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1 Harrisburg Area Community College SYLLABUS - MATH 121 Calculus I CRN 5550 SUMMER I 2015 Virtual Learning Instructor: Professor Benner, Professor of Mathematics 223A Whitaker Hall, Harrisburg Campus Office Phone: (24-hour phone mail ) Fax (math office Hbg Campus) : Class address: link inside the course (Preferred means of contact) Before class begins use: dlbenner@hacc.edu (include in the subject line: M121 Your last name reason for the ) Responses to and Phone Calls: I respond to s and phone calls within two school days Course: Math 121 Calculus I CRN Credit course Prerequisite: MATH 119 Pre-Calculus or equivalent Office Hours: Online: 7 PM 8 PM s and s and by appointment On Campus: by appointment Catalog Description Plane analytic geometry; functions, limits and continuity; differentiation and integration of algebraic and trigonometric functions with applications. (Core C) Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to: Analyze quantitative data to solve problems Evaluate limits and apply the definitions of continuity and differentiability to real valued functions Discuss the interpretation of the derivative of a function as an instantaneous rate of change Apply differential calculus to solve application problems, including related rates and optimization Use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Use integration to solve application problems Discuss the interpretation of the integral of a function as series of finite sums SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (Minimum): This course will utilize both D2L (HACC s course management system) and WebAssign. You may access D2L through MyHACC or directly at and from there you will be able to access WebAssign. In the event that D2L is not available you may access WebAssign directly at Instructions for login to WebAssign can be found at the course website in D2L. You must have a reliable computer system with internet access as well as a backup plan in case your main system malfunctions. If you experience problems with your personal computer during the semester, you must have a backup plan in place. You can come to campus or use a

2 friend s computer to complete and submit homework. You must have a working computer available to you at all times during the semester. The new D2L version does not work well with Internet Explorer. Any other browser such as Chrome, Safari, or Firefox should work well. Important Information: This course is taught exclusively through the internet using Desire2Learn (Brightspace) with a link to WebAssign. Students who register for this course will cover the same material as students in traditional on-campus sections. The difference is that we will never meet regularly as a group in a classroom. The discussions, class work and assignments will take place electronically using the web. Chapter quizzes will be given on-line; however three comprehensive proctored exams will be given on campus. If you are unable to come to one of our campuses, procedures for arranging an alternate location and proctor are described below. Please read all the instructions listed under Course Requirements. These instructions describe each of the various components of the course and how they will be graded. In addition, a summary is given detailing how each component will be used to determine the final grade. Course Materials: Text: Calculus (7th Ed) by Stewart, 2012, with WebAssign access. ISBN If you purchase a new book through the HACC Bookstore, then the access code to the course will be packaged free with the text. However, if you purchase a used book or if you purchase the book elsewhere, you MUST purchase the access code online when you register for the course. The cost (subject to change) is approximately $ This is in addition to the cost of the book. So unless you can save $125 on the cost of the book by buying a used one or buying it elsewhere, it is cheaper to buy a new one through HACC. An alternative to buying the textbook: The ISBN for the access code for WebAssign alone is ISBN WebAssign includes an electronic version of the textbook and all supplements. It is NOT required that you buy the textbook. It is cheaper to buy the access code directly from WebAssign than from HACC s bookstore. Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator (TI-83+ or 84+ suggested) You may NOT use any calculator with a computer algebra system (CAS). Course Access: Through Desire2Learn at enter your Hawkmail prefix, and password you use for HACCWeb, select MATH 121. To access the WebAssign portion of the course (online homework and quizzes) for the first time, you will need to enter the course key hacc WebAssign provides free access for two weeks after the start of class. To continue using WebAssign after that enter your access code, or purchase access online. As soon as you enter the course homepage, go to the START HERE panel. Read all items in that panel, and specifically note the REQUIRED ORIENTATION ASSIGNMENT.

3 Grade Requirements: 1. Orientation An orientation assignment will be posted in the START HERE panel of the course. This activity is designed to acquaint you with the various components of the course. It is REQUIRED and must be completed first. Upon completion of this assignment, you will receive a password which will grant you access to the first quiz. 2. Discussion Board Throughout the course, discussion topics will be listed on the Discussion Board. In addition, you may start your own anytime you wish. Participation in these discussions is required. A Discussion Board grade from 0 to 50 (45 points for Unit 1) points will be assigned after the completion of each of the three units for a total of 145 points, of which 130 points is required. To earn the full 45/50 points for each unit, you must submit 10 quality posts (9 for Unit 1). A quality post is defined as the complete, correct solution, including an explanation of the steps, to a problem. Be sure to restate the problem and then show the solution. You may select any even-numbered textbook problem for the assigned sections. Each post, though, must be from different sections of the text. Due dates for the posts are listed on the daily outline and on the Discussion Board itself. While courtesy is encouraged, posts of thank you etc. are not quality posts. In addition, a high level of Netiquette is assumed. 3. Examinations Five quizzes, two regular proctored examinations, and one proctored comprehensive final examination will be given. Each quiz is given online and is worth 50 points, while all exams are paper and pencil exams given in a proctored setting. The two regular exams are 300 points each and the final exam is 500 points. The dates for the quizzes and exams, as well as the chapters/sections to be covered, are posted on the Daily Outline. Students must take all quizzes and exams. If you are unable to come to one of our campuses for the proctored exams because you do not live in the Central PA area, then read carefully the instructions for arranging for a proctor and alternate location. The proctor forms must be completed and submitted to me by May 31 st so that arrangements can be made to send materials to proctors in a timely fashion. This is the only on-campus component of the course. 4. Make-Up Exams There are five quizzes at 50 points each, for a total of 250 points, of which 200 is required. Any points earned about 200 will count as bonus points. Therefore, there will be no make up for missed online quizzes. If you miss a proctored exam, you must contact me immediately. Make-up exams are granted at my discretion. Failure to take any proctored exam may result in your immediate withdrawal from the class with an F.

4 5. Homework Assignments You are expected to complete all the odd-numbered problems in each section; however, do NOT submit these solutions to me. They are to prepare you for the required Homework Assignments and chapter quizzes. A list of the required Homework Assignments will be posted in the course. There are twelve online in WebAssign assignments at 20 points each, for a total of 240 points of which 220 points is required. Any points earned above 220 will count as bonus points. Therefore, there will be no make up for missed online homework assignments. In addition, there are three written assignments to be submitted via the Dropbox in D2L. These are 30 points each, for a total of 90 points. Assignments submitted late will lose 10% of their value for each day late. The due dates for the completion of each homework assignment are posted on the daily outline on the course website. Summary Online quizzes 50 pts) 250 points (200 required) Homework Assignments ( 20 pts 330 points (300 required) + 30 pts) Discussion Board 45, 50 pts) 145 points (130 required) Regular proctored Exams 300 pts) 600 points Proctored Final Exam 500 points Total points 1825 points (1730 required) Grading Scale: points = A = B = C points = D points = F IMPORTANT INFORMATION This course requires some individual work, but it also requires a significant amount of interaction with me and your classmates. You should plan to spend several hours per day ( a minimum of 15 hours per week) working on the assignments because it is important that you stay current with the lessons as outlined on the daily outline. Office hours are easily scheduled, just send me a few dates and times that will work for you, and we ll meet in the Online Classroom (link on course homepage in D2L). In addition, I usually log in several times a day to check and bulletin board posts. COURSE REQUIREMENTS To successfully complete this course, the student is required to: 1. Read all lessons 2. Complete all homework assignments

5 3. Participate in the Discussion Board 4. Take all examinations both online quizzes and proctored exams **************The course begins, May 26 th *************************** REVIEW SESSIONS AND STUDY PLAN WebAssign contains a Personal Study Plan, which is a set of chapter quizzes, practice quizzes, and instructional materials that you can use to learn, practice, and test your knowledge. WebAssign contains YouBook, a Flash-based ebook that is interactive. Additional media assets include: animated figures, video clips, highlighting, notes, and more. PODCASTS PRODUCED BY HACC FACULTY: In addition to the videos included in WebAssign, you can access all prerecorded video/audio files and lecture notes produced by HACC faculty by going to : and click Public. Be sure to wait for an itunes folder appearing on your desktop. Click on Calculus I. You can download all video and audio files free. Save and organize them in your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen for download. TUTORING Free tutoring is available at each campus. For locations and hours of operation go to SMARTHINKING HACC subscribes to an online tutorial service, Smarthinking.com, which is available 24/7 at no cost to HACC students (for information, go to SMARTHINKING.cfm ) Comments: Perhaps more than any subject, the successful learning of mathematics depends upon previously acquired knowledge and skills. Because of this, active participation in daily activities such as asking questions online via the Discussion Board, reading the text, and working the assigned problems on time is essential. This does not guarantee good grades, but it certainly improves your chances of obtaining them.

6 I expect the highest level of academic honesty from all of my students. Students who copy the work of others or who submit the work of others as their own will be dropped immediately from the course and assigned a grade of F. All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Chief Academic Officer for further review. If you are having difficulties, please contact me immediately for help. The services of the Learning Center are also available. Information provided above under Tutoring. If you need to withdraw, you have to fill out the appropriate form (Drop/Add Withdraw) which also requires my signature. In order to withdraw from this class after the middle of the semester, you must have a least a 60% average to receive a grade of W. Failure to log onto the course and complete the required Orientation Assignment by June 1 st will result in withdrawal from the course for non-participation. In addition, any student who fails to complete any proctored exam will be dropped from the course. According to guidance from the Federal Department of Education, we must demonstrate that an online student participated in class or was otherwise engaged in an academically related activity for attendance purposes. Logging into an online class without active participation does not meet their definition of attendance. Thus, students are expected to log into the class regularly. In addition, students are expected to participate in the class by working on homework and discussion board assignments each week. Failure to complete any three consecutive graded works (includes ALL graded items) will result in your being dropped from the course. I Grade Policy : The I (incomplete) grade shows that coursework is incomplete and must be completed within eight weeks into the ensuing Fall or Spring term. An incomplete grade is computed as an F in your GPA when not completed within the allotted time. To be considered for an I grade in my class, you must have displayed consistent attendance and a sincere effort to complete your work during the semester. Only the final exam may be incomplete. All requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. REFUND DATES: See STUDENTS IN NEED OF ACCOMMODATIONS: Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations should contact the campus disability coordinator listed below. Coordinators for each campus are listed here: EEOC POLICY 005: It is the policy of Harrisburg Area Community College, in full accordance with the law, not to discriminate in employment, student admissions, and student services on the basis of race, color, religion, age, political affiliation or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, place of birth, General Education Development Certification (GED), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic history/information, or any legally protected classification. HACC recognizes its responsibility to promote the principles of equal opportunity for employment, student admissions, and student services taking active steps to recruit minorities and women.

7 The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ( PHRAct ) prohibits discrimination against prospective and current students because of race, color, sex, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, handicap or disability, record of a handicap or disability, perceived handicap or disability, relationship or association with an individual with a handicap or disability, use of a guide or support animal, and/or handling or training of support or guide animals. The Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act ( PFEOAct ) prohibits discrimination against prospective and current students because of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, handicap or disability, record of a handicap or disability, perceived handicap or disability, and a relationship or association with an individual with a handicap or disability. Information about these laws may be obtained by visiting the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission website at HACC Lebanon Campus and Virtual Learning Deborah Bybee Coordinator, Disability Services 104R 735 Cumberland Street Lebanon, PA Phone: dabybee@hacc.edu

8 WEEK 3 WEEK 2 WEEK 1 Reading/Lecture Topic 1.4 The Tangent and Velocity Problems 1.5 The Limit of a Function 1.6 Limit Laws 1.7 Precise Definition of a Limit 1.8 Continuity 2.1 Derivatives and Rates of Change 2.2 The Derivative as a Function 2.3 Differentiation Formulas 2.4 Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions 2.5 Chain Rule * Day/Date 25-May May May May May May May-15 1-Jun-15 2-Jun-15 Online and Written Homework Assignments Orientation Assignment due HW # Discussion Board Posts DB # DB #2 1.6, 1.8 Quizzes Exams 3-Jun-15 Quiz #1 Chapter 1 4-Jun-15 Quiz #1 Chapter 1 5-Jun-15 HW # Quiz #1 Chapter 1 6-Jun-15 7-Jun-15 8-Jun-15 9-Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun-15 HW # DB # DB #

9 WEEK 6 WEEK 5 WEEK 4 14-Jun-15 HW # Jun-15 Proctored Exam through Implicit Differentiation 2.8 Related Rates 2.9 Linear Approximations and Differentials 3.1 Maximum and Minimum Values 3.2 The Mean Value Theorem 3.3 How Derivatives Affect the Shape of a Graph 3.3 How Derivatives Affect the Shape of a Graph 3.4 Limits at Infinity and Asymptotes 3.5 Summary of Curve Sketching 16-Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun-15 HW #5 Section DB #5 2.6, 2.8 Proctored Exam through Jun-15 Quiz #2 Chapter 2 24-Jun-15 Quiz #2 Chapter 2 25-Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun-15 1-Jul-15 2-Jul-15 3-Jul-15 HW # Independence Day Holiday 4-Jul-15 HACC closed DB #6 2.9, 3.1,3.2 Quiz #2 Chapter 2 DB #

10 WEEK 9 WEEK 8 WEEK Optimization Problems 3.8 Newton's Method 3.9 Antiderivatives 5-Jul-15 6-Jul-15 HW # Jul-15 Quiz # Jul-15 Quiz # Jul-15 Quiz # Jul-15 DB # Jul Jul-15 HW # Jul-15 Written Assignment #1 due Proctored Exam through Areas and Distances 4.2 The Definite Integral 4.3 The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus 4.4 Indefinite Integrals and the Net Change Theorem 4.5 The Substitution Rule 5.1 Area Between Curves 14-Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul-15 HW # Written Assignment #2 due HW # DB # DB # Proctored Exam through Jul-15 Quiz #4 Chapter 4

11 WEEK 12 WEEK 11 WEEK Volumes 5.3 Volumes by Cylindrical Shells 5.4 Work 5.5 Average Value of a Function 26-Jul-15 Quiz #4 Chapter 4 27-Jul-15 DB #11 4.5, 5.1 Quiz #4 Chapter 4 28-Jul Jul Jul Jul-15 1-Aug-15 2-Aug-15 3-Aug-15 4-Aug-15 5-Aug-15 HW #11 Section DB # Aug-15 Quiz # Aug-15 Quiz # Aug-15 DB # Quiz # Aug-15 HW # Aug-15 Written Assignment #3 due 11-Aug-15 Exam 3 (Final) 4.1 through 5.5 and cumulative Exam 3 (Final) 4.1 through 5.5 and cumulative

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