M W F 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. Charles Hall Room 28
T 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. Charles Hall Room 28
Instructor: Jeff Baumgartner
Office: Charles Hall 17 ext.8131
Hours: M - F 10:00 - 10:50
M – F 4:00 – 5:00 and by appointment
E-mail: JeffB@hesston.edu
Catalog Description: MaSc 141 Calculus I - 4 credit hours
Calculus 1 introduces the analysis
of real valued functions. Topics include limits,
continuity, differentiation and integration of the various elementary
functions.
Emphasizes engineering applications.
Course Objectives and Outcomes
In calculus we develop the concept
of “limit” which allows us to study some important properties
of functions.
Students will learn about the
derivative and its applications for elementary functions, including
trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
Students will learn about definite
and indefinite integrals as well as some applications. Students will
develop an understanding of some the theoretical underpinnings of
calculus, including the derivations of key formulas of calculus as
well as proofs of major theorems.
Students will develop skills in
using the techniques of calculus in solving problems.
Students will develop skills in using appropriate technology, including
graphing calculators and Mathematica, in solving problems.
Students will develop mathematical
skills necessary for more advanced work in mathematics and science.
Hesston College outcomes that receive major emphasis in this course
are to help each student become a competent communicator, a critical
thinker, and an integrative thinker.
Required Text and Calculator
Larson, Hostetler, and Edwards, Calculus of a Single Variable,
7th edition, Houghton Mifflin Co., 2002.
You are required to have available
for use on homework, during class, and during exams, some type of
graphing calculator. The instructor will use a TI-83 in class. You
may use any type of graphing calculator. Calculators will be required
for certain homework assignments and it is expected that you have
such a calculator available for your use on tests. If you have questions
as to which graphing calculator to purchase, ask before you purchase
Understandings
- You are expected to attend class and participate in discussions; which may include presenting problems in class.
- If you need to be away from class for any reason, contact me, in writing, prior to your absence and arrange to hand in material or take a test before your absence. Late work will not be accepted (except as noted below) and tests and quizzes will not be rescheduled after your absence. At the end of the semester your two lowest quiz scores will be dropped. Unlike tests, quizzes are not scheduled, but will be given unannounced throughout the semester. If you are not in class on a day a quiz is given, the quiz for that day will be one of the two that will be dropped. As a result, quizzes will not be rescheduled for any reason. At times, credit may be given for work during class time (which may not be made up if you are absent).
- If you are not able to attend class due to an unexpected illness:
A. Send homework to class with another student, late work will not be accepted (except as noted below). Also, you should ask a class member about any new homework assignments, as you will be expected to turn in the next homework assignment with the rest of the class.
B. Tests may be re-scheduled provided you bring a note signed by a physician.
Evaluation
- Tests 200 pts. (4 tests @ 50 pts.)
- Homework 100 pts.
- Quizzes 100 pts. 60
- Final Exam 100 pts.
Grading Scale:
- 90 - 100% A
- 80 - 89% B
- 70 - 79% C
- 60 - 69% C
- ≤ 59% NC
Homework
Homework will generally be assigned
each class session. I want to encourage you to work with each other
and help each other learn the material. Of course, each of you is
responsible for learning the material yourself as quizzes and tests
will be taken by you alone.
I will not be collecting each
homework assignment. However, it is necessary that you do each assignment
as quiz questions will be taken from homework problems or similar
type problems. Assignments that are collected are due at the beginning
of the class session. Any homework not handed in at the beginning
of class will receive, at most, half credit if handed to the instructor
the day the homework is due. Homework will not be accepted after the
day it is due.
Special Needs
Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent her/him from fully demonstrating her/his abilities should contact the instructor personally as soon as possible to discuss any accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate equal educational opportunity.
Academic Assessment
Samples of your work may be randomly selected for institutional assessment purposes. This assessment will not include extra work for you and will, whenever possible, be done anonymously. The purpose of assessing student work is to review the effectiveness of teaching and learning at Hesston College. It will have no impact on your individual grade in this course. If you do not wish to be included in the sample pool, please tell your instructor at the beginning of the semester.
Tentative Schedule (Exact date of exams will be announced in class.)
| Chapters P and 1 | Exam #1 Sept. 15 | |
| Prerequisites and Limits | ||
| Chapter 2 | Exam #2 Oct. 6 | |
| Differentiation | ||
| Chapter 3 | Exam #3 Nov. 5 | |
| Applications of Differentiation | ||
| Chapter 4 | Exam #4 Dec. 3 | |
| Integration | ||
| Chapter 5 and Review | ||
| Logarithmic, Exponential, and Other Transcendental Functions | Final Exam: Thursday, Dec. 16 , 10:00 a.m. | |