01+Syllabus

Survey of Calculus Syllabus 2010 – 2011 School Year // Syllabus Change Policy  // // This syllabus is a guide for this course and it is subject to change. //  Instructor: Mrs. Melo ** COURSE MATERIALS:  ** Textbook: Prentice Hall, Calculus Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic, 3th ed   Supplements: Websites as assigned & explored. Calculator: TI-83 is required. MathType 5.2 equation editor. Geometer’s Sketchpad ** COURSE DESCRIPTION:  ** In this course, Precalculus concepts are quickly reviewed. We next study limits and continuity of functions. Derivatives, based on rate of change and slope of the tangent line, are used to solve a variety of problems and defined using the concept of limit. Integration is introduced as the area under curve. Definite integrals of calculus are investigated. Use of a Ti-83 graphing calculator is also stressed and is used to solve problems and interpret results. ** COURSE OBJECTIVES:  ** The main objective of this course is to introduce the basics of calculus. This covers limits, differentiation, and integration. Integration and differentiation are defined graphically as well as analytically. Various applications are used to fully develop the usefulness of calculus. The heart of the course is covered in the first five chapters. Selected topics are explored beyond chapter 5. Graphing calculator exercises are introduced concurrently. ** Topics to be covered:  ** ** 1)  ****  Prerequisites for Calculus  ** **  2)  ****  Limits and Continuity  ** ** 3)  ****  Derivatives  ** **  4)  ****  Applications of Derivatives  ** ** 5)  ****  The Definite Integral  ** **  6)  ****  Differential Equations and Mathematical Modeling  ** ** 7)  ****  Applications of Definite Integrals  **  **  Pacing:  **   The first five chapters will be covered thoroughly and in sequential order. Selected additional topics will be investigated beyond that point.    **  Student Responsibility:  ** If a student has concerns about course pacing, completion dates, using Mathtype, submitting assignments, or questions on specific course material, it is the student’s responsibility to make every effort possible to make the teacher aware of those concerns, as soon as possible. This responsibility will be most beneficial to the student if it is initiated on the basis of “sooner rather than later”. ** I can not emphasize enough that a 1-2 hour daily commitment is required for a student to succeed in this course. ** Those who have succeeded in the past have put forth this constant, consistent effort. Those who have failed have not. ** Estimated Time to complete each assignment:  ** 1- 2 hour commitment daily. In some cases it may take you longer, so be prepared to allow this amount of time to devote to this course in your daily schedule. ** // If you are putting more time than this per night, please contact the teacher! // **  **  Problem Solving Method:  ** This process will be presented and emphasized throughout the course. ** Points per Quarter:  ** Estimated to be in the 200-400 point range ** No Textbook Yet ? (Let your teacher know) ** You can still get started!!! While you are waiting for your textbook to arrive, you can view the online textbook, accessible from the All Students, Read This First page ** Lesson Format: ** The textbook will be the main source of information and guide for this course. I encourage each student to explore other resources (on your own) to supplement your textbook. The plan is to follow along sequentially. A test will follow after each chapter. In some cases an ungraded pretest will be available to check understanding before attempting a test. There usually will be a quiz after each section. There may also be small theme assignments, as well. You may work ahead, but you ** __must not__ ** work more than one or two lessons ahead without taking the previous test or quiz. If you wish to work ahead of the posted lessons and have completed all assigned work, please contact your teacher to get permission and method for doing this. Lesson typically follow this format:  · View PowerPoint/ Read Textbook  · Recorded Lesson  · Homework Assignment (Requires showing work and explanations, using Mathtype)  · Quiz  · The required Mathtype software must be downloaded and embedded in Word or Open Office. This software will be a very useful tool. Follow the instructions to download and install Mathtype. *When you contact me, provide as much information as possible. It will really help speed things up if you GIVE ME YOUR PAGE # AND PROBLEM # and your question. Please don’t be vague, as in “today’s assignment”. ** Use schoolmail/Moodle IM to contact me or call me. ** **  Classroom Chats and Help  ** : I will have classroom chats three times a week – please check the course page for the schedule. These will mainly serve to present new material. If I have a topic that I think needs more explanation I may present it then. Tutorial chats are available on request and office chats (which are times you can just drop-in to an open chat room) are posted. ** GRADING and EVALUATION  ** Students will be assessed through various activities (assignments). Problems assigned, along with the tests and quizzes, will comprise most of the grade. Assignments submitted late may be assessed penalties. Occasionally there may be other types of assignments. Expect a midterm and a final exam for this course. ** Student Effort  ** In order to get the most out of this class it is important that the student work diligently to complete all assignments and expectations of this course. Please ask questions J    I ** // suggest // ** you use a 3 ring binder notebook and as you print out and do the assignments keep them in the binder. It would be useful and helpful for you to put notes, formulas, and definitions in it too. Backup all electronically submitted files. Sometimes they get lost in transit! NOTE: “Many small bites are better than one big one,” when it comes to learning and remembering Mathematics. Do not wait until the last minute to submit assignments.