
Quiz 3 (Sections 4.1 – 4.4), Friday, November 14th
NOV 17
Section 4.7, 5.1
NOV 24
Section 5.2
Exam 3 (Chapter 4), Wednesday, November 26th
No Class – Thanksgiving, November 27th and 28th
DEC 1
Sections 5.3, Review
DEC 8
Final Exam (Chapters 1 – 5), Monday, December 8th 11:40 – 1:00 pm
Note: This syllabus is subject to change. Any changes will be announced in class and an
updated syllabus will be posted on the course website.
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