NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:	Calculus I
Course Prefix & Number:	MATH 2413	Section Number:	400	Semester/Year:	Fall 2017
Semester Credit Hours:	4	Lecture Hours:	48	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 Course Materials: Calculus: Early Transcendental Functions, 6th Edition Ron Larson, Bruce H. Edwards Recommended Course Materials Pencils and/or erasable pens Notebooks for homework and notes (recommend separate bound notebooks or divided 3 ring binder) Scientific calculator

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Aziel Wilson
Campus/Office Location:	Corinth Campus room 208
Office Hours:	Corinth 208: MW 10-12,  T 3:30 – 5, Th  11-12, 3:30 – 5  Depending on availability Friday 10 -12 by appointment.
Telephone Number:	940-498-6227
E-mail Address:	awilson@nctc.edu

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
	Develop solutions for tangent and area problems using the concepts of limits, derivatives, and integrals.
	Draw graphs of algebraic and transcendental functions considering limits, continuity, and differentiability at a point.
	Determine whether a function is continuous and/or differentiable at a point using limits.
	Use differentiation rules to differentiate algebraic and transcendental functions.
	Identify appropriate calculus concepts and techniques to provide mathematical models of real-world situations and determine solutions to applied problems.
	Evaluate definite integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
	Articulate the relationship between derivatives and integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
6	Quizzes	15%
4	Tests	70%
1	Final Exam	15%

Grade Scale:   90 – 100% = A;   80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C;  60 – 69% = D;  Below 60% = F

There are no makeup exams. However the final exam score may replace the lowest unit test grade.  

The instructor reserves the right to amend or update the syllabus as needed.  Changes discussed communicated to students in class or electronically during the semester, shall override this document.

Access to calculators may be partly or wholly restricted during exams.

 The instructor reserves the right to amend or update the syllabus at any time.  Any amendments made by the instructor will be announced in Class or posted in Canvas and will supersede this document.

Tentative Test Dates/Sections Covered

Test	Date	Sections covered (Tentative)
Test 1	Wed 9/13	2.1 – 2.5
Test 2	Mon 10/9	3.1 – 3.6
Test 3	Wed 11/1	3.7, 4.1 – 4.6
Test 4	Wed  11/29	4.7, 5.1 – 5.5, 5.7, 5.8
Final Exam	Wed 12/13	Comprehensive

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies.  It is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval by the faculty member.  Approved college-sponsored activities are considered excused absences.  The instructor will judge the validity of any reason and/or documentation given for an absence.  Excused absences, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for completing required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence, however students may request to take an exam early.  Regardless of the reason for the absence, the student is expected to learn the missed material by reading the textbook, viewing videos and practicing, ideally prior to the next class meeting.  Additionally students will be expected to complete work by assigned due dates, in most cases, regardless of absence. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL).

Full participation in class discussion and class work is expected and an important component of active learning.

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, November 9, 2017.

MATH LAB Students who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receive assistance. No appointments are necessary. See the most current tutoring hours for all five campuses at http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/mathematics-lab.html.    TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON TUTOR AVAILABILITY: GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library) CORINTH – 186 FLOWER MOUND - 111 Mon 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Mon through Thurs 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Mon & Wed 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tues, Wed, Thurs 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tues & Thurs 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

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 940-498-6207.

North Central Texas College is 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/student-services/disability-services.html.

 

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________   

 

          Communication

          Mathematics              

          Life and Physical Science

          Language, Philosophy & Culture

          Creative Arts

          American History

 

          Government/Political Science

          Social and Behavioral Sciences

          Component Area Option

 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

 

             Critical Thinking

             Communication

             Empirical and Quantitative

 

             Teamwork

             Personal Responsibility

             Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

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

          Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

          WECM Course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://www.nctc.edu/catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook/nctc-student-handbook.html. 

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

• Zero on the assignment
• Failing grade for the course

 

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

Name of Chair :	Dr. Elizabeth Howell
Office Location:	Corinth 236
Telephone Number:	940.498.6209
E-mail Address:	ehowell@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Sara Flusche
Office Location:	Gainesville 1306
Telephone Number:	940.668.3351
E-mail Address:	sflusche@nctc.edu

 

CAMPUS RESTRICTIONS

Tobacco-Free Campus:  NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco, on campus property.

 

Campus Carry: Effective August 1, 2017, a license holder may carry a concealed handgun on or about the license holder's person while the license holder is on the campus of an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education in this state. For more information, see the website at http://www.nctc.edu/police/campus-carry.html.