Bucks County Community College

Math140 Calculus I-Distance-Learning-Spring 2007

I. Course Description

Calculus I is the first course in the calculus sequence for physical science, mathematics and engineering students. Topics include limits, the rate of change of a function, derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions, applications of derivatives, integration, and applications of the definite integral.

II. Assignments

You will receive an assignment sheet with exercises to do from the Stewart text. If you want an extra copy, you can access one through my web page, or from the math department. Each section also has assigned problems in iLrn, the internet course management system that correlates with your text

III. Study Requirements

This is a 4-credit course. Be sure to allot sufficient time for this course. Study time should be spent:

a) Reading the text and watching the video for each section through ILrn. These are accessed with the CD that comes with your text. Keep your text open and take notes as you watch. You can stop and start these videos, replay a segment or fast-forward through the part you already know. E-mail me with concepts or problems that you do not understand.

Doing assigned problems. The best way to learn mathematics is to do problems. Practice of homework assignments cannot be overemphasized. Suggestion - put an * next to problems which give you trouble and ask about them through email. The problems available through iLrn will be automatically graded. Be sure to do the practice tests before you take the actual test.

    A. Learning Goals: Course Specific:
        The student will be able to:

1. apply the concept of limit.

2.evaluate limits.

3. apply the concept of continuity.

4. evaluate derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric function.

5.use implicit differentiation to find a derivative.

6. apply concepts of differentiation to problems in curve sketching, related rates, straight line motion.

7. apply concepts of differentiation to science, business, and economics.

8. find indefinite integrals.

9. solve elementary differential equations.

10. apply the definition of the definite integral and its properties.

11. evaluate definite integrals.

12. use the definite integral for applications, such as average value, areas, volumes of solids of revolution, length of plane curves.

Core Learning Goals:
Category 1:
Math or Science: The student will be able to:

13. develop the ability to analyze, interpret, and apply quantitative information.

Math or Science: The student will be able to:

14. accurately translate descriptive problems into mathematical formulas and solve them. (1)

Category III: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: The student will be able to:

15. Demonstrate an understanding of solving problems by:

a. recognizing the problem;

b. reviewing information about the problem;

c. developing plausible solutions; and

d. evaluating the results.

V. Withdrawal

If you should find it necessary to withdraw, College Policy states that: "Withdrawal during the first 10 weeks carries a W grade."

If you do not take the tests and do not withdraw you will receive an F.

 

VI. Extra Help If you find you are having difficulty extra help is always available.

My office hours are posted on my door - Founders 121.

If you cannot be available during scheduled hours we can schedule a time that is mutually convenient.

Tutoring help is available, free of charge, in the Learning Center. (L121)

Supplementary study materials are available in iLrn.

Do not wait to get extra help. Contact me by phone or by email the first sign of difficulty.

VII. Prerequisite

You must have taken MATH125 with a grade of C or better or MATH122 and permission of the department. Distance learning requires that you be a self-motivated student who can work on your own.

VIII. Grading Procedures

a) There will be online homework, 9 online quizzes, a proctored midterm and an online final. You may take each online quiz two times and the higher grade will be counted. You can take the midterm Newtown campus, at an off-campus site or under the supervision of a qualified proctor (such as a librarian, testing center proctor at another school etc.). A weighed average will be calculated.

Quiz Grade Average = 45% of course grade

Homework =5% of course grade

Midterm = 25% of course grade

Final =25% of course grade

b) . The following scale will be used for tests and the course grade:

A 90-100 B+ 87-89 B 80-86 C+ 77-79

C 70-76 D+ 77-79 D 60-66 F 0-59

IX. Course Materials