Math 250 – Calculus I



Math 149 - PrecalculusSyllabus for section OC1 & OC2 – Spring, 2013Instructor:Jennifer StrehlerOffice:DP 2741E-mail:strehler@oakton.eduWebsite:, Precalculus – 5th editionMyLabsPlus (not MyMathLab) is required for this section.Calculator:A graphing calculator is strongly recommended (TI 83 suggested) A calculator without the ability to graph (and without trig/log functions) is required.Office HoursSince this is an online class, most of our communication will be online. If you have a question about a specific problem in the homework, please use the "ask my instructor" link in the homework software (I get a copy of the problem you're working on this way!) I will also be on the Des Plaines campus: 2741 - or by phone: (847)376-7071 during the following times:Tuesday:10:30 – 11:20 and 12:50 – 2:15Thursday:10:30 – 11:20 and 12:50 – 2:15PrerequisitesMAT 080 or geometry proficiency; and MAT 110 or the equivalent with a grade of C or better, or an appropriate score on the Mathematics Assessment Test. It is presumed that you recall Intermediate Algebra, as there is no time to review in this course.Course (catalog) DescriptionThis course focuses on the study of functions including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Additional topics include the conic sections, series, parametric equations, and polar equations. Use of technology is integrated throughout.Learning ObjectivesIt is presumed that students will spend a minimum of 10 hours per week in independent study (reading the text, doing homework, working unassigned problems) in order to meet the following objectives:A.Apply the concepts of relations and functions.B.Recognize the basic characteristics and graphs for the following functions: polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric.C.Apply algebraic techniques to trigonometric expressions, identities, and triangles.D.Recognize the basic characteristics and graphs of the conic sections.E.Apply the concepts associated with vectors and their operations.F.Apply the concepts of sequences and series.G.Solve parametric equations.H.Solve and graph polar equations.I.Use technology for graphing and evaluating functions.Academic IntegrityStudents, Faculty and administration at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits: cheating, plagiarism (turning in work not written by you or lacking proper citation), falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth), helping others to cheat, making unauthorized changes in official documents, pretending to be someone else or having someone else to pretend to be you, making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and any other behavior that violates academic integrity. There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students with a fair hearing if a complaint is made. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years. Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook. Course ExpectationsI expect that you will log into MyLabsPlus and work regularly (at least two times each week) toward the successful completion of this course.I expect that your schedule will allow you to complete all assignments and take the exams /quizzes when they are scheduled. All exams, quizzes and assignments have firm due dates and requests for extensions will NOT be granted. The exams will be available in the testing center the week prior to the exam due date. Quizzes and homework can be completed early. Academic integrity. All work is expected to be your own. Ask for help when you need it. The tutoring centers (room 2400 DP in Des Plaines and A135 in Skokie), the free publisher-provided tutoring and my office hours are excellent resources for help. The tutoring centers are available Monday – Thursday from 8am – 8pm, Friday from 8am - 4pm & Saturday 10am – 2pm.A calculator without the ability to graph (and without trig/log functions) is required for the exams. As such, it is best to practice solving problems in the method described in the text. For example, you will need to memorize the unit circle and use it from memory to answer questions on the exams without the use of a calculator with trig functions. CommunicationI will send several e-mails to the entire class during the course of the semester. It is your responsibility to ensure that the e-mail address on file with the registrar is the address to which you wish to receive course communication. Please use e-mail as your primary means of communication. I will read and respond to e-mail at least once a day during the week. The time I check my e-mail is likely to be irregular. If you send me a message at 8:30 am & I checked my e-mail at 7:30 that morning, I may not get your message until whenever I check e-mail the next day. It is not guaranteed that I will check e-mail on weekends.I am teaching more than one course this term. Make sure you put MAT 149 in the subject line of your e-mail so that I know which class you are in (and that your e-mail is not spam!) Please use complete sentences and avoid textspeak in your e-mail.Assignments, Quizzes and ExamsAll homework, quizzes and exams have firm dates. Extensions will NOT be granted.Date Due01/19/13Getting to know you assignment due (in quizzes)01/26/13Chapter 2 (incl. 1.6) homework and quiz due02/04/13Chapter 3 homework and quiz due02/14/13Chapter 4 homework and quiz due02/09/13 – 02/16/13Exam 1 (chapters 2, 3, 4 & 1.6) available02/21/13Chapter 9 homework and quiz due02/28/13Chapter 10 (incl. 2.2) homework and quiz due03/07/13Chapter 11 homework and quiz due03/02/13 – 03/09/13Exam 2 (chapters 9, 10, 11 & 2.2) available03/23/13Chapter 5 homework and quiz due04/04/13Chapter 6 homework and quiz due03/30/13 – 04/06/13Exam 3 (chapters 5 & 6) available04/20/13Chapter 7 homework and quiz due05/02/13Chapter 8 homework and quiz due04/27/13 – 05/04/13Exam 4 (chapters 7 & 8) available05/01/13 – 05/08/13Final exam (chapters 2 – 11) availableHomework will be done through MyLabsPlus and is based on chapters 2 – 11 of the textbook. Homework must be completed according to the schedule above. There will be ten chapter quizzes, which will be administered through MyLabsPlus. Quizzes must be completed according to the schedule above. In order to take a quiz, you must have completed all homework for that chapter with a score of at least 70%. If you do not have at least a 70% on each assignment, you will not be able to take that chapter quiz.There will be five exams that will be administered at the testing center located on the Des Plaines campus of Oakton Community College. The hours of our testing center are:Mon – Thurs:? 8:00 – 8:00Friday:?? 8:00 – 4:00 Saturday: 10:00 – 2:00 If you need to take the exam at the Skokie campus, it is your responsibility to inform me no later than February 5th. If you are not able to take the exams at one of our campuses, please contact Robin Nash at rnash@oakton.edu in order to make alternative arrangements as soon as possible. Arrangements must be made with the facility that will proctor your exam no later than 2/5.You will be given 2 hours to complete each of the first 4 exams. If you arrive within 2 hours of the close of the testing center, you will only be allowed to work on the exam until the testing center closes and no additional time will be given for the exam. You will have 3 hours for the comprehensive final and should arrive at the testing center at a time that will allow you to complete the exam. The dates that these exams are available are listed below. GradingMyLabsPlus shows a current average that is never accurate. Course grades will be computed as follows:Exam 1Available 02/09/13 –02/16/1310%Exam 2Available 03/02/13 – 03/09/1310% Exam 3Available 03/30/13 – 04/06/1310%Exam 4Available 04/27/13 – 05/04/1310%Final ExamAvailable 05/01/13 – 05/08/1320%Homework Average20% Quiz Average20% Course grades will be determined as follows: 90% - 100%A 80% - 89%B 70% - 79%C 60% - 69%D Less than 60%FA grade if "I" (Incomplete) must be formally requested of the instructor by the student and may be granted only if the student has missed no more than one test for the entire term and the student’s course average is at least 70. The decision to grant the "I" grade will be made by the instructor alone. No incomplete grades will be given without documented evidence of serious illness or circumstances.Other Course InformationIf you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program. Important Dates January 14Spring, 2013 semester classes begin.January 19 (noon)Last day to submit proof of residency, business service agreements and chargebacks/joint agreements.January 21Martin Luther King holiday. College closed.February 10Last day to withdraw and have course dropped from record.Last day to change to audit for 16 week classes.February 18President’s Day. College closed.February 24Incomplete (I) grades from Fall, 2012 semester for which faculty have not submitted final grades will become an "F" after this date.March 9 (noon)Last day for filing Graduation PetitionsMarch 10Last day to withdraw with a "W" from 16-week courses; Students will receive a grade in all courses in which they are enrolled after this date.March 11-17Spring recessMarch 25Registration opens for Summer, 2013 semesterApril 8Registration opens for Fall, 2013 semesterOutline of TopicsFunctions and their graphsOperations on functions: combinationsGraphing techniquesTranslations and rotationsInverse functionsPolynomial Functions: Graphs and ZerosQuadratic functionsPolynomial functions of higher degreeRemainder and factor theoremsComplex zeros of polynomial functionsFundamental Theorem of AlgebraApplications C. Rational Functions and Conic Sections 1. Rational functions and their graphs2.Conic sections a. Center at origin b. Translations D. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 1.Exponential functions and their graphs2. Logarithmic functions and their graphs3. Properties of logarithms4. Solving exponential and logarithmic equations5. Applications E. Find the intersection of two polynomials (Substitution Method) F. Sequences and Series 1. Fundamentals of sequences and series2.Arithmetic sequences3.Geometric sequences4. Applications G. Trigonometric Functions 1. Measurement of angles2. Circular functions3. Graphs of sines and cosines4. Graphs of the other trigonometric functions5. Inverse trigonometric functions and their graphs6.Trigonometric identities a. Pythagorean identities b. Sum and difference formulas c. Multiple and half angle formulas d.Sum-to-product; product-to-sum 7. Solving trigonometric equations8. Applications a. Complex numbers and their trigonometric form b. Solving right triangles c. Law of Sines, Law of Cosines d. Roots and powers of complex numbers e. Polar coordinates f. Parametric equations H. Vectors 1.Geometric and algebraic representation of vectors2. Basic operations with vectors I. Technology ................
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