Math 265-Eo1: Calculus I
MATH 265-EO1: CALCULUS I
Spring Semester 2011
Monday, Wednesday 6:30 – 8:10 PM Room R107
Instructor: Prof. T. Gordon
Office: R116 Russell Building
Telephone 732-255-0400 ext 2353
Office Hours Monday and Thursday 11:00 – 12:00 and 6:00 – 6:30
Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 6:30
Wednesdays and Fridays 6:00 – 6:30
To arrange a meeting outside office hours contact me directly, by phone or email, or contact the Mathematics Department at 732-255-0400 ext 2185
Textbook: Calculus of a Single Variable: Early Transcendental Functions
Larson, et al. 5th Edition Houghton Mifflin We will be covering chapters 2, 3, 4 and 5
Calculus will, among other things, introduce you to a new way of thinking about mathematics and the world around you. At times you may be frustrated. You will be expected to understand conceptual ideas that will be new to you. You will also need to achieve a high proficiency of symbolic skill. Mathematics is a subtle, nuanced language that has its own rules of grammar, syntax and punctuation. You are about to enter a high level “conversation”. I assume that you are competent in Algebra and Trigonometry. You should expect, and accept, that this course will require significant intellectual effort. You should plan on a few hours of homework after each class.
Course content:
· Limits and Continuity (Chapter 2)
· Definition, computation and meanings of a derivative (Chapters 2 and 3)
· Differentiation and its applications (Chapters 3 and 4)
· Integration (Chapter 5 and a little bit of Chapter 7)
This course will consist of a study of limits and continuity, differentiation formulas for algebraic trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, higher order derivatives, mean value theorem, applications of the derivative including related rates, maximum-minimum; graphing, L'Hospital's Rule; antiderivates; the definite integral; integration using substitution; applications of the integral to evaluation of area; alternate definition of the natural logarithmic function.
General Education Goals Addressed in this Course
This course will meet General Education Goal #1 to develop the ability to become an independent thinker through mathematical, scientific, and philosophical reasoning, and Goal #3 to develop the ability to solve problems by collecting, organizing and evaluating information.
Grading: Final course grade will be based on four tests. Each test will be weighted the same. Test dates will be announced in advance and will be determined by me, based on class progress.
Tests must be taken on the date announced. There are NO make-up tests. If there is an extreme situation that prevents you from being in class on a test day then you must provide acceptable documentation.
Final grades will be assigned as follows:
A: 90 and up, B+: 88.1 – 89.9, B: 80 – 88,
C+: 78.1 – 79.9, C: 70 – 78, D: 60 – 69.9 F: below 60
Attendance: will be tracked, but will not be a factor in final grades. In my years of teaching I have seen that poor attendance is highly correlated with poor results. Be here. If you do miss a class you should make every effort to see me outside of class times to find out what was covered.
It is your responsibility to be aware of all assignments and material presented in each class.
Course withdrawals are possible in accordance with the withdrawal policy outlined in the Ocean County College handbook.
Last day to withdraw 5PM APRIL 4th
A college wide policy of NO WITHDRAWALS after 60% of the semester has been established effective Fall 2008. This is policy 5162, class attendance.
Classroom Culture: We are all in this together. Your success is very, very important to me. Questions during class are highly encouraged. I like getting questions and everyone benefits, including me. Don’t be shy. Don’t be intimidated. If you aren’t sure about something that was said there’s a really good chance a lot of other students also feel the same way and they will be glad you asked.
Please ensure that your cell phones are set to silent.
Don’t text during class; it is disruptive to those around you and it hurts my feelings that you aren’t mesmerized by what I’m saying.
Cheating is an insult to the spirit of learning and to your classmates that are striving to achieve excellence. Don’t do it. See also: OCC Policy #5180
Accommodations: If you require any classroom or testing accommodations please feel free to discuss it with me or a staff member of The Center for Academic Excellence. All conversations will be kept in strict confidence.
Disclaimer
Reasonable changes to this course information sheet may be made exclusive of course requirements, course calendar and grading procedures.
Please note: Failure to pay for this course may result in your being dropped for non-payment.