Math 12002
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I: Syllabus

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Syllabus:

• CD - Rom: Journey through calculus
  
  
• CD- Rom tools for enriching calculus (TEC): This provides homework hints and other things
  
  
• BCA website http://bca.brookscole.com (For extra practice exercises for exams and web-based quizzes)
  
  
• CalLabs using Derive - downloadable version of calLabs for Derive from www.stewartcalculus.com

Use of Technology: "Derive 5" (mathematical software) and a scientific calculator (with logarithmic and exponential capabilities). Derive 5 is available on most of the computers on the campus. We shall also use BCA website and CD Rom: Journey Through Calculus.

Importance of Calculus: Calculus is a most useful branch of mathematics. For example, calculus is used in calculating the orbits of satellites and space crafts, in predicting population sizes, in estimating how fast coffee prices rise, in forecasting weather, in measuring the cardiac output of the heart, in calculating life insurance premiums, and in a great variety of other areas.

Course Descriptions/Contents: Concepts of limit, Continuity and derivative, and the indefinite and definite integral for functions of one variable. Maximizations, Related Rates, and Fundamental theorem of Calculus.

• Do not miss classes
  
  
• Ask and Answer Questions
  
  
• Comments Agree/Disagree/Challenge
  
  
• Come to the board
  
  
• Participating in Internet Chat/Sharing of Ideas
  

Homework: (200 points)

i) Homework is assigned after every class period. You are required to receive a "check" for attempting all the questions in assignment in the next class meeting. On a regular basis, each student will present solutions in the class at the board.

ii) Each assignment consists of 20 points but 5 points is based on "check" as well as presenting solution(s) of the homework problems in the class. If you do not have the "check" on your assignment, you may not receive this credit of 5 points, unless there are valid reasons for not doing home work.

iii) For the remaining 15 points of an assignment, you will submit it on the following Monday before the class. However, the assignment given on any Wednesday will be due a week after the next Monday so that you have time to discuss homework difficulties in the class.

iv) (5 points out of 15 points) Regarding assignments from the text, students are expected to do the following:

• Label the assignment with the date, page nos, number of problems assigned, and the number of problems attempted.
• Check the answer in the appendix of text.
• If the answer is not correct, write down correct answer and circle the correct answer from the book.

v) I may grade a specific problem or just look for completeness. I am interested in the solution of problems not just their answers. So, in order to get full credit, please write complete solutions and/or explain the process and not just answers.

While the exact cutoff will not be determined until after the final exam, I anticipate using 900, 800, 700, and 600 as the minimum scores for grades of A, B, C and D respectively.

Term Exams: (400 points)

Each exam will test the students' knowledge of the subject matter and class work. The syllabus, date, structure and policy for each exam will be discussed in the class about a week before the exam.

Final Examination: (200 points)

The final exam is comprehensive. There are no make ups for the final exam.

Students with Disabilities:

In accordance with the University Policy, if you have a documented disability and require accommodations to obtain equal access in this course, please contact me at the beginning of the semester or when given an assignment for which an accommodation is required. Also note that the Geauga campus students should contact and submit the appropriate documentation to Louise Senra, Student Disabilities Representative (Room 128).

Essential Tips for Success in Calculus:

i. For every hour of lecture you need at least three hours of study.

ii. It is okay if you don't know but it is not okay if you don't ask.

iii. Don't miss classes and be regular in doing your homework.

iv. Pay attention, listen carefully, ask and answer questions, and participate in class presentation.

v. Before starting your homework, review your class notes, read relevant examples and concepts from the text.

vi. Make a study group of 2 or 3 fellow students.

vii. Doing only homework assignments is not enough for sound understanding and mastery of calculus. Find time to do a large no. of practice problems, similar to home work and class work, from examples and exercises in the text.


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