MATH 1910 - VSCC
CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I
4 Credit Hours
Important information about the course is contained in this Syllabus. You should carefully read the
entire document, and make sure you understand all course Policies and Procedures. You may want
to PRINT it for future reference.
Course Information
Course Description:
Limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and
logarithmic functions, applications of differentiation, Newton’s Method, indefinite integrals,
mean value and fundamental theorems, applications of integration including fluid force,
work and kinetic energy, surface area, volumes or revolution, length of plane curves,
moments and centers of mass. (Same as RODP MATH 1910)
Course Objectives:
Primary Educational Goals:
The primary educational goal of this course is to develop in the mathematics and science
student the ability to analyze calculus and the principles of analytic geometry in a logical
manner. This course will also prepare a student for further coursework in mathematics and
science.
Primary Educational Outcomes:
As a result of completing this course, students will have demonstrated an acceptable level of
mastery of concepts and applications of first semester calculus and an understanding of
mathematical logic necessary to apply these concepts and principles to problem solving.
Prerequisites:
Four years of high school mathematics, including trigonometry, and an ACT math subscore
of 25 or greater, or MATH 1720 with a grade of C or better.
Course Topics:
Limits and Continuity
Rates of Change and Limits
Calculation Limits Using the Limit Laws
The Precise Definition of a Limit
One-Sided Limits and Limits at Infinity
Infinite Limits and Vertical Asymptotes
Continuity
Tangents and Derivatives
Derivatives
The Derivative of a Function
The Derivative as a Rate of Change
Derivatives of Products, Quotients, and Negative Powers
Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions
The Chain Rule and Parametric Equations
Implicit Differentiation
Derivatives of Inverse Functions and Logarithms
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Related Rates
Linearization and Differentials
Applications of Derivatives
Extreme Values of Functions
The Mean Value Theorem
Monotonic Functions and the First Derivative Test
Concavity and Curve Sketching
Applied Optimization Problems
Indeterminate Forms and L'Hopital's Rule
Newton�s Method
Anti-derivatives
Integration
Estimating with Finite Sums
Sigma Notation and Limits of Finite Sums
The Definite Integral
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Indefinite Integrals and the Substitution Rule
Substitution and Area Between Curves
Specific Course Requirements:
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Connection to the web through a dependable Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Required Textbook (see below)
Scientific or approved Graphing Calculator (see below)
Some proficiency in using the email, discussion board, and drop box
components of D2L
A valid Picture ID (e.g., driver's license)
Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software
Requirements
Required Textbooks:
Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 1/e, by William Briggs and Lyle Cochran
Copies of this book and supplement are available for purchase in the VSCC Bookstore or
Online at the VSCC Bookstore.
NOTE: This is the required textbook also for MATH 1920 and MATH 2110.
Supplementary Materials:
Optional: A CD of all the PowerPoint slide Presentations may be obtained by sending a
check for $10, the course number (MATH 1910), and your return address to:
Prof. Ondis Bible
Volunteer State Community College
1480 Nashville Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066-3188
NOTE: These PowerPoint slide Presentations are posted online and may be viewed with NO CHARGE using the links provided in the course.
Hardware Requirements:
The minimum requirements can be found in the Course Orientation. Log in to the course in
D2L, then click on [Content] in the menu bar at the top, and click on [PC Requirements] in
the Orientation module. Specific hardware requirements for this course include a scientific
calculator or an approved graphing calculator (nothing stronger than a TI-86). Hand-held
computers and programmable computer-like calculators (like the TI-89 or TI-92) are not
permitted. You must also have a printer linked to your computer. Speakers (internal or
external) and a microphone are also highly recommended.
Software Requirements:
The minimum requirements can be found in the Course Orientation. Log in to the course in
D2L, then click on [Orientation] in the Course Menu, scroll down, and click on [Hardware &
Software Requirements]. Specific software requirements for this course include the web
browser, Internet Explorer (a free download from Microsoft.com).
Instructor Information
Please see the separate page inside the course to find instructor contact information as well
as a statement of virtual office hours and other communication information.
Assessment and Grading
Testing Procedures:
Quizzes: All scheduled Quizzes will be online (multiple choice and/or short answer). Quiz
problems must be worked on paper with answers submitted online to the instructor by the
stated deadline. The textbook, homework, and course notes may be used as a resource
when doing a Quiz (but not on a Test). Assistance from another person is not
permitted. A score of zero will be assigned for each Quiz not completed and submitted by
the stated deadline. Each student's lowest Quiz grade will be dropped. Make-up Quizzes
may be allowed (at the discretion of the instructor), provided the student contacts the
instructor, preferably in advance, to offer an explanation and request an extension. Quizzes
are graded automatically by CourseCompass immediately upon submission.
Tests: There will be six major Tests (non-cumulative) and a comprehensive Final Exam.
All Tests will be done online on the scheduled test date. All Tests except Test 3 and the
Final Exam may be accessed via a computer at the student's home, school, workplace, etc.
Test 2 (at mid-term) and the Final Exam must be proctored on the campus of the student's
"home school" or some other RODP test site. The only materials allowed during a Test are
pencil or pen, eraser, clean white paper, and an approved calculator. A student who must
miss a scheduled Test due to an emergency should make every attempt to notify the
instructor prior to the test deadline. A student who is allowed to do a Make-up Test may be
required to do it on paper under the supervision of a proctor. All Tests must be done
entirely by the enrolled student, with no assistance from another person. Anyone
caught cheating will receive a grade of zero, a grade of F in the course, and may
face other punitive measures. For additional (partial) credit on Tests 3, 4, and 5, after
submitting the Test online, you must send (preferably FAX) your worksheets to the
Instructor. Be sure to number each problem, and write your name on the worksheets. After
Test 2 and the Final Exam, give your worksheets to your PROCTOR to send to the
Instructor. Tests will be graded and grades posted within a week after the test date. There
will be no exemptions from taking the Final Exam. An appointment to take a proctored
Test should be made by the student about two weeks before the scheduled Test. The
appointed test time must be at least two hours before closing time at the testing center,
and the student must show a picture ID.
Grading Procedure:
The major Tests, Final Exam, Quizzes, Homework, and Discussions will count in the final average as follows:
Assignment
Name
Homework
Discussions
Mod Checks
Quizzes
Test 0
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Test 4
Test 5
Final Exam
Total Points
Number of
Assignments
36 @ 10 points each
7 sets @ 100 points each
36 @ 4 points each
16 @ 10 points each
(lowest dropped)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
360
700
144
Percentage of
Final Grade
8
5
2
160
10
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
2064
5
8
8
15
8
8
23
100
Points
Grading Scale:
Letter grades will be assigned according to the following intervals:
90.00
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100 +
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A
80.00
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89.99
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B
70.00
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79.99
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C
60.00
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69.99
=
D
00.00
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59.99
=
F
Withdrawal (W-grade): The "Last Day to Withdraw" and receive a grade of "W" is posted
around campus and on the college web site. Each student should be conscious of this date. All
students who, as of this date, are failing the course should follow the established withdrawal
procedures of the college by the withdrawal date.
Incomplete (I-grade): Generally, the Incomplete (I-grade) will NOT be given in this course.
One exception might be a student who misses the proctored Final Exam due to a serious,
legitimate, and documented emergency.
Academic Honesty:
Cheating, in any form, is absolutely forbidden. Anyone caught cheating will receive a
grade of zero, a grade of F in the course, and may face other punitive measures.
WARNING: D2L provides the instructor with many tools for detecting cheating. Don't do it;
dishonest actions will be detected! Your moral character is more valuable than any
unearned grade in this course.
Assignments and Participation
Assignments and Projects:
PowerPoint Presentations: Students enrolled in this course are required to view the
online PowerPoint presentation for each lesson before doing the homework. Each
presentation contains a "keyword" on a randomly selected slide. Students are required to
submit this keyword to the instructor (one of the questions in the Mod Check). Viewing the
animated presentations diligently has proven to greatly increase the probability of success
in this course!
Homework: Homework assignments in CourseCompass consist of algorithmically
generated problems, tied to the course textbook. Homework must be submitted by
11:59 pm (Central time) on the due date listed in the D2L Course Calendar (and in
CourseCompass). Extra Credit on Tests 2, 3, 4, and 5 is contingent upon
submitting the relevant Homework by this due date. An individual student who
occasionally may need additional time to complete an assignment may obtain an
automatic 1-day extension by emailing the Instructor. All Homework assignments
are set to "allow students to work and change score after due date," but keep in
mind that late homework submissions will reduce the amount of Extra Credit for
which you are eligible on Tests 2, 3, 4, and 5. You may submit each question up to
5 times. Your last submission will be automatically graded and recorded.
Homework grades will be transferred from CourseCompass to D2L Grades at the end of the
semester.
Warning: Doing the assigned homework is absolutely essential for students to
learn the skills necessary to successfully complete the course. Any student who
has not completed the relevant homework before a scheduled Test may be denied
access, will be graded more harshly, and is not eligible for any extra credit and/or
grading curve that might otherwise be available.
Mod Checks: The Mod Checks will count in the Homework Average and are to be done online
after viewing the PowerPoint Presentation and completing the assigned Homework for that
lesson. A detailed solution of the included problem may be viewed immediately after submitting
the Mod Check.
Class Participation:
Discussions: Online discussions among students are to be posted at the appropriate time
in the appropriate folder of the course message board. Students are required to regularly
read and post course-related messages. D2L allows the instructor to track discussion
messages posted, as well as messages read. Both quantity (articles "read" and "posted")
and quality of participation in these threaded discussions will count in the student's
Discussions grade, which counts 5% of the overall grade.
TUTORIAL ASSISTANCE: A student may get additional tutorial assistance from the
instructor during regular office hours in W-100H or by calling (615)741-3215 or (615)4528600 or 1-888-335-8722, extension 3386. For online interaction with the instructor, use
D2L Email.
Math Lab: Trained tutors are also available in the Math Lab (Warf 123) or by calling
extension 3387. Lab hours are posted on the Math Lab web site
at http://www.volstate.edu/MathScience/Lab. Any time a student needs additional tutorial
assistance, e.g. homework help, the Vol State Math Lab is highly recommended. At times
when the Instructor and other resources are not available, the trained staff in the Math Lab
stand ready and willing to offer free tutoring six days a week.
Punctuality:
Homework assignments must be delivered (or at least postmarked) on or before the due
dates posted in the course Calendar. Quizzes and Tests must be completed on the
scheduled dates. Any student who is unable to meet a stated deadline should contact the
instructor before the deadline to request an extension.
Course Ground Rules
Students are expected to participate in all interactive aspects of the course. You should
regularly communicate with other students and the instructor using the D2L online
communication tools, including email and discussions. View the online PowerPoint
Presentation for each Lesson before attempting the homework. Practice until you can
navigate proficiently in D2L. Check the course message board every day or two for new
postings. For this course, use the email component of D2L, in lieu of your regular email
address, such as one supplied by your Internet Service Provider. When you have technical
problems with your computer or the online components of this course, get the necessary
assistance immediately. Observe course netiquette at all times.
Instructor Response Times
The primary means of communication in this course will be D2L Email. Messages should be
sent to the Instructor any time a student feels the need. Messages will be read and
responded to every day --- even two or three times a day in the first week and at other
critical times during the semester. Whenever a student has something to share with
classmates, the Discussion component of D2L should be used. Tests and Quizzes will be
graded and grades posted within a few days after the availability period has ended.
Homework grades will be posted periodically, e.g. a few days after each of the four major
Tests.
Guidelines for Communications
Email:
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Always include a subject line.
Remember without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way.
Be careful in wording your emails. Use of emoticons might be helpful in some cases.
Use standard fonts.
Do not send large attachments without permission.
Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc. should be
avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication.
Respect the privacy of other class members.
Discussion Groups:
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Review the discussion threads thoroughly before entering the discussion. Be a lurker
then a discussant.
Try to maintain threads by using the "Reply" button rather starting a new topic.
Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the
discussion group. Be respectful of other�s ideas.
Be patient and read the comments of other group members thoroughly before
entering your remarks.
Be cooperative with group leaders in completing assigned tasks.
Be positive and constructive in group discussions.
Respond in a thoughtful and timely manner.
Chat:
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Introduce yourself to the other learners in the chat session.
Be polite. Choose your words carefully. Do not use derogatory statements.
Be concise in responding to others in the chat session.
Be prepared to open the chat session at the scheduled time.
Be constructive in your comments and suggestion.
Web Resources:
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Click on [Contents], and scroll down near the bottom to [References], under
[Study Tools].
Library
The VSCC Library is available to all Vol State students. Links to library materials (such as
electronic journals, databases, interlibrary loans, digital reserves, dictionaries,
encyclopedias, maps, and librarian support) are available.
Students With Disabilities
It is the student�s responsibility to self-identify with the Office of Disability Services to
receive accommodations and services in accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). Only those students with appropriate documentation and who are registered with
the Office of Disability Services will receive accommodations. For further information,
contact the Office of Disability Services at (615) 230-3472, TDD (615)-230-3488, or visit
the office which is located in Room 108, Wood Campus Center.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Volunteer State Community College is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action Educational
Institution. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefit of, or be
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the College because of race,
color, national origin, age, or handicap. The college also complies with the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended and with the Vietnam Era Veterans'
Readjustment Act of 1974. The commitment to equal opportunity applies to all aspects of
recruitment, employment and education of individuals at all levels throughout the College.
Syllabus Changes
The instructor reserves the right to make changes as necessary to this syllabus. If changes
are necessitated during the term of the course, the instructor will immediately notify
students of such changes both by individual email communication and posting both
notification and nature of change(s) on the course bulletin board.
Technical Support
Telephone Support:
If you are having problems logging into your course, timing out of your course, using your
course web site tools, or other technical problems, please use the MyVolState Online
Support Website at http://www.volstate.edu/DLSuccess/. If the necessary
assistance is not found there, call the VSCC Help Desk at extension 3302. If necessary,
you may also contact the Instructor.
VSCC Phone Numbers: (615) 452-8600, (615) 741-3215, (888) 335-8722
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Help Desk, ext 3302
Instructor, click on [Instructor Information] in the course Content
NOTE: Technical advice is free; however, neither the Help Desk nor the Instructor will
attempt to make needed repairs to your computer.