Calculus I Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

MATH-2413-001 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

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Textbooks

Supplies

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

Student Performance

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

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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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. For a full discussion of appropriate behavior and student responsibilities, please refer to the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook which can be accessed using the link above or through the AC Website http://www.actx.edu .

Cheating is defined in Webster's College Dictionary as "taking an examination in a  dishonest way, as by having improper access to answers." Improper access includes, but is not limited to, copying from another student's paper and using unauthorized sources of information while taking a test. Any student caught cheating on a test will receive a grade of zero with no chance of the final replacing the grade.

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.

Grading Criteria

Daily Homework:
Daily homework assignments will consist of online assignments as well as written assignments. Online assignments will be submitted using MyMathLab and will be automatically graded on the website. Written assignments will be submitted in class and graded by the instructor. Details on how to register and enroll in MyMathLab will be given in class and posted in Blackboard. Detailed instructions on format for written assignments will also be given in class and posted in Blackboard. Assignment deadlines will be announced as material is covered. I do not accept late homework.

Labs:
Labs will consist of completing written assignments that cover the concepts we have discussed in lecture. These problems require a deeper understanding plus critical thinking skills. Students will be allowed to work in groups during lab time, and attendance in lab is mandatory. 

Tests:
Five (5) tests and a comprehensive final will be given during the semester. The tests covering Chapters 2 - 5 will be taken outside of regular class time in the Math Testing Center, DURR 103. Chapter 6 will be given as a take-home test.  The final will be taken in class on Thursday, July 3. Make-up tests will not be given. If a test (Chapters 2 - 5) is missed, the grade will be replaced with the score you make on the final exam. This policy applies to one test (Chapters 2 - 5) only. If you miss more than one test (Chapters 2 - 5), a grade of zero will be averaged for the other missed tests. If you do not miss any test (Chapters 2 - 5) during the semester, the grade on the final exam, if higher, will replace the lowest test grade. This replacement grade policy does not apply to the take-home test (Chapter 6). The take-home test is mandatory. 

If you know ahead of time that you will be missing an exam, you may schedule to take the exam early.  

Students scoring below a 70 on any test must make an appointment with Ms. Dupuis to review the test, then submit a corrections. This remediation must be done before the next test is due.

Math Testing Center
Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday:  7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday:  7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday:  9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday:  Closed

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:

Homework......................................10%
Labs.................................................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 6-week course for the Summer I 2014 Semester is Wednesday, June 25. 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 8 hours of lecture and 4 hours of lab per week for 6 weeks.

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

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Additional Information

FYI:  Fall Semester 2013, the Mathematics & Engineering Department, with approval of the Curriculum Committee, changed the prerequisite for Math 1316 to Math 1414. The prerequisites at the beginning of this syllabus do not indicate that change. This is a function of the syllabus template over which I have no control. Please be advised that the prerequisite statement should read:  "or MATH 1414 and MATH 1316 - minimum grade of C".

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 and out of sight in the classrooms. 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.

Blackboard:  Students will be required to login to Blackboard on a regular basis to check e-mail, course announcements, and grades. To get into Blackboard use the link http://actx.blackboard.com . 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 (Durrett  Building Room 104, 371-5119).  You will need your AC ID to sign in.  
   Hours:    Monday - Friday  8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sunday closed
3. If you need help with Blackboard, 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.