Napa Valley College—Fall 2014
Math 120-62065: Calculus 1
Bldg. 1200, Room 1204
TTh 1:30 – 3:45 p.m.
Instructor: Yolanda Woods
*email: ywoods@napavalley.edu
Office: Bldg. 1000 Rm. 1031R
*email is the best way to reach me. I check it often
Phone: 707-256-7757
Office Hours: MW 10:30-noon; TTh 8:30-9:30
Welcome to Calculus 1! Calc. 1, otherwise known as differential calculus, is the gateway course
into exciting math, science and engineering majors. Calculus is the mathematics of our physical
world, a world that is in continuous motion and change. It describes the laws of motion, the rates
of change of that motion and the mysterious realm of time and infinity. From what we view in our
day-to-day living to the hidden processes of the universe, calculus is the mathematical description
of the patterns of motion all around and beyond us.
Student Learning Outcomes:
A successful student of the course will be able to:
 Solve applications involving derivatives
 Calculate derivatives as limits
 Calculate integrals as Riemann Sums
 Use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Course Content:
 Limits and Continuity of Functions
 Rates of Change and the Derivative
 Derivative Applications including trig functions, exponential functions and logarithmic
functions
 Area approximation and definite integrals
 Indefinite Integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Required Materials:
 Text: Thomas’ Calculus Early Transcendentals: 13th Edition. The hard copy is optional, but
the e-book, which includes MyMathLab (MML) access, is required and must be purchased.
Your homework and online weekly quizzes will be taken and submitted using MyMathLab
online.
You must have reliable online access to be able to fulfill the requirements of this
course and must register for MML online by this Friday.
Note that temporary access is available for over 2 weeks without having to pay for it.
There is no excuse for not enrolling. Failure to enroll in MML may result in being
dropped from the class.
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A course ID is needed to enroll. The course ID for this class is: woods03778
Note: A graphing calculator is recommended as a learning resource, but will not be
allowed for use on in-class tests: TI 83, or 83 Plus, 84 or 89. Calculator rentals are
available in the library with a valid library card for $15 per semester.
Attendance:
Consistent attendance is of utmost importance. More than one week’s worth of missed class
may result in being dropped from the class. Consistent attendance will be one measure of
determining borderline grades.
Tardies:
You are expected to come class on time. Tardy students are a disruption to instruction. 3 tardies
to class will count as an absence. Tardiness will be a factor in determining borderline grades.
*In-Class Practice Assignments:
We will regularly do in-class problem practice.
Warm-ups: Most days we will begin class with a warm-up. You are expected to do these when
class begins. We will go over these problems as a review of the previous day’s lesson or as an
introduction to the day’s work. These should be dated. On midterm day one warm-up problem will
be selected by date to turn in as part of your test. Have your warm-ups in order since the time
given to locate the problem will be short.
Worksheets/Practice: We will also work sample problems from worksheets. These worksheets
often exemplify the types of problems you will see on the in-class exams. Mastering these types of
problems will insure the greatest possibility of success on these important exams. This work
should be kept in order in a loose-leaf participation folder (no spiral notebooks, please). If kept up,
this will serve as a valuable resource to prepare for tests and will be collected on in-class test days
for completion check. Please allow yourself enough space to work clearly and legibly. Any
unfinished class work should be done outside of class as part of your homework.
Class work is designed to maximize the learning from each class. Working in class allows you to
learn from the understanding of your peers, to see your areas of weakness and to ask questions
based on any confusion you have as you practice. Your full participation will help earn you a better
exam grade.
*Homework:
Homework for this course is done in MML online. Due dates are online. The function of homework
is to give you an opportunity for independent practice of a variety of problems, including more
challenging problems. Use the tools on MML, tutorials and hints to aid you in mastering material.
You can also retry problems to enable you to improve a homework score.
Late work can be submitted for one week following the due date, but will incur a 15%
penalty. Homework for the last week of classes will not have a grace period for late work and
must be submitted by the dates given in MML.
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Working in MyMathLab:
If this is your first time working with MML online, you will have to get used to the procedures.
Here are a few things you should know:
After completing a problem you type in your answer and the computer will give you instant
feedback. Become familiar and use the features of the software such as “Show me an example” to
get the most out of it.
Each homework assignment will have a due date posted online. Please be aware that computer
malfunctions will not excuse you from due dates, putting off the entire assignment until the due
date is not a good idea as you risk losing your internet connection or having a server go down. Give
yourself enough time and have a back up in mind in case of problems. Also please note that you only
have a week’s grace for late homework.
*Online Quizzes and Tests:
There will be an online quiz every Friday. The due date and time will be shown online. This is on
your own time; please plan for this. These quizzes are required and there is no grace period for
missing the due dates.
The quizzes are done in the same way as the homework, but no aids are provided. This should give
you feedback as to how well you have actually mastered the concepts tested. MML scores your
quizzes to give you immediate feedback of your progress.
*Please note that technology problems will not excuse you from your online work. Do not
email me to request additional time. I will drop the 2 lowest homework and quiz scores to
account for unforeseen emergencies. Anything beyond this will incur a point penalty.
Also note that zeros for missed assignments are not automatically entered. Grades therefore
may temporarily appear inflated until zeros are manually entered.
In-Class Tests:
There will be 4 midterms and a final given in class. Partial credit for problems will be given only if
demonstration of understanding is clearly and legibly shown in a step-by-step process. One 4 x 6
card with hand-written notes will be allowed on any midterm. One 5 x 7 card with hand-written
notes will be allowed on the final.
Talking to a fellow classmate or having a cell-phone out during an exam is a violation of testtaking protocol and is considered cheating. It may result in loss of points up to a zero for the
exam.
There will be no makeup exams. The lowest midterm grade will be dropped. A student absent on
a midterm day, will have that zero dropped. This option is available only with an excused absence
and is available only once.
Electronic Devices:
During class, cell phones or any other portable electronic device must be turned off and be out of
sight. Under no circumstances will a cell-phone calculator be allowed during an exam.
Violation of this rule will result in a deduction of points on a test and may result in a zero for the
exam.
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Resources:
Please note my office hour availability if you need one-on-one help with a concept. Do not wait until
you are hopelessly lost to get clarification. Often a short office visit will make a big difference.
Napa Valley College also offers valuable resources for student success. I encourage you to take
advantage of the Math Center located in the 800 building. Tutoring is recommended for all
whether or not you are experiencing difficulty. Discussion with an able tutor or study partner
enhances student understanding. Additionally MML offers online instructional videos to reinforce
class instruction.
Students in need of accommodations in the college learning environment:
Any student who feels she or he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a learning
disability should contact Learning Services in the Library and Learning Resource Center (LLRC),
room 1766, phone (707) 256-7442. A Learning Disability Specialist will review your needs and
determine appropriate accommodations. If you need accommodations for physical or other types
of disabilities, schedule an appointment with DSPS Counselor, Sheryl Fernandez, in the Counseling
Department located in the General Counseling Center in the 1300 building, phone (707) 253-3040
for appointment. All information and documentation is confidential. Please feel encouraged to make
an appointment with me privately to discuss your specific learning needs in my class.
Miscellaneous Classroom Norms:
 Raise your hand to ask or answer questions. Avoid the temptation to always be the student
who shouts out the answer. Whereas it is good that you know and are an enthusiastic
participant, answering too quickly and often does not allow others the opportunity to think a
problem through.
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If you have a question, please ask the instructor for clarification. Do not ask a classmate
for help during a lecture. You are interrupting that student’s focus on important concepts
and likely disturbing the students around you. Others in the class may likely have the same
or similar question.
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Please do not chat with your classmates, even if it is about the math; this is disruptive
to those around you. You may be asked to leave if chatting continues.
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There will be no eating allowed during class. Please keep food put away.
Further Suggestions for Success:
 Practice is an essential element of success. Watching teacher performance of operations
alone does not offer the student insight into his/her own areas of weakness. Making
common student errors through practice gives insight into your particular
misunderstandings before the test or quiz.
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Along with visiting the Math Center, studying with a partner often is a useful way to
discuss and clarify confusion. Research has shown that group work in math leads to better
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understanding. Copying other’s work however is cheating and will result in a zero for any
assignment or test.
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Be patient with the learning process. Do not expect to get it right away. Learning takes
time and it is common to feel confused at first. Develop coping strategies to get you
through some initial uncertainty. Difficult courses have a learning curve and require
persistence and effort. Ask for help.
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Lastly, read the book, use the online resources, ask questions and persevere. It bears
remembering that a good rule of thumb for a college-level course is to spend 2 hours at
home studying for every hour in class. Do not expect success just by passively sitting in
class taking notes. Math is often difficult, but for most, reward follows effort.
Grades:
Online Homework: 10%.
Weekly Quizzes: 20% cumulative.
Class Work Notebook: 10%
In-Class Tests and Final: 60%
A: 100-90%
B: 89-80%
C: 79-70%
D: 69-60%
F: 59% & below
Please note that your grade progress is accessible online via MML at any time during the
semester. You can monitor your own progress in the class this way. The instructor assumes that
no further progress report is needed and none will be given.
Lastly you will be given the grade you earn. Borderline grades to the next highest level will be
determined by in-class exam averages, attendance and promptness, at the discretion of the
instructor.
Please keep this document handy to review throughout the semester. You should refer to
this before you email me a question about class protocol. I will refer you to this document if
you do. Most of your questions have been anticipated. This is your guiding document for the
course.
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*Tentative Schedule Fall Semester 2014
*The following table reflects an approximate schedule of topics for the semester. These topics will all be
covered, but there may be some variation in the pacing as the semester progresses.
It is part of your homework to read the sections listed to improve your understanding of the topics and to
gain practice in reading math textbooks. If you are absent, you should also watch the video available through
the MyMathLab website for the day of your absence.
** In-class tests are scheduled for this week
Week #
1
Date
8/18
2
8/25
3
9/1
**4
9/8
5
9/15
6
9/22
7
9/27
8
10/6
**9
10/13
10
10/20
11
10/27
12
11/3
**13
11/10
14
11/17
15
11/24
16
12/1
17
**18
12/8
12/15
Main Concepts / Sections
Functions: Review, Representations and Types:
Sections 1.1 – 1.4
Limits: Definition, Techniques for Computing
Sections 2.1 – 2.2
Limits: Infinite Limits
Sections 2.3– 2.5
Limits: Infinity and Continuity
Sections 2.5 – 2.6
Midterm #1: Chapters 1 – 2
The Derivative: Rules for Differentiation
Sections 3.1 – 3.3
The Derivative: Trig. Functions, Rates of Change
Sections 3.4 – 3.5
The Derivative: The Chain Rule, Implicit Diff.
Sections 3.6 – 3.7
The Derivative: Log. and Exp. Inv. Trig. Functions
Sections 3.8 – 3.9
The Derivative: Related Rates/ Review and catch-up
Section 3.10
Midterm #2: Chapters 3.1 – 3.10
Applications of the Derivative: Maxima/ Minima, Graphing
Sections 4.1 – 4.3
Applications of the Derivative: Optimization, Linear Approximation
Sections 4.3 – 4.5
Applications of the Derivative: Mean Value Theorem, L’Hopital’s Rule
Sections 4.6- 4.7
Applications of the Derivative: Antiderivatives
Sections 4.8,
Midterm # 3: Chapter 4
Integration: Approximating Area Under a Curve, Definite Integrals
Sections 5.1 – 5.2
Integration: Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Sections 5.3
Thanksgiving Holiday
Working with Integrals; Integration:
The Substitution Rule: Section 5.4 – 5.5
Review and Catch-up
Finals Week
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