MATH 1A (48091)

CALCULUS

FALL 2017

Instructor: Ernesto Reyes Ed.D.E-mail:

Office: MTSC 125Website:

Phone:(951) 222 – 8461

Lecture time and room number: MW6:00p.m.—8:05p.m. in MTSC 107

Lab time and room number: M 5:00p.m.— 5:50 p.m. in MTSC 107

Office Hours: TTH 10:30am-12:45am

M11:30am-12:00pm (Virtual)

REQUIRED TEXTSingle Variable Calculus Early Transcendentals, 8th edition,

James Stewart

PREREQUISITEMAT 10: Precalculus.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Functions, limits, continuity, differentiation, inverse functions, applications of the derivative including maximum and minimum problems, and basic integration. 72 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Calculate the limit of a function.
  2. Determine the continuity of a function.
  3. Find the derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions.
  4. Solve related rates problems.
  5. Apply the absolute and relative extrema to curve sketching and optimization problems.
  6. Use Newton’s method to approximate the roots of a function.
  7. Evaluate a definite integral using Riemann sums.

Attendance

Regular attendance is imperative in order to be successful in any math course. For this reason, it is important that you understand that I will be taking attendance at every lecture. if you miss 3 or more class sessions, you will be dropped from the course and other students will be given the opportunity to take your spot. However, it is your responsibility to make sure that you are actually dropped from the class by logging in to Webadvisor. Note that if you miss a class, you will be responsible for the material, test, quiz, in-class activities, and any announcements given on that day. Therefore, I strongly suggest that you exchange your contact information (e.g. e-mail) with a classmate so that you do not miss out on important information.

Arriving Late/Leaving Early

It is equally important that you come to class on time to avoid any disruption or distraction among your fellow classmates. Arriving lateto class and leaving early is unacceptable; if you cannot make it to class on time or unable to stay for the whole class period, then you may want to find another course that works out with your schedule. Note that arriving lateor leaving early will count as absences.

Classroom Code of Ethics

Many of your classmates are making great sacrifices to achieve their academic goals. Therefore,be respectful of your classmates so that everyone is invested in each other’s learning and success in mathematics. Disrupting the instructor or holding conversation of any kind while the instructor is lecturing will not be tolerated. Additionally, to maintain a learning environment for the whole class, it is important that you understand the rules for any electronic devices you might bring with you to class e.g. cell phones, tablets, or laptops.

  1. Turn off any electronic device or put it on silent mode (cell phone) before you come to class.
  2. Place your device in your pocket or backpack. Please DO NOT place your cell phone on your desk or lap.
  3. You may use your device during break time but DO NOT forget to turn it off once lecture resumes.

Note: You will be asked to leave if you continuously disruptthe class with the use of your cell phone.

The following statements are part of the RCC policy regarding class disruption and suspension:

  • Any student who disrupts the orderly operation of a Districtcampus, or who violates the standards of student conduct, issubject to disciplinary action. Such action may be implementedby the Chief Executive Officer of the College or designee.

RCC regulation is that no eating, drinking or smoking is allowed in the classroom

Homework

Assignments are worth 10% of your overall grade and will be collected oncea week, Tuesday. Staple your homework altogether and make sure your name, chapter andsection numbers are clearly labeled on the homework set you are turning in (there is no stapler available in this classroom). Homework will not be accepted if it is not stapled. Moreover, you must show your work clearly in order to receive full credit for the homework you are turning in. Since I assign mostly odd numbers for the homework,the answers are found in the back of the book for self-check. You will NOT receive any points if you do not show any work. No late homework will be accepted under any circumstances!! The most effective way to study for major tests/exams/quizzes in mathis to complete your homework assignments.

Group work

Class participation is an important component of this class for it will help you to develop your communication, cognitive, social, and physical skills. Therefore, you are expected to participate in all in-class activities.This is another reason why attendance is pivotal in this class.

Quizzes

Most quizzes will be announcedin advance.

Tests

There will be NO make-up tests in this class unless you can provide a compelling proof, e.g. doctor’s note. A planned family vacation does not constitute a valid excuse for not taking the test on the assigned date. ONLY students who turn in their homework assignments and have good attendance will be granted the opportunity for a test redo, if there is one.

Final Exam

Failure to take the Final Exam will result in an automatic F grade for the course.

DisabilityResource Center

“If you have a physical, psychiatric/emotional, medical, or learning disabilitythat may impact your ability to carry out assigned course work, I urge you to contact the staff in Disability Resource Center (DRC), in Administration 121 or call at (951) 222-8060. DRC will review your concerns and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential.”

Cheating

Ifyou get caught cheating, you will be given an “F” grade for the particular assignment, test or quiz, and disciplinary action will be taken. So, DO NOT do it.

Grading

You will be able to check your current grade online by accessing my websites, . This website is not the same as Blackboard. Final grade will consist of participation, homework, handouts, quizzes, four tests and a final exam. Yes, the final exam iscumulative and your grade will be calculated as follows:

Percentage / Points / Grade
90%-100% / 900-1000 / A
80%-89% / 800-899 / B
70%-79% / 700-799 / C
60%-69% / 600-699 / D
Less than 60% / 0-599 / F
Tests / Points / Your Points
Test 1 / 125 pts.
Test 2 / 125 pts.
Test 3 / 125 pts.
Test 4 / 125 pts.
Homework / 100 pts.
Group Work / 50pts.
Quizzes / 100pts.
Final Exam / 250 pts.
Total Possible Points / 1000 pts.

Note: The following schedule is subject to change without notice.

Sections / Write this on the upper right corner of you paper.
Jane Doe Your first & last names
Math 35 Your class
2.3  The assignment section(s
eoo means every other odd
Introduction / Review
2.2 / 6,7,9,11,15,17,19,21,26,27,33,35,39,42
2.3 / 2, 7, 8, 15, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31, 37, 39, 41, 45, 47, 52, 59
2.4 / 3, 7, 13, 19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 31, 36, 37*
2.5
2.6 / 3, 7, 11,13, 21, 23, 27, 31 32,35, 36, 37, 40, 45,53, 56, 61,71
3,5,7, 9, 17, 19, 21, 27, 33,35, 37,47, 51, 63
2.7
2.8
Review / 5, 9, 13, 17, 20, 21,24, 27, 31, 35, 39, 41, 47
3, 5,11, 19, 21, 25, 27,30, 33, 37,43, 44, 52, 55,
Test#1 / 2.2—2.8 (September 20)
3.1
3.2 / 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 23 , 29, 31, 35, 37, 47,50,55, 61, 65, 71, 75, 78
3, 5, 11, 15, 23, 25, 29, 31, 37, 42,44, 48, 49, 52
3.3
3.4 / 3,7,9,13,15, 17, 18, 23, 31, 32, 39, 41, 45, 48,49, 53
1—53 (eoo), 55, 61, 63, 67, 70, 73, 77, 84
3.5 / 1—33 (eoo) 35, 40, 49, 53, 55, 59, 75
3.6 / 3, 7, 12, 19, 21, 25, 28,30, 32, 33, 42, 45, 47, 52, =
3.9
Review / 5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 21,31,32, 395
Test#2 / 3.1—3.9 (October 18)
3.10
3.11 / 1,2, 3, 7, 11, 13, 15, 20, 29
9, 15, 17,23, 30, 35, 37, 43, 46,
4.1 / 3, 9, 11, 13, 17,19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 33, 39, 41, 49,53, 59, 61, 70
4.2
4.3 / 1, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 27, 33,
6, 7, 8, 11, 15, 17, 21, 22, 25, 27, 30, 33, 35, 37, 43, 45,51, 66, 73, 74
4.4 / 1—67(eoo), 75,
4.5
4.6 / 5, 9, 11, 15, 19, 27,35, 39, 43, 51, 41,59
Lab Assignment
4.7
Review / 3, 5, 8, 12, 18, 21, 23, 29, 31, 34, 35, 37, 41, 51
Test#3 / 3.10—4.7 (November 13)
4.8
4.9 / Lab Assignment
1—47(eoo), 51, 53, ,59, 63
Appendix E
5.1 / 1,3, 8,11, 13,15,19, 31, 34, 41,43, 45, 47
1, 5, 13 23, 25
5.2 / 5, 9, 17, 19, 23, 29, 33, 37, 47, 49, 53, 57
5.3
Review / 1-61(eoo), 73, 82,
Test#4 / 4.8—5.3 (December 4)
5.4
5.5 / 1-45 (eoo), 49, 59
1-73(eoo), 79, 87,
Final Exam / Date: December 13
Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Location: Same

“The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics.” Paul Halmos

“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” Confucius

“If I were again beginning my studies, I would follow the advice of Plato and start

with mathematics.” Galileo Galilei

“Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in.”

Leonardo Da Vinci

Basic Guidelines for Group/Lab Work

1.The instructor will divide the class into groups of 4 or 5 students. Once you are assigned to a particular group, it is your responsibility to get together with your group members for in-class activities.

2.The instructor will provide the assignment(s) in a folder to each group. 30 minutes of class time, more if needed, will be dedicated to group discussion/work. Once the group discussion/work is completed, the folder will be collected and graded.

3.Group work is an opportunity to discuss previously assigned videos, homework, worksheet, or any other assignments with your fellow classmates. This means that you have to do the assignments prior to attending class so that your group can have a meaningful discussion.

3.Be respectful of one another and give everyone in your group the opportunity to present their point of view. Also, make sure everyone in the group fully understands what is being discussed.

4.Should you have any questions or concerns, let the instructor know during office hours.

HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN A MATH COURSE

  • State of Mind: Come to class with a positive (learning) attitude and focus on your strengths instead of your weaknesses.
  • Attendance: show up on time to every lecture dayand take good notes on the material that is being presented
  • Ask Questions: If you have any math question during class time, do not hesitate to ask me for additional explanation. I strongly encourage you to ask me on any topic that seems to be unclear.
  • Tutoring: Free walk-in tutoring is going to available at the Math Learning Center which is located on the third floor in the MLK building. There is also free tutoring at the Tutorial Services located on the second floor of the MLK building.
  • SI Sessions: Please make every effort to attend the SI sessions; the SI leader is a student who has excelled in this course.
  • Priority: Do not leave things at the last minute.
  • Study Groups: I recommend that you get together and form a study group of 2 or 3 maximum. Remember; more than two brains are better than one.

HAVE A SUCCESSFUL SEMESTER!!!!!