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CALCULUS with ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I
MAT 221 COURSE SYLLABUS
SUMMER 2020

Paradise Valley Community College
18401 N. 32nd St.
Phoenix, AZ. 85032

INSTRUCTOR: Stephen J. Nicoloff
e-mail: [email protected]
web page: https://www2.paradisevalley.edu/~nicoloff
Phone: 602-787-6676
Office: Building Q, Room 254
TEXT:  Calculus Early Transcendentals 8th 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)

Drop-in and individual Tutoring

Math Center Q Building Room Q210 (WebEx Tutoring: Online Tutoring)
Website:https://www.paradisevalley.edu/academics/mathematics/math-center/math-center
Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Learning Success Center (LSC) Building E, Room 180 (WebEx Tutoring: https://learn.maricopa.edu/enroll/BFGXRP)
Website: https://www.paradisevalley.edu/students/learning-success-center
Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Khan Academy
Math is Power 4 U
Just Math Tutorials

COURSE NUMBER & FORMAT:
  MAT 221 Live/Online
CLASS DAYS & TIMES:
  MTWR 8:00 AM - 9:40 AM
Virtual Class Meetings on WebEx https://maricopa.webex.com/meet/snicoloff1
CLASS TITLE:
  CALCULUS with ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I
CLASS NUMBER:
  16600
CREDIT HOURS:
  4 CREDITS
TELEPHONE:
  602-787-6676
E-MAIL:
  [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS & LOCATION:
  NONE during the Summer, contact me via email
FINAL EXAM TIME:
  No Final Exam
TEXTBOOK:
  Calculus Early Transcendentals
AUTHOR:
  James Stewart
EDITION:
  8th Edition
PUBLISHER:
  Cengage
ISBN:
  978-0-538-49867-8
INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS & MINIMUM COURSEWORK EXPECTATIONS:
  6 hours and 40 minutes/week in class and 13 hours and 20 minutes/week outside of class
THIRD PARTY LEARNING TOOL:
  WebAssign
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.
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
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
  4 credit hours.
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.
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.

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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 and a number of Group Work Items will be worth 20% toward your final average. 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 4 Credit 8-week class, students should expect to spend 6 hours and 40 minutes/week in class and 13 hours and 20 minutes/week outside of class to complete assignments.

TESTING:
  There will be 5 - 100 pt. tests during the semester to cover all chapters studied including a derivative mastery exam. There will not be an opportunity to make up missed tests. Only the best 4 will count.
GRADING:
 
Category Points Percentage of Grade Grading Policy Points Needed
Quizzes 100 16.67% A=90-100% 540-600 pts
Homework 100 16.66% B=80-89% 480-539 pts
Chapter Tests 400 66.67% C=70-79% 420-479 pts
Total 600 100% D=60-69% 360-419 pts

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
DATE OF CLASS MEETING SECTIONS TO BE COVERED TOPICS TO BE COVERED ASSIGN # DUE DATE
(M) 5/25 NO CLASS MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY

(T) 5/26

 

Introduction
1.1
1.2

1.3
1.4
1.5

Introduction,
Four Ways to Represent a Function
Mathematical Models: A Catalog of Essential Functions
New Functions from Old Functions
Exponential functions
Inverse Functions and Logarithms


#1 5/27

(W) 5/27

(R) 5/28

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 6/1
(M) 6/1

(T) 6/2
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 6/3

(W) 6/3
(R) 6/4

REVIEW
TEST I
REVIEW
TEST I Chapters (1&2)

(M) 6/8

(T) 6/9

3.1

3.2
3.3

Derivatives of Polynomials and Exponential Functions
The Product and Quotient Rules
Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions

#4 6/10

(W) 6/10

(R) 6/11

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 6/15

(M) 6/15

3.8
3.9
Exponential Growth and Decay
Related Rates Theorem
#6 6/17

(T) 6/16

Derivative Mastery Derivative Mastery Exam

(W) 6/17
(R) 6/18

REVIEW
TEST II
REVIEW
TEST II Chapter 3

(M) 6/22

(T) 6/23

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4

Maximum and Minimum Values
The Mean Value Theorem
How Derivatives Affect the Shape of a Graph
Indeterminate Forms and L’Hospital’s Rule

#7 6/23

#7 6/24

(W) 6/24

(R) 6/25

4.5
4.6
4.7

Summary of Curve Sketching
Graphing with Calculus and Calculators
Optimization Problems

#8 6/25

#8 6/29

(M) 6/29

(T) 6/30

4.8
4.9
Review

Newton’s Method
Antiderivatives
REVIEW

#10 6/30
(W) 7/1 TEST III TEST III Chapter 4
(R) 7/2 NO SCHOOL JULY 4th HOLIDAY
(M) 7/6
(T) 7/7
5.1
5.2
5.3

Areas and Distances
The Definite Integral
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

#11 7/8
(W) 7/8

(R) 7/9
5.4
5.5

Indefinite Integrals and the Net Change Theorem
The Substitution Rule

#12 7/13
(M) 7/13
(T) 7/14
REVIEW
REVIEW
 
(W) 7/15 TEST IV TEST IV 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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