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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Calculus I
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Course Prefix & Number: Math2413
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Section Number: 400
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Semester: Spring 2017
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Semester Credit Hours: 4
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Lecture Hours: 64
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Lab Hours:
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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.
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Course Prerequisite(s): MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math or equivalent preparation
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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
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Jill Yoder
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Campus room 232
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6282 Ext. 6269
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E-mail Address:
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jyoder@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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14
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Homework Assignments
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20%
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4
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Tests
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60%
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1
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Final Exam
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20%
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Develop solutions for tangent and area problems using the concepts of limits, derivatives, and integrals
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Draw graphs of algebraic and transcendental functions considering limits, continuity, and differentiability at a point.
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Determine whether a function is continuous and/or differentiable at a point using limits.
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Use differentiation rules to differentiate algebraic and transcendental functions.
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Identify appropriate calculus concepts and techniques to provide mathematical models of real-world situations and determine solutions to applied problems.
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6
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Evaluate definite integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
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Articulate the relationship between derivatives and integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
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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
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Keith Bailey
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Office Location:
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Cor335
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6413
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E-mail Address:
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kbailey@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Alford
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Office Location:
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Flower Mound 200C
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Telephone Number:
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972-899-8414
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E-mail Address:
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salford@nctc.edu
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