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.

 

 

 

 

 

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 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

 

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

 

x           Critical Thinking

x          Communication

x         Empirical and Quantitative

 

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

CAMPUS RESTRICTIONS