Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title: Calculus I

Course Prefix & Number:  Math2413

Section Number:  400

Semester: Spring 2018

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:

May have the textbook or buy access to Webassign. 

Text:  Calculus: Early Transcendental Functions, 6th Edition Ron Larson, Bruce H. Edwards

Scientific calculator

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

 Jill Yoder

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth Campus room 208

Telephone Number:

940-498-6282  Ext. 6269

E-mail Address:

jyoder@nctc.edu

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

14

Homework Assignments

15%

4

Tests

65%

1

Final Exam

20%

 

 

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE

Homework assignments will be due every Monday in class.   No late assignments are accepted.   The lowest two homework grades will be dropped at the end of the semester. 

 

Exams are paper-and-pencil and will be given during class time on the exam dates.  If a student misses a test, the instructor must be notified on or before the test date in order for the student to be able to make-up the exam. 

 

Exam Dates:

Exam #1:  Wednesday, February 7

Exam #2:  Wednesday, February 28

Exam #3:  Wednesday, March 28

Exam #4:  Wednesday, April 18

Final Exam:  Week of May 7 – 11.

 

At the end of the semester, students will have the opportunity to re-do and explain test questions on one of the first 4 exams to get back half the points missed.  More information and instructions will be posted on Canvas. 

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  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. 

I will not drop students.  If you decide to drop the class, it is your responsibility to do the paperwork required.

 

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, April 5, 2018.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 – 182

FLOWER MOUND - 111

Mon & Thurs

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Mon through Thurs

9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Mon & Wed

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tues & Wed

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

 

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

 

 

 

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.

 

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