OFFICIAL TCC COURSE SYLLABUS Math 174
Discipline Prefix: MTH
Course Number: 174
Course Title: Calculus With Analytic Geometry II
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Clinical Hours: 0
Contact Hours: 4
Studio Hours: 0
Repeatable for Credit: Yes
Semester: FALL 2012
Meeting Days/Time/Location: Online
Lab Hours: 0
Instructor Information
Name: Dr. Julia Arnold
Office Location: Walker Bldg. Norfolk Campus; Room 3223
Office Hours: Anytime online, or face to face. For face to face please email me 24 hours before you
want to meet.
Contact Information: Email preferred; Office Phone: 757-822-1323; Home Phone: 757-539-2077
Course Website: http://www.thinkwell.com/
Email address: jarnold@tcc.edu
Blackboard site: http://learn.vccs.edu
Academic Policies
Students are responsible for being aware of the policies, procedures, and student responsibilities
contained within the current edition of the TCC Catalog and Student Handbook. Students should
familiarize themselves with the college's policies regarding academic integrity, plagiarism, academic
misconduct, and inclement weather found in the Student Handbook.
Student Handbook: http://www.tcc.edu/forms/handbook/
TCC Catalog: http://www.tcc.edu/forms/catalog/
Course Description
This course is designed to acquaint students with the concepts of analytic geometry and calculus
including indefinite integrals, definite integrals and their applications, infinite series, conics, parametric
equations and vectors. This course is designed to serve as an introduction to analytic geometry and
calculus for students majoring in mathematics, engineering, computer science, and science.
Prerequisites and/or Co-requisites
MTH 173 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or placement exam.
Required Course Texts and Supplementary Materials
A. Thinkwell’s Calculus with Edward Burger (authorization number for website at
www.thinkwell.com)
B. Graphing calculator (TI 83 or TI 84 recommended) The TI89 and higher are not allowed on
tests.
C. Online Course uses Blackboard
D. Users also need Microsoft Office with Word, Excel, and Power Point
E. A computer preferably with broadband access to an Internet Service Provider.
You will need Microsoft office 2003 or higher. For those of you with Word versions under
the 2007 version, you can download the reader for the docx extensions in the event you
need to read such a document. The link for that is at:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=941b3470-3ae9-4aee-8f43c6bb74cd1466&displaylang=en
Word is often used to upload files into discussion board because the math type lite equation
editor in word is easier to use and more reliable that the equation editor in Discussion
Board.
Power points are used for presentations and are substitutes for lectures.
Excel is used for progress reports during the semester.
You will need word files to do your individual projects which will require typing math using
an equation editor. The exception would be if you have a tablet PC. If you do use a
handwritten report it needs to be neat and flow logically from top to bottom.
TCC computers are using Windows XP and have Office 2007 loaded on most of them. The
only drawback is that the Math Type equation editor is not downloaded on these machines.
Math Type has a free 30 downloadable version that after 30 days changes to Math Type lite
which is all you need for any problem. Every math symbol, and greek letter are easily
attainable using math type lite. You should download the 30 day free version and use it with
Word for the projects and for answering questions or asking questions in discussion board.
You cannot copy and paste equation editor work directly into the comment boxes in
Discussion Board.
Supplemental Materials (Optional)
A. CD Rom set of video presentations (necessary for dial up connections)
B. Workbook with notes and exercises
Bookstore Link
http://tcc.bncollege.com/ Click on Norfolk since that is where this course is originating. Since
you are only purchasing an access code not a text book, you are taking a chance if you try to buy
it used. If the access code has already been used by someone else, you will not be able to
register on Thinkwell.
Course Learning Outcomes
Evaluate an integral by integrating by parts, using trigonometric substitution, partial fraction expansion
or tables of integrals.
Recognize and evaluate an indeterminate form, evaluating by the use of L'Hopital's rule, if necessary;
evaluate an improper integral.
Find the limit of a sequence;
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Evaluate a geometric series or a telescoping series;
Determine the convergence or divergence of a series using an appropriate test, such as the integral test,
the p-series test, the direct and limit comparison tests, the alternating series test, the ratio test, or the
root test.
Express a function as a power series, including as a Taylor or a Maclaurin series, and determine the
interval of convergence for the series representation.
Write a parametric equation for a curve and find the equation of the tangent line to the curve at a point ,
the arc length for a portion of the curve, and the area of a surface of revolution for a curve given in
parametric form.
Write the equation of a curve in polar coordinates, and find the equation of a tangent line to the curve at
a point , the area between two such curves and arc length for a portion of the curve, and the area of a
surface of revolution for a curve given in polar form.
Write the equation of a conic section in polar form.
Represent a vector as an ordered pair (in the plane) or as an ordered triple (in space).
Calculate the dot product and the cross product of two vectors and use these products to determine the
angle between two vectors, the projection of one vector onto another, and the area of a parallelogram
formed from two vectors as its sides.
Topics Covered in the Course
A. Applications of integration
The following topics are covered in Math 173 or Calculus I but are available to review.
* The Average Value of a Function
* Finding Volumes Using Cross-Sections
* Disks and Washers
* Shells
* Arc length and Functions
* Sections marked with an asterisk are not part of Math 174 or Calc II but that knowledge may be
needed in future chapters. Therefore students are responsible for this content.
B. Integration techniques, L'Hopital's rule
C. Improper Integrals)
D. Techniques of Integration
E. Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates
F. Sequences and Series
G. Vectors and the Geometry of Space
Description of Assignments/Assessments/Grading policies
For a grade of A you will need to earn 90-100%
For a grade of B you will need to earn 80-89%
For a grade of C you will need to earn 70-79%
For a grade of D you will need to earn 60-69%
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Tests and Other Grades
10% Test 1 online
20% Test 2 cumulative proctored (midterm) This test is required to be taken to pass the
class.
10% Test 3 cumulative, online
20% Individual Assignment
20% Homework
20% Final Exam proctored This test is required to be taken to pass the class.
Extra Credit: For using Blackboard's Discussion Board BEFORE TEST 2 YOU WILL
RECEIVE 3 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS ON TEST 2
An Individual Assignment will be announced around mid-term. This will be found in
Blackboard and be turned in using the Assignment Feature in Blackboard. It will require writing
math using a math equation editor in word or power point. I will help you with the mechanics if
needed.
How Homework is Graded
In the same way that a textbook has more exercises than you could ever complete during a semester, the
Thinkwell calculus website has more exercises than you can do this semester. In order for you to score a
grade of 100 on Thinkwell exercises, you must successfully complete 700 correctly done problems in the
exercises covering at least 80 different objectives. If you successfully complete 90% of the 700 exercises,
your Thinkwell exercises grade will be 90, etc. Each exercise can only be done once, but can be reviewed
after scoring. Thinkwell does not provide students with this total, so if you want to keep track you will
need to do so from the beginning of the semester. I will periodically send out a grade report which will
give you your totals.
Course Schedule: See separate document called
calendar.
Course Policies
You are responsible for checking your TCC email account daily and answering emails from your
Instructor within 24 hours. You are also required to print and follow the weekly schedule provided
under the Syllabus button in blackboard. Please report any discrepancies to your Instructor and ask
questions if something is not clear.
Attendance in an online class consists of the following:
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Submitting required HW assignments
Participation in the Discussion Board on Blackboard
Keeping up to date with the weekly schedule
Turning in required projects on time
Taking the major tests on time
Coming to campus for two proctored tests*(See EXCEPTIONS below)
If you have not communicated via the avenues above and have a failing average you may
be dropped from the course.
* EXCEPTIONS: Students who are at a great distance from campus (50+ miles) are
responsible to find a proctored location where someone of authority can administer their
test and give them access to a computer with an Internet connection. Possible places are
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other community colleges, or libraries. The name, email address, phone number, and title of
the proctor must be given to the Instructor in plenty of time for arrangements to be made
with the proctor. Note: because of the number of emails I receive every day, please send
me this information the week before the test week and no earlier.
Failure to comply with the above items or communicate with your Instructor may mean your
Instructor can drop you from the course.
2. Late Work/Make-up Exam Policy: Assignments (Video and Homework) should be done the week in
which they are assigned. However, if you are ill and need a few days past the week they are due, that
will be okay. You do not need to request and extension. You have one. Since the online tests are
scheduled ahead of time you should do your best to stay on the schedule. If you have to be late a day or
two that is acceptable. The only firm dates are Test 2 deadline, Final Exam deadline, and the due date
for your Individual Assignment. All tests should be taken especially the proctored tests. If you fail to
take both proctored tests you will not pass the class.
Withdrawal Policy
Students who wish to withdraw without academic penalty should contact a counselor to determine the
appropriate procedure and date. Withdrawals through completion of 60 percent of a session will result
in a W grade. After 60 percent of a session is completed, a withdrawal will result in a grade of F in a
credit course, except under mitigating circumstances that must be documented by the instructor and
approved by the academic dean.
IMPORTANT DATES
Aug. 23, 2012
Aug. 30, 2012
Sept. 10, 2012
Nov. 1, 2012
Dec. 17, 2012
First day of class
Last day to drop or add a course
Last day to drop to receive a tuition refund
Last day to withdraw and receive a grade of W for the course
Last Day of Course including Exams
Disability Services
Students who have documented, diagnosed disabilities, and who need special accommodations for
tests, practical, etc., are advised to see the Disabilities Services staff in Student Services so that the
instructor may be notified of what accommodations are appropriate in each case. Requests for
accommodations should be made to the designated campus disability services counselor at least 45 days
before classes begin. Documentation must be provided to support the need for accommodations.
For assistance with disabilities, contact the campus Disabilities Counselor/Provider or the Coordinator of
Learning Disabilities Services: call 822-1213, visit Student Services/Development, or visit the Disability
Services webpage at http://www.tcc.edu/students/specialized/disabilityservices/index.htm
Emergency Procedures
In the event of a bomb threat, tornado, or fire, students and staff may be asked to evacuate the building
or move to a secure location within the building. Evacuation routes for movement to an external
location or to a shelter within the building are posted at the front of the room. Students should review
the maps and make sure that the exit route and assembly location for the building are clearly
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understood. If assistance is required during an evacuation, please let the instructor know at the end of
the first class.
Tidewater Community College uses TCC Alerts to immediately contact and inform faculty, staff and
students of a major crisis or emergency. TCC Alerts delivers important emergency alerts, notifications,
and updates via: email account (work, home, other), cell phone, pager.
When an incident or emergency occurs, authorized senders will be instantly notified via TCC Alerts. TCC
Alerts is a personal connection to real-time updates, instructions on where to go, what to do, or what
not to do, who to contact, and other important information. New users may also register by sending a
text message to 411911 keyword: TIDEWATER.
Academic Support Services
Each campus provides various kinds of academic assistance. One-on-one tutoring, math and computer
labs, and other forms of individual and group assistance may be available. Find the math lab on your
campus.
Important Websites
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College Website: www.tcc.edu
Blackboard and Student E-mail: https://tcc.my.vccs.edu/jsp/home.jsp
Student Handbook: http://www.tcc.edu/forms/handbook/
TCC Catalog: http://www.tcc.edu/forms/catalog/
Class Schedule: http://www.tcc.edu/schedule/ (or log-in to SIS for current course offerings)
Academic Calendar: http://www.tcc.edu/students/calendar/academic/index.htm
Distance Learning Resources: http://www.tcc.edu/students/dtls/
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