MA181 Calculus I

Syllabus

		Instructor:	Professor Sharon Hauge
Semester:		Phone:	(240) 567-1442
Section:		Office:	Mathematics Pavilion 247
		Hours:
Day/Time:		Mailbox:	150 Mathematics Pavilion
Classroom:		E-mail:	e-mail Sharon Hauge

  Course Description: Calculus I is intended primarily for students of the physical sciences, engineering and mathematics. An introduction to major ideas of single variable calculus including limits, derivatives and integrals of algebraic and transcendental, and applications will be covered.

 

Course Prerequisite/Corequisite: A grade of C or better in Precalculus (MA 180), appropriate score on mathematics assessment test or consent of department.

 

Textbook: Ostebee, A. and Paul Zorn. Calculus from Graphical, Numerical, and Symbolic Points of View, Volume I. New York: Harcourt Brace, 1997.

Software and Hardware Needs: A graphing calculator is required. A TI 83 is recommended.

Student Objectives:

 

College Policies and Student Code of Conduct:

Students should refer to the current Montgomery College Student Handbook for the official wording of all academic, classroom, and college-wide policies. Students are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct which follows:

Each and every student is expected to behave in ways which promote a teaching and learning atmosphere. Students have the right to learn; however, they do not have the right to interfere with the freedom of the faculty to teach or the rights of other students to learn. Students will be treated respectfully in return for respectful behavior.

All in-class discussions should be carried out in a way that keeps the classroom environment respectful of the rights of others. This means that, for example, students should not interrupt someone else who is talking regardless of whether that person is the instructor or another student. Students should not monopolize class time by repeatedly interrupting and asking questions in a manner which hinders the learning process of others. Students are also expected to conduct themselves in ways which create a safe learning and teaching environment that is free from such things as violence, intimidation, and harassment.

Please make sure that you obtain and read a copy of the current Student Handbook, which contains the Student Code of Conduct.

Class Attendance:

Students are expected to attend all class sessions and arrive on time. In case of an absence, it is the student's responsibility to confer with the instructor regarding the absence, to find out what material was covered and whether handouts were distributed, and to complete the assigned work.

As noted in the Student Handbook, students may not miss more classes than the course meets in one week. When a student has missed more than the allowed classes, the instructor has the option of dropping the student from the course or assigning the grade of "F" for the course. Class begins promptly at the scheduled time. Students are expected to be on time. If a student is tardy three times, it will constitute one unexcused absence.

If you must miss a class, please call and leave a message on the instructor's voice mail. The phone number is 240-567-1442.

Course Evaluation and Grading Scale:

1. There will be 4 tests. Each counts 15% of your grade.

2. The average of collected homework will count 10% of your grade. Homework will be graded only if it is handed in on time. Late homework will not be accepted. Homework may include both reading and writing assignments.

3. Calculator/Computer Explorations will count 10% of your grade.

4. The final exam will be comprehensive and will count 20% of your grade.
 

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Student Disability:

If you have a disability which will require accommodation, please see the instructor after class or during office hours. It is usually possible to work out whatever arrangements are necessary, be it special seating, testing, or other accommodation. If you have not already contacted the Disability Support Services office (CAB231), please do so to obtain a letter authorizing your accommodations.

Students with mobility disabilities depend on the elevators to get to class. Please use the stairs if you are able to do so.

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