WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Prefix Course Title Class Lab Shop Clin/ Intern. Sem Cr. Hr.
Mat 263 Brief Calculus 3 2 0 0 4
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to introduce concepts of differentiation and integration and their applications to solving problems. Topics include graphing, differentiation, and integration with emphasis on applications drawn from business, economics, and biological and behavioral sciences. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the use of basic calculus and technology to solve problems and to analyze and communicate results.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:1. Calculate limits and verify using graphical, numerical and analytical methods.
2. Interpret the derivative as a rate of change.
3. Analyze and interpret the derivative of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
4. Evaluate antiderivatives and definite integrals of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
5. Apply derivatives and integrals to business, economics, and biological and behavioral sciences contexts.
6. Use appropriate technology and communicate results through a variety of media.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
Name: Brandon Craft
Office: C209A
Office Hours: Monday: 9:15-9:45am, 11:15-11:45am, 2:30-3:00pm
Tuesday: 9:15-9:45am, 11:15-11:45am
Wednesday: 9:15-9:45am, 11:15-11:45am, 2:30-3:00pm
Thursday: No Office Hours
Email:
Useful Websites: (When viewing this syllabus electronically, click on the links below.)
www.mymathlab.com
craftmath.pbworks.com
YouTube Channel
An Awesome Graphing Calculator App
PREREQUISITE(S): MAT 171
REQUIRED TEXT: Calculus and It’s Applications, 10th edition; Bittinger, Ellenbogen, Surgent, Pearson.
REQUIRED TECHNOLOGY: TI-83 or TI-84 Graphing Calculator
COURSE OUTLINE:
Chapter R: Functions, Graphs, and Models
R.1 Graphs and Equations
R.2 Functions and Models
R.3 Finding Domain and Range
R.4 Slope and Linear Functions
R.5 Nonlinear Functions and Models
R.6 Mathematical Modeling and Curve Fitting
Chapter 1: Differentiation
1.1 Limits: A Numerical and Graphical Approach
1.2 Algebraic Limits and Continuity
1.3 Average Rates of Change
1.4 Differentiation Using Limits of Difference Quotients
1.5 Differentiation Techniques: The Power and Sum-Difference Rules
1.6 Differentiation Techniques: The Product and Quotient Rules
1.7 The Chain Rule
1.8 Higher-Order Derivatives
Chapter 2: Applications of Differentiation
2.1 Using First Derivatives to Find Maximum and Minimum Values and Sketch Graphs
2.2 Using Second Derivatives to Find Maximum and Minimum Values and Sketch Graphs
2.3 Graph Sketching: Asymptotes and Rational Functions
2.4 Using Derivatives to Find Absolute Maximum and Minimum Values
2.5 Maximum-Minimum Problems; Business and Economics Applications
2.6 Marginals and Differentials
2.7 Implicit Differentiation and Related Rates
Chapter 3: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
3.1 Exponential Functions
3.2 Logarithmic Functions
3.3 Applications: Uninhibited and Limited Growth Models
3.4 Applications: Decay
3.5 The Derivatives of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
3.6 An Economics Application: Elasticity of Demand
Chapter 4: Integration
4.1 Antidifferentiation
4.2 Antiderivatives as Areas
4.3 Area and Definite Integrals
4.4 Properties of Definite Integrals
4.5 Integration Techniques: Substitution
GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES: General education competencies are a set of skills that Wilson Community College believes are important for a successful academic career and necessary for lifelong success. The college strives to ensure that all graduates have obtained these competencies as listed below:
1. Critical Thinking Skills
2. Communication Skills
a. Writing
b. Reading
c. Expressive language/speaking
d. Receptive language/listening
3. Information/Technology Literacy Skills
4. Quantitative Scientific Skills
5. Humanities/Fine Arts
6. Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge
REINFORCEMENT EXPERIENCES: Each College course either teaches the General Education Competencies or reinforces the competency’s skills. The matrix at the end of this syllabus demonstrates the level of mastery or reinforcement for each course objective.
EVALUATION: Grading Scale
Homework: 25% A = 90 - 100
Test: 40% B = 80 – 89
Final Exam 35% C = 70 - 79
D = 60 – 69
F = 0 - 59
Test will only be reset in an emergency situation and will only be reset once.
ATTENDANCE:
Online Course Attendance Policy
Student success is dependent upon active participation in all instructional activities. Online courses are no different in this regard; however, participation must be defined in a different manner. Student "attendance" in online courses is defined as active participation in the individual course syllabus. Active participation will be tracked through weekly submission of completed assignments by the posted due dates; completion of tests; and communication with the instructor.
Students must turn in assignments weekly. Attendance is based on at least one assignment being submitted each week. A student will be dropped on the third week that they have missed assignments (ie. Have been counted absent).
Academic Dishonesty
The College guarantees the integrity of the academic process. Cheating and plagiarism are threats to that integrity; therefore, everyone must work together to prevent their occurrence. Students are expected to perform honestly and to work in every way possible to eliminate cheating by any member of a class. Each faculty member has the responsibility to fairly evaluate the academic progress of each student and in doing so may use www.safeassign.com or other appropriate software to assist with his or her evaluation of written work.
Accommodations
Wilson Community College is committed to providing access to facilities and reasonable accommodations in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Services and accommodations will be provided on a case-by-case basis. They may include sign language interpreters, readers, note takers, test proctors, alternative testing, and other auxiliary aids such as tape recorders, TTY, assistive listening devices, and altered accessibility technologies. Once enrolled, students requiring accommodations should meet with Joya Ebison, Testing/Special Populations Counselor, in FI03G or at 246-1230 as soon as their class schedule is known and as quickly as possible after any changes are made. Students who receive interpreter services but cannot attend a scheduled class must contact Ms. Ebison to cancel as early as possible. Repeated failure to attend scheduled classes without giving notice may result in termination of services. Students who require an accommodation for otherwise unscheduled college-related events or activities must request such service as early as possible to allow time for arrangements to be made. For further details, please see:http://www.wilsoncc.edu/SS/Disabilities.cfm
Children on Campus Policy
State policy prohibits attendance in any class, laboratory, or class activity by anyone not enrolled in that course. As such, children and other visitors are not allowed to accompany a parent or other student to any on-campus academic activity, including class, laboratory, the College Library, or orientation session other than when the general public has been invited. If a student brings a child or other visitor to such an academic activity, they will be asked to leave by the instructor.
Children may not be left unattended at any time on the College campus. If any child is found to be left unattended anywhere on campus, the Dean of Student Services, should be called immediately. If the Dean is unavailable, security should be called. The parent or other person responsible for leaving the child unattended will be located and asked to leave. Depending on the circumstances, security may be asked to investigate. The College assumes no liability for injuries to minors on campus, other than enrolled students at the College or invited guests.
Code of Conduct and Civility
Wilson Community College is committed to the advancement of learning and the development of skills that serve the needs of our students and the community. This is best accomplished in an academic environment that fosters individual responsibility and concern for others. All members of the college community and visitors to campus have the right to be treated with respect and dignity. The College expects no less from
everyone on our campus. These expectations stem from, and are enforced by, governmental statutes, college policies, and an institutional emphasis on academic integrity and honesty, civility, and respect for the sanctity of a safe and supportive learning environment.
The Code of Conduct exists to guide the behavior of all at Wilson Community College and to give guidance to the development of students as citizens. It is based on principles and values found in the College's Mission and Vision Statements.
The College is a caring community where the well being of each member is supported and service to others is encouraged. It is an open community where freedom of expression is protected and civility is expected.
Copyright Laws
Federal copyright laws prevent, in most cases, copying written material for more than personal use (a page or chapter from a book, an article from a magazine or periodical, etc). Computer software is also protected by copyright laws and licensing agreements. Violations of laws and policies include the making or use of unauthorized software by copying, sharing, lending, giving, and transferring and/or installing software that was not covered by licensing agreements held by the College. Software not purchased by the College is considered unauthorized for all campus computers owned by the College. Compliance with copyright laws is expected. Violations in cases regarding printed materials or computer software constitute grounds for disciplinary action by the College and/or prosecution by the software manufacturer and the College.
Electronic Devices Policy
Electronic devices including but not limited to pagers, cell phones, radios, two-way radios, CD players, and electronic games must be turned off in classrooms, labs, the library, or any other environment on campus where their use may be viewed as disruptive to the educational process. Each instructor will closely monitor the use of such devices. Exceptions may be made for on-duty students who are employed by, or who volunteer for, a public safety organization with the prior approval of the instructor. Such use must be work related only, and approval may be revoked at any time the use of such devices is recurring and/or disruptive to the classroom. All use of such devices is prohibited during all testing situations, and other situation as determined by the instructor. The use of any such device during testing may be viewed as an attempt to cheat and may result in serious academic sanction.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Wilson Community College upholds the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA). The College will not release or disclose information, or allow inspection of records, without prior written permission from the student, unless, by law, prior consent is not required under certain circumstances. The Dean of Student Services is designated as the College FERPA Compliance Administrator. The College will provide students in attendance with an annual notification of the rights available under FERPA and will follow procedures to comply with this law. For further FERPA details, please see: http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html
Software Policy
In support of and compliance with federal copyright law, Wilson Community College is resolved that all computer software located within any facility of the College will be purchased and used only by the College according to current licensing agreement with respective software manufacturers. Infringements of this policy include the making or use of unauthorized software by copying, sharing, lending, giving, transferring, and/or installing software purchased by the College. Software not purchased by the College will be considered unauthorized.
Such infringements constitute grounds for disciplinary action by the College and or prosecution by software manufacturer(s) and the College. Compliance will be monitored through procedures adopted by the College and implemented by the Library.
Tutoring Services
· Various tutoring services are available on campus.
· Student Support Services ~ Room C 110
· Instructor Office Hours or by Appointment
· “Ask My Instructor” feature through MyMathLab
· My YouTube Channel: craftmath
Information Specific to Online Course
1. All assignments will be submitted through MyMathLab. Moodle is only used the first “day” of class to verify that you are “in” the course.
2. You should send all emails through Office 365.
3. Emails will be answered as quickly as possible, usually the next school day.
4. All assignments must be submitted by 11:59pm on the date they are due.
5. Test will only be reset in emergency situations and will only be reset once.
6. Questions may be submitted to the instructor through MyMathLab by using Ask My Instructor.
7. Students may also call the instructor at (252) 246 – 1320. Office hours are posted at the top of this syllabus, on Moodle, and on the CraftMath website. Email is the best way to communicate with the instructor for a quick response, unless the phone call is during office hours.
8. Test are not timed, but once you begin you must finish
9. DO NOT wait until the due date to start a test. If you have difficulties you may not be able to reach me for materials to be opened for you.
10. Partial credit will be given on test when applicable.
11. The Final Exam is TIMED and PROCTORED. A schedule will be posted during the semester. You will be allowed to bring your calculator, blank paper, pencils, and ONE piece of paper that you can have formulas or examples worked out on. This ONE piece of paper can be no larger than 8.5”x11”. Think of this as a “cheat” sheet. No cell phone calculators will be allowed.
12. Check MyMathLab for announcements. They will be posted on a weekly basis, if not sooner.
13. Make sure you use an email address that you check when registering for MyMathLab. The “Ask My Instructor” feature will automatically have me reply to this email address that you used when registering for MyMathLab.
Course-Specific Objective / Associated Learning Activity / Means of Assessment / Gen Ed Reinforcement ExperiencesComp.# M or R
Direct Measurement / Indirect Measurement / Evaluation
Calculate limits and verify using graphical, numerical and analytical methods. / Lecture Notes
Homework
Discussions through email
Chapter test, Final Exam / Assignments in My Math Lab / Students access notes and videos
Emails sent and received / Homework Grade
Test, Final Exam / 1, 2
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Interpret the derivative as a rate of change. / Lecture Notes
Homework
Discussions through email
Chapter test, Final Exam / Assignments in My Math Lab / Students access notes and videos
Emails sent and received / Homework Grade
Test, Final Exam / 1, 2
1,2,4,5,6
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Analyze and interpret the derivative of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. / Lecture Notes