MAC 2233 U08 Calculus for Business TuTh 1825--1940 Room PC 445 (rukim@fiu.edu).
SPRING 2006

Description: A one semester introduction to the basic notions of calculus. Specific topics include: Differential calculus using polynomial, exponential and logarthmic functions and its application to optimization; integral calculus with area and probability applications.

Prerequisite: MAC 2132 (Precalculus mathematics) or working knowlege of algebra.
Text and Technology: Calculus Concepts, 3rd edition, by Latorre, Kenelly, Fetta, et al. A graphing calculator is required for this course. We recommend students to purchase a TI 83 or TI 84 Plus calculator.
Instructor: PHILIPPE RUKIMBIRA
Office hours and phone: DM 418A, TuTh 1600-1700, Ph: 305-348 2224

Material to be covered: Sections 1.4, 2.1, 2.3--2.5; 3.1--3.5; 4.2--4.5; 5.1--5.3; 6.1, 6.2, 6.4 and 6.5; 7.2, 7.3; 9.1, 9.2; 10.2.

Tests and quizzes:

  • There will be two (2) midterms, worth 100 points each. The dates are February 16 and April 6.
  • Final: A mandatory comprehensive, final exam will carry 150 points. The date and time are Tu, April 25, 2006: 1825-2105
  • Quizzes: Five (5) quizzes; Dates (may be changed as needed): 01/19, 02/2, 03/2, 03/16 and 04/20. Each is worth 10 points.

    • Grades: Grades will be assigned on the basis of 400 points.

  • Midterms: 200
  • Final: 150
  • Quizzes: 50

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    Grade-Score:
    A---------------------------------360-400
    A_--------------------------------340-360
    B+--------------------------------320-340
    B---------------------------------260-320
    B_--------------------------------240-260
    C+--------------------------------220-240
    C---------------------------------160-220
    C_--------------------------------140-160
    D---------------------------------060-140
    F---------------------------------000-060

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