Course Description
Laboratory supporting MAT 184. Corequisite: MAT 184; Note: No grade is awarded with this course number. Grades are awarded with the lecture course.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Calculate derivatives and integrals of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions
- Use derivatives to determine extrema and points of inflection, and to sketch graphs
- Use integrals to calculate areas
- Apply calculus techniques to solve growth and decay problems in applications
The course also adheres to the MAC General Education learning goals attached to the Quantitative Reasoning marker:
- SLO 1 Interrelate real world information with mathematical forms (eg., with functions, equations, graphs, diagrams, tables, words, geometric figures)
- SLO 2 Formulate and justify conclusions based on quantitative arguments
- SLO 3 Communicate the quantitative evidence of the argument
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Tests (4 at 15% each) | 60% |
| Homework | 10% |
| Quizzes | 10% |
| Final exam | 15% |
| Lab attendance | 5% |
Grading Scale:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93.0-100% | A |
| 90.0-92.9% | A- |
| 87.0-89.9% | B+ |
| 83.0-86.9% | B |
| 80.0-82.9% | B- |
| 77.0-79.9% | C+ |
| 73.0-76.9% | C |
| 70.0-72.9% | C- |
| 67.0-69.9% | D+ |
| 63.0-66.9% | D |
| 60.0-62.9% | D- |
| Below 60% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Lab attendance is included as part of the grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- Textbook: Mathematics for Biological Scientists by M. Aitken, B. Broadhurst, and S.Hladky. ISBN-13: 978-0-8153-4136-9
- A scientific calculator or other non-internet enabled calculator.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.