MATH 108



SPRING 2004 MATH 131 Sec. E – CALCULUS I CARTER

Catalog Description.The goals of the course are to teach you important concepts of calculus and its applications. Topics include functions, the derivative & its interpretations, the definite integral and its interpretations, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, rules of differentiation, applications of the derivative and antiderivatives. The course uses graphical, numerical and algebraic approaches for each concept. Three lectures and one laboratory period per week. Prerequisite. Math 117 (Precalculus)

Course Goals. You will learn fundamental concepts of calculus and their applications. In particular, you will learn basic concepts of differentiation and integration. You will improve your skills in problem solving and analytical reasoning.

Textbook. Calculus, Single Variable, 3rd edition, Hughes-Hallett, et. al., John Wiley & Sons, 2002.

Calculator.   TheTI-89 graphing calculator is required for this course.

Syllabus. Chapter 1: A Library of Functions 1.1 – 1.7

Chapter 2: The Derivative 2.1 – 2.7

Chapter 3: Short-Cuts to Differentiation 3.1 – 3.7; 3.9, 3.10

Chapter 4: Using the Derivative 4.1 – 4.3; 4.5; 4.7

Chapter 5: The Definite Integral 5.1 – 5.4

Chapter 6: Constructing Antiderivatives 6.1 – 6.3

Evaluation.

Homework - You are expected to read the text and complete homework assignments daily. Specified problems will be collected and graded. These problems, in general, must include verbal explanation to define variables, explain concepts and procedures involved, etc. Papers must be neat and legible. Be sure to include your name on all papers. List the assignment and the date submitted. If the assignment involves multiple pages either staple the sheets or fold them lengthwise.

Use pencil on homework submissions and tests. Sketch graphs on graph paper using a ruler or other straight edge. Label axes and units.

Ordinarily homework is due at the beginning of the class period and should be turned before the start of class. Homework that is turned in on time will usually be graded with a maximum of ten points. No homework will be accepted at the end of class. If a homework assignment (or alternate) is turned in by the start of the next class, it may receive up to eight points. Assignment alternates will be accepted until a week after the time that the assignment is originally due with a maximum of five points credit. Homework will not be accepted after that point. Short quizzes may monitor progress.

Tests - I anticipate four 50-minute tests. Tentative dates are: 2/9, 3/3, 4/2, 4/28. Material covered on each test will be posted on the web page.

Make-up tests will only be given in extreme circumstances. At the end of the semester there will be a comprehensive final examination that is common to all sections of Math 131.

Course grade: homework, quizzes, group work, projects 30%

class participation 5%

tests 45%

final exam 20%

Grading scale: A 90-100%, B 80-89%, C 70-79%, D 60-69%, F below 60%

CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE

So as not to introduce any unnecessary distractions into the learning environment you will be expected to observe certain classroom etiquette out of respect for others in the classroom.

1. You should be seated and conversations with those next to you should be terminated when it is time for class to begin. Homework that is due at the beginning of a class should be turned in by that time. Activities such as pencil sharpening, etc. should be done before class.

2. Other than an emergency, you should remain in the classroom until the class is dismissed.

3. While the class is working as one group, you should normally be at your seat. Exceptions include when you are illustrating or presenting something to the class.

4. Respect requires that your attention be given to the speaker. It is easier to share ideas when only one person speaks at a time. While sometimes concepts can be clarified by a quick word with the person next to you, this should be accomplished at a volume that is not distracting to others in the classroom.

5. Attending to items other than the subject matter can be distracting to those around you and should therefore be avoided. This includes packing up books before the class is dismissed.

6. Normally, math class is an inappropriate place for a nap. In addition to any effect that it may have on you, this behavior is also distracting to class members. Out of respect for other class members, it should be avoided.

ATTENDANCE

Present for class means present when it begins and when it ends. Missing one of these will be counted as half an absence. If a student has no more than three absences, then a test score may be dropped in determining the student’s final grade. An absence is any time that you are not present for a class whether that is for illness, athletic participation, or some other reason that prevents your attendance.

Class attendance is expected. C.B.U.'s policy states that a student who misses eight hours of class may be given a failing grade for the course. If an absence is unavoidable, you are responsible for the material covered in class including assignments.

TIME

A rule of thumb for college courses is to spend 2-3 hours studying outside of class for every hour in class. Of course this is an average. If math is difficult for you, you can expect to spend more time in order to succeed. Some for whom math comes easily can learn the concepts with less time. It is extremely difficult to have a full-time job and be a full-time student. Being realistic about your time commitments can save frustration later.

Study time should be fairly evenly distributed. I am unimpressed when people tell me that they spent x hours studying the night before a test (where x is a big number). Studies indicate that the part of the brain that we use to do mathematics suffers when someone hasn't had enough sleep.

MATH CENTER

The Math Center ( ), located in Science 116 in the morning and Science 151 in the afternoon and evening, has free tutoring, supplementary texts, and computer software available for your assistance. Drop in during posted hours, or make an appointment.

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Instructor Contacts:

Office Science Bldg 103D

Phone 321-3456 (on campus 3456)

E-MAIL ccarter@cbu.edu

Web-page

Class Time & Place:

Lecture 12:00 – 12:50 MWF S114

Lab 11:00 – 12:20 Th S107

Office Hours:

8:30 - 10:00 a.m. WF

11:00 - 12:00 noon MWF

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. W

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. M, T

Others by appointment.

Other classes: 10:00 MWF

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