Calculus I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

MATH-2413-002 Calculus I

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: 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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Supplies

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    Student Performance

    \ 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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    Students Rights and Responsibilities

    Student Rights and Responsibilities

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    Expected Student Behavior

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    \ SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY:  Scholastic dishonesty (cheating) of any kind will not be tolerated in this course.  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.  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 with no chance of the final exam replacing that grade.  Further action at a higher level may be sought if necessary.  Scholastic dishonesty is clearly defined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities.  If you are caught with a cell phone out during an exam for ANY reason, you will receive an F for the course.

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    \ BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS/CLASSROOM GROUND RULES: 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. 

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    \ In order to receive credit for a course, all material listed on the syllabus must be covered.  The state of Texas sets the requirements; therefore, this course will move at a pace to ensure that these requirements are met.  Complaining about the pace will not result in less material being covered.

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    \ 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.

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    \ ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:

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    1. \ BE ON TIME: Students need to be on time to every class meeting.  It is distracting and disrespectful to the class when you arrive late.  If you must be late, please take the seat nearest to the door.  If you are more than 10 minutes late, you will be counted absent.   
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    2. \ BE PREPARED: Students need to have all homework completed and ready to discuss when class begins. 
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    3. \ NO DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR will be tolerated.  Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to the following:  cell phones (ringing or text messaging) and beepers, abusive language and/or behavior, talking while instructor is lecturing, sleeping, leaving class early, arriving late, and getting up during lecture to go to the trash can or restroom.
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    4. \ SUBSTITUTE BEHAVIOR:  If a substitute should come in to teach the class, you are expected to be on your best behavior and treat him/her with the highest respect.    I would not send anyone in to teach who is not fully capable of doing so.
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    Grading Criteria

    Intoduction Assignment: Your first homework assignment will be to send me an email.  The details of this assignment are posted in the Assignments section on Blackboard.  The due date for this assignment is Tuesday, September 2.

    Homework: Your homework grade will be based on assignments completed on MyMathLab.  At the end of the semester, I will drop your two lowest grades and the remainder will be worth 10% of your overall grade.  The daily assignments on MyMathLab will be done online and due before you come to class the next day.  No late work will be accepted, so complete and turn in all assignments on time.

    Enrolling in the Course:

    1.  Login to your Blackboard course.

    2.  Click on MyMathLab Links in the menu on the left side of the screen.

    3.  Click on MyMathLab with Pearson eText Course Home and accept the Licensing Agreement.

    4.  If you have a Pearson account, enter your username and password.  If you have never used a Pearson MyLab and Mastering product, click on Create to enter information to create your account.
          a.  Make sure you enter an email address that you check often.
          b.  Please, use YOUR name as you are registered for school.
    5.  If you have used MyMathLab with this textbook and this Pearson account previously, you should see a page indicating that you are done.
    6.  If you have not used MyMathLab with this textbook before, you have three options.
          a.  To use an access code that came packaged with your textbook or bought as a stand alone folder, click on Access Code.
          b.  To use a credit card or PayPal account to buy the access code, click on the box with $91.30 USD.
          c.  To get temporary access while you wait for financial aid, payday, etc., click on Get temporary access without payment for 17 days at the bottom of the screen. 
    7.  You are now enrolled in your course and should see it listed on the Courses page when you login.

    Lab Assignments:  The last 45 minutes of class will typically be spent working on Lab Assignments.  These assignments will be completed before you leave lab or will be due at the beginning of the next lecture.  Usually, these problems require a deeper understanding of the concepts and are modeled after problems that will appear on the exams.  You are allowed to work in groups, but you must understand everything you turn in.  Attendance in lab is MANDATORY!  If you are not present in lab and working on calculus the entire time, you will receive a 0 for the assignment.  At the end of the semester, I will drop your two lowest grades and the remainder will be worth 10% of your overall grade.  No late work will be accepted, so complete and turn in all assignments on time.

    Exams: There will be four in-class exams and each will be worth 10% of your overall grade.  These exams must be written in PENCIL. At the end of the semester, I will replace your ONE lowest exam grade with the final exam grade, provided the grade on the final is higher than an exam grade. Exams may NOT be made-up.  The final exam score may not be dropped.  If you know ahead of time that you will be missing an exam, we may agree on a time to take the exam EARLY.  In an effort to increase retention in mathematics courses, any student who scores below a 70 on any test must come to the instructor's office and go over the exam and spend a minimum of 1 hour tutoring in the OutReach Center before taking the next test.

    Final Examination: The comprehensive final will be given on Tuesday, December 9^th and will count as 20% of your overall grade.

    Other Information:  I do not give extra credit.  The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board sets the topics that must be covered and the instructor sets the pace to meet these requirements. Any student having trouble maintaining the pace should seek extra help from the instructor and/or a tutor.

    Grading Criteria/Scale:

    MyMathLab	10%
    Lab Assignments	10%
    Tests (4@15%)	60%
    Final	20%

     

    Attendance

    If an absence occurs, THE STUDENT is responsible for obtaining the information that was covered and any assignments that were given. Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC is Tuesday, November 11, 2014. 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.

    Calendar

    Week 1	Introduction and Review
    Week 2	Sections 2.1-2.5
    Week 3	Sections 2.6, 3.1
    Week 4	Exam 1, Sections 3.2-3.3
    Week 5	Sections 3.4-3.5
    Week 6	Sections 3.6-3.8
    Week 7	Sections 3.9, 4.1
    Week 8	Exam 2, Sections 4.2-4.3
    Week 9	Sections 4.4-4.6
    Week 10	Sections 4.9, 5.1
    Week 11	Exam 3, Sections 5.2-5.3
    Week 12	Sections 5.4-5.5
    Week 13	Section 6.2, Exam 4
    Week 14	Section 6.3
    Week 15	Sections 6.4-6.5
    Week 16	Final

    Additional Information

    Prerequisite Correction:  The prerequisite for this class is Math 1414 and Math 1316.  There is an error listed above when it said that Math 1314 and Math 1316 were prerequisites.

    Food/Drink:  Food and drink are not allowed in the computer labs.

    Phone/Pagers: Cell phones and pagers must be turned off or in silent mode and OUT OF SIGHT while in the classrooms and the computer labs. 

    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 during office hours or make an appointment.
    2. Get free tutoring from the Outreach Center (Durrett Rm 104)
    3. Get free tutoring from Student Support Services (Rm 305 of library; 371-5420)
    4. Get free tutoring 24/7 from Smarthinking Online Tutoring.  Available on the AC Online homepage.    

    Additional Contacts:  

    Collin Witherspoon, Department Chair, 371-5142, ccwitherspoon@actx.edu

    Michelle Boillat, Mathematics Department Staff Assistant, 371-5158, mboillat@actx.edu

     

     

    Syllabus Created on:

    11/30/-1 12:00 AM

    Last Edited on:

    11/30/-1 12:00 AM