Office Hours:
I will be holding my office hours everyday after class! If you need me during the day, you can see my class schedule to see which room I wil be in and I will be happy to meet with you after ANY of my classes (not just the one you are in!)
** I am also always available through email if you need immediate assistance – please email tgmeraz@actx.edu (You will reach me by email much faster than by my office phone).
You will be provided with my cell phone number (and rules!) during the first class..
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MATH-2413-002 Calculus I
Prerequisite: MATH 1414 and MATH 1316-minimum grade of C, or Department Chair consent
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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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)
On Campus Course
Washington Street Campus Bookstore: (806)371-5304
Graphing Calculator: You will need a graphing calculator for this course. All demonstrations in class will be done on a TI-84 Plus. The following calculators are acceptable: TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-84, or TI-84 Plus graphing calculator. If you already own another graphing utility, check with me to see if it is appropriate for this course. You will not be able to use a TI-89, TI-92, or TI-Nspire calculator on exams.
Graphing Calculator Checkout: Due to COVID-19, you will be allowed to use a graphing calculator emulator through your smartphone, table, or computer. Loaner calculators will not be provided.
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".
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. Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated in any math course at Amarillo College.
Due to COVID19 no in-person classes will be held on campus. We will be using Google meets to have real-time instruction.
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 concepts and are modeled after problems that will appear on the exams. You are allowed to work with each other, or get help in the Math Outreach Center, but you must understand everything you turn in. Written assignments will be submitted in a dropbox and graded for completion. 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.
Homework: I will give you suggested homework problems, but these will not be turned in for a grade. It is up to you to be sure you fully understand the material, and get help when needed.
Exams: A minimum of 3 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.
Final Examination: The final exam will be given in accordance with the official final exam schedule.
Plan to be in the meet on time for all in class exams, no extended time will be given to anyone who arrives late.
Grading Criteria/Scale:
Written Lab Assignments, 8%
Major Exams, 69%
Comprehensive Final Exam, 23%
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.
I do not give extra credit work.
Due to COVID19, we will be meeting real-time through Google meet. If you are unable to attend the meet it is your responsibility to watch the recording of the meet (link will be provided everyday). 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. Daily attendance in the meet is strongly encouraged, but due to the ongoing situation I do understand if you cannot meet daily at the scheduled time.
Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC is Wednesday August 5, 2020. If you decide to drop, you must let me know by 12pm on August 4, 2020. 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.
| The following schedule is subject to change by the instructor at any time. | |
| Week 1 | Orientation, Algebra and Trigonometry Review |
| Sections 2.2 – 2.3 | |
| Week 2 | Sections 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
| Sections 3.1, Exam 1 (2.2 – 2.6) | |
| Week 3 | Sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
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Sections 3.5, 3.6 |
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| Week 4 | Sections 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 |
| Section 4.1, Exam 2 (3.1 – 3.9) | |
| Week 5 | Sections 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
| Sections 4.5, 4.6, 5.1 | |
| Week 6 | Section 5.2, Exam 3 (4.1 – 4.6) |
| Sections 4.9, 5.3, 5.4 | |
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Sections 5.5, Final Exam |
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| The following sections will be covered if time permits | Section 6.3, Exam 4 (4.9, 5.1 – 5.5) |
| Sections 6.4, 6.5 | |
LAB REQUIREMENTS: .You will not be required to print the labs, you may use your own paper. Please be sure to upload your work in the correct dropbox (I cannot enter the grades if in the wrong one). Also, be sure that you can read it! If you can't read it, I can't read it!
Due to COVID19, if you cannot attend the daily Google meet, it is your responsibility to watch the recording for that days meet.If you are absent, it is your responsibility to contact another student to find out the homework assignment for the following class. You may e-mail me at tgmeraz@actx.edu Keep in mind that you take the chance that I may not retrieve the message before the due date.
And remember, LABS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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:
Additional Contacts: Penelope Davis, Department Chair (806)371-5142
Note from the Instructor: As you already know, success in a math class takes work, commitment, and perseverance. 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.
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