Mth 251 - Differential Calculus

MTH 251 - DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

FALL 2016

INSTRUCTOR: Roger Maurer TIME: MTWRF 9:00 - 9:50 AM

OFFICE: WOH 102 PHONE: 541-917-4749

CLASSROOM: WOH 126EMAIL:

INSTRUCTOR WEBSITE:

OFFICE HOURS: M 11 – 11:50 AM

T 1 – 2:50 PM

W 12 – 12:50 PM

R 11 – 11:50 AM

TEXT: Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 2nd edition by Briggs, Cochran, and Gillett

This course is the first course in the calculus sequence for students majoring in the fields of mathematics, computer science, science or engineering. Topics we will cover will include functions and their characteristics; limits; continuity; tangent lines; rates of change; differentiation of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions; related rates; optimization; curve sketching; and anti-differentiation.

Prerequisites: MTH 111 – College Algebra and MTH 112 – Trigonometry

ASSIGNMENTS

SectionAssignmentSectionAssignment

1.11 – 76 by 5’s, not 46 3.41 – 81 by 5’s

1.21 – 25 by 3’s, 40 – 61 by 3’s 3.51 – 61 by 5’s, 65

1.31 – 61 by 5’s 3.61, 4, 10, 13, 16, 19, 31, 35, 36, 53, 54

1.41 – 86 by 5’s, not 66 3.71 – 51 by 5’s, 37, 61, 66, 81

3.81 – 46 by 5’s

2.11 – 28 by 3’s 3.91 – 66 by 5’s

2.21 – 34 by 3’s 3.101 - 22 by 3’s, 31

2.31 – 66 by 5’s 3.11 5 – 50 by 5’s, not 25

2.41 – 51 by 5’s

2.51 – 46 by 5’s, 66, 71, 76 4.11 – 61 by 5’s, not 36

2.61 – 61 by 5’s, 71, 76, 77 4.21 – 76 by 5’s (not 51), 84, 87, 91

2.71 – 22 by 3’s 4.36 – 30 by 3’s

4.41 – 26 by 5’s, 33, 58

3.11 – 51 by 5’s, 58 4.51, 6, 16a-c, 21, 31a, 36, 41, 46, 56

3.21 – 22 by 3’s 4.61 – 22 by 3’s

3.31 – 64 by 3’s, not 55 4.711 – 61 by 5’s, 96

HANDING IN ASSIGNMENTS:

Each assignment will be handed in (by the end of class) two class days after it is covered, to have a chance of receiving full credit (4 points). If an assignment is handed in one day late you can receive at most 3 points for that assignment. If an assignment is handed in more than one day late you will receive no points. The assignments that are handed in on time will be graded in the following way: I will check some of the questions in each assignment. If they are all correct, you will receive 4 points; if there is only one incorrect, you will receive - 3 points; if some of them are wrong - 2 points; if most of them are wrong - you will receive 1 point.

EXAMS: Exams will be taken in class on the following days:

Exam I: (Sections 1.1 – 3.1)Tuesday, October 18

Exam II: (Sections 3.2– 3.9) Tuesday, November 8

Final Exam: (Comprehensive) Monday, December 5 (10:00 – 11:50 AM)

All exams are closed book. On some exams, a formula sheet may be used.

HELP: If you have any questions, please ask. I will help you whenever I can. You will find me in my office (WOH 102) during my office hours or any other time you can catch me. There are instructional assistants in the Learning Resource Center (above the library) that can help you when you are having difficulties. When you use the LearningResourceCenter, be sure to sign in and out on the computer.

HOW TO GET POINTS:

Assignments (best 25)100 points

Exam I100 points

Exam II100 points

Final Exam150 points

TOTAL450 points

GRADING:

A405 – 450 points D270 – 314 points

B360 – 404 points F 0 – 269 points

C315 – 359 points NO “Y” Grades will be assigned in this course.

An incomplete grade (IN) may be assigned to a student who misses exactly one of the exams, but a contract for completion of the course needs to be signed by the student before the incomplete grade will be assigned.

Cultural Richness: To promote academic excellence and learning environments that encourage multiple perspectives and the free exchange of ideas, all courses at LBCC will provide students the opportunity to interact with values, opinions, and/or beliefs different than their own in safe, positive and nurturing learning environments. LBCC is committed to nurturing the development of culturally literate individuals capable of interacting, collaborating and problem-solving in an ever-changing community and diverse workforce.

Academic Dishonesty: If there are any incidents of cheating, an incident report will be sent to the Director of Admissions, and it will have severe consequences for the student.

Nondiscrimination Statement: Linn-Benton Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.

Special Circumstances:

Accessibility Services and Emergency Planning - Meet with Instructor Week One. If you have emergency medical information for your instructor, need special arrangements to evacuate campus, or have a documented disability, please meet with your instructor, by appointment, no later than the first week of the term, to discuss your needs. If you have a documented disability that will impact you at college and you seek accommodations, contact the Center for Accessibility Resources (CFAR) for intake and to document your disability with LBCC. Then, each term, at least two to three weeks prior to the start of classes, submit your “Request for Accommodations” form to CFAR and pickup instructor letters. CFAR may be reached from any LBCC campus/center by email to or by calling 917-4789. Letter pickup is available at each LBCC campus/center.

Outcomes:Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Calculate, interpret and communicate the concepts of limits and derivatives.

2. Recognize when and how to apply calculus tools to solve problems in business, the sciences, and engineering.

3. Connect the graphical behavior, numerical patterns and symbolic representation of functions and their derivatives.