Instructor: Professor Paul Boisvert (Pronounced “BWA--VAIR”) Email: pboisver@oakton.edu
Offices:
Web Page: Google “Paul Boisvert Oakton”
Office Hours:
M: 10-10:30 am &
1-2:15 pm Tue:
10:30 am - 12 & 1:50 - 2:20
pm
W: 10-10:30 am &
1-2:15 pm Thu: 10:30 am – 12 Other
times by Appointment
I. Course Prefix Course Number Course Name Credit: Lecture Lab
MAT 250 Calculus I 5 5 0
II. Prerequisites: MAT 149, or both MAT 140 and MAT 122, all with grades of C or better, or an appropriate score on the Mathematics Assessment Test. Note: Grades of C in prerequisites are a sign that extra effort will be needed.
III. Course (catalog) Description: This is the first course in calculus and analytic geometry focusing on limits, continuity, derivatives, indefinite and definite integrals, differentiation and integration of exponential and logarithmic functions, and their applications. Calculators/computers will be used when appropriate.
IV. Learning Objectives
A.
Understand the concept of limit.
B.
Understand the concept of continuity.
C.
Understand the concept of derivative.
D.
Evaluate derivatives of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and
logarithmic functions.
E.
Use derivatives to solve optimization problems, motion problems, and
problems involving rates of change.
F.
Use derivatives to analyze functions and their graphs.
G.
Understand the concepts of indefinite integral and definite integral.
H.
Evaluate indefinite and definite integrals.
I.
Use definite integrals to find area, average functional value, distance
traveled, and total change.
J.
Use technology for finding limits, derivatives, and integrals.
V.
Academic Integrity: Students and
employees at
integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic
Conduct. This code prohibits:
Cheating, Plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper
citation),
Falsification
and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth), Helping others to cheat
Unauthorized
changes on official documents, Pretending to be
someone else or having someone else pretend to be you
Making
or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and Any other behavior
that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to
violations of the academic integrity policy.
Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a
complaint is made against you. If you
are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment,
and a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of
the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years. Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can
be found in the Student Handbook.
VI. Outline of Topics:
(with approximate time guide) Weeks
Appendix A Review: Lines and
Intervals
0.5
Chapter 1 Functions: Functions,
Graphs, Combining Functions, Exponential,
Trigonometric and Inverse
Functions
2.0
Chapter 2 Limits: Definitions, Computation, Infinite Limits,
Limits at Infinity, Continuity 1.5
Chapter 3 Derivatives: Differentiation Rules, Derivatives of
Trig Functions, Rates of Change, Chain Rule, 5.5
Implicit Differentiation,
Derivatives of Exponential & Log Functions, Derivatives of Inverse Trig.
Functions, Related Rates
Chapter 4 Applications
of Derivatives: Maxima and Minima,
Graphing Functions, Optimization, 3.5
Linear Approximation and
Differentials, Mean Value Theorem, Antiderivatives
Chapter 5 Integration: Approximating Areas Under
Curves, Definite Integrals, 3.0
Fundamental Theorem of
Calculus, Average Value, Substitution
Chapter 6 Areas between Curves, Net Velocity and
Position
0.5
VII. Methods
of Instruction: Lecture,
Problem-Demonstration, and Student Problem-Solving, Including Technology
VIII Course Practices Required: Minor changes to these may be made with 2
weeks notice given in class.
1. Homework
Policy: Homework consists mainly of Odd-numbered
problems, which have answers in the back of the book. You
must check each answer to each problem, and, if you don’t get it correct, ask me about it at the start of the
next class. Homework will only be collected
during the next class meeting after a Test, by which time you should have
learned how to do every problem.
Homework and writing assignments are graded on a Credit/No Credit basis,
with a check-mark indicating that Credit was received for the assignment. Credit is given if it looks like you have
done almost all of the assignment satisfactorily, with the work and steps
involved fully shown. The total
check-marks received divided by the total number of assignments is your HW grade for the term, which can easily be 100% if
you do all the assignments.
2. Missed
Tests and Dropped Tests:
All tests must be taken. If you
miss the scheduled time for any reason, you must take a
make-up test in the testing center within 1 week. Check the time deadline for this makeup with
me very carefully! This make-up test will carry a 7% penalty the first time, and a 14% penalty if you miss a 2nd test. No makeups for a third test missed—you will
get a zero. However, at the end of the term, a student’s lowest test score will be
replaced by their (Final Exam score minus 10%), if this result is higher
than the lowest test score. If you miss
Test 4, you will not have time to make it up, and will be given the option of
an Incomplete if you wish to make it up.
3. Attendance,
Tardiness, and Leaving Early. This
is a college mathematics class, and will move at a fast pace and with
comparable difficulty to such classes at 4-year colleges. It requires constant, serious effort and
work by students. Unless you are
quite sick or have a legal obligation, missing any portion of class is a very
bad idea! If you have a problem
attending the full, scheduled class times, you should probably drop the
class. Do not fall behind the pace of
this class. Do homework immediately
when assigned, and study and review material every day or two. Letting even a few days go by when you don’t
give this class your serious attention is a recipe for low grades or failure.
4. Questions
and Extra Help: Please ask
questions as often as you wish. The
more questions, the better every one learns. Asking questions is the best way to
learn! I love to answer questions,
and can help the whole class learn more if you make clear what is puzzling
you. We will start every class with
questions on Homework, so make sure you have done it, and are ready to ask
about anything confusing you. For extra
help, I’m available during office hours and by appointment to help you with
material if you are not getting all your questions answered during class. If you are occasionally absent, or if
a concept needs more explanation, please come and see me right away for
help. Do Not Wait!
5. Course may
be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
IX. Instructional Materials:
Required Textbook: Calculus (Early Transcendentals), by Briggs
and Cochran,
Volume 1. Addison Wesley,
NOTE: Text
book also may be used in full edition rather than Volume 1. Talk to me before buying.
Also required: Graphing
Calculator (TI-83, 84, or 89 recommended, others ok--85 is poor--IF you have a
manual.)
X. Methods of Evaluation:
4
Tests: 65% Two
hours each. Given
every 3 to 4 weeks.
Homework: 10% Collected on the class day after each test.
Final
Exam 25%
Comprehensive, covering almost all the material.
Grading Scale:
A: 90-100% (Excellent work,
with very few or trivial mistakes)
B: 80-89% (Good or above average work, with few or
minor mistakes)
C: 70-79% (Average work, with some minor or few major
mistakes)
D: 60-69% (Poor or below average work, with many
minor and some major mistakes)
F: 0-59% (Unacceptable or failing work which does
not show adequate understanding)
XI.
Other Course Information: If you
have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be
entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request
accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support
Services. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements.
The college will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or
degree program.
Important Dates:
Feb 12: Last day to withdraw and have course
completely dropped from your record, or to change to Audit.
Mar 11: Last day to withdraw with a “W”. Students will receive a grade of A,B,C,D, or F if still enrolled on Mar 12.
May 9: (Wed) Final Exam is given in this class. Last day of
class for this course, but other courses may meet to May 11.