Mymathlab

· January 20, 2014, Martin Luther King Day, College closed

· February 17, 2014 President’s Day, College closed

· Monday, Last day for student initiated withdrawals, April 7, 2014

· Spring Break, April 14 - April 20, No Classes

· Thursday, May 8: Final Exam

· For course outline and schedule, go to www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com

· Or www.mymathlab.com

Changes to this schedule will be announced in class and on our Web site.

Missing any exam earns a grade of zero. Tell me at the beginning of the semester (or as soon as possible) about any conflict or potential conflict with exam dates.

Homework and quiz assignments will be posted to MyMathLab website. Important announcements will be posted in both MyMathLab and Blackboard. Supplementary ebooks and other documents will be posted in BB.

Student With Disabilities: To get accommodations, go to the Disability Access Center as soon as possible: Room 1428, (773) 907-4725, M–Th 9–7, F 9–4.

Course Materials: MyMathLab access code for CourseID garcia21352

Recommended Textbooks: (any one of the following)

1. Thomas’ Calculus, 12th Ed. (free ebook link with access code)

2. Calculus I, 2nd Ed., Marsden & Weinstein, 1985, ISBN # 0-387-90975-3. There is also an optional student guide to the textbook. See our Web site for details.

3. Calculus I, Paul Dawkins, ebook posted in Blackboard

Policies:

Attendance and Absences: Attending class is mandatory. You do not permission to miss class, but let me know by email or speak to me personally if such an absence is unavoidable. Find out from me or another student or me what was covered. You are responsible for keeping track of lessons and/or activities you missed during your absence.

Readings and Homework: You are always expected to read the relevant sections in your textbook; reading assignments are due at almost every class. Additionally, homework will be assigned, submitted by their due dates, (and graded on-line) in MyMathLab. Quizzes will be posted and assigned on-line and must be performed, submitted by their due dates, (and graded on-line) in MML. I recommend the use of the STUDY PLAN customized for the student by MML upon student attempt of at least one quiz. Students will be given 3 attempts per quiz; the highest score will be credited and the lowest scores will be ignored by MML and the instructor in grade scoring. I recommend you register with the MML on-line math tutor whose services come with the purchase of the MML student access codes. You have the option to register on-line using the registration details provided in your confirmation email from MML. Save that email.

Participation: Participation is part of your grade, and half credit will be deducted from students who come to class late (even a little), leave very early, or who are disruptive to the instructor and fellow students during class.

Cell Phones, Class Disturbances: Phones must be off during class. Disturbances, including phone noises (even vibrating), will negatively affect your participation grade.

Grading: Academic integrity is expected. Cheating will be dealt with harshly, e.g. a

grade of zero. Your final grade will be determined as follows:

Grade determination:

2% Participation/ 3% Project 5% In-class quiz (unannounced)		Grading Scale
7.5% Quiz (MML) 7.5% HW (MML)		A 90 up to 100+ B 80 up to 90-
5% In-Class Quiz 45% 3 Paper Exams		C 70 up to 80- _________________
__________________		D 60 up to 70-
25% Final Exam		F less than 60

If a student missed a paper test due to absence for any reason, the test result deemed for it will be 0. An optional makeup exam to remove the lowest exam result or to make up a missed test may be taken in May 9/10. The times will be announced at some point.

Calculators: You may use scientific (or any TI hand-held graphical calculators lower than TI-85 models. Symbolic calculators such as T-85 or higher or any similar symbolic variety are not allowed for in-class tests. You can use any calculator for HW and quizzes but be aware that too much dependence on them may slow down your development as mathematician. In situations when you are required to supply the exact answer to an exercise either in class or on-line, you are expected to do so. There will be point deductions for inexact answers.

Late Registration: If you missed class because you registered late, it is your responsibility to learn all class policies and arrange to make up missed work. Begin by reading thoroughly all class policies on our class Web site.

Unexpected Problems: In cases of extenuating circumstances, contact me as soon as possible. In this way we can work together to help you succeed.

Course Objectives:

· Understand the concepts of a limit, continuity, and differentiability.

· Compute derivatives of various functions, including algebraic, trigonometric, and exponential, using a variety of methods.

· Apply the concepts of differential calculus to contextual (real-world) situations.

· Understand the definition and basic properties of the Riemann sum.

· Understand the concept of an anti-derivative and its role in the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon satisfactory completion of the course, students will be able to:

· Calculate limits of functions algebraically.

· Calculate derivatives of functions using the definition of a derivative.

· Identify points where a function fails to be continuous or differentiable.

· Estimate limits and derivatives graphically.

· Calculate derivatives using the sum, product, quotient and chain rules.

· Determine derivatives of functions using implicit differentiation.

· Determine the equation of a tangent line to the graph of a function.

· Approximate changes in a function using the tangent line.

· Apply the Intermediate, Mean, and Extreme Value Theorems.

· Apply derivatives to problems involving optimization and related rates.

· Analyze the behavior of functions using first and second derivatives (e.g., determine local and absolute extrema, concavity, and inflection points).

· Calculate anti-derivatives of functions.

· Apply the concepts of first and second derivatives and anti-derivatives to motion problems.

· Calculate a Riemann sum of a function on a closed interval.

· Evaluate definite integrals by using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

Withdrawal Policies Student-Initiated Withdrawal

A student may withdraw from a class (WTH) by going to the registrar's office. Within the first 8 days of the class (including weekends and holidays), 100% of applicable tuition (or non-resident tuition) shall be refunded. After that deadline no refunds are given. The last day for student initiated withdrawal for Spring 2014 is April 7, after which students may not withdraw from a class without incurring an automatic F. No –Show Withdrawal A no-show withdrawal removes students from the class. It is given to students who miss their first two classes (NSW). Students who will miss two of their first two classes and wish to remain in the class must get permission from their instructor before the third class. Those who have already been withdrawn and wish to be reinstated must see their instructor, who will decide on an individual basis whether to reinstate, space permitting Administrative Withdrawal An administrative withdrawal (ADW) removes students from the class. It is issued with midterm grades and is given to students who are not "actively pursuing course objectives". Note that the criteria for determination of administrative withdrawals are set by individual instructors. Those who have already been withdrawn and wish to be reinstated must see their instructor, who will decide on an individual basis whether to reinstate. Students usually may not choose to withdraw after they have been reinstated from an administrative withdrawal. Professor Garcia has set the following policy: Students will receive an Administrative Withdrawal if at least two of the following three criteria are met: 1. Less than 70% of assignments up to the midterm have been completed. 2. Less than 70% of quizzes and tests up to the midterm have been attempted. 3. Less than 50% of class sessions up to the midterm have been attended.