MAC 2233 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
Valencia Community College
Syllabus
Fall, 2012
Instructor: Paul V. Flores, Ed.D., Ph.D.
Email:
pflores@mail.valenciacollege.edu
Office:
4-237
Office Hours: TBA
Fall Term Dates: August 27, 2012 to December 16, 2012
(Classes end December 9)
Cumulative Final Exam: During the week of December 10-16
Course Description:
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I is a 5 credit course that includes
the study of limits and continuity; differentiation and integration of
algebraic and trigonometric forms; applications of derivatives, definite
and indefinite integrals; the use of graphing calculators to explore
selected topics; and mathematical communication skills. The
prerequisite for this course is a minimum grade of C in MAC 1140
and MAC1114 or MAC1147 or MAC1142 or MAC 1132 or MAC1104
and MAC1114 or appropriate score on an approved assessment.
Valencia Core Competencies:
Valencia desires their graduates to possess and demonstrate a set of
global competencies including the ability to think, communicate,
value, and act. In an effort to help you acquire and improve upon your
ability to demonstrate these competencies, this course will include
activities that require you to:
1. Think clearly, critically, and creatively.
2. Communicate with others in written and verbal form.
3. Make reasoned value judgments and responsible
commitments.
4. Act purposefully, reflectively, and responsibly.
Due to the nature of these global competencies, many problems and
activities will be presented in the context of an application. These
applications will require students to select appropriate information
from the problem and communicate effectively how to arrive at an
appropriate solution for the problem.
Required Course Materials:
Required Course Materials:
1) Calculus, 7th edition, James Stewart. Please look at this video:
YouBook for Calculus - YouTube
2) Calculator:
A graphing calculator that does not perform symbolic
manipulations is required. The TI-84+ is used for in-class
demonstrations and is particularly recommended.
If you are receiving financial aid it may be possible to utilize
some of your funds to purchase your calculator. Check with the
financial aid office for more information.
Class Policies:
Homework: Mathematics is learned by doing homework. It will be
assigned every class, and should be completed prior to the next
meeting. If you do not do homework, you cannot reasonably expect to
learn the material. We will begin every class by reviewing homework
problems. You may choose to do the online homework available
through course compass. Whether you use the online resources or
not, all homework needs to be written out by hand; otherwise, it is
impossible to correct your errors. You will not learn anything by sitting
in front of the computer and inputting answers WITHOUT working out
EVERY detail BY HAND!!!!
Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations
must provide a notification from the Office for Students with
Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the instructor,
preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students
with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate
documentation of disabilities. The East Campus Office is located in
Building 5, Room 216.
Attendance:
Attendance is expected of all students except in case of an
emergency. If you must miss a class, you are responsible for getting
all notes from a classmate. Excessive absences—more than 3—
without adequate excuse will result in withdrawal from the course. An
adequate excuse is defined to be a documented emergency such as
a hospitalization, death in the family, etc. In such cases,
documentation must be provided.
Tardiness:
All students are expected to be on time, every day. I do know
emergencies arise. If you think you will arrive late or you need to
leave early, please communicate this to me as soon as you know.
Electronic:
Students are required to silence all electronic Devices (e.g., pagers,
cellular phones, etc.) during class. If you have an emergency that
necessitates keeping the device on, I expect you will communicate
this to me prior to the start of class. If it goes off, I do expect you to
leave immediately and tend to your business. I will see you next
class.
Withdrawals:
Per Valencia Policy 4-07 (Academic Progress, Course Attendance
and Grades, and Withdrawals), a student who withdraws from class
before the withdrawal deadline of November 2 will receive a grade of
“W.” A student is not permitted to withdraw after the withdrawal
deadline. A faculty member MAY withdraw a student up to the
beginning of the final exam period for violation of the class
attendance policy. A student who is withdrawn by faculty for violation
of the class attendance policy will receive a grade of “W.” Any
student who withdraws or is withdrawn from a class during a third or
subsequent attempt in the same course will be assigned a grade of
“F.” For a complete policy and procedure overview on Valencia
Policy 4-07 please go to:
http://valenciacc.edu/generalcounsel/policydetail.cfm?RecordID=75.
Outline:
The course will cover chapters (1-7). There will be seven tests,
one after each chapter and a cumulative final. Exact test dates will
be announced in class, but basically you can expect a test every 2
weeks. Make up exams will NOT BE GIVEN. Grades will be
calculated as follows:
Tests: 1 – 7 (each test will constitute 10% of your final grade)—70%
Final Exam (30%)
Grading:
Grades will be based on the weighted average of homework, tests
and the final exam. Letter grades will be assigned according to the
final average using the standard grading scale. Any missed exam will
receive a grade of “0.” Notwithstanding death in the family or
hospitalization (both of which must be documented), NO MAKE
UP TESTS WILL BE GIVEN!
Grading Scale:
90—100% = A
80—89% = B
70—79% = C
60—69% = D
Below 60%= F
Academic Honesty:
All students are expected to be in complete compliance with Valencia
Community College’s policies on academic honesty. In no instance
will cheating of any type be tolerated. Students found to be in
violation of this policy will be disciplined consistent with the policy
established by the college.
How to do well in this class:
If you wish to earn a high grade in this class—A or B—there are a
couple of “must-do” things you will need to do. I can tell you, this
class is difficult. Any one who has ever taken a Calculus class can
attest to this fact. Earning an “A” or “B” means you’ve pretty much
mastered the material. This means you have to understand the
concepts, not just memorize the formulas. In fact, there will be very
little memorization involved in this class; you will be expected to
practice the concepts learned until you internalize them. Though this
process is difficult—you can expect to study at least 1-2 hours for
each class meeting—it is a worthwhile undertaking. Calculus is a
relevant, powerful mathematical tool that can be used in business,
economics and other social sciences. You will have a step up on the
competition if you earn a high grade in this class. It makes transfer
applications to UCF and other four-year universities more impressive
if you have an “A” or “B” in this difficult class.
Okay, one other thing, studying Calculus does not mean reading the
book. This is an important fact to understand. Studying Calculus
means doing problems, more problems, and then some
additional problems.
Homework is an important aspect of this class. Unless you do it all,
you will be lost!! Please do not fall into the trap of saying, “I’ll wait until
the weekend to study.” Calculus is not like other subjects where you
can “cram” to get the work done. You have to work on it everyday.
If you have any problems, issues, or concerns, remember I am here
for you. Please do not forget this. I am committed to helping you be
successful in this class. I will do what I can for you, but remember I
can’t study for you—that’s up to you!
Good Luck!! 
Disclaimer:
I reserve the right to change/modify any aspect of this syllabus at any time. I will communicate all
changes to students via class emails in addition to announcements in class. It is important you
check your atlas email regularly.