Calculus I Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

MATH-2413-002 Calculus I

Prerequisites

MATH 2412 or MATH 1348-minimum grade of C; or MATH 1314 and MATH 1316-minimum grade of C; or Department Chair consent

Course Description

Limits and continuity; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; definition of the derivative of a function and techniques of differentiation; applications of the derivative to maximizing or minimizing a function; the chain rule, mean value theorem and rate of change problems; curve sketching; definite and indefinite integration of algebraic, trigonometric and transcendental functions, with an application to calculation of areas.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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Supplies

Basic:  Blue-line notebook paper (8.5" x 11") and blue-line graph paper—4 or 5 squares per inch or engineering paper, stapler, a straight edge, pencils, erasers, a highlighter in your favorite color. You c

Student Performance

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1. \ Develop solutions for tangent and area problems using the concepts of limits, derivatives, and integrals.
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2. \ Draw graphs of algebraic and transcendental functions considering limits, continuity and differentiability at a point.
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3. \ Determine whether a function is continuous and/or differentiable at a point using limits.
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4. \ Use differentiation rules to differentiate algebraic and transcendental functions.
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5. \ Identify appropriate calculus concepts and techniques to provide mathematical models of real-world situations and determine solutions to applied problems.
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6. \ Evaluate definite integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
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7. \ Articulate the relationship between derivatives and integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
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Expected Student Behavior

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\ The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board sets the topics that must be covered in order to receive credit for a course. The instructor sets the pace to ensure that these requirements are met. Any student having trouble maintaining the pace should seek extra help from the instructor and/or a tutor.

\ Students who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and/or Student Rights & Responsibilities will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include, but is not limited to a zero on an assignment or test, an F in the course, or permanent removal from the classroom.
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Grading Criteria

Daily Homework:
Daily homework assignments will consist of online assignments. Online assignments will be submitted using MyMathLab and will be automatically graded on the website.  Details on how to register and enroll in MyMathLab will be given in class and posted in Blackboard.  Assignment deadlines will be indicated in MyMathLab with each homework set. I do not accept late homework.

Labs:
Labs will consist of completing Written Lab Assignments covering the concepts we have discussed in lecture. Usually these problems require a deeper understanding of the basic concepts. Students will be allowed to work in groups during lab time. Attendance in lab is mandatory. Written assignments will be submitted in class and graded by the instructor. Detailed instructions on format for written assignments will be given in class and posted in Blackboard. Assignment deadlines will be announced as material is covered. I do not accept late lab assignments.

Tests:
Four (4) tests and a mandatory comprehensive final will be given during the semester.  You must submit your tests in a Blue Book which can be purchased in the college bookstore. Make-up tests will not be given. If a test is missed, the grade will be replaced with the score you make on the final exam. This policy applies to one test only. If you miss more than one test, a grade of zero will be averaged for the other missed tests. If you do not miss any test during the semester, the grade on the mandatory final exam, if higher, will replace the lowest test grade.

If you know ahead of time that you will be missing an exam, you may schedule to take the exam early.  Only under extenuating, verifiable circumstances and at the discretion of the instructor will an exam be given early.

Your course average (A  100 - 90, B  89 - 80, C  79 - 70, D  69 - 60, F Below 60) will be calculated using the following scale:

Online Homework.........................10%
Written Lab Assignment..............15%
Tests................................................60%
Final.................................................15%

I do not give extra credit work.
 

Attendance

Regular attendance is essential in a math class. It is during class that questions about homework, new assignments & announcements, and course content will be covered.

Please remember the deadline for dropping any 16-week course for the Fall 2013 Semester is Wednesday, November 20. If you stop attending class and your average drops below a 60 due to missed assignments and you do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an F for the course.

This course consists of 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of lab per week for 16 weeks.

Attendance in lab is mandatory. You must stay for the duration of the lab.

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Additional Information

Food/Drink: It is the policy of the Mathematics & Engineering Department for food and drink to be allowed in the classroom setting at the instructor's discretion. My policy is that drinks must be brought to class in spill resistant containers. Please do not eat meals or snacks during class.

Phones/Pagers: It is the policy of the Mathematics & Engineering Department that cell phones and pagers must be turned off or on silent mode in the classrooms and the computer labs. During testing, phones must be stored out of sight and in silent mode. If a student answers a call during a test, the test will be collected and graded with no further work being done.

AC Connect:  Students will be required to login to AC Connect on a regular basis to check e-mail, course announcements, and grades. To get into AC Connect, use the website address:  http://acconnect.actx.edu . Once you have logged in, you should see our class listed on your home page. If you need help logging into the site, contact Ask AC at (806) 371-5000

Free Help:  If you feel yourself getting behind in class or having problems with certain concepts covered, get help immediately.  It is YOUR responsibility to get help outside of class.

The following are a few ways to get FREE help outside of class:

1. Contact your instructor to make an appointment for help.
2. Get free tutoring from the Outreach Center (Eng. Bldg., Room 104, 371-5119).  You will need your AC ID to sign in.  
   Hours:    MTWR  8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Fri  8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Sun closed
3. If you need help with AC Connect, you can contact the AC Help Center at 371-5000, or via email at askac@actx.edu.

Additional Contacts:  Dr. Kathryn Wetzel, Department Chair  (806)371-5097          Michelle Boillat, Staff Assistant  (806)371-5158

A Note from the Instructor:  As you already know, success in a math class takes work, committment, and perseverence. As your instructor, I am here to facilitate your efforts to reach your educational goals. I am looking forward to working with each and every one of you this semester. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need help.