Quick Grapher

Get Your Grades

MyMathLab

Main Page

Course Description for Math 215

General Expectations: The Math Department's general expectations of students.

Goal: To understand the concepts of calculus and know how to use them to solve practical problems. The definitions and theorems are important to understanding how to apply calculus to real life situations.

Text: The text for this course is Calculus for the Life Sciences, Second Edition, by Greenwell, Ritchey, Lials, 2015, Pearson. The student is expected to carefully read every section covered in class.

Course Description: Basic concepts, differentiation with applications, integration, differential equations.

Prerequisites: A grade of C in Math 140 or precalculus assessment as specified by the department or consent.

Midterms and Final and Grading: Course grades will be based on MyMathLab homework, two midterms, and a final, and quizzes. The Final will be comprehensive. Your grade will be based on

  • 10% MyMathLab
  • 10% Quizzes
  • 10% Recitation
  • 17% Midterm 1
  • 17% Midterm 2
  • 36% Final
In addition to the assigned problems students are expected to do an appropriate amount of "drill and practice" on their own in order to become proficient with the concepts and techniques introduced in class. The odd numbered problems generally have answers in the back of the book. If you are unable to understand how the book got its answer, it is your responsibility to find out: see the instructor or TA in his office, or visit the tutor room (Bilger 209) for assistance or work with your fellow students.

Details: A more detailed description of what will be covered.