MAT204 – Calculus I

Section A – MWF 8:00 – 8:50 CLE207

Lab – T 8:00 – 8:50 SC208

University of Sioux Falls

Fall 2004

 

Instructor:         Shawn Chiappetta

Office:              Science Center 115                                          Office Hours:    MWF  9:30-10:30am

Phone:              (605) 575-2081 (office)                                                           MR      2:30-3:30pm

                        (605) 332-7507 (home)                                                           and by Appointment.

E-mail:              shawn chiappetta (campus)

                        shawn.chiappetta@usiouxfalls.edu (off campus)

 

Web Page:       http://www.usiouxfalls.edu/~sjc

 

Text:                 Thomas’ Calculus, 10th ed. (updated), Finney, Weir and Giordano

 

Course Description:  An introduction to the theory, principles, techniques and applications associated with analytic geometry, differentiation and integration.

 

Prerequisites:  MAT112 (College Algebra with Trigonometry) or equivalent is absolutely essential for success in this course.  A high school “pre-calc” course is considered equivalent to MAT112.

 

Course Objectives:  Throughout the course, the successful student will develop:

1.            an awareness and value for calculus;

2.            a solid understanding of the fundamental principles and theories of differential and integral calculus;

3.            the ability to perform accurate calculations and evaluations;

4.            intuition and knowledge with respect to how mathematical “truths” are derived and proved;

5.            facility with the technical tools used (i.e. Mathematica and graphing calculators);

6.            improved skill in clearly communicating mathematical ideas.

 

Course Grades:  Grades will be based on exams, homework, projects and participation.  They will be broken down into the following values:

            Exams                                     3                                  @12% ea                                 36%

            Homework                                                                                                                  21%

            Mathematica Projects           6                                  @3% ea                                   18%

            Final Exam                             12/15 at 8 am                                                              21%

            Participation                                                                                                                 4%

 

Grading:  I typically do NOT take late homework or projects because students tend to abuse the privilege.  Understand though, I know “Life Happens” and will try to be understanding in those situations that merit.  Tests are another matter.  I do NOT give make up exams.  If a situation arises that precludes you from taking the exam on the stated day, a time PRIOR to the exam may be set up to take the exam.  These again are not given on an everyday pass, but rather for those instances that have put us in a bind.

 

Homework:  The following rules will be adhered to in regards to turning in homework or projects.

  1. No assignment will be accepted on fringed paper.  The preference would be loose leaf, but anything without a fringe will be accepted.
  2. No assignment done in red ink will be accepted.  Unless the red is used as a highlight or in diagrams.
  3. In the upper right hand corner of the first page will have the following:

a.             Students FIRST AND LAST name.

b.            Course name (Calc I or MAT204)

c.             Due date

d.            Chapter and problem numbers (not page numbers)

  1. On each successive page will be:

a.             Students name

b.            Due date

c.             Page M out of N or M/N (i.e. page 5 out of 6 or 5/6)

Many people have come to the conclusion that the “right” answer is what mathematics is about.  Let me put it to you that it is only PARTIALLY correct.  As a student it is very important to know how that answer was obtained.  To that end, each homework problem must have the actually problem, clear steps and explanation of steps and the answer must have the appropriate units and labeled clearly.  This rigor helps in two ways.  It gives me the opportunity to spot errors in thinking easily and it gives you a wonderful set of study guides for the exams.

 

Each homework problem will be graded using the following rubric.

4 pts – Problem is done correctly.  No fault in logic or method.  Explanation is clear and concise.

3 pts – Problem has minor flaws.  Minor errors in arithmetic.

2 pts – Correct ideas, but poor execution.  Little or no explanation.

1 pts – Some signs of direction, but lack of understanding. Also 1pt for only answer and no steps.

0 pts – Did not attempt problem or showed NO lack of effort.

 

Mathematica Projects:  More information when projects given.

 

Attendance Policy:  Regular attendance and participation is encouraged and expected.  You may read USF’s policy at www.usiouxfalls.edu/stuserv/attendancepolicy.htm.

 

Academic Honesty Statement:  We encourage you to collaborate and assist each other.  However, that assistance should be a knowledge exchange, not the replication of the work of another.  Plagiarism (with or without the permission of the originator) defeats the learning process and jeopardizes your success in the course.  Copying homework and/or exams of another is dishonest and a violation of the ethical standards of USF (www.usiouxfalls.edu/stuserv/misconduct.htm).  Allowing your work to be copied by another is equally a violation.  Penalties will include no homework/exam credit for either student.  All students who observe an incident of cheating have an obligation to confidentially report such to the instructor.

 

 

 

 

Disability Services Statement:  (Text supplied by USF)  The University of Sioux Falls is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with physical, learning, and/or other types of disabilities.  Accommodations for students with disabilities are made only in consultation with the Coordinator of Disability Services, so if you believe you have a disability requiring accommodation in this or any course, please contact Ms. Libby Larson, Coordinator of Disability Services.  Ms. Larson will work with you to secure proper documentation and to help you arrange appropriate accommodations with your instructors.  Ms. Larson's office is on the lower level of the Salsbury Student Union, and her phone number is 331-6740.

 

Status of Syllabus:  This syllabus results from the instructor’s effort to represent fairly the plan for this course.  Circumstances may cause the instructor to make changes in the plan, but such changes will not be without reason and will be made in a timely fashion.  Please speak with your instructor if there is anything in the syllabus about which you are unclear.

 

Tentative Schedule:

Sept. 1                    P1, P2

Sept. 3                    P3, P4, P5

 

Sept. 6                    P2, P4    

Sept. 7                    P7

Sept. 8                    1.1

Sept. 10                  1.1

 

Sept. 13                  1.2

Sept. 14                  Lab #1

Sept. 15                  1.3

Sept. 17                  1.4

 

Sept. 20                  1.5 – Lab #1 due

Sept. 21                  Catch-up

Sept. 22                  Review

Sept. 24                  Exam #1

 

Sept. 27                  2.1

Sept. 28                  Lab #2

Sept. 29                  2.2

Oct. 1                      2.2

 

Oct. 4                      2.3 – Lab #2 due

Oct. 5                      Lab #3

Oct. 6                      2.4

Oct. 8                      2.5

 

Oct. 11                    2.6 – Lab #3 due

Oct. 12                    2.7

Oct. 13                    3.1

Oct. 15                    3.2

 

Oct. 18                    3.2

Oct. 19                    Lab #4

Oct. 20                    Review

Oct. 22                    Exam #2

 

Oct. 25                    Fall Break

Oct. 26                    Fall Break

Oct. 27                    3.3 – Lab #4 due

Oct. 29                    3.4

 

Nov. 1                    3.5

Nov. 2                    Lab #5

Nov. 3                    3.7          

Nov. 5                    3.7

 

Nov. 8                    4.1 – Lab #5 due

Nov. 9                    4.1, 4.2

Nov. 10                  4.2

Nov. 12                  4.3

 

Nov. 15                  4.4

Nov. 16                  4.4

Nov. 17                  4.4, 4.5

Nov. 19                  Catch-up

 

Nov. 22                  Review

Nov. 23                  Exam #3

Nov. 24                  Thanksgiving Break

Nov. 26                  Thanksgiving Break

 

Nov. 29                  4.5

Nov. 30                  Lab #6

Dec. 1                     4.6

Dec. 3                     6.1

 

Dec. 6                     P4, 6.2 – Lab #6 due

Dec. 7                     6.2

Dec. 8                     6.1, 6.2

Dec. 10                   Review for Final