Calculus I Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

MATH-2413-003 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

\ Calculus

\ By William Briggs and Lyle Cochran

\ Pearson Addison-Wesley

Supplies

\ You will need a graphing calculator for this course. All computations and demonstrations in class will be done using a TI-84 Plus. If you already own another graphing utility you need to check with me to see if it is an appropriate calculator for t

Student Performance

\ Objectives:
\ After completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:

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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

\ Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment. Behaviors that are not supportive include but are not limited to: tardiness/leaving early, electronic device noises, talking during lecture, abusive, offensive, or disrespectful language and/or demeanor toward AC faculty, staff, students and/or property. 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: removal from the classroom, consultation with department chair and/or other AC authority, withdrawal from the course and/or the college.

\ 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 students having trouble maintaining the pace should seek extra help from the instructor and/or a tutor.

\ Scholastic dishonesty (cheating) of any kind will not be tolerated in this course. Knowingly or unknowingly participating in scholastic dishonesty will result in a non replaceable grade of zero on the assignment or exam involved. Thus, if you are caught cheating on an exam, a grade of zero will be assigned and that grade will not be dropped. Further action at a higher level may be sought if necessary. Scholastic dishonesty is clearly defined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities in the Student Conduct and Responsibilities section.

Grading Criteria

Your semester grade (90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, Below 60 F) will be determined as follows:

All grades will be posted on AC Online. Be aware that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, prohibits instructors from disclosing information regarding grades over the phone, via email, or to a third party. Thus, if you need to discuss your grade with me, you must do so in person or check online.

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. If an absence occurs, the student is responsible for the information and assignments covered in class. Attendance will be taken during every class period. I do not accept late homework or give makeup exams.

Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC is November 20, 2013. 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.

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Additional Information

Homework
Homework problems will be assigned from each section once we have completed the section. The assigned problems will be posted on the AC Connect website under Content/Homework. The homework is due at the beginning of the next class meeting unless stated otherwise. Questions regarding the assignments will be discussed at the beginning of the class period as time permits. If you have questions that are not covered in class, you are encouraged to meet with me during my office hours or at a prearranged time. Note that late homework will not be accepted! The four lowest homework grades will be dropped.

Homework must be done in pencil. Anything that is wrong or needs to be corrected must be cleanly erased. Do not write, doodle, or perform mathematical calculations in the margins. Homework must be neat and legible. I will be the judge as to what is neat and legible.

Homework must be presented in an orderly manner with the problem running in a single column down the left half of the page. You use the right half of the page for graphs and drawings. Any problem (excluding graphs) with work presented in anything except the first column will not receive credit.

Lab
The primary focus during each lab session will be problem solving. There will be a set of lab problems for each lab posted on the AC Connect website under Content/Labs. You will spend the entire lab working the problems, and turn in what you completed before you leave the lab. You will finish any problems that you were not able to finish in the lab before the next class meeting, and turn them in at the beginning of class. You will receive a 0 for the lab if you leave before you have finished all of the lab problems. You will receive a 0 for any lab you do not attend. The two lowest lab grades will be dropped.

The format for lab problems is the same as that for homework.

Major Exams
At least three exams will be given during the semester. Note that no makeup exams will be given. If a student misses an exam, the grade will be replaced with the final exam grade. If the student does not miss any exams during the semester, the final exam grade, if higher, will replace the lowest major exam grade. In the event of a take-home exam, absolutely no late work will be accepted.

Final Exam
A comprehensive final exam will be given from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on December 10, 2013.