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COURSE SYLLABUS
MAT-2160-LE01 (26831) TR: 7:30PM-8:45PM
Applied Calculus I Class Room: M3032
Fall 2010
CourseID: Ali87998
Instructor: Mohammed Ali, Adjunct Professor
Email:
Website: http://academic.pgcc.edu/~mali/
Office & Phone: CAT201B 301-322-0631
Department Phone: 301-322-0421
Office Hours: TR 7:00-7:30pm (M3104)
Course Description:
This is the first course in a two-semester sequence of applied calculus for
business, and social and life sciences majors. Topics include limits,
differentiation, integration, functions of several variables including partial
derivatives, and applications.
Prerequisite: Appropriate Math placement score or MAT 1350 with grade
C or better.
Required Text: Calculus And Its Applications. , 9th Edition, by Bittinger/Ellenbogen (2008), Pearson/Addison
Wesley. The new text comes with access to MyMathLab/CourseCompass software.
Calculotor: Students will be expected to use a graphing calculator in parts of this course. Any brand is
acceptable, however, the department recommends any model of the Texas Instruments TI-83,
TI-83+ or TI-84+.
Expected Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course a student will be able to:
1. Evaluate limits of functions using graphs, tables and algebraic methods.
2. Use limits and graphs to determine continuity and differentiability of a function at a point.
3. Find equations of tangent lines.
4. Differentiate algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions using limit definition and rules of differentiation.
5. Describe the behavior of a function using the derivatives.
6. Solve optimization problems using derivatives.
7. Integrate algebraic and exponential functions.
8. Evaluate definite integrals.
9. Apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
10. Compute and apply partial derivatives of functions of several variables.
Suggested Course Outline:
1. Brief review of Functions, Graphs
2. Differential calculus
a. Limits and Continuity
b. Definition of derivative
c. Techniques of differentiation
1) Polynomial
2) Product and quotient rule
3) Chain rule
4) Exponential and logarithmic functions
3. Applications of differentiation
a. Maximum and minimum
1) Use of first derivative
2) Use of second derivative
b. Curve sketching
c. Implicit Differentiation and Related Rates
4. Integral calculus
a. Antiderivatives
b. Techniques of integration
c. Fundamental theorem of calculus
d. Area and other applications of the definite integral
e. Integration using tables
f. Differential equations
5. Calculus of Several Variables
a. Functions
b. Partial derivatives
c. Optimization
Tests, Quizzes, and the Final Exam:
There will be 4 to 5 semester Tests and a Final Exam all on CourseCompass, each composed of 100 points. No make-ups unless it is totally unavoidable, and the instructor must be contacted before the test date. Failure to do so, will receive a zero grade. Homework are assigned on daily basis. Final Exam is cumulative and will be given on Tuesday December 14, 2010 at 7:30pm (no make-up for the final exam).
Grading System:
Final grades will be based on the semester Tests, Quizzes, Homework, the Final Exam, and Lab Session attendance. The break down is as follows:
Grade Percent
Semester Tests: 50% A 90-100
Homework: 15% B 80-89
Quizes: 10% C 70-79
Attendance: 5% D 60-69
Final Exam: 20% F <60
Total Grade: 100%
Q GRADES: Students are expected to attend and participate in class activities. Students who either never attended the class or who ceased attendance during the first 20 percent of the course will be assigned a “Q” grade by the instructor. The Q grade is a final grade and will not be replaced with a different grade at a later time. Although the Q grade will not impact students’ GPA, the issuance of a Q grade will likely decrease students’ financial aid awards.
Student Responsibility:
1. Attend all scheduled classes. Excessive absences are unacceptable.
2. Finish all your assignments on time.
3. Punctuality is required. Be courteous to your classmates and instructor.
4. Questions are encouraged at all times, the more the better. Class participation, including active involvement in in-class group work is a must. I am here to help you!!
Suggested Time Line
This is a tentative schedule, subject to change due to class pace, unexpected class cancellations and other factors.
Weeks / Class Dates / Topics / Assignments /1 / Aug. 31
Sept. 2 / Functions, Graphs, and Models / R.1 - R.5
2 / Sept. 7, 9 / Differentiation / 1.1-1.3
3 / Sept. 14, 16 / Differentiation / 1.4-1.6
4 / Sept. 21, 23 / Differentiation / 1.7-1.8
5 / Sept. 28, 30 / Applications of Differentiation / 2.1-2.2
6 / Oct. 5, 7 / Applications of Differentiation / 2.3-2.4
7 / Oct. 12, 14 / Applications of Differentiation / 2.5-2.6
8 / Oct. 19, 21 / Applications of Differentiation , Exponential and Logarithmic / 2.7,3.1
9 / Oct. 26
Oct. 28 / No Classes – College Enrichment Day Exponential and Logarithmic / 3.2
10 / Nov. 2, 4 / Functions / 3.3-3.4
11 / Nov. 9, 11 / Functions / 3.5-3.6
12 / Nov. 16, 18 / Integration / 4.1-4.2
13 / Nov. 23 / Integration / 4.3-4.4
Nov. 25-28 / No Classes – College Closed – Thanksgiving Break
14 / Nov. 30
Dec. 2 / Integration , Functions of Several Variables / 4.5,6.1
15 / Dec. 7, 9 / Functions of Several Variables / 6.2-6.3
Dec. 10-16 / Final Exam / Tues., December 14
Learning Lab & Tutors:
The Learning Lab in Marlboro Hall, Rm. 3104 has videos, CDs and DVDs, and an Instructional
Lab Coordinator who is available if you need assistance. The Learning Lab has a list of
recommended materials (some may be checked out overnight). If you need help with study
skills or using a calculator, see the Instructional Lab Coordinator. Individual half-hour or one-hour tutoring sessions can also be scheduled in the Tutoring Center on the 1st floor of Bladen Hall, Rm. 107 (maximum 2 hours per week). You can either walk in or call (301) 322-0748 for an appointment.
Additionally, individual tutors are available through the various student support services.
myPGCC: Use myPGCC to provide quick access to Blackboard, Owl Alert, Owl Link, Owl Mail, PGCC news, information, student events and more. Access myPGCC at my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu. Log in using your Owl Link user ID and password.
IMPORTANT PAYMENT AND REFUND DATES:
Classes must be paid for or college-approved payment arrangements (i.e., payment plan or financial aid) in place by the following dates.
Students enrolling on or after August 23 will not be dropped for failure to pay but will be accountable for all costs. To avoid paying for a course, students must drop the course by its refund deadline. See the refund schedule.
IMPORTANT COURSE AND REGISTRATION DATES:
Log in to myPGCC from my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu for updates and announcements.
No classes – College closed – Labor Day / Saturday-Monday, September 4-6Last day to apply for fall graduation / Wednesday, September 15
Last day to change from “credit to audit” or “audit to credit” for full-semester classes / Friday, September 24
Last day to withdraw from first half-semester classes / Wednesday, October 6
Registration for Intersession 2011 begins / Monday, October 25
No classes – College Enrichment Day (except Laurel College Center) / Tuesday, October 26
Last day to withdraw from full semester classes / Friday, November 19
Advance registration for spring 2011 begins / Monday, November 22
No classes – Start of Thanksgiving Break / Wednesday, November 24
No classes – College closed – Thanksgiving Break / Thursday-Sunday, November 25-28
Last day to withdraw from second half-semester classes / Monday, November 29
Advance registration for spring 2011 ends / Wednesday, December 1
Open registration for spring 2011 begins / Thursday, December 2
Final exam period/last week of fall 2010 classes / Friday-Thursday, December 10-16
Registration for Intersession ends. In-person registration for spring closes. Registration resumes Wednesday, January 5. / Friday, December 17
College Closed – Winter Break / Wednesday-Tuesday, December 22-January 4
Spring 2011 semester begins / Monday, January 24
CELL PHONES
Due to distractions caused by cell phones, all such devices must be turned off or in a vibrate mode while the student is in classroom or the learning lab.
DELAYED COLLEGE OPENINGS:
When the college announces a delayed opening, all classes with at least 45 minutes of class time remaining at the time of the opening will be held. For example, in the event of a 10 a.m. opening, a 9:30-10:45 a.m. class will be held. This procedure applies to all credit classes. To sign up for text alerts such as school closings and delays, go to www.pgcc.edu and select Activate Owl Alert from the Quick Links, the college’ instant messaging and email notification system.
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Students requesting academic accommodations are required to contact the Disability Support Services
Office (B-124) or call (301) 322-0838 (voice) or (301) 322-0122 (TTY) to establish eligibility for
services and accommodations. Students with documented disabilities should discuss the matter privately with their instructors at the beginning of the semester and provide a copy of their Student/Faculty Accommodation Form.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Prince George's Community College Code of Conduct defines the rights and responsibilities of
students and establishes a system of procedures for dealing with students charged with violations of the
code and other rules and regulations of the college. A student enrolling in the college assumes an
obligation to conduct himself/herself in a manner compatible with the college's function as an educational institution. Refer to the College Student Handbook for a complete explanation of the code of conduct, including the Code of Academic Integrity and the procedure for dealing with disruptive student behavior.
CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The college is an institution of higher learning that holds academic integrity as its highest principle. In
the pursuit of knowledge, the college community expects that all students, faculty, and staff will share
responsibility for adhering to the values of honesty and unquestionable integrity. To support a
community committed to academic achievement and scholarship, the Code of Academic Integrity
advances the principle of honest representation in the work that is produced by students seeking to engage fully in the learning process. The complete text of the Code of Academic Integrity is in the College Student Handbook and posted on the college's website.