Heartland Community College
Math / Science Division
Spring 2011 Student Course Syllabus
Course Title: Calculus I
Course Prefix and Number: 161-01
Days and times the course meets: MTWR 2:00-2:50pm
Instructor’s Name: Jeremy McClure
Phone: 309.268.8655 (office)
Office Hours: MW 12-2pm, W 10-11am
Credit Hours: 4
Room: ICN 2401
Office: ICN 2023
Email: jeremy.mcclure@heartland.edu
Catalog Description: Prerequisite: MATH 109 and MATH 128 with grade of "C" or higher, or equivalent, or
assessment. A first course in Calculus. Topics include functions, curve sketching, limits, continuity, definition of
derivative, rate of change, slope, derivatives of polynomial and rational functions; the chain rule, implicit differentials;
approximation by differentials; higher order derivatives; Rolle’s Theorem, mean value theorem, applications of the
derivative, the definite integral, the fundamental theorem of calculus, integration with applications and the calculus of
trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions. Every topic is presented numerically, graphically, and
symbolically. Note, a graphing calculator is required for this course (instruction will be based on a TI 89).
MyLabsPlus: This online program is required. The access code is packaged with the book when purchased from the
bookstore. If you do not purchase the book from the bookstore, an access code will still need to be purchased. This
program offers math practice, tutorials, video lessons, immediate feedback and free tutoring. All students will use this
program to complete all of their homework assignments, and possibly some quizzes. Students register at
www.heartland.mylabsplus.com using the login and password that was emailed to your heartland email account.
Textbooks: Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 1st Edition, Briggs, Cochran, Addison Wesley, 2010.
Student Communication: To access BlackBoard, IRIS, and your Heartland Student Email, you will need to log into
myHeartland, at https://my.heartland.edu
Relationship to Academic Development Programs and Transferability: MATH 161 fulfills 4 of the 3(AA), 6(AS), or
12(AAT) semester hours of credit in Mathematics. MATH 161 should transfer as part of the General education core
curriculum described in the Illinois Articulation Initiative to other Illinois colleges and universities participating in the
IAI. However, students should consult an academic advisor for transfer information regarding particular institutions.
Refer to the IAI web page for information as well as www.itransfer.org
Course Objectives (Learning Outcomes): After completing this course the student should be able to achieve the
following outcomes. The level of these outcomes are based on problem solving abilities (PS2, PS3, and PS4).
1. Understand the key properties of a wide variety of functions.
2. Understand the concepts of limit and continuity.
3. Understand the concept of the derivative from a numerical and graphical perspective.
4. Differentiate a wide variety of functions symbolically.
5. Demonstrate differentiation in applications.
6. Understand the concept of integration (this includes the antiderivative, definite integral, a brief introduction to
differential equations, etc.) and be able to integrate a wide variety of functions.
Course Outline:
1. Functions
2. Limits and Continuity
3. Differentiation
4. Applications of the Derivative
5. Integration
Method of Evaluation (Tests/Exams, Grading System): Your course grade will be determined as follows,
100-90% = A, 89-80% = B, 79-70% = C, 69-60% = D, 59-0% = F.
Methods of evaluation will consist of, but are not limited to tests, quizzes, homework, and a final exam.
4 chapter tests
Quizzes /Homework/Notebook
Comprehensive Final Exam
60%
20%
20%
The grade on your final exam will replace your lowest test score provided that your final is not your lowest test score.
Homework: Students are required to purchase an access code to MyLabsPlus where they will be required to complete
regular online homework assignments which must be recorded neatly in a notebook that will be collected during each
exam.
Late work policy: There are NO make-ups for exams, quizzes, or assignments.
Attendance: Regular attendance is necessary to be successful in this class. If a student is absent, it is his/her
responsibility to obtain any class notes and assignments that they missed. If a student has more than 10 unexcused
absences in the semester they will be dropped from this course.
Incompletes: An incomplete grade may be given to a student who, by the withdrawal date, can reasonably be expected to
pass the course. Incompletes may be granted only when justified by extreme circumstances (e.g., serious illness, accident,
death or serious illness in the immediate family). Incomplete grades are not given for such reasons as unjustified failure
to appear for the final examination. A written agreement, outline the requirements to be met, must be signed by the
instructor and the student. The agreed upon requirements must be completed no later than the end of the following
semester. By the agreed upon date, the instructor will assign a grade or the incomplete will be changed to an F if the
requirements are not completed.
Required Writing and Reading: Some instructors may incorporate writing assignments as part of the course grade, in
keeping with learning outcomes. Reading assignments (other than the text) may be assigned, possibly in conjunction with
writing assignments.
Student Conduct, Academic Integrity, Plagiarism: Please refer to the Student Conduct Policy in the Heartland
Community College Catalog, http://www.heartland.edu/catalog/index.jsp#catalog, for specific policies concerning
discipline, academic integrity and plagiarism.
Heartland Library Information http://www.heartland.edu/library
The Library, located in the Student Commons Building at the Raab Road campus, provides Heartland students with a full
range of resources including books, online journal databases, videos, newspapers, periodicals, reserves, and interlibrary
loan. Librarians are available to assist in locating information.
Tutoring Center:
http://www.heartland.edu/tutoring/index.jsp
(309) 268-8231
Testing Center:
http://www.heartland.edu/testing/index.jsp
(309) 268-8231
Academic Disabilities: If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please
contact Anita Moore at 268-8249 or anita.moore@heartland.edu.
Notice of Cancelled Class Sessions: Cancelled class sessions, for all HCC classes, will be listed under Cancelled Class
Meetings in the A-Z Index and under Academic Information in the Current Students page on the HCC Web site. Go to
http://www.heartland.edu/classCancellations/ to learn what classes have been cancelled for that day and the upcoming
week. Be sure to check the last column, which might contain a message from the instructor.
Syllabus Disclaimer: This syllabus is subject to change. Any changes will be announced in class. You are responsible
for any and all changes made to the syllabus. Assignments a
Important Dates and Tentative Day-to-Day Schedule
Jan 10 ................. Classes Begin for 16-Week
Jan 17 ................. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (College Closed)
Jan 24 ................. Final Day to Drop with Refund for 16-Week Session
Mar 7-12 ............. Spring Break
Mar 14 ................. Midterm Grade Rosters due by Midnight for 16-Week
Apr 7 ................... Final Day to Withdraw for 16-Week Session
May 4 .................. Classes End for 16-Week
May 5 .................. Optional Review Day
May 6-12 ............. Final Exam Week for 16-Week
May 13 ................ Commencement
Tentative Day to Day schedule:
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3 M 1-24
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4 M 1-31
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7 M 2-21
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8 M 2-28
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9 M 3-7
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MLK Jr. Day (college closed)
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Review
Review
(Optional Review Day)
Final Exams Week
Final Exam 2:00-3:50pm