PVCC: Dr. Stephen J. Nicoloff

Stephen J. Nicoloff, Ed.D.
e-mail: [email protected]
web page: https://www2.paradisevalley.edu/~nicoloff
Phone: 602-787-6676
Office Hours: M-R 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Friday By Appointment
Office: Building Q, Room 254

TEXT: Calculus Open Stax

MATERIALS & OTHER RESOURCES:

Texas Instruments TI-83, or TI-84 or suitable Graphing Calculator, (TI-89 and TI-92, (or those with a CAS) are not allowed)

Q Building Math Center Testing and Tutoring Hours
Website: https://www.paradisevalley.edu/academics/mathematics/math-center
Monday, Thursday 7:00 AM – 6 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 2 PM

Learning Success Center (LSC) Building E, Room 180 (Drop-in and individual Tutoring)
Website: https://www.paradisevalley.edu/students/learning-success-center
Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Other Helpful Resources:

COURSE NUMBER & FORMAT:

MAT 220 Face to Face

CLASS DAYS & TIMES:

MW 8:00 AM - 10:15 AM

CLASS TITLE:

CALCULUS with ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I

CLASS NUMBER:

19787

CREDIT HOURS:

5 CREDITS

TELEPHONE:

602-787-6676

E-MAIL:

[email protected]

OFFICE HOURS & LOCATION:

M&W 11:45PM - 1:00PM,
T&R 10:15AM – 11:30 AM in Q254

FINAL EXAM TIME:

Dec 13, 2021 7:30 AM

TEXTBOOK:

Calculus

AUTHOR:

OER Material

EDITION:

1st Edition

PUBLISHER:

OPEN STAX

ISBN:

978-1-50669-806-9

INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS & MINIMUM COURSEWORK EXPECTATIONS:

4 Hours and 10 minutes/week in class and 8 Hours and 20 minutes/week outside of class

THIRD PARTY LEARNING TOOL:

MOER

WHAT AM I EXPECTED TO DO EACH WEEK?

Be prepared to spend a minimum of 12 and a half hours a week outside of class where you will be learning, practicing, studying, reading, watching, etc. related to this class. The following lists an overview of what you should be doing each week:

Read the sections from the textbook/eBook that are assigned for the week
Watch the videos, if applicable
TAKE NOTES on the video lessons, textbook, and learning objectives
Print/view the Module Notes (blank copy) packet located in the Notes block at the top of each module. Use this to practice the material you are learning.
Attend all classes! Be engaged during the class, ask questions, participate, and be sure you are learning what is being taught. Take good notes.
Print/view the Key to the Module Notes packet located in the same block to check your work. These are very valuable resources that will help you with your assignments!
Complete the homework assignments in MOER for the sections assigned that week
Visit the free tutoring centers on campus virtually, attend virtual office hours, or message me through MOER if you have questions about homework

Complete any assigned quizzes. Again, you may take these quizzes an infinite number of times within that quizzing “window” or timeframe, and you will keep your highest score, so please utilize that opportunity to maximize not only your grade, but also your learning!

HOW CAN I SET MYSELF UP FOR SUCCESS IN THIS COURSE?

Manage your time efficiently! It is NOT advised to schedule all 12+ hours of the required time for this class in only 1-2 days a week. We are typically covering multiple sections per week.
Ask questions & attend office hours if needed
Visit the free tutoring centers virtually
Stay on schedule!
Revisit the video lessons, answer keys for notes, textbook, etc. for further clarification
Use your tests and quizzes to review for the next test or quiz
Manage your time efficiently!! This is so important that I listed it twice!!

STUDENT MARICOPA E-MAIL POLICY:

Your [email protected] e-mail account is the official form of communication. You are responsible for reading college messages and responding accordingly.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS:

In-person
To attend an in-person class session, all students must follow safety protocols and observe social distancing guidelines. A face covering is required to attend in-person class meetings. If the COVID restrictions and conditions change, this class may need to transition to one of our virtual modalities. For information regarding appropriate face coverings and protocols, please visit our COVID website:www.paradisevalley.edu/covid-information/covid. In the case of COVID-19 exposure or potential exposure, the course may need to temporarily or permanently transition to the online format. These policies will remain in effect for the entire semester or until further direction from health officials. Paradise Valley Community College values the delivery of quality education as well as the health and safety of all employees and students. Please stay home if you are feeling ill. If you have been confirmed positive, experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, you must self-report to Maricopa Community Colleges Risk Management by using the COVID-19 reporting forms here.

Classroom Conduct Policy
You are expected to treat your instructor and your classmates with respect. In all correspondence, whether communicating in person, virtually or online, you should show respect for the viewpoints of others who may disagree with you or see things from a different perspective. Criticizing, ridiculing, insulting, or belittling others will not be accepted. Avoid coarse, rough, or rude language and sarcasm. Keep in mind that electronic communications do not have the advantage of nonverbal cues that are so much a part of interpersonal communication. Humor or satire can sometimes be misinterpreted in strictly electronic communication forums. Observe good grammar and spelling.
If the instructor determines that the student's conduct is not consistent with the classroom conduct policy, the student may be removed from the discussion forum, virtual lecture or classroom, or dropped from the course entirely.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

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 engaging in the following are subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the PVCC Catalog, Student Policies Section

Acts of Dishonesty; examples include:

Plagiarism
Furnishing false information
Falsifying records related to coursework
Forgery, alteration, misuse of any college document
Tampering with the election of any college-recognized official

Disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, or college activities. An instructor can remove a student from class for disciplinary reasons.
Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion and/or conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person.
Attempted or actual theft
Failure to comply with direction of college officials or law enforcement officers
Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any college premises
Violation of federal, state, or local laws on college campus or at college sponsored activities
Use, possession or distribution of narcotics or other controlled substances
Use, possession, or distribution of alcoholic beverages, or public intoxication
Illegal or unauthorized possession of firearms, explosives, weapons, or dangerous chemicals
Participation in a college demonstration that disrupts the normal operations of the college
Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on college premises
Conduct which is disorderly, lewd or indecent
Theft or other abuse of computer time
Abuse of the judicial system

THE HONORS PROGRAM:

The PVCC Honors Program challenges students with GPA’s of 3.25 or higher while supporting them with scholarships. The program offers unlimited scholarships up to $1,290 per semester to eligible students.
Program benefits include smaller classes, enriching academic opportunities, trips, and social events, as well as transcript recognition.
To find out if you are eligible, please visit the Honors Office in K101, email [email protected], and our website https://www.paradisevalley.edu/students/honors

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

5 credit hours.
Description: Limits, continuity, differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (MAT182 and MAT15+), or MAT187, or appropriate Math placement test score.
Notes: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT220 or MAT221.

COURSE COMPETENCIES:

Analyze the behavior and continuity of functions using limits.
State the definition and explain the significance of the derivative.
Compute the derivative using the definition and associated formulas for differentiation.
Solve application problems using differentiation.
State and explain the significance of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
Compute anti-derivatives, indefinite and definite integrals of elementary functions.
Read and interpret quantitative information when presented numerically, analytically or graphically.
Compare alternate solution strategies, including technology.
Justify and interpret solutions to application problems.
Communicate process and results in written and verbal formats.

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

ASSIGNMENTS:

Assignments count for 20% of your semester grade.
You should show detailed work on your assignments in your notebook, which will be a valuable resource for the class. Use that notebook regularly and refer to it while studying for quizzes and tests.
If you get an assignment problem wrong, you are allowed to redo it. You will get three attempts per question version. If you miss a question three times, you can regenerate a similar problem for full credit. You can regenerate a new problem an infinite number of times. This means you can get a 100% on every assignment.
It is important to spend time learning the concepts before you start the assignment. You should read the textbook and watch any required videos before you start your assignment.
Each assignment has a due date on the calendar and listed in the gradebook. Assignments are due at 10:15 am.
Late Passes:

You will be given 50 late passes to use to complete late homework assignments for full credit.
Late passes can be used on homework assignments only. They may NOT be used on any pre-class work, quizzes, or tests.
The late passes will extend any given due date by 5 days from the original due date. You must use the late pass before the end of the 5-day late pass "window.” For example, if you click on late pass on day 3 of the "window", you only have 2 extra days to complete the assignment.
You may only use 1 late pass per assignment.
After you use all the late passes, you cannot submit any work late for credit. It would still be recommended to complete the assignment for your learning, but you will not be receiving credit for that work.
To request a late pass, click on the late pass link next to the assignment. You may click on late pass EARLY. If you end up completing the test on time, you can UN-USE the late pass to get it back! PLAN AHEAD!

You can always review the correct answers to an assignment within each question or through your online grade book.

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.

STUDY TIME:

For this 5 Credit 16-week class, students should expect to spend 4 Hours and 10 minutes/week in class and 12 Hours and 30 minutes/week outside of class to complete assignments.

ONLINE QUIZZES

Quizzes count for 20% of your semester grade.
Quizzes are timed, just as they would be if you were taking an in-person class.
Quizzes are online, in MOER, and the due dates are on your calendar. You will have three days to work on the quizzes in MOER.
Once you open the quiz, you must complete that attempt. Each question has one attempt; however, you are able to take the quiz infinitely many times! If you are unhappy with your grade or want to see other types of questions that could be asked within the same concept, reattempt the quiz. All new questions will appear for you to complete, and your time will reset.
The questions are not exactly the same when you reattempt the quiz. You will see variations in how we assess each concept which will reinforce your learning of that concept!
MOER will keep your highest grade from all your quiz attempts. You may reattempt the quiz within the given quiz “window”. The quiz “window” is usually three days in length, and again will be noted on your calendar or schedule.
No help options will be available during the quizzes.
You should show detailed work from your quizzes in your notebook.
You can view your answers and the correct answers to each quiz after you submit your quiz attempt.

TESTING:

The tests count for 60% of your semester grade.
The Tests (Exams) are MASTERY BASED. 16 competencies will be assessed through multiple questions on exams given throughout the course. Exam 1 will cover competencies 1-4, exam 2 covers competencies 1-8, exam 3 covers competencies 1-12 and exam 4 covers competencies 1–16. In order to receive credit for mastering the competency, you must complete the problem correctly (mastery is usually defined as 80% correct or greater). The final exam will cover all competencies 1-16 and is your final chance to show mastery of any of the concepts you missed previously.
Late passes are NOT accepted for any test. Once a test is accessed/opened, the timer starts. Therefore, don't open it until you are ready to complete the test.
You may be required to turn in your work from all tests.
You will NOT be allowed to use your notes on the tests.
Calculus is not a memorization step-by-step type course. This course will require thought, effort, and time. Please know this, plan accordingly, and constantly be sure you are learning the concepts throughout the course.

GRADING:

Items to be Graded	Weight Towards Final Average	Percentage for Letter Grade
Quizzes	20%	A=90-100%
Homework and Groupwork	20%	B=80-89%
Tests	60%	C=70-79%
Total	100%	D=60-69%

DATE OF CLASS MEETING	SECTIONS TO BE COVERED	TOPICS TO BE COVERED	ASSIGN # DUE DATE
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
(M) 8/23	Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5	Introduction, Review of Functions Basic Classes of Functions Trigonometric Functions Inverse Functions Exponential and Logarithm Functions	#1 8/25
(W) 8/25	2.1 2.2	A Preview of Calculus The Limit of a Function	#2 8/30
(M) 8/30	2.3	The Limit Laws	#3 9/1
(W) 9/1	2.4	Continuity	#4 9/8
(W) 9/1	QUIZ	Sections (2.1-2.3)	9/5
(M) 9/6	NO CLASS	LABOR DAY
(W) 9/8	2.5 2.6 (4.6)	The Precise Definition of a Limit Limits at Infinity and Asymptotes	#5 9/13
(M) 9/13	2.7 (3.1) 2.8 (3.2)	Defining the Derivative The Derivative as a Function	#6 9/15
(W) 9/15	REVIEW	REVIEW
(M) 9/20	TEST I	TEST COMPETENCIES (1-4) Sections (2.1-2.8)
(W) 9/22	3.3	Differentiation Rules: The Product and Quotient Rules	#7 9/27
(M) 9/27	3.3 3.5	Differentiation Rules: The Product and Quotient Rules Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions	#8 9/29
(W) 9/29	3.6	The Chain Rule	#9 10/4
(M) 10/4	3.8 3.7	Implicit Differentiation Derivatives of Inverse Functions	#10 10/6
(M) 10/4	QUIZ	Sections (3.3, 3.5 & 3.6)	DUE 10/5
(W) 10/6	3.9 3.4	Derivatives of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Derivatives as Rates of Change	#11 10/11
(M) 10/11	4.1 4.2	Related Rates Theorem Linear Approximations and Differentials	#12 10/13
(W) 10/13	4.3	Maxima and Minima	#13 10/25
(M) 10/18	REVIEW	REVIEW
(W) 10/20	TEST II	TEST COMPETENCIES (1-4) & (5-8) Sections (3.3-4.2)
(W) 10/20	QUIZ	Derivative Quiz	DUE 10/24
(M) 10/25	4.4 4.5	The Mean Value Theorem Derivatives and the Shape of a Graph	#14 10/27
(W) 10/27	4.7	Applied Optimization Problems	#15 11/1
(W) 10/27	QUIZ	Sections (4.3-4.5)	10/31
(M) 11/1	4.8 4.9	L’Hospital’s Rule Newton’s Method	#16 11/3
(W) 11/3	4.10	Antiderivatives	#17 11/8
(M) 11/8	REVIEW	REVIEW
(W) 11/10	TEST III	TEST COMPETENCIES (1-4), (5-8) & (9-12) Sections (4.3-4.10)
(M) 11/15	5.1 5.2	Approximating Areas The Definite Integral	#18 11/15
(W) 11/17	5.3 5.4	The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Integration Formulas and the Net Change Theorem	#19 11/22
(M) 11/22	5.5	Substitution	#20 11/24
(W) 11/24	QUIZ	Sections (4.9, 5.1-5.4)	11/28
(W) 11/24	5.6 5.7	Integrals with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Integrals Resulting in Inverse Trigonometric Functions	#21 11/29
(M) 11/29	REVIEW	REVIEW
(W) 12/1	TEST IV	TEST COMPETENCIES (1-4) & (5-8)
(M) 12/6	REVIEW	REVIEW
(W) 12/8	TEST IV	TEST COMPETENCIES (9-12) & (13-16) Sections (5.1-5.7)
(M) 12/13	Final Exam	TEST COMPETENCIES (1-16)

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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CALCULUS with ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I MAT 220 COURSE SYLLABUS Fall 2021

18401 N. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ. 85032

CALCULUS with ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I
MAT 220
COURSE SYLLABUS
Fall 2021

18401 N. 32nd St.
Phoenix, AZ. 85032