Summer 2015 MAC 2311 - Calculus 1 – 30260 Syllabus Instructor

Summer 2015
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MAC 2311 - Calculus 1 – 30260
Syllabus
R. Jose Garcia
rgarci12@mail.valenciacollege.edu
4-219
407-582-1056
MW
7:30 – 8:00am, 12:15 – 1:15pm
TR
7:30 – 8:00am, 11:20 – 12:20pm
F
8:00 – 12:00pm (available by email)
http://faculty.valenciacollege.edu/rgarci12/
Course Description
This class is part one of a three course study of Calculus with Analytic Geometry. Topics will include the study of
limits and continuity; differentiation and integration of algebraic and trigonometric functions; applications of
derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals; the use of graphing calculators to explore selected topics; and
mathematical communication skills. A minimum grade of C is required if MAC 2311 is used to satisfy Gordon
Rule/general education requirements and as a prerequisite to MAC 2312.
Blackboard
Blackboard is Valencia College’s online course environment. You can access it through Valencia’s home page or by
using this address https://online.valenciacollege.edu/
In the Blackboard area for this class you will find the syllabus, WebAssign registration information, course
announcements, class notes, test solutions, and your grades. Be sure to check there often.
Text: Calculus, 7th edition by James Stewart.
Calculator: TI-83/TI-84 or other graphing calculator is required for this course.
Tests
There will be five in-class tests. You may use a graphing calculator during a test, however there will be no sharing
or other devices (phones, tablets, etc.) allowed. For some problems work must be shown in order to receive credit
(this will be specified in the instructions). If you miss a test you will receive a zero score. No makeup test will be
given.
For these five in-class tests, there is an OPTIONAL component, which is to complete a homework assignment
available through the WebAssign online program.
OPTION 1 – Take the in class test only.
OPTION 2 – Take the in class test AND do the WebAssign problems. Each is worth 100 points. Your overall test
score will be weighted 70% for the in class part and 30% for the optional part, and rounded to the nearest whole
number. For example, you score 80 on the in-class test (for Test 1) and 100 on the WebAssign problems. Then
your Test 1 score = .70*80 + .30*100 = 86.
Details regarding the optional WebAssign problems:
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Each assignment is due on the day of the related test at the time that class starts.
There will be five questions from each section the test covers. You will have three attempts per question.
You may choose to do any or all of these optional assignments.
The optional assignment results will only be counted if they help your grade.
Final Exam
There will be a mandatory, comprehensive Final Exam given during the last class meeting on Tuesday 8/4. Your
Final Exam score can replace your lowest test score (meaning the Final Exam score counts twice, once for itself and
once for the test score it replaces). This will be done only if it improves your grade. There is no optional
assignment for the Final.
Grading
Tests and the Final Exam are worth 100 points each, for a total of 600 possible points. Your overall grade is
determined by the percentage of points you earn out of this total. This percentage is computed in one of these
two ways:
1. (T1 + T2 + T3 + T4 + T5 + EXAM)/6
or
2. (Sum of four highest test scores + 2*EXAM)/6
The results will be rounded to the nearest whole number and you will be assigned a letter grade based on the
higher of the two grades and this scale: 90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, below 60 F
Homework
Textbook homework is not a direct part of your grade. However, test questions will be drawn from the
recommended homework problems, so you will benefit by working these problems.
Attendance
Attendance is also not a direct part of your grade, though I will monitor it. You are responsible for all information
discussed during class, including changes that may occur to the syllabus.
Withdrawal
The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is Friday 7/10. After this deadline, you will not be able to withdraw.
You will not be withdrawn by the instructor for being absent or for any other reason.
Conduct
Students are expected to behave maturely, respectfully, and honestly. In order to maintain a suitable learning
environment, disruptions to the class (arriving late, talking during class, phone ringing, etc.) may result in being
asked to leave the room. This will also lead to a meeting with the Dean of Students to determine the possibility of
being allowed to return for subsequent classes. Any instance of cheating will result in a zero score and possible
further action according to VC policy. Audio/video recording, photography, and any other uses of phones are not
permitted during class.
Resources
If you have questions about anything, I will be happy to help before, during, or after class, during my office hours,
or by appointment if necessary. Please do not hesitate to ask! There are also other resources available, including
the Math Center in 7-240 (MTWR 8am – 8pm, F 8am – 7pm, Sat 10am – 3pm) and the Office for Students with
Disabilities in SSB-102 (407 582 1523).
Disclaimer
This syllabus and the related course schedule may be changed at the discretion of the instructor. Any changes will
be announced in class.
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5/11
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W
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5/12
5/13
5/14
Introduction
Review
1.4
1-7
1.5
5-37
1.6
1-31, 37-45
M
T
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5/18
5/19
5/20
5/21
TBA
1.8
1-43, 51-53
2.1
1-37
2.1 continued
M
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R
5/25
5/26
5/27
5/28
Holiday
2.2
1-29, 35-37, 41-43
Review for Test 1
TEST 1
M
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W
R
6/1
6/2
6/3
6/4
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
M
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W
6/8
6/9
6/10
R
6/11
2.7
1-15
2.8
1-27
2.9
1-3, 11-17
Review for Test 2
TEST 2
M
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6/15
6/16
6/17
6/18
3.1
1-55
3.1 continued
3.2
1-15
3.3
1-43
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6/22
6/23
6/24
6/25
3.3 continued
3.4
1-29
3.5
1-33
3.5 continued
M
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W
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6/29
6/30
7/1
7/2
3.7
1-23
3.7 continued
Review for Test 3
TEST 3
1-45, 51-63, 67-77
1-49
1-55
1-29
M
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F
7/6
7/7
7/8
7/9
7/10
4.1
1-5
4.2
1-11, 17-25, 33-51
3.9
4.3
1-39
Withdrawal Deadline
M
T
W
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7/13
7/14
7/15
7/16
4.4
1-41
4.5
1-51
Review for Test 4
TEST 4
M
T
W
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7/20
7/21
7/22
7/23
5.1
1-31
5.2
1-33
5.2 continued
5.3
1-25
M
T
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R
7/27
7/28
7/29
7/30
5.3 continued
5.5
1-15
Review for Test 5
TEST 5
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8/4
FINAL EXAM