Math 148 – Elements of Calculus
Winter 2012
RAI 468 12-12:50pm
Instructor: Olga Stride
Office: RAI 338
Office Hours: M-F 9:00-9:55am
Email: ostride@pierce.ctc.edu
Homework Website: www.wamap.org
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Math 148 is an introduction to calculus. We will focus on
computational skills, relating calculus to graphs, and applying calculus to applications. Beyond
this, this class is an introduction into higher level mathematical thinking. You will be asked to
think beyond formulas and to approach problem solving in a variety of ways. Most importantly,
you will be expected to think critically, which means applying and adapting the skills and
knowledge you learn to new situations. To be successful in this class, actively participate in
class each day and expect to study a minimum of two hours each day outside of class.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Textbook
Pencil
5 Notebook Dividers
3-Ring Notebook
Eraser
Graph Paper
Paper
Graphing Calculator(NO cellar phones) Straight Edge (Ruler)
HELPFUL MATERIALS: (Not Required)
Student Solutions Manual
Access to other Calculus books (for reference)
TEXT (required): Brief Applied Calculus; Berresford, Rockett, 5th Edition.
CALCULATOR: A graphing calculator is required for the course. A TI-82, TI-83, TI-85 or
TI-86 will be fine. TI-83 and TI-82 calculators may be rented for the quarter at the library. The
rental fee is fifteen dollars. The instructor does not claim to be an expert on all of these graphing
calculators, thus it is the student’s responsibility to use all resources available when he or she has
questions relating to the graphing calculator. Resources consist of the instructor, other students, the
calculator manual, and if the student is using a TI calculator, TI gives help at their web site: www.ti.com
NOTEBOOK: Each student is required to have a 3-ring notebook with 5 dividers. The notebook should
be set up in the following way:
DIVIDER
1
2
3
4
5
CATEGORY
Class Notes
Homework
Handouts/Projects
Quizzes
Exams
The student’s name should be displayed clearly on the notebook (inside and out). The notebook will be
collected and returned on the day of the final exam for EXTRA CREDITS.
HOMEWORK: Homework will be assigned both from the book and online. Only the online
homework will be graded, but quizzes and tests may be based on material from both sources.
Online homework should be considered the minimal homework – enough to develop the basic
skills. Doing textbook homework problems will be necessary to fully develop your
understanding of the concepts.
Studying: Doing your homework and studying is not the same thing. You will have to review a
concept or a procedure many times before it becomes familiar. You should schedule at least two
hours a day for working on Math 148. You may need more.
Getting Help: Before seeking help, spend time on a problem; try to create a simpler example,
find a simpler example, review your class notes, etc. If after trying all those steps, go get help.
Get help on homework from me during office hours, from the super tutor in the tutoring center,
and your classmates. You need to strive to be an independent learner.
Attendance: You are expected to attend class daily, though I do not grade directly on
attendance. You are responsible for any material presented or assignments made in class. I will
not give make-up quizzes ever. Make-up exams will only be given if you make arrangements
prior to your absence.
Quizzes, Exams, and Grading: There will be announced and unannounced quizzes, heavily
based on the homework, that will be worth 10 points each(10-15 min long). There will be two
exams worth one hundred points each, and a comprehensive final exam worth 150 -200 points.
In addition there may be multiple group projects. I will drop 1-3 lowest quiz score. Online
homework will count for 100 points.
Grading: Your final grade will be based the percentage of points earned.
90-100%
85-89%
80-85%
75-79%
70-74%
60-69%
<60%
3.5-4.0
3.0-3.4
2.5-2.9
2.0-2.4
1.5-1.9
0.7-1.4
0.0
A
B
B
C
C
D
F
You must be in this bracket for this class to count towards
your associates degree
College Environment: Please remember that this is a college course. Be respectful of your
classmates; many are paying for their education themselves, and if you are being disruptive
during class, you’re hindering their ability to learn. Please keep cell phones off unless there is a
good reason, in which case put it on vibrate. After second warning you have to put your phone
on instructors desk.
Special Needs: Students with disabilities who believe they may need academic adjustments,
auxiliary aids or services to fully participate in course activities or meet course requirements are
encouraged to register with the Access and Disability Services (ADS) Office, Room 300K in the
Cascade Building. You may also call the ADS Office to make an appointment to meet with the
ADS Coordinator at (253) 964-6526 or 964-6527. Students requesting accommodations must
obtain the “Approved Quarterly Academic Adjustments, Auxiliary Aids or Services” (green)
form provided by ADS.
Cheating: If you cheat you will lose all possible points on the assignment and a letter discussing
the matter may be placed in your student file. Do not cheat. Do not give the appearance of
cheating. Do not help someone else cheat. Cheating is a huge hassle that can result in the loss of
points, and/or expulsion from the class or the college, and can cause problems for you when you
try to transfer or gain employment.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY:
Emergency Procedures for Classrooms
Call 911 and then Campus Safety in response to an imminent threat to persons or property. In the event of
an evacuation (intermittent horns & strobes), gather all personal belongings and leave the building using the
nearest available safe exit. Be prepared to be outside for one hour and stay a minimum of 200 feet from any
building or structure. So long as it is safe to do so students are expected to stay on campus and return to
class after evacuations that last less than 15 minutes. Do not attempt to re-enter the building until instructed
by an Evacuation Director (identified by orange vests) or by three horn blasts or bell rings. Please notify the
nearest Campus Safety Officer or Evacuation Director of any one left in the building or in need of assistance.
Fort Steilacoom Campus Safety (253) 964-6751
Accessing Online Homework in WAMAP
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Open up your web browser (like Internet Explorer)
Enter the address: www.wamap.org
Click “Register as new user”
Enter the requested information and press “Sign-up”
You will taken back to the login page. Enter your username and password you selected
In the “Enroll in new course” box, enter this class’s course id and key
Course ID: 2408
Enrollment key: Homeworkonline
7) The course name will now show up in the “Courses You’re Taking” box on your home page.
Click on the course name to enter the course.
The next time you want to access the course, you will just need to enter your username and
password at the login page, then click on the course name to re-enter the course.
Answering online questions
Many questions ask for a number answer. You can enter integers, such as 4 or -5, or decimal
answers, like 3.2
Some questions ask for fraction answers. Enter these like 2/3 for
2
3
Some questions ask for numerical expressions. Here are a couple common expressions:
Enter
To get
2^3
23
sqrt(2)
2*3
2
2 3
Some questions ask for algebraic expressions. Here are some examples of how to enter answers:
Enter
To get
4x^5
4x 5
1/(x+2)
1
x2
sqrt(x+5)
x5
(x^2+5)/2
x2  5
2
With algebraic expressions, use the Preview button to see how the computer is interpreting what
you typed in. Don’t forget to use parentheses for grouping. With functions, like sqrt(x) and
log(x), be sure to use parentheses for the function notation.
The Instructor has rights to do some changes to Syllabus. Changes will be announced in the
class.