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Statistics 1102 - Calculus for BusinessFALL 2012

INSTRUCTORPallavi ChitturiOffice Hours: Mon, Wed 2:00 3:30Phone: 215-204-5070Office: Speakman 341Email: chitturi@temple.edu

TEACHING ASSISTANTSabrina SagesseOffice Hours: Tues, Thurs 12:00 2:00Office: TBAEmail: tuc12235@temple.edu

TEXT Calculus and its Applications, Marvin L. Bittinger 10th Edition (Pearson Publishing)

PREREQUISITESStudents MUST have completed and earned a grade of C-or better in Stat 1001 or Mathematics 1022; OR a C grade in Mathematics 1011 plus a passing grade on the Statistics 1001 challenge exam; OR a sufficient score on the Math Placement exam to waive Statistics 1001 (C011).

COURSE OBJECTIVES This course provides an introduction to differential and integral calculus. Topics include functions and graphs, differentiation of polynomial, logarithmic, exponential, and rational functions. Higher order derivatives with applications, maximum and minimum, break-even analysis and market equilibrium are covered. Integration, antiderivative and the definite integral with applications to marginal analysis, and other problems in business and economics.

CALCULATORTI-83, TI-86, Casio fx-9850GA+ or GB+, or similar graphing utility is required

GRADINGHomework 10%Class Activities 5%Midterm Exams (2) 25% (each)Final Exam 35%

Your lowest homework grade and lowest class activity grade will be dropped.

BLACKBOARD & TUMAIL Your instructor will be distributing information via Blackboard, and it is your responsibility to make certain you can access your TUMAIL. The use of BlackBoard and TUMAIL is required of all students for this course.

Last day to withdraw from the course: Tuesday, October 23

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESIf you have, or believe you have, a disability that requires accommodations, please contact the Student Disability Office immediately to discuss your situation. They will verify your needs, and when warranted, provide faculty with relevant information. Contact Disability Resources and Services at 215-204-1280 in 100 Ritter Annex.

IMPORTANT DATESLast day to drop a course: Monday, September 10Last day to withdraw from a course: Tuesday, October 23Thanksgiving No Classes: Thursday, Nov 22 - Sunday, Nov 25Weekday classes end: Wednesday, December 5

CLASSROOM POLICY1) Casual talking during class is not permitted, as it is a sign of disrespect toward and the professor and other students. Students who engage in conversation will receive only one warning. If talking persists, the students grades will be lowered by ONE GRADE LEVEL and he/she will be referred to the Deans office for further disciplinary action.2) If you are late to class you must take a seat at the back of the room. Do not come to the front of the room once the lecture has started.3) All cell phones and laptops must be turned off in the classroom.4) Missed exams & quizzes receive a grade of Zero unless you formally document a medical emergency within 24 hours. Missing the Final Exam will result in an automatic grade of F for the course.