Math 150 Syllabus

Course Description:  

The student will learn the major topics in calculus through applications that are useful in the biological, management, and social sciences. In order to give a more realistic approach, calculators will be used in their solutions. Broad concepts will be mastered instead of specialized manipulative skills. The student should have a clear idea of how calculus can be used as a tool in his/her chosen field of study. Some topics covered are: Derivatives and their many applications; optimization problems, inventory control, two variable functions, related rates, elasticity of demand, growth models. Use definite integrals to find future value, consumer and producer’s surplus, areas and volumes.

Textbook Information: 

Bittinger & Ellenbogen, Calculus and its Apps, 11^th  Edition

Students will need the MyMathLab Student Access Code (which allow you to access your online homework, quizzes, and e-book) and it is available at MyLab and Mastering website .  If you prefer to purchase a textbook bundle, which comes with a hard copy of the textbook and MyMathLab Student Access Code, you can purchase it at the campus bookstore.  

How to register for online homework:

Student_Registration_Handout_Canvas.pdf

Student Learning Objectives:  

Quantitative reasoning- Students will logically solve problems differentiating where to apply derivatives or Integrals. Students will interpret their results and make appropriate conclusions to the real world application. Technology Competency- Students will recognize when to use the graphing calculator to effectively evaluate information.

Course Syllabus:Online 8 week course Math 150 Spring 2018 Syllabus-5.pdf

Meet Your Instructor:  

Professor Kelly Nguyen

Full-Time Math Faculty at Santa Ana College since 2016

M.A. in Mathematics from California State University, Fullerton

B.S. in Mathematics from California State University, Long Beach

A.A. in Mathematics from Santa Ana College

Proud to be a former student of SAC and be the first generation in my family to graduate from college.

Hobbies:  Gardening, cooking, hiking, kayaking, listening to music, and watching comedy movies.

Favorite movies:  "Monster-in-law", "Dog Purpose", and "Home-Alone"

Favorite foods:  any vegetarian foods

Fears: worm and snake