Calculus I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

MATH-2413-004 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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Department Expectations

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Supplies

Students must purchase access to MyMathLab either by purchasing the textbook with the MyMathLab kit included or simply purchasing access online.

A graphing calculator is required for this course.  All classroom demonstrations will be d

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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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

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.
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Grading Criteria

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

Online Homework:
\ Daily homework assignments will consist of online assignments. Online assignments will be submitted using MyMathLab and will be automatically graded on the website.  Assignment deadlines will be indicated in MyMathLab with each homework set. I do not accept late homework.

Required Reading

To enhance the "real world" side of Calculus I, students will be required to read the nonfiction book The Joy of X by Steven Strogatz, and answer discussion questions about the text.  Discussion questions will be submitted on a weekly basis.  Questions must be answered in complete sentences for full credit.  Students will also engage in classroom discussions of the concepts presented in the book during lab.

Written Lab Assignments:
\ 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. Assignment deadlines will be announced as material is covered. I do not accept late lab assignments.

Exams:
\ Four (4) major exams and a mandatory comprehensive final will be given during the semester.  Make-up tests will not be given. If an exam is missed, the grade will be replaced with the score you make on the final exam. This policy applies to one exam only. If you miss more than one exam, a grade of zero will be averaged for the other missed exams. If you do not miss any exam during the semester, the grade on the mandatory final exam, if higher, will replace the lowest exam 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.

In accordance with Mathematics Department policy, students making below a 70 on a major exam will be required to spend a minimum of one hour in the Outreach Center (Durr 104) correcting errors on that exam. Time spent in the Outreach Center will be monitored by the instructor and must be completed in order to take any subsequent exams.

Attendance

Daily attendance is required in both lecture and lab.  Students must sign into lecture and sign out after lab. It is the responsibility of the student to sign the attendance sheet daily.

Students who miss class will not be permitted to turn in assignments due that day.  You must stay for the duration of the lab.  If you are absent or leave early, you will receive a zero for that lab assignment. 

Note that the last day to drop is Tuessday, November 18, 2014. Students who stop attending class and do not officially drop will receive a grade of F if their average falls below a 60. 

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Additional Information

Prerequisites:  The prerequisites for this course should read "Math 1414" not "Math 1314".

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

Getting Started with MyMathLab

To access MyMathLab where your online homework is located, go to www.pearsonmylab.com. You will need the following information:

Course ID: cornell44074

Student Access Code: If you chose to purchase a new textbook, the student access code can be found in the MyMathLab kit wrapped with your textbook. If you chose not to purchase the textbook, you can buy the access code online with a credit card ($95.20) during the registration process.

Email Address: Use the address you check most often.

To register and enroll:

1.) Go to www.pearsonmylab.comand click the Register button in the Students Area.
\ 2.) Choose “Get Access to a New Course” on the next screen.
\ 3.) Enter the Course ID (cornell44074) and click “Find Course.”
\ 4.) If you received the MyMathLab kit with your textbook, click the “Access Code” button. Remember that your student access code is included in the kit. If you choose not to purchase the hard copy of the textbook, click the “Buy Now” button. You will need a credit card to purchase the access code.
\ 5.) Follow the step by step instructions to register and enroll. During the registration process, you will design a username and password. Consider using the same username and password you use for myAC.

To log in:

1.) After registration is complete, log in to the course from the homepage, www.pearsonmylab.com, using the new username and password you designed.
\ 2.) Enter the class by clicking Calculus I Fall 2014.

To get started after logging in:

1.) To work on assignments, click the “Homework” button, and choose the section you wish to complete.
\ 2.) To access the textbook, click the “Chapter Contents” button, and choose the chapter and section you wish to view.
\ 3.) To view a power point presentation of a particular section, click the “Multimedia Library” button, and choose the chapter and section you wish to view or print.
\ 4.) Under the “Homework” button, START YOUR FIRST HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT, “MML Orientation”

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:

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1. Contact your instructor to make an appointment for help.
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2. Get free tutoring from the Outreach Center (Durr 104, 371-5119).  You will need your AC ID to sign in.  
   \ Hours:    Monday through Friday  8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sunday closed
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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.
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