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CALCULUS with ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I
MAT 221 COURSE SYLLABUS
SUMMER 2013

Paradise Valley Community College

INSTRUCTOR: Stephen J. Nicoloff
e-mail: [email protected]
web page: http://www2.pvc.maricopa.edu/~nicoloff
Phone: 602-787-6676
Office: Building Q, Room 254
TEXT:  Calculus Early Transcendentals 7th Edition Stewart
ISBN:978-0-538-49867-8
MATERIALS & OTHER RESOURCES:
  Graphing Calculator Texas Instruments TI-83 or TI-84, (TI-89 and TI-92, (or similar) are not allowed)

Math Center Q Building
Learning Support Center (LSC) Building E, Room 180
Hours: M-R 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Drop-in and individual Tutoring

Video tapes of each lesson are available for checkout in the library, for on campus viewing in the LSC and for your own copy in the Media Center in the library.
CLASS LOCATION:
  Building Q, Room 208
CLASS TIMES:
  6:00 PM - 9:20 PM
SECTION NUMBER:
  11994
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
  4 credit hours.

Real numbers, limits, continuity, differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable. May receive credit for only one of the following: MAT220 or MAT221. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better (MAT150 or MAT151 or MAT152) and (MAT182 or MAT187 or equivalent), or satisfactory score on district placement exam.
COURSE COMPETENCIES:
  • Identify and graph various functions.
  • Define and evaluate limits.
  • Define and identify continuity.
  • Apply limits to graphing techniques.
  • Define the derivative.
  • Use the formulas for differentiation.
  • Application of the derivative.
  • Evaluate the definite integral.
  • Use of the definite integral in applications.
  • Perform indefinite integration.
  • Define and apply the natural logarithmic function.
  • Discuss convergence or divergence of the improper integral.


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PVCC MATHEMATICS DIVISION EXPECTED
STUDENT BEHAVIOR FOR SUCCESS AND STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
  • As a college student you need to discipline yourself as to your study habits and classroom behavior. Get to class at least a couple of minutes early. You are expected to at least be on time for each class and remain seated for the entire class. If you must leave early, it is considered only common courtesy to leave quietly and to have informed your instructor beforehand. Please leave iPads, iPods, tablets, laptop computers, cell phones and other electronic devices off. Inattentiveness, disruptiveness or extensive tardiness or absences may affect a student's grade.
  • If for some reason you decide to drop this course, you are advised to discuss it first with your instructor. If you are having difficulties, please see your instructor before giving up or dropping the class. A grade of W will be assigned if you drop before the withdraw date that is in your student center in my.maricopa.edu. After that date, you will be withdrawn from the class with a grade of W, for excessive absences, or by student request. Excessive absences will be the equivalent of missing 2 weeks of class without the instructor's knowledge. If you are still on the class roster at the end of the semester, you will be assigned a grade of A, B, C, D or F, based on your class average.
  • Undergraduate study is time consuming. You can anticipate spending two or more hours of study, reading and research for every hour you spend in the classroom. To earn three hours of academic credit, classes must meet for a minimum of forty-five (45) classroom hours. You should expect to spend an additional 6 hours per week outside of class for study, reading and research, for a total of (90) additional hours per semester. Take these demands seriously as you plan your academic schedule.
  • Have your homework completed before class starts. Please feel free to contact me whenever you run into difficulty, and make use of the LSC.
  • Have questions ready from the previous night's homework and be seated when class begins.
  • Continuously self-test.
  • Make it a goal to attend all classes and stay the entire class period. There is a high correlation between regular class attendance, punctuality, and good grades. Even though you are absent for any reason, you are still responsible for all homework and material covered in class. Get notes from another student for classes missed.
  • Ask questions – participate, don't wait for someone else to ask questions.
  • Be prepared as if you expect a quiz every day.
  • It is the student's responsibility to understand and follow all of the policies found in the Paradise Valley Community College Catalog and Student Handbook.
  • The student is responsible for all information contained in the syllabus.
  • Students are PROHIBITED from digitally recording classes without Dr. Nicoloff�s permission.
  • Your [email protected] e-mail account is the official form of communication between PVCC and you. You are responsible for reading college messages and responding accordingly.
  • Make note of Section 2.5.1, Section A, paragraph 4, pages 145 and 146 in the PVCC Student Handbook regarding the college’s policy on the misuse of computer technology.
  • Make note of the district and college policy on the student code of conduct located here: Maricopa County Community College District Student Code of Conduct.
  • Students with disabilities who believe that they need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disability Resources and Services in the Gina Kranitz Student Center, Room 1207 or call 602–787–7171
ALL PROVISIONS IN THIS SYLLABUS ARE SUBJECT TO REVISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR. SUCH REVISIONS, IF ANY, WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS AND POSTED ON THE INSTRUCTOR'S WEBSITE AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
https://www2.paradisevalley.edu/~nicoloff/changes.html


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ASSIGNMENTS:
  Assignments will be given on a daily basis. It is your responsibility to do any additional assignments to adequately prepare for the day’s lesson. Assignments will be worth 100 points. Late homework will not be accepted. Late homework is defined to be any homework that is turned in after the beginning of class on the day it is due.
TESTING:
  There will be 5 quizzes. (20 points each). There will be 4 - 100 pt. tests during the semester to cover all chapters studied. There will not be an opportunity to make up missed quizzes or tests
GRADING:
 
Quizzes 100 A=90-100% 540-600 pts
Homework 100 B=80-89% 480-539 pts
Tests 400 C=70-79% 420-479 pts
Total 600 D=60-69% 360-419 pts

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
DATE OF CLASS MEETING SECTIONS TO BE COVERED TOPICS TO BE COVERED ASSIGN # DUE DATE
(M) 5/28 Introduction
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
Introduction,
Four Ways to Represent a Function
Mathematical Models: A Catalog of Essential Functions
New Functions from Old Functions
Graphing Calculators and Computers
Exponential functions
Inverse Functions and Logarithms
#1 5/30
(R) 5/30
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
The Tangent and Velocity Problems
The Limit of a Function
Calculating Limits Using the Limit Laws
The Precise Definition of a Limit
#2 6/4
(M) 6/4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
Continuity
Limits at Infinity; Horizontal Asymptotes
Derivatives and Rates of Change
The Derivative as a Function
#3 6/6
(R) 6/6
3.1
3.2
REVIEW
Derivatives of Polynomials and Exponential Functions
The Product and Quotient Rules
REVIEW
#4 6/13
(M) 6/11
3.3
TEST I
Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions
TEST CHAPTERS (1 & 2)
#4 6/13
(R) 6/13
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
The Chain Rule
Implicit Differentiation
Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions
Rates of Change in the Natural and Social Sciences
#5 6/18
(M) 6/18
3.8
3.9
3.10
Exponential Growth and Decay
Related Rates Theorem
Linear Approximations and Differentials
#6 6/20
(R) 6/20
4.1
4.2
4.3
REVIEW
Maximum and Minimum Values
The Mean Value Theorem
How Derivatives Affect the Shape of a Graph
REVIEW
#7 6/27
(M) 6/25
4.4
TEST II
Indeterminate Forms and L’Hospital’s Rule
TEST CHAPTER 3
#7 6/27
(R) 6/27
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
Summary of Curve Sketching
Graphing with Calculus and Calculators
Optimization Problems
Newton’s Method
Antiderivatives
#8 7/2
(M) 7/2 5.1
5.2
REVIEW
Areas and Distances
The Definite Integral
REVIEW
#9 7/11
(R) 7/4 NO CLASS 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY
(M) 7/9
5.3
TEST III
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
TEST CHAPTER 4
#9 7/11
(R) 7/11
5.4
5.5
Indefinite Integrals and the Net Change Theorem
The Substitution Rule
#10 7/16
(M) 7/16
REVIEW REVIEW
(R) 7/18
TEST IV TEST CHAPTER 5


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STUDENT INFORMATION/SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
Course Prefix & Number______________
Semester__________________________
Lecture Section Number______________
Phone # (_____)-___________________
e-mail address_________________________________
I have received a copy of the syllabus, and I understand the following:
 
A) The instructor contact information and the most appropriate way to use this information.
B) I am responsible for all course material and preparation for class.
C) All of the policies and procedures for this course, especially the Grading, Attendance and Withdrawal Policies.
D) I am responsible for knowing all of the information that pertains to my legal rights that are contained in the current Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) Student Handbook and College Catalog.
E) In order to receive any special accommodations for this class I must register myself with the PVCC Disability Resource Center.
F) The class syllabus is subject to change, and it is my responsibility to know the changes.
 
__________________________________________________________________
Student Printed Name
 
__________________________________________________________________
Student Signature
____________________________
Date


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