Math 151



-123825-40957500Math 151 Calculus ISpring 2013MTWTH 9:00 am – 11:09 am, in JM 248Instructor: Jason Bryan ReesEmail: reesjasonb@jccmi.eduWebsite: phispire., Course Description: First calculus course for business, mathematics, engineering and science students, explores introductory plane analytic geometry, the derivative, the integral, and their applications for algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite: a 2.0 or higher in MAT 141 or equivalentRequired Materials: Textbook: Calculus: Early Transcendental Functions, Larson and Edwards, 5th editionStudent Solutions Manual for the text is recommended.Calculator: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84 or similar version. TI-89s are NOT acceptable.Core Course Objectives:The primary objective of this course is to learn to think mathematically in the context of calculus. Specific course objectives are for students to:Demonstrate a basic understanding of fundamental concepts of calculus.(ADO 3)Critically analyze problems requiring application of the derivative and the integral, such as related rates and the area between curves. (ADO 4)Students should demonstrate familiarity with the appropriate technological tools, such as a graphing calculator or a computer algebra system. (ADO 7)Students should have an awareness of the historical background specific to the course. (ADO 15)Associate Degree Outcomes:All courses at Jackson Community College address one or more institutionally defined Associate Degree Outcomes (ADOs). MAT 151 contributes to the following outcomes:The ability to comprehend material. (ADO 3)The ability to calculate. (ADO 4)Problem solving. (ADO 4)The use of technology. (ADO 7)Increased knowledge of science and technology. (ADO 7), (ADO 15)Class Structure:Homework problems will be due as you walk in the door. During the remainder of the class, new material will be discussed with the possibility of a quiz at any time. Assignment Structure:Attendance: I do not specifically grade based on attendance, however good attendance is generally associated with success on homework and tests. A student who misses a class is responsible for any material covered or assignments given in the missed class. I suggest that students exchange phone numbers or email with someone in class to allow them someone to contact in case of a missed class.Homework: Specific problems from the textbook will be assigned as homework for each section of the material covered. These problems will be graded for credit and collected at the beginning of the next class period. Exam Review days will consist of question-and-answer time and group work assignments. No make-up or late assignments are accepted; however the lowest two homework grades will be dropped.In-Class Work, Quizzes, Etc.: Typically, there will be one quiz or activity in every class session (submitted for credit). These may be individual or group, and with or without notes. Exams: There will be 3 exams, covering the material since the beginning of the semester, and a final exam. The exams account for 50% of your total grade, the final exam 25%. Any of the exams may be cumulative, but each will focus on the new material. Exams may not be made up except under extreme circumstances (which are determined by the instructor – contact me immediately!!) Make-ups must be taken before graded exams are returned (i.e., the next class period) or a zero will be recorded for that exam.Grading Policy:Homework, In-Class Work,Quizzes, Etc.: 25%Four Exams: 50%Final Exam: 25%Grading Scale:90 – 100%4.070 – 74%2.085 – 89%3.565 – 69%1.580 – 84%3.060 – 64%1.075 – 79%2.555 – 59%0.5 0 – 54%0.0Note: A grade of 2.0 is required for a class to count toward graduation and in order for a class to serve as a pre-requisite for any other course.Policies:Absence Policy: Students are expected to attend all class meetings, arriving on time, and staying until the end. We do a variety of in-class activities involving other students and group participation.?Those assignments may not be made up,?therefore attendance is vital. If absence is unavoidable the student is responsible for obtaining the missed lecture notes from other students. Exams?may not be made up?except under?extreme, documented circumstances (contact me immediately). Make-ups must be taken before graded exams are returned (i.e., the next class period) or a zero will be recorded for that exam.Extra Credit Policy: There will be no opportunities for extra credit. Your grade calculation is based solely on your performance on course assignments.Academic Honesty: You are encouraged to talk to each other and make use of technologies to assist in your completion of assignments, but all your submitted work must be your own. In other words, “group work” is a great way to learn material and an instructor’s manual definitely can help you solve problems, but anything you submit for a grade must be done by you – reflecting your own thinking and calculations. If I suspect you of academic dishonesty, I will follow JCC’s Academic Honesty Policy and take appropriate action up to and including assigning a failing grade for the assignment, quiz, project, exam, or the course itself (as deemed appropriate).Audits: Must be registered during the first week of class. You will not receive a grade or credit for the course.?Withdraw deadline: If you do not wish to complete the class and receive a grade, because you are not happy with your grade or for any other reason, you must withdraw by the withdrawal date given in the Academic Calendar. The instructor may withdraw any student who does not complete assignments and/or tests in a timely manner. However, do not assume that I will withdraw you.?Incompletes will be given only in accordance with JCC policy. (Excerpt from JCC policy; see instructor for a copy of the complete policy.) A student may request an incomplete from the instructor. The incomplete will be granted only if the student can provide documentation that his or her work up to that point is sufficient in quality, but lacking in quantity, due to circumstances beyond the student's control. Furthermore, a written plan for making up the missing work within one semester must be completed by the student. Final determination of whether an incomplete will be given is the instructor's decision.?General College Policies: Please read and acquaint yourself with the policies and procedures of the college as specified in the "Student Handbook".Where to Get Help…Office Hours: Office hours are there for you to come get help. Please come see me if you need questions answered. Remember, though, that office hours are not a replacement for attending class.Math Help Room: Questions regarding course work may also be directed towards the tutor in the math lab, room 245 James McDivitt Hall. The math lab is open 8:30am – 6:00pm Monday through Thursday.Center for Student Success: The Center for Student Success has tutoring available for free to students enrolled in Math 031. You can get help with take-home work, MyMathLab homework, and more. The Center is located in Bert Walker Hall Room 125.? Wolfram-Aplha: This site is for computational science what Google is for anything linguistic. Amazing stuff. ()Calculus-:?A terrific website with loads of helpful resources. There are other such websites out there, to be sure, but this one is consistently excellent. ()Mathway: A very useful tool for finding solutions (and graphs) to all kinds of problems. ()Classmates:?Your fellow classmates are terrific resources! Start up a regular study group as soon as you are able. At the very least, write down names and contact information for your peers and call on each other when needed. ................
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