Barton Community College
Course Syllabus Fall 2016
I. GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION
Course Number: MATH 1831
Course Title: Business Calculus
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 1828 College Algebra with a grade of C or better OR MATH 1826
College Algebra with Review with a grade of C or better OR appropriate placement score
Division/Discipline: Academics/Mathematics and Science
Course Description: A condensed study of differential and integral calculus with an emphasis
on applications in the area of business and economics.
II. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor Name: Brian Howe
Contact Data:
Email: howeb@bartonccc.edu
Office Location: Great Bend campus – C116
Office Phone: 620-792-9254
III. COLLEGE POLICIES
Students and faculty of Barton Community College constitute a special community engaged
in the process of education. The College assumes that its students and faculty will
demonstrate a code of personal honor that is based upon courtesy, integrity, common sense,
and respect for others both within and outside the classroom.
Plagiarism on any academic endeavors at Barton Community College will not be tolerated.
The student is responsible for learning the rules of, and avoiding instances of, intentional or
unintentional plagiarism. Information about academic integrity is located in the Student
Handbook.
The College reserves the right to suspend a student for conduct that is determined to be
detrimental to the College educational endeavors as outlined in the College Catalog, Student
Handbook, and College Policy & Procedure Manual. [Most up-to-date documents are
available on the College webpage.]
Any student seeking an accommodation under the provisions of the Americans with
Disability Act (ADA) is to notify Student Support Services via email at
disabilityservices@bartonccc.edu.
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IV. COURSE AS VIEWED IN THE TOTAL CURRICULUM
Business Calculus is an approved general education course at Barton Community College,
which can be used to fulfill degree requirements as a fundamental mathematics course.
Business Calculus is designed to provide business and economic majors with a basic
understanding of differential and integral calculus and its applications in business and
economics. Students needing calculus but who are not business majors or are uncertain of
their major should enroll in the 5 credit Calculus I, MATH 1832. Any student whose major
program requires two or more calculus courses should also take MATH 1832 since it is a
more in-depth study of differential and integral calculus.
This course transfers well to most of the regent universities as a three credit hour
Basic/Business Calculus. However, requirements vary among institutions, and even within
departments, and often without much notification. Thus, it is the student’s responsibility to
be in contact with the transfer institution throughout his/her tenure at Barton Community
College to insure that the student is enrolling in the most appropriate set of courses for the
transfer program. http://bartonccc.edu/transfer/schools
V. ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING
Barton Community College is committed to the assessment of student learning and to quality
education. Assessment activities provide a means to develop an understanding of how
students learn, what they know, and what they can do with their knowledge. Results from
these various activities guide Barton, as a learning college, in finding ways to improve
student learning.
Course Outcomes, Competencies, and Supplemental Competencies
A. Utilize the definition of a limit to compute and interpret the nature of a function.
1. Evaluate the limit of a function at a point both algebraically and graphically.
2. Evaluate the limit of a function at infinity both algebraically and graphically.
3. Determine the continuity of a function using the definition of a limit.
4. Distinguish between average and instantaneous rates of change.
5. Differentiate a function using the limit definition of a derivative.
B. Apply the patterns of differentiation to find the derivative of a given function.
1. Compute a derivative of a function involving powers, exponents and sums.
2. Calculate a derivative of a function involving products and quotients.
3. Produce the derivative of a function involving compositions of functions.
4. Find the derivative of a function involving exponential and logarithmic functions.
5. Differentiate a function that is defined implicitly.
C. Compile and synthesize information concerning a function using derivation to sketch the
graph of a function.
1. Detect the critical point(s) of a function using the first derivative.
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2. Determine the inflection point(s) for a function using the second derivative.
3. Find the intervals of increasing and decreasing and local extrema using the first
derivative.
4. Determine the concavity of a function using the second derivative.
5. Sketch the graph of a function using information gathered from the first and second
derivatives.
6. Identify vertical and horizontal asymptotes of a function.
7. Analyze the graph of a function.
D. Apply differentiation to theoretical and practical situations and interpret the results.
1. Use the derivative to find the marginal profit, marginal revenue and marginal cost.
2. Use the derivative to find the equation of a tangent line to a curve at a given point.
3. Use optimization techniques to find maximum revenue, minimum average cost and
maximum profit in business applications.
4. Solve related rate problems.
5. Use differentials to estimate change of profit, cost and revenue as production
changes.
6. Compute the elasticity of demand.
E. Utilize the definition of an antiderivative to perform integration and interpret the nature of
a function.
1. Evaluate definite integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
2. Integrate indefinite integrals.
3. Integrate algebraic and exponential functions.
4. Evaluate integrals of the form ∫ 1
𝑢 𝑑𝑢
VI. INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS IN CLASS
MATH1831 Business Calculus is designed in weekly (9-week session) units. Students must
complete any graded assignments by the due date of each lesson. In the event of computer or
network problems, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the Canvas Helpdesk
(helpdesk@bartonline.org -or- 1-844-711-0949) for technical assistance and email the
instructor of the situation.
Failure to complete a graded assignment before the deadline will result in a late penalty on
that assignment. The penalty applies regardless of reason (e.g. computer or network
problems, personal situations, work conflicts, etc.), so plan to complete graded assignments
before the deadline in order to leave yourself some time for unforeseen circumstances.
Failure to complete a graded assignment prior to the end of the course will result in a
score of zero (0).
Courteous, professional conduct on the Internet is mandatory. Disruptive and/or offensive
behavior will result in dismissal from the course.
mailto:helpdesk@bartonline.org
All students are required to produce their own work on ALL assignments. Evidence of
cheating will result in at least a zero for that assignment. Additionally, the instructor may,
without cause, require the use of Panopto web-cam video recording for all remaining
assignments for an individual student or the class as a whole.
VII. TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS
Barnett, Raymond. Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences & Social Sciences 13/e.
Pearson Prentice Hall, 2014.
Scientific or Graphing Calculator
Webcam and Microphone (most new laptops have them already embedded/installed)
VIII. REFERENCES
None
IX. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION AND EVALUATION
HOMEWORK SETS
It is really important to practice the mathematics. The homework sets for each section can be
found embedded within the course. You need to score a minimum of 50% on each homework
set in order for the Unit Quiz/Test to open. Make sure that you complete the homework sets
in plenty of time before the due date for the Unit Quiz/Test. A 20% deduction will be made
on any Homework Set completed within a week after the due date. After one week, the score
will be and remain a zero.
SHOW WORK
There is also a Show Work problem set that is a cross-section of the entire unit. In the Show
Work problem set, not only must you input your answer correctly but you must show your
work for each problem like you would if a teacher was collecting your written work in a face-
to-face class and looking at your steps to solve a problem.
You can show your work two major ways. (1) Upload a picture of your handwritten work
onto the whiteboard. This is the recommended way of showing your work. Please make sure
that your picture is clear (not fuzzy) so that your handwriting can be clearly read. (2) Write
on the whiteboard. Each Show Work question has a whiteboard and "pens" that you can write
with on it.
In order for the weekly tests to open, you have to score a 50% on the Show Work assignment
too. The Show Work assignment has to be graded by your instructor personally. Since the
instructor is not constantly in the course there may be a delay. The instructor will
communicate with you concerning the days and times they will be entering the course to
grade the Show Work questions. Make sure that you have them completed by one of those times otherwise you may not get access to the test.
QUIZZES AND TESTS
There will be at least one Unit Quiz/Test over each chapter and a Final. All of these
assignments can be found in My Math Lab. The final exam is comprehensive. You should
complete each quiz/test by the end of the corresponding chapter/unit; quizzes/exams may be
completed after the chapter/unit but will receive a late penalty of 20% and must be completed
within a week of the due date. After a week, the score will be a zero and there is no chance of
making up the assignment. A score of zero (0) is recorded for all quizzes/tests not completed
by the end of the course.
All Unit Quizzes and Tests must be proctored using the Panopto software. Failure to do so
will result in a zero.
THREADED DISCUSSIONS
Threaded discussions include the muddiest points. Grading will be based on participation,
completion and quality of the posts. You must post a question and respond to two others.
PRE TEST and POST TEST
Every student must complete the pretest and post test. A student earns full credit for
attempting the Pre-Test. The Post Test will be graded on the correctness of the responses.
FINAL EXAM There is a comprehensive final exam for this course. The final exam must be proctored using
the Panopto software. Failure to do so will result in a zero.
Orientation Week 5%
Muddiest Point/Threaded Discussions 5 %
Homework Sets 10%
Show Work 10%
Quizzes/Tests 50 % Post Test 5 %
Final Exam 15%
Letter grades will be determined using the following scale:
90-100% A
80-89.99% B
70-79.99% C
60-69.99% D Below 60% F
X. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Barton Community College Course Attendance Policy is available online for student
reference. The Barton Community College Grade and Attendance Reporting Policy is also
available online for student reference. Students should read both documents to familiarize
themselves with the official attendance and grade reporting policies of the college.
http://www.bartonccc.edu/policiesandprocedures/learningandinstruction/documents/attendance.pdf
http://www.bartonccc.edu/policiesandprocedures/learningandinstruction/documents/gradereporting.pdf
Class attendance in Barton distance learning classes is measured primarily by completion of
assignments and participation. I will measure your participation by you having: (1)
successfully logged in each lesson, (2) completed all assignments by the end of the lesson,
and (3) emailed questions when you are having difficulty.
XI. COURSE OUTLINE
WEEK 1: ORIENTATION MODULE
Orientation Lecture
Orientation Quiz
Academic Integrity Quiz
Introduction Thread
Pre-Test
WEEK 2: MODULE 1
Homework Sets
Functions (Section 1.1)
Elementary Functions: Graphs and Transformations (Section 1.2)
Linear and Quadratic Functions (Section 1.3)
Polynomial and Rational Functions (Section 1.4)
Exponential Functions (Section 1.5)
Logarithmic Functions (Section 1.6) Show Work – Functions and Graphs
Discussion Thread
Unit Test – Functions and Graphs
WEEK 3: MODULE 2
Homework Sets
Introduction to Limits (Section 2.1)
Infinite Limits and Limits at Infinity (Section 2.2)
Continuity (Section 2.3)
The Derivative (Section 2.4) Show Work – Limits
Discussion Thread
Unit Quiz - Limits
WEEK 4: MODULE 3
Homework Sets
Basic Differentiation Properties (Section 2.5)
Differentials (Section 2.6)
Marginal Analysis in Business and Economics (Section 2.7) Show Work – Limits and the Derivative
Discussion Thread Unit Test – Limits and the Derivative
WEEK 5: MODULE 4
Homework Sets
The Constant e and Compounding Interest (Section 3.1)
Derivatives of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions (Section 3.2)
Derivatives of Products and Quotients (Section 3.3)
The Chain Rule (Section 3.4) Show Work – Derivative Rules
Discussion Thread
Unit Quiz – Derivative Rules
WEEK 6: MODULE 5
Homework Sets
Implicit Differentiation (Section 3.5)
Related Rates (Section 3.6)
Elasticity of Demand (Section 3.7) Show Work – Additional Derivative Topics
Discussion Thread
Unit Test – Additional Derivative Topics
WEEK 7: MODULE 6
Homework Sets
First Derivative and Graphs (Section 5.1)
Second Derivative and Graphs (Section 5.2)
L’Hôpital’s Rule (Section 5.3)
Curve-Sketching Techniques (Section 5.4)
Absolute Maxima and Minima & Second Derivative Test (Section 5.5)
Optimization (Section 5.6) Show Work – Graphing and Optimization
Discussion Thread
Unit Test – Graphing and Optimization
WEEK 8: MODULE 7
Homework Sets
Antiderivatives and Indefinite Integrals (Section 5.1)
Integration by Substitution (Section 5.2)
Differential Equations; Growth and Decay (Section 5.3)
The Definite Integral (Section 5.4)
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (Section 5.5) Show Work – Integration
Discussion Thread
Unit Test - Integration
WEEK 9: FINAL
Post Test Final Exam
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