MAT 181-71 Calculus I
Fall 2013
Course Times: Tues, Thurs. 5:30 – 7:10 pm
Course Location: Tues: HI 110, Thurs: WH 302
Instructor: Dr. Becky Hall
Email: HallB@wcsu.edu
Office Location: Higgins 219B
Office Hours: Tues, Thurs: 4:30 – 5:30 pm and 7:10-8:10 pm;
Wed: 4:25 – 6:00 pm (except first Wed. of month)
Catalog Description:
An introduction to the two fundamental tools of calculus- derivatives and integrals-from algebraic,
graphical and data -based points of view. Calculus is presented as a problem -solving tool with
applications to the physical and social sciences. Graphing and symbolic-manipulating calculator and
computer tools are used throughout the course. Prerequisite: MAT 133 or equivalent.
Course Materials:
 WebAssign is a “powerful online instructional tool for faculty and students. In brief,
instructors create assignments online within WebAssign and electronically transmit them to
their class. Students enter their answers online, and WebAssign automatically grades the
assignment and gives students instant feedback on their performance.” You must submit all
homework assignments electronically through WebAssign. To access our course through
WebAssign go to http://www.webassign.net/ and click on “I have a class key”. Our class key is:
wcsu 6466 2752. Online you can purchase access to our course for $75 or a lifetime access to
the text for $110. Both of these options are a replacement for having a hard copy of the
textbook.
 A graphing calculator is highly recommended. A TI-83 or 84 is recommended. TI-89 or other
CAS graphing calculators are not permitted on quizzes, tests or the final exam.
Grading:
Your grade will be calculated based on the following:
 Homework/Quizzes: (15%) Regular homework will be assigned and will be due the following
Tuesday, unless otherwise listed on WebAssign. (There may be more than one assignment due
each week.) In addition, short quizzes may be given in class based on recent homework questions
and class work.
 Tests: The first test (25%) will cover limits and derivatives. The second test (18%) will cover
applications of the derivative. The third test (17%) will cover integration and the Fundamental
Theorem of Calculus.
 Final Exam: (25%) The final exam will be given on Thursday, December 12, 2012 from 5:30 pm –
8:00 pm. The exam will be held in White Hall 302. It is a cumulative exam. You must attend the
scheduled final exam period, or you will receive a zero for the exam grade. If there is inclement
weather, the final exam will be on Wednesday, December 18th from 5:30 - 8 pm.
Attendance:
Attendance is important. If you find it necessary to miss a class, you are expected to inform me prior
to the absence, when possible. You are responsible for the material you miss. You will only be
allowed to make-up quizzes, homework or tests if your absence is excused by me.
Students with Disabilities:
If you have a disability and would like to request accommodations, please visit AccessAbility
Services, located in Higgins Annex 017. They will give you an accommodation letter which you
should bring to me as soon as possible.
Academic Integrity:
Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Behaviors and actions that constitute academic
dishonesty include, but are not limited to, cheating during a Test/Quiz, submitting material that is
not one's own, using information or devices that are not allowed by the faculty member, obtaining
and/or using unauthorized material, cooperating with or helping another student to cheat, etc. The
Academic Integrity policy for WCSU can be found at
https://www.wcsu.edu/catalogs/undergraduate/aca_svcs.asp.
WestConn Information and School Cancellations: Check WestConn’s homepage (www.wcsu.edu).
Sign-up for the Emergency notification system: http://www.wcsu.edu/ens/.
Secondary Education Majors:
The content in this course addresses the “Expertise in Content Knowledge” portion of the WCSU
Education Program Conceptual Framework. When you have successfully completed this course you
will have added to the body of knowledge necessary to mathematics in Connecticut public schools.
The computer lab assignments in this course address the “Technology” portion of the conceptual
framework.