MATH 265

CLASS SYLLABUS Fall 2009

Course:Math 265 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I

Ticket Number 0371: TTH: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm: BUNG-5

Instructor:Yoon Yun

Office Hours: MW9:40-10:40am; TTH 12:00-1:00pm & 2:45-3:45pm; or by appointment

Office: Instructional Building

Phone: (818) 364-7691

Email:

Text:Calculus, the Classic Edition, by Swokowski

Web Site:

Prerequisite:Math 260, or Math 240 and 245 with a grade of “C” or better, or appropriate

skill leveldemonstrated through the Mathematics assessment process.

Important Dates:Sep. 7: Labor DayHoliday (College closed)

Sep. 11: Last day to ADD classes

Sep. 25: Last day to DROP classes, without a “W”

Nov. 11: Veterans Day Holiday(College closed)

Nov. 20: Last day to DROP, with a “W”

Nov. 26-29: Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed)

Final Exam: Tuesday, Dec 15, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Course Description: We will cover the following topics:

  • Chapter 1 Precalculus Review
  • Chapter 2 Limits of functions
  • Chapter 3 Derivatives
  • Chapter 4 Applications of derivatives
  • Chapter 5 Integrals
  • Chapter 6 Applications of the definite integral
  • Chapter 7 Logarithmic and exponential functions

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Determine limits of functions.

2. Apply differentiation to solve rates of change and optimization problems.

3. Evaluate integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

Course Objectives:

  • Interpret the mathematical concept of limits
  • Demonstrate ability to take limits of functions, including trigonometric functions
  • Apply the definition of the derivative to calculate instantaneous rates of change
  • Evaluate derivatives using the chain rule and related theorems
  • Define and interpret differentials
  • Solve related rate problems
  • Calculate the extrema, concavity and inflection points of functions, and their find graphs
  • Define Riemann sums and anti-derivatives and calculate areas using numerical methods
  • Employ the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
  • Calculate areas using integration methods
  • Solve problems of solids of revolution and related physical problems
  • Differentiate and integrate exponential and logarithmic functions

Course Organization: The course will follow the attached course schedule as closely as possible.

Exams

  1. There will be six exams. The lowest grade will be dropped. There will be no make-up examinations, since the missed exam will be the one dropped. Any other missed exam will receive a grade of 0.
  2. A comprehensive final will be given Tuesday December 15, 10:00-12:00 noon. There are no make-ups for the final and all students must take the final exam.

Homework and Quiz

Homework from the textbook will be assigned regularly. Students are responsible to complete the assigned homework as each section is completed. The assignments will not be collected; however, similar problems will appear in the quiz. In other words, every quiz is based on the problems from the assigned homework problems. Quizzes will be brief and cover topics discussed since the previous quiz. Quizzes will be announced in class in advance. Successful students should plan to spend at least three hours of study outside of class for each hour of discussion. This translates into a minimum of fifteen additional hours per week.

Attendance:

Students are expected to attend all class meetings. Unexcused absences of four meetings may result in excluding students from class. Students themselves are responsible for dropping a class they no longer attend; failure to do so may result in a grade of F.

Grading:

Quizzes 10 %

Exams (Best 5) 65 %

Final 25 %

GRADING SCALE:

Letter grades will be determined by your overall percentage in the course:

  • A = 90%-100%
  • B = 80%-89.9%
  • C = 70%-79.9%
  • D = 60%-69.9%
  • F = 0%-59.9%

Read the textbook: The textbook provides a reasonable level of mathematical rigor and many exercises are quite reveling. I strongly encourage you to read the text carefully. The lectures are designed as a supplement to and not an alternative for the textbook. Students are expected to master all topics in the textbook unless otherwise indicated and regardless of whether they are mentioned in the lecture.

Class comportment

All students are expected to arrive on time. Late arrivals are disruptive to both the lecturer and students. We will have a short break about midway through the class period. Once you are seated, do not leave the room until the break. Such comings and goings are also disruptive. Students must turn off all pagers and cell phones while in class. Students are encouraged to ask questions and make comments on the lecture material. This should be done in a courteous manner by raising one’s hand and being recognized. Side conversations between students that disrupt the flow of the lecture will not be tolerated. It is the student’s responsibility to manage his or her academic workload. Should a student decide to stop attending class it is their responsibility to drop the class. All students appearing on the grade roster will receive a grade regardless of whether they are attending classes or not.

How to maintain “A”Everyone starts the class with an “A”, so how do you keep it? First, it is very important to attend all class lectures. Second, in order to be good at math it takes practice, practice, and practice. This means you should do all of your homework and understand them. Do not just memorize how to do them, but understand the problem and how to solve it using the concepts learned in class. Get a study partner. Many times when a friend or study partner explains a problem or concept to you in a different way, it might make more sense. Also, you can keep each other accountable by making sure you do your homework in a timely manner. Finally, be well-prepared for exams. Do not try to “cram” before the test, but begin studying well before the test date. Get additional help if needed.

Tentative Schedule Math 265

Date / Tuesday / Thursday
Sept 01/ Sept 03 / Orientation, Ch 1 Review / 2.1– 2.3
Sept 08 / Sept 10 / 2.4– 2.5 / Review, 3.1
Sept 15 / Sept 17 / Exam 1 (Ch 1, 2 ); 3.2 / 3.3 –3.4
Sept 22 / Sept 24 / 3.5– 3.7 / 3.7–3.8
Sept 29 / Oct 01 / Review ; 4.1–4.2 / Exam 2 (Ch 3 ); 4.3
Oct 06 / Oct 08 / 4.4– 4.5 / 4.6– 4.7
Oct 13 / Oct 15 / 4.8; Review / Exam 3 (Ch 4 ); 5.1
Oct 20 / Oct 22 / 5.2–5.4 / 5.4–5.5
Oct 27 / Oct 29 / 5.6–5.7 / Review, 6.1
Nov 03 / Nov 05 / Exam 4 (Ch 5 ); 6.2 / Ch 6.3– 6.5
Nov 10 / Nov 12 / Ch 6.6–6.8 / 6.8; Review
Nov 17 / Nov 19 / Exam 5 (Ch 6 ); 7.1 / Ch 7.2– 7.3
Nov 24 / Nov 26 / Ch 7.4– 7.5 / Thanksgiving Day
Dec 01 /Dec 03 / Ch 7.5– 7.6 / Review
Dec 08 / Dec 10 / Exam 6 (Ch 7 ) / Review for the Final
Dec 15 / Dec 17 / Final Exam
(10:00-12:00 noon)