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Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
MAT 221 COURSE SYLLABUS
SUMMER 2011

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 6th Edition Stewart

MATERIALS & OTHER RESOURCES:

Graphing Calculator Texas Instruments TI-83 or TI-84, (TI-89 and TI-92, (or similar) are not allowed)

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:

15427

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.

PVCC MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE DIVISION EXPECTED
STUDENT BEHAVIOR FOR SUCCESS

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 beepers, iPods, 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.You will be dropped for non-attendance or excessive absences. Excessive absences will be considered, missing the equivalent of 2 weeks without instructor knowledge or prior�approval. A grade of W will be assigned if you drop before 12 calendar days from the start of class for a five week class or 20 days for an eight week class. If you are dropped after that date (your instructor has the right to refuse to drop you after this date) your drop grade will reflect your status at that time, you will get a W if you are passing and a Y if you are failing. 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. 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 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.
Make note of Article III, Section B, paragraph 15, page 171 in the PVCC Student Handbook regarding the college’s policy on the misuse of computer technology.
Make note of the college’s policy on Academic Misconduct Section 2.3.11 found on pages 149 through 150.
Students with disabilities who believe that they need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Disability Resource Center in the Gina Kranitz Student Center, Room119 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 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

DATE OF CLASS MEETING	SECTIONS TO BE COVERED	TOPICS TO BE COVERED	ASSIGN # DUE DATE
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
(M) 5/31	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 6/2
(R) 6/2	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 6/7
(M) 6/7	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 6/9
(R) 6/9	3.1 3.2 REVIEW	Derivatives of Polynomials and Exponential Functions The Product and Quotient Rules REVIEW	#4 6/16
(M) 6/14	3.3 TEST I	Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions TEST CHAPTERS (1 & 2)	#4 6/16
(R) 6/16	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 6/21
(M) 6/21	3.8 3.9 3.10	Exponential Growth and Decay Related Rates Theorem Linear Approximations and Differentials	#6 6/23
(R) 6/23	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 6/30
(M) 6/28	4.4 TEST II	Indeterminate Forms and L’Hospital’s Rule TEST CHAPTER 3	#7 6/30
(R) 6/30	4.5 4.6	Summary of Curve Sketching Graphing with Calculus and Calculators	#8 7/5
(M) 7/5	4.7 4.8 4.9	Optimization Problems Newton’s Method Antiderivatives	#9 7/7
(R) 7/7	5.1 5.2 REVIEW	Areas and Distances The Definite Integral REVIEW	#10 7/14
(M) 7/12	5.3 TEST III	The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus TEST CHAPTER 4	#10 7/14
(R) 7/14	5.4 5.5	Indefinite Integrals and the Net Change Theorem The Substitution Rule	#11 7/19
(M) 7/19	REVIEW	REVIEW
(R) 7/21	TEST IV	TEST CHAPTER 5

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 221 COURSE SYLLABUS SUMMER 2011

Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
MAT 221 COURSE SYLLABUS
SUMMER 2011