Syllabus for Course of Instruction
I. Basic Information of the Course
Mathematics 211, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I,
4 hours credit
Prerequisite Skills: MAT 116, or an acceptable score on the Calculus Readiness Test.
Instructor: Mr. Dwayne Jennings, Associate Professor of Mathematics
Office: C-51
Telephone Extension: 661-5273
Students should be able to:
· Apply properties of absolute value in proving a function has a limit at a point using the epsilon-delta definition of limit
· Evaluate two-sided and one-sided limits of elementary functions
· Determine if a given function is continuous at a point
· Apply sum, difference, product, quotient and chain rules to differentiate given polynomial, rational and trigonometric functions
· Find the derivative of a function or curve defined with parametric equations
· Convert to differential notation
· Write the linearization of a function at a point
· Recall and apply the First Derivative Test and Second Derivative Test for relative extrema
· Recall and apply the Mean Value Theorem
· Use substitution methods to evaluate indefinite integrals
· Recall and apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
The course will be taught by using a lecture-demonstration-discussion method combined with a laboratory component where students will work individually and in small groups on Calculus projects using Mathematica.
Thomas’ Calculus (11th Ed.) by Weir, Hass and Giordano
TBA
Students will be expected to complete a number of special projects in Calculus using the Computer Algebra System Mathematica. Students are strongly encouraged to attend one of the Introduction to Mathematica training sessions offered at the beginning of the semester. The ability to use Mathematica to solve Calculus problems is a major goal of the course.
VIII. Method of Evaluation
A number of homework checks on both computer lab and
pencil and paper techniques will be performed.
A number of daily quizzes will be given in addition to unit tests as
described above. Generally major unit
tests together with the final exam will comprise approximately 65% of the total
points; computer lab work, daily homework checks and quizzes will comprise
approximately 35% of the total points in the course. The final grade will be determined by the
ratio of (points earned)/ (points possible) and using the published grading
scale at
Regular and successive attendance is expected of all
students. This will be especially
important for the computer component of the course. In order to promote regular class attendance,
quizzes will be given and attendance will be checked daily. An unexcused absence on a day where homework
is checked, a quiz or unit test is given or an assignment is due will result in
a score of zero on that particular day’s grade.
Please note that all students are expected to be on time for class. Any student who misses an excessive number of
times will be reported to the
X. Statement on
Cheating and Plagiarism
Cheating of any type will not be tolerated. If a professor observes cheating by a student, the student will receive a zero and will be reported to the Office of Provost.
XII. Special Graduate Requirements: (Not Applicable)
A. Functions
B. Introduction to Mathematica
C. Introduction to Conics
D. Limits and Continuity
E. Derivatives
F. Applications of Derivatives
G. Indefinite Integrals
H. Definite Integrals
This syllabus is intended to serve as a general student guide to study this course, and to give general information relative to the “mechanics” of the course. It is not a contract.