|
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
|
|
|
Course Title:
|
Calculus I
|
|
Course Prefix & Number:
|
MATH 2413
|
Section Number:
|
402
|
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 or Recommended Course Materials:
Required: Calculus: Early Transcendental Functions, 6th Edition Ron Larson, Bruce H. Edwards
Required: Scientific calculator (TI30XIIS is recommended.)
Use of graphing calculators may be restricted on exams.
Phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.
|
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
|
Name of Instructor:
|
Keith Bailey
|
|
Campus/Office Location:
|
Corinth campus, room 207A
|
|
Office Hours:
|
MWF 9:00 – 10:50, TR 11:00 – 1:00, or by appointment.
|
|
Telephone Number:
|
940-498-6460
|
|
E-mail Address:
|
kbailey@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
|
|
5
|
4 Exams + Final Exam
|
100%
|
We will have 4 exams during the semester, and a comprehensive final exam.
Your grade will be the average of the 4 highest of the 5 exams.
i.e. your lowest exam grade will be dropped – that exam can be the final exam.
The 4 exam grades used to compute your exam average will all be weighted equally.
If you do not take the final exam, you will have no possibility of any curve of your grade.
Grading scale: A: 90-100 B: 80-89 C: 70-79 D: 60-69 F: 0-59
THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP EXAMS.
The grading policy may be amended during the semester at the instructor’s discretion. Any announcements/information disseminated during class will take precedence over the syllabus and any postings on Canvas.
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
The dates below are tentative.
|
Exam I
|
Sept. 20
|
100 points
|
|
Exam II
|
Oct. 16
|
100 points
|
|
Exam III
|
Nov. 8
|
100 points
|
|
Exam IV
|
Dec. 4
|
100 points
|
|
Final Exam
|
Dec. 11
|
100 points
|
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 also excused absences. The instructor is responsible for judging the validity of any reason given for an absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless the absence is documented and excused by the instructor. 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)
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, November 9, 2017.
|
|
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 (not dropped)
- 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.