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Calculus & Analytic Geometry 1  

Course Outline       Spring, 2008

Math 130, Section 1        5 credits          CC 380

MW 1:15 – 3:20 pm  

 

Prerequisite: Completion of Math 120 with grade of 2.0 or higher in each and placement for English 101.

 

Course Objectives: This 5-credit course is the first quarter of the three-quarter calculus sequence that provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the core concepts of differential calculus with a primary focus on applications from the disciplines of math, computer science and the physical sciences.  Content includes both applications and theory of differential calculus leading to an introduction to the fundamental theorem of calculus.  Learners will continue to refine independent study skills, cooperative problem solving, logically correct and mathematically precise writing and thinking, and their ability to use geometric, symbolic and analytic formats in presenting solutions to both abstract and real world applications.  Classroom activities will include lecture/discussion and group work. Students will communicate their results in oral and written form. Graphing calculator required. (A calculator similar to a TI-83+ or TI-84+ is highly recommended.) NOTE: This class meets the quantitative or symbolic reasoning requirement.

 

Text: Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 5th ed., by James Stewart, Brooks/Cole Publ. Co., 2003.

 

Instructor: Dr. David C. Buchthal                                          Office: CC2 383

E-mail:       dbuchthal@cascadia.edu                                      Phone/Voice Mail: 425-352-8280

Office hours: MTWTh – 12:00 - 1:00pm. Other times by appointment.

Grading: The course grade is based on the following:

                                    2 Tests @ 100 points each       = 200 points

                                    6 Quizzes @ 15 points each    =   90 points

                                    Collaborative Projects              =   50 points

                                    Class Presentations                  =   40 points    

                                    Comprehensive Final Exam     = 150 points

                                                                        Total    = 530 points

     Homework will be assigned daily and discussed the following class. Quizzes based on the homework will be given almost every classes. The best 6 of the 8 or more scheduled quizzes will determine your homework grade. The best 2 of the 3 scheduled exams will be used to calculate your final grade. There will be no make-up tests or quizzes. Students will work on collaborative projects and present examples, concepts, and applications to fellow students. Details on presentation assessments will be provided. Classroom participation and improvement will be considered in borderline cases.

 

Tentative Grading Scale

 

 

Total Points Earned

490-530

470-489

450-469

425-449

410-424

390-409

355-389

340-354

325-339

300-324

285-299

0-284

Letter Grade

A

A-

B+

B

B-

C+

C

C-

D+

D

D-

F

Letter Grade

4.0

3.7

3.3

3.0

2.7

2.3

2.0

1.7

1.3

1.0

0.7

0.0

 

Attendance: Students are expected to attend each class session. Each day, either a quiz, a test, or a group project is probable.

 

Accommodation: If you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact Enrollment Services, Room 103, 425-352-8860 and ask for the Disability Support Facilitator. 

 

Learning Agreements: Cascadia Community College has developed statements on many educational issues, including Academic Honesty, Acceptable Use Policy on Information Technology, Diversity, Emergency Procedures, Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Student Rights and Responsibilities. These statements and policies apply to all classes. You can find them at http://www.cascadia.edu/FacultyWeb/instructors/dbuchthal/AcademicStandards.htm

 

Academic Integrity:  Instances of academic dishonesty will be dealt with harshly. Putting your name on a group project when you did not participate is as unethical as copying someone else’s assignment.

 

Counseling Available On-Campus: If you have a personal problem or stress that is affecting your schoolwork and would like to talk with someone, please contact the counselor, Caroline Becker.  Counseling at Cascadia is confidential, professional and free.  Visit or Call the Front Desk at 425-352-8860 for an appointment.

 

 

Important Dates:        Last Day to add a class (with signature):                                              April 15

                                    Last Day to Drop Classes (with signature)                               May 9

                                    Last Day to Change To/From Audit (with signature)                May 9

                                    Memorial Day – No Classes                                                    May 26

                                    Last Day of Class:                                                                   June 11

 

Course Outcomes:

1. Learn actively by

a)  Integrating technology into problem solving,

b)  Participate in interdisciplinary groups to solve problems that integrate the use of calculus, and

c)  Take responsibility for accessing and using a variety of sources for assistance in learning about calculus, including its history.

2. Think critically and creatively by

a)  Using deductive and inductive reasoning in applying calculus to real-life situations,

b)  Analyzing, contrasting and critiquing various procedures – the “rules” of calculus, and

c)  Following, evaluating, and writing solutions to mathematical problems, arguments, and proofs.

3. Communicate clearly and originally by

a)  Explaining how answers were created -- stating assumptions made and conclusions supported by the analysis,

b)  Formulating and criticizing mathematical conjectures and conclusions, and

c)  Listening, speaking, reading, and writing mathematical presentations that use mathematical vocabulary, notation, and graphical interpretations.

4. Interact in the diverse and complex environment by

a)  Demonstrating effective use of group processes,

b)  Recognizing the biases and limitations of mathematical models, and

c)  Respecting individual ways of arriving at answers, expressing results, and processing information.