MATH261 - Differential and Integral Calculus I Spring 2012 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 (possibly 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, and resources on WebAssign including the eBook, etc.) when needed. Course Objectives: This course will give students a working knowledge of the concepts and applications of single variable differential and integral calculus. Students will:
Prerequisites:
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.
Required WebAssign On-Line Homework System: You will be required to use WebAssign to complete on-line homework assignments. It should come bundled with the textbook you purchase at the bookstore. Please see the class homepage for directions on how to access WebAssign. After each class period I will put up a homework assignment in WebAssign. This homework assignment will by due by the next class period. Required Course Textbook: Calculus, Early Transcendentals, Second Edition by Jon Rogawski. The bookstore should have a few options for you: paperback, hardback, new and used (if it is not a new edition). The textbook you purchase should be bundled with an access code to WebAssign. You also have the option of not purchasing a textbook and using the eBook on WebAssign. You should carefully weigh the decision to not purchase a hard copy of the textbook, especially if you will be taking the entire calculus sequence or additional courses that will use calculus. In those cases you will probably want to keep your calculus textbook for a reference. Required Technology/Computer Configurations:
Supplements to the Text: See pages xi through xiii in the Preface of your textbook for a complete list of ancillaries available. Determination of Course Grade:
On-line Homework: Just like with anything else worthwhile in life, one must practice to become proficient at mathematics. Your on-line homework problems will be graded and given through WebAssign. Each day after class I will assign problems from the text to work via the WebAssign system. These will generally be due by 10:00 p.m. the night before the next class period. You will get three attempts to submit each WebAssign homework assignment. After the 10:00 p.m. the night before the next class period the solutions will be shown. You should carefully look at the solutions to any problems you miss. I will explain any solutions (or show an alternate way to solve the problem) that the class does not understand the next day in class. If you miss a homework assignment you will get a zero for that assignment. There will be no make-up homework grades however I will be dropping a certain number of your lowest homework scores. Homework Strategy: In order to increase your scores on the on-line homework it is highly recommended that you work some practice problems from the same section first. The odd numbered problems generally have answers at the back of the book. If you cannot work all but 1 or 2 of your on-line homework problems then you need to see me for help before the next class period! While I encourage you to work together to understand calculus, just copying another person's on-line homework answers, or letting someone else copy your on-line homework answers will be considered an honor violation. A Note About Your Homework Grade: Because you have three attempts at each homework problem, you can use your book, and I will be dropping some of your lowest homework scores, your homework average should be a number that will help your final grade. However, it is important to note that just because you have a high homework average it does not mean that you have mastered the material. Your quiz average will give you a better indication of how well you are doing in the class. 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 but they will generally be harder than your on-line homework as you will only get one attempt, they will be closed book, you will have a set amount of time to work the quiz (typically 20 minutes) and you will need to show all of your work. To help you prepare for the in-class quizzes, I have provided sample quizzes (some with answers) on my website. Generally, quizzes will be given at the beginning of the lab period. I will try to give at least one class period notice for an in-class quiz (please see the Calendar on WebAssign 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. Except in the case of an emergency, a make-up quiz must be scheduled before the scheduled quiz date. Thus, contact me ASAP if you have an excused absence and need to make up a quiz. Please see the make-up policy below for additional information. All quizzes must be pledged. 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 Calendar in WebAssign). 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. Mathematics Cultural Points (cults): In order to receive the full 5% credit for mathematics cultural points you must earn at least 8 cults. To determine how to earn cults please click here. Please note the deadline requirements for submitting cults. 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: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 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. 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 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
Longwood's Office of
Disability Support Services
to register for
services. You must work through the Office of Disability
Support Services to receive any accommodations.
Class Schedule: Below is a tentative class schedule. This schedule may change due to class pace, instructor discretion, etc. However, it is provided here for your information. For a more detailed schedule depending on our actual classroom interaction please see the Calendar in WebAssign.
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