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MATH261 - Differential and Integral Calculus I Fall 2006 Course Description: Differential and Integral Calculus I is the first course of the calculus sequence. Material covered will include rates of change, limits and derivatives, differentiation rules, and basic integration (through substitution). Emphasis will be on understanding and applying these concepts. In order to increase the likelihood of success in this course it is recommended that the student attend class without fail, religiously work the homework, read the textbook, focus on understanding the concepts (not just the rote computations), and seek help from the professor and other sources (tutoring, library, textbook CD and/or website, etc.) when needed. Prerequisites: You should have a thorough knowledge of high school algebra and functions including trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. This knowledge should have been obtained either in high school or by passing a college level pre-calculus course, such as MATH164 at Longwood, preferably with a C or better. Please see me as soon as possible if you think you may not meet the prerequisites for this course! Professor: Dr. M. Leigh Lunsford. For Dr. Lunsford's office location, phone number, email address, schedule (including office hours), and other general information, go to her homepage: http://www.mathspace.com/Lunsford/ Meeting Times and Locations: Please note that this course includes a required laboratory component which is in a different meeting place and at a different meeting time.
Course Textbook, Textbook CD-ROM, & Textbook Website: Single Variable Calculus, Concepts and Contexts, Third Edition, by James Stewart. If you have purchased a new textbook it should include 2 CD-ROMs:
Required Technology/Computer Configurations:
Supplements to the Text: See pages xxii and xxiii of your textbook for a complete list of ancillaries available. Determination of Course Grade:
Grades will be assigned on a ten point scale (90's A; 80's B; 70's C; 60's D; 50's and below F). Honor System: I expect you to conform to the Longwood University Honor System as contained in the Student Handbook. All material handed in to me (quizzes, tests, etc.) must be pledged. Homework: Your homework assignments will be given on the Assignments page of this website. I will assign practice homework to work but not hand in. Just like with anything else worthwhile in life, one must practice to become proficient at mathematics. After I have finished covering a section, you should endeavor to work all problems assigned from that section before the next class period. You should not have more than 1 or 2 problems which you cannot work. If you cannot work all but 1 or 2 of your homework problems then you need to see me for help before the next class period! I encourage you to work together on your practice homework. I also encourage you to use the TEC CD that comes with your text for help with select homework problems. Quizzes: Approximately each week a short (15 to 20 minute) quiz will be given in class. These quizzes will be based on your homework assignments and our class discussions. I will try to give at least one class period notice for an in class quiz (please see the Assignments page for the latest information on quiz dates). Once a quiz has been graded and returned to the students, there will be no make-ups for that quiz, period. Thus, contact me ASAP if you have an excused absence and need to make up a quiz. All quizzes must be pledged. Generally, quizzes will be given at the beginning of the lab period. Please see the make-up policy below for additional information. Lab Assignments: Occasionally we will have a laboratory assignment to enhance the material we are learning in class. Generally you will be allowed to work on a lab assignment with a partner. Lab assignments may also emphasize the use of a computer algebra system (Derive) or a calculator based laboratory (CBL) system. In-Class Exams: A minimum of a one week notice will be given for exam dates. Please see the class schedule below for the tentative exam dates (for more detailed information about test dates see the Assignments page). Except in the case of an emergency, a make-up exam must be scheduled before the scheduled exam date. If the exam has already been given and you have not previously scheduled a make-up, then you will receive a zero on that exam. Please see the make-up policy below for additional information. Final Exam: The final exam for this course will be comprehensive. You cannot miss the final - failure to take the final exam will automatically result in an F grade for the course. Please see me as soon as possible if you may have a conflict with the final exam date. Final Exam Date: Friday, December 15, 2006 from 8:00-10:30 a.m. Extra Credit: Extra Credit will NOT be given - period. Attendance & Excused Absences: You are expected to attend every class. If you miss classes it will most likely be reflected in your grades (i.e. you will perform poorly). The following college attendance policy will be followed per the Class Attendance section of the Academic Regulations chapter of the Longwood University Undergraduate Catalog: Missing 10% of class meetings may result in a lowering of one letter grade. Missing 25% of class meetings for any reason will result in an automatic “F” for the course. Absences are excused only for illness, college sponsored activities, and recognizable emergencies. You must have the proper documentation for an excused absence. Student Health Services can provide documentation only for students hospitalized locally or absent at the direction of Student Health Services personnel. You must also assume full responsibility for all material covered during your absence, including scheduling any make-up quizzes or exams. A grade of "0" will be assigned for all work missed due to unexcused absences. Make-up Policy: Make-up assignments will be given only when the reason for missing the assignment meets the criteria for an excused absence (see above). Except in the case of emergencies, make-up assignments must be scheduled and/or turned-in before the due date of the assignment being made-up (i.e. you should plan ahead if you know you are going to miss class). As a general rule, you can expect that make-up tests will more difficult than regularly scheduled tests. If you have a recognizable emergency, please contact me as soon as you can to discuss your make-up options. Resources for Students Learning Calculus:
Office of Disability Services: Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability should contact me privately. If you have not already done so, please contact the Office for Disability Services (103 Graham Building, 395-2391) to register for services. Class Schedule: Below is a tentative class schedule. This schedule may change due to class pace, etc. However, it is provided here for your information. For a more detailed schedule depending on our actual classroom interaction please see the Assignments page.
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