Syllabus MTH 120-02 Calculus and Its Applications
Spring 2016 T/R 3 Credit Hours
Course Information
Prerequisite(s)
Course
Description
Student Learning
Outcomes
Class days / times
Campus and
Class location
Course Materials
Textbook
Last Day to
Withdraw
Make-up policy
Quizzes
Comprehensive
Testing
Homework
Calculator use
Students are required to complete one or more of the following prerequisites for this course. Students who enroll
without completing one or more of the following prerequisites for this course may be withdrawn by the College and may
not qualify for a refund of tuition. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that one or more of the following
prerequisites have been completed and are documented at the College. Pre-requisites for Math 120:
A. COMPASS score of 46-100 on College Algebra section or 0 – 46 on the Trigonometry section
B. A transcript on file verifying a grade of “C” or higher in MTH 112 (or an equivalent math course)
C. A score of 25 or higher on the Mathematics portion of the ACT, or a score of 620 or higher on the Mathematics
portion of the SAT
This course is intended to give a broad overview of calculus and is taken primarily by students majoring in Commerce and
Business Administration. It includes differentiation and integration of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions , functions
of several variables, partial derivatives, LaGrange Multipliers, and multiple integration. It also includes applications to business
and economics for each.
The five general education areas for the college are mathematical skills, computer skills, writing skills, oral communication skills,
and critical thinking skills. Student will demonstrate competence in calculating limits and rates of change. Student will
demonstrate competence in introductory differential calculus. Student will demonstrate competence in introductory integral
calculus. Student will demonstrate a basic knowledge of multi-variable calculus. Student will demonstrate competence in critical
thinking skills.
Tuesdays/Thursdays 8:30 am – 9:45 am
Martin Campus 2357
MyLabsPlus (MLP) Access Code
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Calculus with Applications, 10 Edition, Authors: Lial, Greenwell, Ritchey (optional)
Thursday – April 7, 2016
*Students who have an excused absence (see Standard College Policies sheet) and miss a test should:
(1) Contact your instructor before the next class meeting.
(2) Bring your instructor a copy of your documentation. Documentation is subject to verification.
(3) Schedule your make-up.
*Students who have an excused absence (see Standard College Policies sheet) and miss a quiz should:
(1) Bring your instructor their copy of your documentation. Documentation is subject to verification.
(2) Turn in your quiz before the graded quizzes are returned. If this isn’t possible, see the instructor for a make-up quiz.
(Students who will miss a test because of official school events must arrange for make-up work prior to their absence.)
***ALL make-up work must be completed within 1 week of the last day covered by the excuse.***
A number of quizzes will be given. Some quizzes may be unannounced, and some may be in MLP. At least one quiz grade will
be dropped. Students who are tardy will not be given extra time for quizzes or tests.
Each major test may include up to 20% review material. Final Exam covers all material.
The Homework portion of the grade will come from work on MyLabsPlus. Each student must have a MyLabsPlus student access
code. Assignment due dates are posted in the MyLabsPlus course and on the course outline.
Students will use Derive for some homework and quiz problems and on one part of their tests. A scientific and/or graphing
calculator may be useful. A scientific calculator such as the TI-30, TI-34, TI-36 is recommended. A graphing calculator such as
the TI-83, TI-84, or TI-89 is recommended.
Final Examination
Thursday, April 28
Tutors and
Office of Specialized
Student Services
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currently enrolled students. If you need additional assistance to succeed, contact Annette Cook at acook@sheltonstate.edu. If
you have a disability and need accommodations to help you be successful, contact Michele Minor at m.minor@sheltonstate.edu
or visit her in the Office of Specialized Student Services.”
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Emergency
Preparedness and
Sexual Misconduct
Shelton State Community College continues to be committed to a safe teaching and learning environment for students and employees. In
an effort to further strengthen efforts at keeping the College Community free from weapon related violence and to eradicate sexual
misconduct crimes and infractions, SSCC has recently enacted the following policies that address these areas specifically. Sexual
misconduct is an often underreported crime and victims should be aware that SSCC has a confidential process in place for reporting
such actions and for helping victims identify resources for assistance. Links to these policies and other important emergency
preparedness related topics may be found on the college website:
http://www.sheltonstate.edu/discover_sscc/emergency_preparedness.aspx.
Instructor Information
Instructor
Instructor’s Office,
E-mail and phone number
Student hours and
location
Website
Division Chair’s Info.
Lisa Nix
Office: 2505
lisa.nix@sheltonstate.edu
205-391-2235
Monday/Wednesday 8:15 am – 9:30 am
All Student hours are in my office 2505.
Tuesday/Thursday 7:30 am – 8:15 am
go to www.sheltonstate.edu – select faculty/staff, select faculty website directory, and select Lisa Nix
Darrell Hagler, Office 2630
Phone 205-391-2433
e-mail dhagler@sheltonstate.edu
College Policy Information
The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its admissions, programs, and services in compliance with Title VI
and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of
1972, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. - See more at: http://www.sheltonstate.edu/discover_sscc/eeoc_statement.aspx#sthash.ZEfKOVpJ.dpuf
Academic
Misconduct
Attendance Policy
Standard College
Policies
Student Email
(Bucs Mail)
Quality
Enhancement
Whether or not academic misconduct has occurred and what classroom sanctions, if any, are to be applied are matters to be
determined by the respective instructor. A student who opposes the sanction imposed by an instructor may appeal the matter to
the appropriate Associate Dean.
SSCC Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered, to be prompt and to remain in class/lab for the
entire time. Attendance will be recorded at every class/lab meeting. On the final grade report, instructors are required to identify the last day of
attendance for all students who receive a grade of “F” or “U.” Students who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or
circumstance, should withdraw from the class. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid. If a student is unable to attend at
least 80 percent of class meetings, regardless of the reason or circumstance, it is recommended that the student withdraw from that class before
excessive absences interfere with the student’s ability to successfully complete the course.
The Standard College Policies apply to all classes at the college and are a part of every official course syllabus; each student receives a copy when
he or she completes the vehicle registration/waiver procedure. It is also available from the College website, www.sheltonstate.edu. It is the
responsibility of the student to have a copy of these policies and to abide by them. This class syllabus is intended to give further detail about the
policies and expectations in this class. College policies are also published in the Schedule of Classes and the SSCC College Catalog/Student
Handbook. Students are expected to be aware of and abide by College policies in every class.
All students who are or have been registered for classes at Shelton State Community College are provided an email account. Students who are
currently registered must have an email account. Electronic mail is the official method of communication for delivery of information. Shelton State
designated communicators may use this email account to send official communications to the student body. Student email addresses will be
recorded in the college’s electronic directories and records. To activate/sign in to your Bucs Mail account, visit the Bucs Mail icon at
www.sheltonstate.edu.
Shelton State’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
Improving Student Success in Online Classes
Plan
ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE: Students who take all tests and have no more than 1 unexcused absence may replace
their lowest test grade with the final exam grade.
Percentage
of Grade
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Quizzes
Homework
Final Exam – Comprehensive
Student’s
Score
16%
16%
16%
12%
8%
32%
100%
Letter grades will be assigned
according to the following:
Percentage Grade
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
59 and below
Letter grade
A
B
C
D
F
This course outline and the dates within are tentative and the instructor reserves the right to adjust them.
MTH 120-02
Day
1
Date
Thursday 1/7
2
3
Tuesday 1/12
Thursday 1/14
4
Tuesday 1/19
5
Thursday 1/21
6
7
Tuesday 1/26
Thursday 1/28
8
9
Tuesday 2/2
Thursday 2/4
10
11
Tuesday 2/9
Thursday 2/11
12
13
Tuesday 2/16
Thursday 2/18
14
Tuesday 2/23
15
Thursday 2/25
16
17
Tuesday 3/1
Thursday 3/3
18
19
Tuesday 3/8
Thursday 3/10
20
21
Tuesday 3/22
Thursday 3/24
22
23
Tuesday 3/29
Thursday 3/31
24
Tuesday 4/5
25
Thursday 4/7
26
27
Tuesday 4/12
Thursday 4/14
28
29
30
Tuesday 4/19
Thursday 4/21
Tuesday 4/26
Course Outline Calendar – Spring 2016 T/R
Lisa Nix
Material
Suggested Exercises
1.2 Linear Functions; Intro to Derive
P.23; 9,15,18-38
1.2 Linear Functions (part 2)
P.23; 9,15,18-38
2.2 Quadratic Functions
P.65; 49-55
2.3 Polynomial and Rational Functions (part 2)
P.74; 21-39,43a,b,46,47
Homework for Sections 1.2, 2.2, and 2.3 are due 1/18.
3.1 Limits (part 1)
P.136; 5-12,31-36,43-52,85
3.1 Limits (part 2)
P.136; 5-12,31-36,43-52,85
3.3 Rates of Change
P.158; 1-8,15-18,25-27,30-32
Homework for Sections 3.1 and 3.3 are due 1/25.
3.4 Definition of Derivative
P.176;1,3,11-16,21-26,35-38,49-52
4.1 Techniques for Finding Derivatives
P.207; 1-19,23,24,27-45,52-56
Homework for Sections 3.4 and 4.1 are due 2/1
4.2 Derivatives of Products and Quotients
P.216; 1-28,31-34,39-42
4.3 The Chain Rule
P.225; 21-40,45-50,54,57,58
Homework for Sections 4.2 and 4.3 are due 2/8.
Review and Catch-up
Test 1 - Sections 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
4.4 Derivatives of Exponential Functions
P.232; 1-24,38
4.5 Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions
P.240; 1-30; 56-59
5.1 Increasing and Decreasing Functions (part 1)
P.260; 1-32,35,36
Homework for Sections 4.4 and 4.5 are due 2/22.
5.1 Increasing and Decreasing Functions (part 2)
P.260; 1-32,35,36
5.2 Relative Extrema (part 1)
P.271; 1-32,35,36,41-44,46-49
5.2 Relative Extrema (part 2)
P.271; 1-32,35,36,41-44,46-49
5.3 Higher Derivatives, Concavity (part 1)
P.283; 1-45,57-64,72-75
Homework for Sections 5.1 and 5.2 are due 2/29.
5.3 Higher Derivatives, Concavity (part 2)
P.283; 1-45,57-64,72-75
5.4 Curve Sketching
P.294; 3-30
Homework for Sections 5.3 and 5.4 are due 3/7.
6.1 Absolute Extrema
P.309; 1-39,41-46
Review and Catch-up
Homework for Section 6.1 is due 3/21.
Test 2 – Sections 4.4, 4.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.1 (up to 20% may be old material)
7.1 Antiderivatives
P.366; 1-51; 53-59
Homework for Section 7.1 is due 3/28.
7.3 Area and the Definite Integral
P.383; 5-12 (use def. integral)
7.4 The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
P.395; 1-44, 55
7.5 Area Between Two Curves (part 1)
P.405; 1-26,31-37
Homework for Section 7.3/7.4 is due 4/4.
7.5 Area Between Two Curves (part 2)
P.405; 1-26,31-37
8.2 Average Value
P.440; 24-31,34,35,41
9.1 Functions of Several Variables
P.467; 1-4,31,37
*****Last Day to withdraw from class is Thursday, April 7.*****
9.2 Partial Derivatives
P.478; 1-38,45,48,49,50,51,52
Homework for Sections 7.5, 8.2, 9.1 and 9.2 are due 4/11.
9.3 Maxima and Minima
P.488; 1-18,34-38
9.4 Lagrange Multipliers
P.498; 1-16,21a,29,30,33,34,39
Homework for Sections 9.3 and 9.4 are due 4/18.
Review and Catch-up
Test 3 - Sections 7.1,7.3,7.4,7.5,8.2,9.1,9.2,9.3,9.4 (up to 20% may be old material)
Final Exam Review
Comprehensive Final Exam - Thursday, April 28 - 8:00 am - 10:00 am