Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title: Calculus I

Course Prefix & Number:  Math2413

Section Number:  400

Semester: Spring 2017

Semester Credit Hours: 4

Lecture Hours: 64

Lab Hours:

Course Description (NCTC Catalog): 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.

Course Prerequisite(s): MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math or equivalent preparation

Required or Recommended Course Materials: Calculus: Early Transcendental Functions, 6th Edition Ron Larson, Bruce H. Edwards

May also have access to WebAssign (online system).

 

Scientific calculator

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

 Jill Yoder

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth Campus room 232

Telephone Number:

940-498-6282  Ext. 6269

E-mail Address:

jyoder@nctc.edu

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

14

Homework Assignments

20%

4

Tests

60%

1

Final Exam

20%

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1

Develop solutions for tangent and area problems using the concepts of limits, derivatives, and integrals

2

Draw graphs of algebraic and transcendental functions considering limits, continuity, and differentiability at a point.

3

Determine whether a function is continuous and/or differentiable at a point using limits.

4

Use differentiation rules to differentiate algebraic and transcendental functions.

5

Identify appropriate calculus concepts and techniques to provide mathematical models of real-world situations and determine solutions to applied problems.

6

Evaluate definite integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

7

Articulate the relationship between derivatives and integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular attendance is expected, but not part of a student’s grade.  If you miss the day of a test you must notify the instructor on or before that day. 

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Homework assignments will be due every Monday in class.   No late assignments are accepted. 

 

Tentative Exam Dates:

Exam #1:  Wednesday, February 8

Exam #2:  Wednesday, March 1

Exam #3:  Wednesday, March 29

Exam #4:  Wednesday, April 19

Final Exam:  Monday, May 8, 9am – 10:50am

 

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 6, 2017. 

 

 

 

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).   http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx

 

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________

 

o         Communication

x        Mathematics              

o         Life and Physical Science

o         Language, Philosophy & Culture

o         Creative Arts

 

o         American History

o         Government/Political Science

o         Social and Behavioral Sciences

o         Component Area Option

 


REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES

 

x           Critical Thinking

x          Communication

x         Empirical and Quantitative

 

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

o           Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

o        Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o        WECM Course

 

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook

 

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Keith Bailey

Office Location:

Cor335

Telephone Number:

940-498-6413

E-mail Address:

kbailey@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Sara Alford

Office Location:

Flower Mound 200C

Telephone Number:

972-899-8414

E-mail Address:

salford@nctc.edu

 

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