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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Calculus I
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Course Prefix & Number:
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MATH 2413
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Section Number:
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0500
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Semester/Year:
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Fall 2020
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Semester Credit Hours:
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4
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Lecture Hours:
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64
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Lab Hours:
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0
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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.
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Course Prerequisite(s): MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math or equivalent preparation
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Required Course Materials:
Calculus: Early Transcendental Functions, 7th Ed. Larson, Edwards, Cengage, 2019,
ISBN: 978-1-337-55251-6
Scientific calculator (TI30XIIS is recommended.)
Use of graphing calculators may be restricted on exams.
Phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Keith Bailey
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth campus, room 207A
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Office Hours:
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MW: 9:00 – 10:00; TR: 10:30 – 2:30 or by appointment
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6460
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E-mail Address:
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kbailey@nctc.edu
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All office hours will be held online this semester. Students can schedule an appointment with their instructor by selecting the Cisco Webex option in Canvas and navigating to the “Office Hour” tab. The times that the instructor is available will be displayed there and a student may schedule a meeting by choosing a time and selecting “Confirm Meeting” at the bottom of the page.
GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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5
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4 Exams + Final Exam
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100%
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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.
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Exam I
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Monday, Sept. 14
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100 points
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Exam II
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Wednesday, Oct. 7
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100 points
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Exam III
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Monday, Nov. 2
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100 points
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Exam IV
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Monday, Nov. 23
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100 points
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Final Exam
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Wednesday, Dec. 9
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100 points
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Develop solutions for tangent and area problems using the concepts of limits, derivatives, and integrals.
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Draw graphs of algebraic and transcendental functions considering limits, continuity, and differentiability at a point.
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Determine whether a function is continuous and/or differentiable at a point using limits.
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Use differentiation rules to differentiate algebraic and transcendental functions.
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Identify appropriate calculus concepts and techniques to provide mathematical models of real-world situations and determine solutions to applied problems.
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Evaluate definite integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
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Articulate the relationship between derivatives and integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
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All students at NCTC are assigned a student email address, also known as Lion Pride email. Lion Pride email can be accessed on the NCTC home page by clicking on MyNCTC, then the link “Lion Pride Email” to the left. After clicking the Lion Pride Email link, the Microsoft Office 365 window will open.
1. Enter your NCTC student e-mail address. (for example, Smithj123456@student.nctc.edu)
2. Enter your password (your NCTC Student ID Number, either 7 or 9 numbers).
3. From the list of Microsoft icons, choose MAIL.
4. You will be asked to set your language and local time zone (Central Time). Your account is now activated.
**It is the student’s responsibility to activate and regularly monitor the assigned NCTC (Lion Pride) e-mail account. Important announcements and notifications from the Admissions office, Financial Aid, or other college staff will be sent via the Lion Pride student email system.
For communicating with classmates and instructors, students also have an option to communicate through Canvas. Canvas messaging is NOT the same as Lion Pride e-mail. Failure to read and/or receive NCTC e-mails (either in Lion Pride or in Canvas) is no excuse for not complying with any school policy. Be sure to regularly check BOTH the Lion Pride email as well as the Canvas inbox for important messages and information.
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. Students are responsible for keeping up with what occurs in class when they are absent. Dropping a course is the student's responsibility, but you MAY be dropped for excessive absence. See Attendance Regulations in the North Central Texas College Catalog.
Last day to withdraw from a 16-week course with a “W” is Monday, November 2, 2020.
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). https://www.nctc.edu/catalog/student-services/office-students-with-disabilities.html
Students who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receive assistance. Sign up for an appointment or see the most current tutoring hours for all campuses at http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/mathematics-lab.html.
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. https://www.nctc.edu/_documents/academics/student-handbook.pdf.
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
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Name of Chair :
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Ben Owens
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Office Location:
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Corinth 236
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Telephone Number:
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940.498.6209
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E-mail Address:
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bowens@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Mary Martinson
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Office Location:
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Gainesville 1404
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Telephone Number:
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940.668.7731 ext. 4377
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E-mail Address:
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mmartinson@nctc.edu
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INFORMATION FOR ONSITE (FACE-T0-FACE) CLASSES
Potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.
Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.
Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.
Faculty will:
- Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.
Students should:
- Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
- Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
- Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
- Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
- Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
- Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
- Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.
During this period, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.
Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html
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 https://www.nctc.edu/campus-safety/campus-carry.html.
Parking Permits: The North Central Texas Community College District has managed traffic and parking regulations in order to ensure the safety of the campus community related to the operation and parking of vehicles on campus. These regulations apply to all operators of motor vehicles on campus. For parking permits and more information, see the website at https://www.nctc.edu/campus-safety/transportation-parking.html.
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