MATH 1451 –section 115- Calculus I with Applications – Fall 2018

Name of Instructor (Jeffrey Lee)

Office: Math 239

Email: Jeffrey.lee@ttu.edu

Office Hours:  M-F 10:00-11:00

Course Time and Location:  ELECE 101, Monday through Friday 1:00 am-2:50

Textbook: Calculus, 6th Edition by Smith, Strauss, and Toda, Kendall Hunt.

Additional materials: TBA (free)

Calculator: any type of graphing calculator may be used for visualization and applications, but calculators are not allowed on exams

Prerequisite: at least a C in MATH 1350 or 1550, or 7 on MPE, or B in MATH 1321, or C in 1321 with 5 on MPE, or 660 on SATM, or 29 on ACTM, or 3 on AP AB Calculus with 5 on MPE.

Course Purpose:

 The goals of this course include developing the student’s understanding of the concepts of differentiation and integration, and applying these concepts to problem solving and real-world applications. Instructors should emphasize the concepts of limit, continuity, and differentiability to properties of graphs. Intuitive discussions and “picture arguments” are acceptable, as well as a few short proofs (e.g., prove the product rule for differentiation). The basic rules of differentiation (such as chain rule, product rule, quotient rule) and their applications to integration will have to be mastered – as they are crucial prerequisites to Calculus II, Calculus III, Diff. Eq., and higher level topics in mathematics, physics and/or engineering. In addition to that, real-world applications of Calculus are being emphasized in this course.

Course Outline: The information below serves a tentative timeline for the material to be covered:

Chapter 1 (Sections 1.1 – 1.5) –

Chapter 2 (Sections 2.1 – 2.4) –

Chapter 3 (Sections 3.1 – 3.8) –

Chapter 4 (Sections 4.1 – 4.6) –

Chapter 5 (Sections 5.1 – 5.5, 5.7 – 5.8) –

Note that the mid-semester exam and gateway exam dates are subject to change. If the date of an exam has to be changed, you will be notified about it by the instructor as soon as possible.

Gateway Exam G1 – First Attempt: ************ Second  Attempt: ***************

Gateway Exam G2 – First Attempt: ************Second Attempt: **************

Comprehensive Final Exam –********************* room: TBA

Core Curriculum/Graduation Requirements:

Math 1451 satisfies part of the university core curriculum requirement in Mathematics.

Course-specific Learning Objectives and Corresponding Outcomes:

Students will:

-       apply arithmetic, algebraic, geometric, statistical, and logical reasoning to solve problems;

-       represent and evaluate basic mathematical and/or logical information numerically, graphically, and symbolically;

-       interpret mathematics and/or logical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics, and draw inference from them.

In particular, students will develop skills to:

1. explain the concept of continuous functions;

2. compute instantaneous rate of change;

3. compute derivatives of polynomial and transcendental functions;

4. use differentiation to solve related rate and optimization problems;

5. compute definite and indefinite integrals;

6. apply specific concepts to certain problems from the real world and other sciences.

Methods of Assessment of Learning Outcomes: Assessment will be achieved through multiple methods.

Your grade will be calculated using the following percentages:

Homework                       20%

Midterm(s)                       30%

Gateway Exam (G1)      10

Gateway Exam (G2)      10%

Final Exam                        30%    

The grading scale will be:

A                            90.00 – 100.00%

B                            80.00 – 89.99%

C                            70.00 – 79.99%

D                            60.00 – 69.99%

F                              0.00 – 59.99%

Notes on methods of assessment and grading:
All stated examinations are mandatory in order to pass the class.

1.       Final Exam: The final exam is a comprehensive, departmental exam. It will be in room TBA. Scratch papers may be checked by the instructors. No other printed materials and electronic devices are allowed during the final. The Common Final represents a course requirement. A student who did not complete the final examination, but otherwise completed all the other requirements successfully cannot be assigned a passing letter grade (D or higher) unless taking the final examination.
Note: The final exam consists of three parts, that is, a total of 30 short questions:

a.       P1 (Differentiation) - 10 questions

b.       P2 (Integration) - 10 questions

c.       P3 (Applications) – up to 10 questions
in total (P1 = 10%; P2 = 10%; P3 = 10%)

2.       Gateway Exams: Each gateway exam contains a set of 10 short questions on differentiation (G1), resp. integration (G2) (derivatives and integrals to compute).
G1 - Differentiation (10 Qs, weighs 10%); 0% for less than 7 correct answers; 10% otherwise.
G2- Integration (10 Qs, weighs 10%); 0% for less than 7 correct answers; 10% otherwise
Each gateway exam will take 30 minutes and will be scheduled by the instructor. Each failed gateway exam (G1 or G2) may only be retaken once. Each gateway is administered at a unique time to the entire class – dates subject to change. Procedural details will be provided in class.

3.       Homework via WeBWorK: WeBWorK is an internet-based method for delivering homework problems to students. Visit the course webpage for more information on how to access WeBWorK and how to enter your solutions; see Helpful Documents. You will need your eRaider username and student ID number with the R to log into WeBWorK. The WeBWorK system responds by telling you whether an answer (or set of answers) is correct or incorrect and also records whether you answered the question correctly or incorrectly. You are free to try a problem as many times as you wish until the due date.
It is your responsibility to check WeBWorK for new assignments. Please do not wait until the day the assignment is due to begin and/or send questions. I will not answer questions e-mailed to me within 24 hours from the HW deadline.
A key educational benefit of this system is that if you get an incorrect answer, you receive immediate feedback while the problem is still fresh in your mind. You can then correct a careless mistake, review the relevant material before attacking the problem again, or seek help (frequently via e-mail) from classmates or the professor. You are strongly encouraged to prepare exam quality written solutions for each WeBWorK problem. It is not enough to solve the problems haphazardly on miscellaneous paper. Write the solutions well and keep those solutions.

4.       Grade Inquiry Policy: Any student who has questions about any grade received on an assessment should meet with the instructor in person, if possible, within a one-week period of receiving the graded assessment. At this meeting, the instructor will provide an explanation of the grading and computation of the score. Inquires received after the one-week period will not be considered.

Calculator: A graphing calculator is a useful tool for this course. However, calculators or other electronic devices will NOT be permitted on quizzes, in-class exams, and the final exam.

Reading: Reading the material from the textbook (paper or electronic form) is mandatory. There is a lot of material to cover. Students will be provided with supplemental web materials (videos, tutorial) in addition to the classroom lecture notes, to be consulted either before or after class, as directed. You are expected to read the appropriate sections of the text BEFORE coming to the lecture in which the topic is scheduled.

Make-Up Policy: There are no make-up exams except for absence due to religious observance or

absence to due officially approved trips (see Class Attendance below). The student should make arrangements to take an exam and/or quiz prior to his/her absence. In the event that advance notice cannot be provided, the student must contact the professor within a reasonable amount of time to discuss the missed assessment.

There are no make-up WeBWorK homework sets assignments except for absence due to religious observance, or absence to due officially approved trips (see Class Attendance below). If a student misses a WeBWorK homework sets for one of the above reasons, the homework set will be reopened. For extenuating circumstances the instructor reserves the right to decide on the make ups (such as cases of natural disasters, documented accidents leading to disability, major surgery and other exceptional cases).

Class Attendance: Students are cautioned that active participation is necessary for success. Attendance will be taken regularly and is mandatory. Students may be penalized when the number of missed classes exceeds 5 for this course:  please inform your instructor of your absences (reasons). In addition, the last day of attendance will have to be reported to the Registrar, for all the failing grades.

Absence due to religious observance - The Texas Tech University OP 34.19 states that a student who intends to observe a religious holy day should make that intention known in writing to the instructor prior to the absence. A student who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious holy day shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence. As your instructor, I request that notification be made in writing and submitted no later than the 15th class day of the semester. Absence due to officially approved trips - The Texas Tech University OP 34.04 states department chairpersons, directors, or others responsible for a student representing the university on officially approved trips must notify the student’s instructors of the departure and return schedules. The instructor so notified must not penalize the student, although the student is responsible for material missed. Any student absent because of university business must be allowed to make up missed work within a reasonable span of time or have alternate grades substituted for work due to an excused absence. Students absent because of university business must be given the same privileges as other students.

Academic Integrity (extracted from OP 34.12): It is the aim of the faculty of Texas Tech University to foster a spirit of complete honesty and high standard of integrity. The attempt of students to present as their own any work not honestly performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as a most serious offense and renders the offenders liable to serious consequences, possibly suspension.

Scholastic dishonesty includes, but it not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsifying academic records, misrepresenting facts, and any act designed to give unfair academic advantage to the student (such as, but not limited to, submission of essentially the same written assignment for two courses without the prior permission of the instructor) or the attempt to commit such an act.

Civility in the Classroom: Incivility is any action that interferes with the classroom learning environment. This includes, but is not limited to arriving late, leaving early, not closing/putting aside the cell phone, text messaging, sleeping, chatting during class, disturbing others with noise, dominating the class discussion. Be respectful to the instructor and to your fellow students, or you may be asked to leave the classroom.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities (extracted from OP 34.22): Any student who, because of a disability, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make the necessary arrangements. Students should present appropriate verification from Student Disability Services during the instructor’s office hours. Please note instructors are not allowed to provide classroom accommodations to a student until the appropriate verification from Student Disability Services has been provided. For additional information, you may contact the Student Disability Services office at 335 West Hall or 806-742-2405.

Supplemental Resources

-       Tutoring and Study Center (TSC Mathematics) – a free tutoring center provided by the Mathematics & Statistics Department located at in Room 106 of the Math Building. Visit http://www.math.ttu.edu/Undergraduate/Resources/TSC/tutor.shtml for the most recent hours of operation.

-       Learning Center – a free tutoring center located in Room 80 of Holden Hall. Online tutoring is also available. Visit http://www.depts.ttu.edu/soar/LC/Index.php for more information.

-       Tutoring List – a list of tutors student may hire can be found at http://www.math.ttu.edu/Undergraduate/Resources/TSC/tutor.shtml or in Room 201 of the Math Building.

-       Supplemental Instruction (University) – free, peer-led review sessions for historically difficult courses. Visit http://www.depts.ttu.edu/soar/SI/ for more information.