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..
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 Student Service Center office 112. 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
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.
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-2413-002 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.
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)
Tech Supported
Washington Street Campus Bookstore: (806)371-5304
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. 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: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.
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 may be used during an exam in class or in the Math Testing Lab. If your phone 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. 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 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: Homework will be available under content. It is not turned in for a grade but you are resonsible for knowing all of the material so it is highly suggested that you do the work. This class will require you to be diligent, and keep up with the work.
Written Lab Assignments: Labs will consist of completing Written Lab Assignments covering the concepts we have discussed in lecture. 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. Detailed instructions on format for written assignments will be given in class. Assignment deadlines will be announced as material is covered. Due to Covid-19 you will be required to submit your written work online in a "dropbox". A photo of your work uploaded is sufficient. Please just be sure you can read it! If you can't read it, I can't read it!
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.
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 given in the classroom in accordance with the official final exam schedule.
Plan to arrive on time for all in class exams, no extended time will be given to anyone who arrives late.
Grading Criteria/Scale:
Participation , 0.2%
Written Lab Assignments, drop 2 lowest assignment, 9.8%
Major Exams, 70%
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.
I do not give extra credit work.
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. Attendance will be taken for the day you are in class, this will not affect your grade, it is just so that the college knows who has been in close contact in case they need to give information concerning potential exposure to Covid-19
Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC is Thursday, April 22, 2021. If you decide to drop, you must let me know by 12pm on Wednesday, April, 22, 2021. 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 |
| Week 2 | Sections 2.2 – 2.3 |
| Week 3 | Sections 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
| Week 4 | Sections 3.1, Exam 1 (2.2 – 2.6) |
| Week 5 | Sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
| Week 6 |
Sections 3.5, 3.6 |
| Week 7 | Sections 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 |
| Week 8 | Section 4.1, Exam 2 (3.1 – 3.9) |
| Week 9 | Sections 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
| Week 10 | Sections 4.5, 4.6, 5.1 |
| Week 11 | Section 5.2, Exam 3 (4.1 – 4.6) |
| Week 12 | Sections 4.9, 5.3, 5.4 |
| Week 13 | Sections 5.5 |
| Week 14 | Exam 4 (4.9, 5.1 – 5.5) |
| Week 15 | Review for Final |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
If you miss class, virtual or face to face, it is your responsibility to watch the recorded lecture online, and be aware of any due dates.
Food/Drink: Food and drink are allowed during the lecture and lab.
Phone/Pagers: Cell phones and pagers must be turned off or in silent mode and OUT OF SIGHT during the lecture and lab.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Tutoring may be completed in the Academic Success Center for Math in person on campus (Durrett Hall Room 104) or virtually by Zoom. Find more information at https://www.actx.edu/successcenters/.
To join an ongoing Zoom Meeting for tutoring, go to https://zoom.us/j/541139851. Use the Meeting ID: 541 139 851
| Outreach Tutoring Center Hours |
|---|
| Monday - Thursday |
| 8:00am - 8:00pm |
| Friday |
| 8:00am - 8:00pm |
| Saturday |
| 9:00am - 8:00pm |
| 371-5119 |
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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