Instructor: Professor
Paul Boisvert (Pronounced “BWA--VAIR”) E-mail: pboisver@oakton.edu
Offices:
Phone: 847-635-1935 (Voicemail--repeat name &
phone # twice.) Web Page:
Google my name: “Paul Boisvert”
Office Hours:
Mon: 10am – 11, 1 pm -2 pm Tue/Th: 10:30am –
12:30pm
Wed 10am – 11, 1 pm – 2:30 Other hours during week by appointment
I. Course
Prefix Course Number Course Name Credit: Lecture Lab
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. Students,
Faculty and administration at
There are
serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's
policies and procedures provide students with a fair hearing if a complaint is
made. 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 B Review: Intervals, Inequalities, Lines, Circles,
Parabolas, Trig Functions
1.5
Chapter 1 Functions: Functions,Graphs, Combining Functions, Exponential, Inverse
and 1.5
Logarithmic Functions
Chapter 2 Limits
and Continuity: Rates of Change and
Limits, Infinite Limits, Continuity, Tangent Lines 1.5
Chapter 3 Differentiation: Derivative as a Function, as a Rate of
Change, Differentiation Rules, 4
Derivatives of Trig
Functions, Chain Rule, Parametric Equations, Implicit Differentiation,
Related Rates, Derivatives
of Inverse Trig Functions, Derivatives of Exponential & Log Functions
Chapter 3 Differentiation: Applications:
Related Rates, Linearization and Differentials 2
Chapter 4 Applications
of Derivatives: Extreme Values, Mean Value Theorem, Derivative Tests and 2.5
Shapes of Graphs, Concavity,
Curve Sketching, Optimization
Chapter 4 Integration: Estimation with Finite Sums, Sigma
Notation and Limits, Definite Integrals, 3
Fundamental Theorem,
Indefinite Integrals, Substitution, Area between Curves
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.
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!
IX. Instructional Materials:
Required Textbook: Thomas' Calculus (Early Transcendentals),
11th Ed., by Weir, Hass, and
Giordano. Pearson / Addison Wesley,
NOTE: Text
books now available in partial editions.
See me before buying—it is complicated.
Also required: Graphing
Calculator (TI-83 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.
(Technology assignments included in Test or Final grades.)
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:
Sep 21: Last day to withdraw and have course
completely dropped from your record, or to change to Audit.
Oct 19: Last day to withdraw with a “W”. Students will receive a grade of A,B,C,D, or F if still enrolled on Oct. 20
Dec 16: (Wednesday) Final Exam is given in this
class. Last day of all classes for this term.