Mathematics 131
Mathematical Analysis for Business II
Spring 2009

MWF 10:40--11:45 a.m., O-208


Instructor: Mirel Caibar
Webpage: http://www.math.ohio-state.edu/~caibar
Office: Ovalwood 367
Email: caibar@math.ohio-state.edu

Office hours: Monday 9:00--10:00 a.m., in the Math Lab
Wednesday  1:00--2:00 p.m., in Ovalwood 367
Friday 9:30--10:30 a.m., in Ovalwood 367
or by appointment

Textbook:  Ernest Haeussler, Richard Paul and Richard Wood, Introductory Mathematical Analysis, 2nd OSU custom edition (full version of Ernest Haeussler, Richard Paul and Richard Wood, Introductory Mathematical Analysis for Business, Economics, and the Life and Social Sciences, 12th edition, Prentice-Hall, may also be used)
Course:   Math 131 is designed to introduce students to some basic ideas in the single-variable differential calculus. Topics include limits, continuity, differentiation, and applications (curve sketching, the study of maxima and minima). We will start with a brief review (basic facts about functions), and then cover Sections 10.1-10.4, 11.1-11.5, 12.1, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5, 12.7 and 13.1-13.6. You are expected to attend the lectures, and read the appropriate sections of the text, each week.

Homework Assignments:   Homework problems will be assigned at the end of each lecture. Homework will not be collected and graded, and therefore will not be part of your final grade. However, it is strongly recommended that you do your homework regularly - otherwise you will be at a serious disadvantage in quizzes and exams. You are encouraged to ask any questions about homework problems during my office hours.
 
The Math Lab: I strongly encourage you to take advantage of the Math Lab in the Conard Learning Center. I have scheduled one of my office hours (Monday 9:00--10:00 a.m.) in the Math Lab.
Quizzes:  A short quiz will be given at the beginning of some of the lectures. There will be five quizzes in total. Their tentative dates are 4/15, 4/22, 5/06, 5/13 and 5/27. Each quiz will consist of  problems selected from the most recent homework assignments. At the end of the quarter your lowest quiz score will be dropped. No make up quizzes will be given.

Midterm exams:   There will be two midterm exams. Their tentative dates are Wednesday April 29th and Wednesday May 20th. Each midterm exam will take the place of one lecture. Absence from an exam (midterm or final) will be excused if you can provide verifiable and convincing evidence that you have a significant illness or serious family crisis that will prevent you from attending. In such a case, you are expected to make arrangements promptly with me to make up the exam.

Final Exam:   The final exam will be comprehensive, and will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:48 p.m. on Monday, June 8th.

Grading Policy:  Your grade will be based on

Quizzes
 20%
Each Midterm
 20%
Final exam
 40%

The expected grading scale is

Grade
 A
 A-
 B+
 B
 B-
 C+
 C
 C-
 D+
 D
 E
%
 90
 85
 80
 75
 70
 65
 60
 55
 50
 45
 0-44

Calculators:   Calculators are not required in this course. You may use a graphical calculator during quizzes and exams. However, calculators with computer algebra capabilities, such as the TI-89 or the TI-92 are not permitted in quizzes, in the midterms or in the final exam. Laptops and PDAs are also not allowed. The exam and quiz problems will be structured and graded in such a way that the use a calculator is not necessary.

GEC statement: This Mathematics course can be used, depending on your degree program, to satisfy the Quantitative and Logical Skills category of the General Education Requirement (GEC). The goals and learning objectives for this category are:
    Goals: Courses in quantitative and logical skills develop logical reasoning, including the ability to identify valid arguments, use mathematical models and draw conclusions based on quantitative data.
    Learning objectives: Students comprehend mathematical concepts and methods adequate to construct valid arguments and understand inductive and deductive reasoning, scientific inference and general problem solving.

Academic integrity (Academic misconduct): Academic integrity is essential to maintaining an environment that fosters excellence in teaching, research, and other educational and scholarly activities. Thus, The Ohio State University and the Committee on Academic Misconduct (COAM) expect that all students have read and understand the University's Code of Student Conduct, and that all students will complete all academic and scholarly assignments with fairness and honesty. Students must recognize that failure to follow the rules and guidelines established in the University's Code of Student Conduct and this syllabus may constitute "Academic misconduct."

Statement for students with disabilities:   Any student who feels he or she may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss his or her specific needs. Please contact Michelle McLane at the Office for Disability Services at (419) 755-4304. Or you may visit her at C100E Conard Learning Center in order to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.