Brazosport College Syllabus for Math 2413 Calculus I

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1 Brazosport College Syllabus for Math 2413 Calculus I Instructor: Cristina Bacica Office: L-203 Phone: Fax: Cell: ( Text only) cristina.bacica@brazosport.edu Office hours: To be provided Course Description and Prerequisites Limits, continuity, differential calculus of algebraic functions and of trigonometric functions, Mean-Value Theorem, applications of differentiation, antidifferentiation, the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, applications of integrations. Prerequisite: MATH 2412 or consent of the division chair, Course Goals Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1. Find the limit of a function using limit theorems. 2. Compute left and right hand limits. 3. Calculate limits involving infinity. 4. Find intervals upon which a function is continuous. 5. Compute limits involving trigonometric functions. 6. Find the slope of a tangent line using the limit definition of the derivative. 7. Determine where a given function is not continuous, not differentiable, or both. 8. Use the product and quotient rules to find a derivative. 9. Apply the chain rule to find a derivative. 10. Find the derivative of a function implicitly. 11. Use implicit differentiation to solve related rates problems. 12. Use the derivative to locate and classify local extrema. 13. Use the second derivative to determine concavity. 14. Find the antiderivative of a function. 15. Use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to compute a definite integral. 16. Use the substitution method of compute a definite integral. 17. Compute the area under a curve between two points. 18. Compute the area between two curves. Textbook and Course Materials Thomas Calculus 12th Edition is the textbook but you do not have to purchase the actual textbook. You are required to purchase MyMathLab which will give you an access code. For this course, a graphing calculator is required. A TI-83, 84 or 86 will be fine. Other models may also be used provided they have the functions that we will be using in class. You may not use a TI 89 or 92 or any calculator with a built in CAS system. Since homework and quizzes will be delivered through Course Compass/MyMathLab, you need access to a computer with internet capabilities. Students with disabilities Brazosport College is committed to providing equal education opportunities to every student. Brazosport College offers services for individuals with special needs and capabilities including

2 counseling, tutoring, equipment, and software to assist students with special needs. Please contact Phil Robertson, Special Populations Counselor, for further information. Academic Honesty Brazosport College assumes that students eligible to perform on the college level are familiar with the ordinary rules governing proper conduct including academic honesty. The principle of academic honesty is that all work presented by you is yours alone. Academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and collusion shall be treated appropriately. A zero will be assigned to anyone who is caught cheating. Please refer to the BC Student Guide for more information, this is available online at click on the link found on the left side of the homepage. Course Requirements and Grading Policy Homework Assignments: You will have online homework through MyMathLab that will be prerequisites to the online quizzes and will contribute 10% to your grade. The online homework problems are parallel to the textbook. However, there are problems from the textbook that are not available for online homework, so you may be required to access these problems through the online textbook (Multimedia textbook or Chapter Contents). If you need help with the assignment, come see me during office hours me at cristina.bacica@brazosport.edu, and/or take advantage of the free tutoring provided in the LAC. One learns by doing; for though you think you know it, you have no certainty until you try. - -SOPHOCLES Quizzes: Quizzes will be taken online through MyMathLab. You will have online homework that must be completed as a pre-requisite to take the online quizzes. I will drop your two lowest quiz grades at the end of the semester. It is possible that you will have some regular paper and pencil quizzes in class or for take home when the online component is insufficient for checking mastery of the objectives. It is also possible that there may be some EC quizzes when I have time and want to check your understanding. Your quiz grades will make up 15% of your average. Online Due Dates: Homework will be assigned as soon as a topic is covered in class and a due date will be assigned to that homework. A quiz will usually be assigned that also covers the same material. The quiz will have a due date too and the homework is a pre-requisite to take the quiz. All quiz due dates are firm. However, homework remains accessible throughout the semester. This means that you can go back and revisit homework assignments and eventually raise your grade to 100 if you choose. There is one exception to this. Some homework will not have a quiz associated with it and it will be called Graded Homework. The deadline to complete these type of assignments is firm. You will not be able to access them after the due date. Tests: You will have 3-4 tests and a comprehensive final exam. All of these tests will be equally weighted. There are generally no make-up tests given (unless there are extenuating circumstances

3 that have been discussed in advance). If you miss a test, you may replace that grade with the grade you make on the final exam. You may also use the final to replace your lowest test grade if you take all tests. The test average will count for 75% of your grade Grades will be assigned as follows: A= B=80-89 C=70-79 D=60-69 F= below 60 A note about this class: Where appropriate the graphing calculator will be utilized as an aid to understanding, an extension of pencil and paper, or a means to verify results done algebraically. It will not be a substitute for the graphing techniques that you are supposed to know coming into this class nor for the calculus skills that you will learn in this class. Note: It is important that you have strong algebraic skills and a sufficient trigonometry background. If you are weak in these areas, you will need to seek assistance outside of class. Attendance and Withdrawal Policies: Regular class attendance and punctuality is expected. More than 1 week of absences is considered excessive. I will take attendance but I will not drop you for not coming to class. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed. You may also want to me or a classmate through Course Compass/MyMathLab. The calendar portion and home page of MyMathLab will help you keep up with assignments and quizzes. You are responsible for keeping up with the online quizzes. If you must wish to withdraw from the class, you must do so by the withdrawal deadline. The responsibility for this paperwork is yours. Student Responsibilities Students are expected to fully participate in the course. The following criteria are intended to assist you in being successful in this course. a. understand the syllabus requirements b. use appropriate time management skills c. communicate with the instructor d. complete course work on time, and e. utilize online components as required. In addition, I expect each of you to behave in a way that provides for the most positive learning environment for all of the students in this class. This would include making every effort to be on time to class and prepared for class. Please turn your cell phones to silent mode during class and keep them put away. If your behavior detracts from a positive learning environment, you will be asked to leave class and to conference with me before returning to the next class meeting. Other student Services Information To contact the Mathematics Department, call Your course online:

4 Information about study skills and tutoring for math, reading, writing, biology, chemistry and other subjects is available in the Learning Assistance Center (LAC), see or call The Student Services provides assistance in the following: Counseling and Advising Financial Aid Student Activities To reach the Information Technology Department for computer, , or other technical assistance call the Help Desk at Important Dates: Vary By Semester Schedule: Homework and Quizzes will be assigned to go with the lessons from MyMathLab Textbook Topic 2.1/2.3 Introduction to Limits 2.2 Limit Theorems 2.4 One Sided Limits 2.6 Sandwich Theorem and Limits involving Infinity 2.5 Continuity Test Introduction to the Derivative 3.2 Formal Definition of Derivative 3.3 Rules of Differentiation 3.3 Product and Quotient Rules 3.5 Derivatives of Trigonometric Functiosn 3.6 The Chain Rule 3.7 Implicit Differentiation 3.9 (Linearization and differentials) Test The Derivative as a Rate of Change 3.8 Related Rates 4.1 Extreme Values of Functions 4.3 The First Derivative as it applies to Graphs 4.4 The Second Derivative and Concavity 4.2 The Mean Value Theorem 4.5 Applications of the Derivative to Optimization Test Indefinite Integrals and Anti-Differentiation Indefinite Integrals and U- Substitution 5.1,5.2 Estimating Definite Integrals 5.3 Properties of the Definite Integrals 5.4 Fundamental Theorem of Calculus 5.4 Mean Value Theorem of Integrals 5.6 More Substitution and Area Between Curves 6.1,6.5 (Assorted Applications of the Definite Integral) Test 4

Grading Policy/Evaluation: The grades will be counted in the following way: Quizzes 30% Tests 40% Final Exam: 30%

Grading Policy/Evaluation: The grades will be counted in the following way: Quizzes 30% Tests 40% Final Exam: 30% COURSE SYLLABUS FALL 2010 MATH 0408 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA Course # 0408.06 Course Schedule/Location: TT 09:35 11:40, A-228 Instructor: Dr. Calin Agut, Office: J-202, Department of Mathematics, Brazosport