The hours listed below are YOUR TIME to come get support directly from the instructor. Please take advantage of this time to ask questions or discuss concerns. I have an open door policy – if my office door is open, please come in!
Monday: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:15 to noon
Thursday: 2:30 to 3 p.m.
The best way to reach me is through email or Blackboard message. I check email regularly and will usually respond same day or the next day Monday through Thursday. I may not check email consistently after 5 p.m., or on the weekends (including Friday), so if you email after 5 p.m. on Thursday, you can expect a response on Monday.
Collusion is defined as “the unauthorized collaboration with another person or by any other means, including artificial intelligence (AI) and computer translators, in preparing work for fulfillment of course requirements.” Using AI like (ChatGPT or Google Gemini) to create a document is considered colluding. <strong>The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence on specific assignments is at the discretion of the instructor. </strong>
If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Enrollment Center, Suite 700. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
MATH-2413-MCC1 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.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
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 or bookstore.actx.edu
Basic: Blue-line notebook paper (8.5” x 11”) and blue-lined graph paper --4 or 5 squares per inch or engineering paper, stapler, a straight edge, pencils, erasers, a highlighter in your favorite color. You can get free graph paper at http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/lite/. Access to a Computer with reliable internet.
Graphing Calculator: You will need a graphing calculator for this course. All demonstrations in class will be done on a TI-84 Plus. Any calculator in the TI-84 series is acceptable. If you already own another graphing utility, check with me to see if it is appropriate for this course if you have any questions. You will not be able to use a TI-89, TI-92, or TI-Nspire calculator on exams.
Graphing Calculator Checkout:Students unable to afford the purchase of a graphing calculator can apply to the Adult Students Program for the privilege of checking one out for the semester. Students that a) receive a PELL Grant, or b) receive public assistance services are eligible as long as calculators are available. These calculators are checked out on a “first come, first served” basis. If you do not meet the above criteria but cannot afford to purchase your own calculator, you may discuss your situation with the Adult Students advisors. Exceptions may be made in some cases.
Students who lose (due to accident/theft/any other mishap) or damage in any way a loaner graphing calculator will be required to replace the lost, stolen, or damaged calculator with a new TI-84 or TI-84 Plus graphing calculator. Failure to do so will result in immediate action(s) taken by Amarillo College.
Bring a copy of your schedule to the Adult Students Program, Student Services Center, Room 130, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You must complete an application and be enrolled in a math class to receive this assistance.
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:
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. On the first day of class, you will be required to sign and date a Course Contract. Included in the contract is the following statement: “I fully understand that if I cheat, or attempt to cheat, on any test, I will receive an automatic “F” in the course. This grade will go on my permanent transcript and cannot be removed. Cheating includes, but is not limited to: the use of a cell phone, notes, notecards, or books during an exam, copying work from another student, or leaving the classroom or Math Testing Center with a test or questions from a test. Cheating also includes helping, or attempting to help, other students cheat on a test.” You will not be allowed to take your tests until this contract is signed and on file with your instructor. Please Note: NO CELL PHONES or SMART WATCHES may be used during an exam in class or in the Math Testing Lab. If your phone or smart watch is out at any time for any reason during an exam and/or while in the Testing Room, you will receive an automatic “F” for the course. And yes, this with actually happen! Further action at a higher level may be sought if necessary. Scholastic dishonesty is clearly defined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities.
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS/CLASSROOM GROUND RULES: Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of a positive learning environment. Behaviors that are not supportive include but are not limited to: tardiness/leaving early, electronic device noises, texting, talking or snoring during lecture, abusive, offensive, or disrespectful language and/or demeanor toward AC faculty, staff, students and/or property. For 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. 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, consultation with department chair and/or other AC authority, an F in the course, or withdrawal from the course and/or the college.
In order to receive credit for a course, all material listed on the syllabus must be covered. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board sets the topics that must be covered and the instructor sets the pace to meet these requirements. Complaining about the pace will not result in less material being covered. Any student having trouble maintaining the pace should seek extra help from the instructor and/or a tutor.
ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
Daily Homework: Expect to have homework every day in this course! Homework will be assigned from the textbook and will be graded on a completion basis. Your daily homework score is determined by the number of problems you attempted to work following the guidelines outlined below, not the number of problems you worked correctly. At the end of the semester, I will drop your two lowest homework grades. Turning in all your homework is one of the best things you can do to improve your grade!
Note: Homework is assigned to help you build the skills needed to understand Calculus. Please take the time to do it. It will be extremely beneficial to you.
Lab Teams and Assignments: The last 30 minutes of each class will be considered a lab. Labs will consist of working in teams to complete Written Lab Assignments covering the concepts we have discussed in lecture. These written assignments 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 will work in teams for Lab Assignments, but you must understand everything you turn in and will turn in your own written work. At the end of the semester, I will drop your two lowest written lab assignment grades. I will not accept late lab assignments. TEAMWORK: Teams will be assigned at random at the beginning of the semester and you will be expected to work together for the duration of the semester. All team members will be expected to contribute their time, talent and effort to team projects. If there are ongoing problems or issues within the team, please come see me so we can work it out. Most of the work you will do in an engineering or science career is done in a team environment, so learning to work together is essential.
Lab Team Oral Presentation: Each lab team will prepare one 3-minute oral presentation related to one of the written lab assignments. A grading rubric will be provided. The oral presentation will count as one lab assignment, but will not be eligible to be dropped as one of the two lowest lab grades. NOTE: Public speaking is one of the most valuable "soft" skills an engineer or scientist can develop. Becoming comfortable speaking in front a group takes practice. You may not appreciate it now, but you will later.
Exams: A minimum of 3 (likely 4) major exams and a mandatory comprehensive final will be given during the semester. Make-up exams 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.
Final Examination: The final exam will be due no later than 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2025.
All exams will be given in the MCC Testing Center. You will have approximately a one week window of opportunity to take an exam. Do not wait until the last minute. You must contact the MCC front desk to schedule an appointment to take each exam. Do not schedule to take an exam during class time.
Grading Criteria/Scale:
Written Homework, drop 2 lowest assignments, 10%
Lab Assignments, drop 2 lowest written assignments, 10%
Major Exams, 60%
Comprehensive Final Exam, 20%
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.
Extra credit: I may or may not provide extra credit opportunities depending on how I feel. Must be present to win.
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. This course will consist both lecture and lab. Lecture will be conducted during the first hour and 15 minutes of class and lab work will be done during the last 30 minutes of class time. Attendance is necessary at both lecture and lab.
It is the responsibility of the student to sign the attendance sheet or complete other attendance activities every day. If you know in advance you will miss class, you must contact me prior to class with a valid reason for an excused absence. If an absence occurs, YOU are responsible for obtaining the information that was covered and any assignments that were given. If you are absent from the lab, you will receive a zero for that lab assignment.
Please remember the deadline for dropping a class for Spring 2025 (16 weeks) at AC is Thursday, April 17, 2025. Please notify me by noon on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, of your need to drop. 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 | Introduction, Algebra Review, 2.1 |
| Week 2 | Sections 2.2 – 2.3 |
| Week 3 | Sections 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
| Week 4 | Sections 3.1, 3.2 |
| Week 5 | Sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
| Week 6 | Trigonometry Review; Sections 3.5-3.6 (Engineers Week!) |
| Week 7 | Sections 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 |
| Week 8 | Sections 4.1-4.2 |
| Week 9 | Sections 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
| Week 10 | Sections 4.5, 4.6 |
| Week 11 | Sections 5.1-5.2 |
| Week 12 | Sections 4.9, 5.3, 5.4 |
| Week 13 | Sections 5.4, 5.5, 6.2 |
| Week 14 | Section 6.2-6.3 |
| Week 15 | Sections 6.4, 6.5 |
| Week 16 | Final Review & Final Exam |
HOMEWORK/LAB REQUIREMENTS AGREEMENT FORM:
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to contact me or another student to find out the homework assignment for the following class.
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 Davies, Department Chair (806) 371-5142
Note from the Instructor: As you already know, success in a math class takes work, commitment, and perseverance. YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS! As your instructor, I am here to facilitate your efforts to reach your educational and long-term career goals. I am looking forward to working with you this semester. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need help.
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