Math 140 (#30140)
Calculus I
Spring 2015
First, the course details:
Instructor: Cindy Anfinson
Email: canfinson@palomar.edu
Phone: (760)-744-1150 x2963
Website: I will post lecture notes daily, the exam keys, labs, the syllabus, and study materials. My
website address is: http://www2.palomar.edu/users/canfinson/
Course Time and Room: MWF from 12 noon to 1:25 pm in Room E-6.
Final Exam: Wednesday May 13, 2015 from 12 to 1:50 pm in Room E-6.
Office Hours and Office Location: Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays from 11 – 11:50 am in
room H-202G.
My Math Center Hours: I am in the Math Center on Wednesdays from 9am to 10:50 am.
Text Book: Calculus of a Single Variable, 10th Edition, by Larson and Edwards, with WebAssign.
Published by Cengage Learning. ISBN 9781285097886. Note: the 9th edition is okay, too. Yes, you
need to have a textbook for this course and WebAssign Access (see below).
Companion Book Website: The author of your textbook as put the worked out solutions to the odd
problems on his web site. The address is: http://www.calcchat.com/book/Calculus-9e/
Calculator Policy: A graphing calculator such as a TI-84 or equivalent, or a scientific calculator will
be allowed on most exams and quizzes. No graphing calculators or scientific calculators that can
perform symbolic manipulations, such as the TI-89, will be allowed. No cell phones or other
electronic devices will be allowed on quizzes or exams.
Web Assign: I will be using Web Assign for homework in this class. Homework will be worth 5% of
your final grade. If you already have the 9th or 10th edition of the book you only need to purchase
access to Web Assign. To purchase access to Web Assign online either buy access directly from Web
Assign at www.webassign.net, or use this link:
www.cengagebrain.com/micro/Math_140/141/205_Larson_Calculus_10e. Web Assign Access is the second
choice as you are scrolling down (Enhanced Web Assign Instant Access for Calculus, Multi-Term
Courses, 1st Edition). The WebAssign Registration Information is below:
Student Registration Instructions
Course Name: Math 140, Calculus I, section 30140
Start Date: 1/12/2015
Instructor Name: Cynthia Anfinson
Class Key: palomar 5678 5409
Quizzes: I give quizzes weekly on Mondays, except during exam weeks. I will drop your lowest quiz
grade, but I do not give makeups on quizzes. Some quizzes are homework quizzes, on which you may
use your homework written on paper. Quizzes are closed book, closed notes. Quizzes will be worth
10% of your course grade.
Labs: 5 labs will be assigned. You will find the labs on my web site. You are to print them out and
bring them to class on lab day (Wednesdays). You can either work in groups on a lab or singly.
However, you are responsible for turning in your own work individually for each lab. We will start the
labs during class time, but you need to work on them outside of class. The purpose of these
assignments is to give you the tools, approaches and confidence to solve non-standard “real world”
problems which involve calculus. Labs are worth 10% of your final grade. I will not drop any labs
grades.
Exams: There are five midterm exams given, one per chapter of study. Each exam is worth 100
points and will be closed book, no notes, approved calculators only. I do NOT give makeup exams. I
will drop your lowest exam score, so only 4 of the 5 exam scores count towards your course grade.
Exams are worth 50% of your grade.
Final Exam: the final exam is comprehensive and cannot be dropped. The final exam is worth 25%
of your course grade. The final exam is closed book, no notes, approved calculators only.
Course Grade: your grade will be assigned as follows:
Percentage
90% - 100%
80% - 89%
70% - 79%
60% - 69%
Below 60%
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Student Learning Outcomes for Math 140:
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Evaluate limits analytically.
Find the antiderivative of a function using basic integration rules.
Find the derivative of a function using rules of derivatives.
Use calculus to solve optimization problems.
Attendance: Class attendance is mandatory. If you have 3 or more unexcused absences, you may be
dropped from the class. The last day to drop this course without a W is January 25, 2015. The last
day to drop with a W is March 14, 2015.
Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
A course accommodation is an adjustment that allows a student with a disability an equal opportunity
to complete course requirements. The college recognizes that many disabilities that may prevent a
student from successfully completing a course can
be overcome with a course accommodation such as test facilitation, use of a note taker, and
permission to tape record class sessions. Any student with a documented disability seeking a course
accommodation may request assistance from Disability Resource Center (DRC). Anyone that wants to
utilize classroom accommodations or other DRC services, please speak to me about this privately
during the first two weeks semester and contact the DRC at (760) 744‐1150 ext. 2375.
Cheating Policy: See the Palomar College Code of Conduct with regards to behavior expectations.
If you cheat, you will receive a score of 0 on that particular work and will NOT be allowed to drop that
0. If you are caught cheating a second time you will receive an F and be referred to the
Administration for appropriate disciplinary action.
Behavior: All students must conduct themselves in a respectful manner to the instructor and the
other students. Turn off electronic devices (tablets, laptops, iPads, etc.) during class as it is very
distracting to other students. Turn the ringer off your cell phone.
Second, Palomar College details:
Some important dates and deadlines
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The spring semester begins on January 12, 2015
Holiday: Martin Luther King’s Birthday: January 19, 2015 is off
Last day to add: January 25, 2015
Last day to drop without a W: January 25, 2015
Holidays: President’s Day Weekend: Thursday, February 12, 2015 to Monday, February 16,
2015 is off.
Last day to drop with a W: March 14, 2015.
Spring Break: March 16, 2015 through March 20, 2015.
Finals Week: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 through Monday, May 18, 2015.
Commencement: Friday, May 15, 2015.
Third, how to succeed in this class:
 Come to class every day!
 Arrive at class on time and stay until you are dismissed.
 Ask questions in class. I will go over homework questions at the start of class for the first 5
minutes most class sessions.
 Take good notes in class.
 It is a good idea to look over the section BEFORE we cover it in class. You will familiarize
yourself with some of the language and ideas, so when you see it the second time it will make
more sense.
 Plan on spending 2-3 hours outside of class studying for each hour in class.
Do your homework!
Join a study group.
Use CalcChat.
Come to office hours. I am very happy to help you. Don’t wait until you are behind, seek help
immediately.
 Go to the Math Center to study and have your questions answered.
 Calculus requires more rigor than your previous mathematics courses. Adjust your study
habits accordingly.
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