Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title: Calculus I

Course Prefix & Number:  Math2413

Section Number:  401

Semester: Spring 2019

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 Course Materials:

Text:  Calculus: Early Transcendental Functions, 7th Edition Ron Larson, Bruce H. Edwards (This textbook is also used for Calculus II and III).   

A scientific calculator is necessary.  A graphing calculator is allowed, but not required.

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

 Jill Yoder

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth Campus room 208

Office Hours:

MW 9:30 – 11, 12:30 -2 (Corinth) 

TR 11 – 12 (Corinth),  1 – 2 (Flower Mound) 

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

Graded Homework Assignments

15%

4

Tests

65%

1

Final Exam

20%

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

 

 

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE

We will cover chapters 2 – 5. 

 

Class Notes:  I have made PowerPoint notes for each chapter, and posted them on Canvas in two formats.  The first is a pdf format with 4 slides to a page.  The second is the original PowerPoint format.  You need to have these notes in front of you during lecture.  Either print them out and bring to class, or bring your laptop.

 

Practice Homework:  Students are expected to be doing practice homework on a regular basis.  A list of suggested odd-numbered problems from the book are listed in Canvas.  Go to www.calcchat.com for step-by-step solutions to these problems.  Bring any questions on these problem to class.  We will go over a few (as requested) at the beginning of each class.  

 

Graded Homework assignments will be due every Tuesday 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

You are expected to be in class for the exams.  If you are unable to be there, you must notify the instructor on or before the scheduled day.  Then a make-up can be discussed.  If you do not notify the instructor or are unable to take it before the test is handed back to the class, you may not take it.  Contact the instructor for alternatives. 

 

Exam Dates:

Exam #1:  Thursday, February 14

Exam #2:  Thursday, March 7

Exam #3:  Thursday, April 4

Exam #4:  Thursday, April 25

Final Exam:  Thursday, May 16

 

Test Revisions:  You may choose one of the 4 exams (not the final) that you have taken, and both re-do and explain how to do any problem you missed points on.  You can get back up to half the points you missed.  See Canvas for specific instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  Valid reasons for absence do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. 

If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to get the notes from another student, and look at the material in MyLab Stats to learn what you missed. 

I do not drop students for absences.   If you want to drop the class, you must do so yourself before the drop date.

 

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, April 4, 2019

 

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  (2nd floor)

Monday:  TBA

MW:  8am – 6pm

MTWR:  9am – 3pm

Tuesday:  9am – 3:30pm

TR: 9am – 7pm

F:  9am – 12pm

WR:  9am – 3pm

F: 9am – 12pm

 

Sunday:  1pm – 5pm

Saturday 10am – 1pm

 

 

 

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:

  1.  Zero on the assignment
  2. 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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