Syllabus

In mathematics you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
-- John von Neumann, Nobel Prize winner.

Time and Place: Section 210 TR 2:00-3:15, Section 211 TR 5:00-6:15, at 518 Smith Hall

Instructor: Peter Saveliev (call me Peter)

Office: 778F Smith Hall (in the alley)

Office Hours: MW 1:30-4:30, or by appointment, or any time I am there (usually in the afternoon)
Office Phone: x4639

Home Phone: 697-7827 (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.)

E-mail: saveliev@marshall.edu (put Math 203 as the subject)
Class Web-Page: http://saveliev.net/m203.htm.
Prerequisites: good knowledge of basic functions, excellent algebra skills, knowledge of Cartesian coordinates
Texts: Applied Mathematics for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences by Tan, 2nd edition (Chapters 9-12).
Computer Requirements: graphic calculator TI-83 or TI-83+.
Goals: good understanding of functions, limits, the derivative, and the integral, some multivariable calculus.

Grade Breakdown: TOTAL=.05×A+.20×Q+.15×E1+.15×E2+.15×E3+.30×F
    - attendance and participation: 5%
    - quizzes: 20%
    - 3 exams: 15% each
    - final exam: 30%

Letter Grades: A: 90-100, B: 80-89, C: 70-79, D: 60-69, F: <60

From the Catalogue:

MTH 203 - 3 - Calculus for Business

Fundamental aspects of calculus are covered with applications in business and economics. The topics covered include limits, differentiation, integration, and some multivariable calculus. (PR: MTH 123 or equivalent, or MTH ACT at least 27)