SYLLABUS
TulsaCommunity College, Northeast Campus
Fall, 2007
Course: MTH 2134 Analytic Geometry & Calculus 3Location: NE 2480
Days and Times: MW 9:00-10:50Section No.: 12497Call No.: 2134-201
Instructor: Kimberly Adams
Office Hrs: By Appointment
Contact Information: You may contact Ms. Adams at (918) 274-9117 or (918) 819-3500, or via email at .
TO CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE:
Evening Operations, Northeast CampusScience, Mathematics and Engineering Technology
Office: A151Division Associate Dean: Dr. David Sollers
Phone: (918) 595-7473Office: NEC 1130
Phone: (918) 595-7542
PREREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE
MTH 2124 Analytic Geometry & Calculus 2
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A continuation of MTH 2124, including polar coordinates, analytic geometry in 3-space, parametric equations, vectors in 2-space and 3-space, and multi-variant differential and integral calculus. Lecture 4 hours. No Laboratory.
TEXTBOOKS & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL
Larson, Ron, Hostetler, Robert P., and Edwards, Bruce H. Calculus with Analytic Geometry (Eighth Edition). Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOAL STATEMENT
The General Education Goals are designed to ensure that graduates of TulsaCommunity College have the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to carry them successfully through their work and their personal lives. General Education Goals relevant to their course are Critical Thinking and Effective Communication.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
1. Define vectors and understand and use vector computations.
2. Create vector models for applied problems and use vector methods to solve them.
3. Define, interpret, and create models using functions of more than a single variable.
4. Interpret the fundamental concepts of calculus as they apply to functions of several variables and recognize
the relationship between these concepts and those of functions of a single variable.
5. Interpret the fundamental concepts of vector calculus and recognize the relationship between these
concepts and those of the calculus of scalar functions.
TEACHING METHODS
This class is a lecture-based course. Course materials are presented in class, first through the presentation of theory, followed by examples. Students are encouraged to ask questions regarding lecture materials and homework assignments.
BLACKBOARD
I use Blackboard extensively! I place all my lecture notes, graded homework assignments, and examination reviews in the Course Documents and Assignments Folders. A Discussion Board Forum is available for posting homework questions. And, I use the Electronic Gradebook for posting all grades. Be sure to verify that your Personal Information is correct, especially your email so that you will receive all class emails.
EVALUATION TECHNIQUES
Students will earn their grade in this course by accumulating points from the following sources:
- 6 Graded Homework Assignments/Quizzes – Possible 40 points each
- 3 Examinations – Possible 100 points each
- 4 Exam Bonus Problems – Possible 10 points each (1 per Exam)
- Final Exam – Possible 100 points
Homework/Quizzes: There shall be 200 points possible from homework, quizzes and in-class assignments. A missed assignment may not be made up. Graded homework assignments will be due one week from the date of the assignment.
Exams: There will be three exams plus a final exam each worth 100 points. If the final exam grade is higher than the lowest test grade, then the lowest test grade will not be used to calculate the course grade and the final exam grade will be doubled.
Exam Bonus Problems: The class period immediately proceeding the exam will be utilized for review and bonus problems. Bonus problems are due no later than the beginning of the exam. Students must be present in class to receive the bonus problems.
Total Possible Points for the semester: 600
The final grades shall be based on the following percentage scale:
90% to 100% = A
80% to 89% = B
70% to 79% = C
60% to 69% = D
0% to 59% = F
MAKE-UP AND LATE ASSIGNMENTS POLICY
Graded Homework Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the assigned day. Late work will not be accepted. Make-Up Assignments and Make-Up Exams are not given.
ATTENDANCE
Class attendance is necessary in order to achieve a level of understanding and comprehension of the material. For unattended classes, the student is responsible for obtaining the lecture notes, handouts, homework assignments, or special instructions that were disseminated during the class, either from a classmate or Blackboard. Upon the 6th absence, the student will be administratively withdrawn.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC Student Handbook, TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook, and semester information listed in the Class Schedule.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS: General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device is at the discretion of the instructor.
SYLLABUS CHANGES: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to the syllabus in writing.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: TCC provides accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information, students may contact the disabled StudentResourceCenter, 918-595-7115, or the ResourceCenter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 918-595-7428V, 918-595-7434TTY.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the TulsaCommunity College system. TulsaCommunity College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may:
- Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute assignment or test;
- Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
- Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw the student from the class;
- Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester. Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by submitting such a request to the Dean of Student Services.
ADA POLICY
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Students with documented disabilities are provided academic accommodations through the disABLED StudentResourceCenter (918-595-7115) or ResourceCenter for the deaf and Hard of Hearing (918-595-7428/TDD-TTY 918-595-7434). If any student is in need of academic accommodations from either office, it is the student’s responsibility to advise the instructor so an appropriate referral can be made no later than the first week of class. Students may also contact the disABLED Student Services Offices directly at the telephone numbers indicated. ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED UNLESS APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED TO THE DISABLED STUDENT SERVICES OFFICES TO SUPPORT THE NEED.
LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES
Math Tutoring is available in the FacetCenter. Please remember the Math Tutors are there to assist in your learning, not to learn the material for you.
PLAGIARISM POLICY
Plagiarism is claiming, indicating, or implying that the ideas, sentences, or words of another writer, or mathematician, are your own; it includes having another writer, or mathematician, do work claimed to be your own, copying the work of another and presenting it as your own. The student should review the relevant sections of the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook. Plagiarized work will receive a zero and will not be considered as the lowest grade when calculating the final grade; thus, it will not be eligible to be dropped.
COMPUTER SERVICES ACCEPTABLE USE
Access to computing resources is a privilege granted to all TCC faculty, staff, and students. Use of TCC computing resources is limited to purposes related to the college’s mission of education, research, and community service. Student use of technology is governed by the Computer Services Acceptable Use Statements/Standards found in the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook. These handbooks may be obtained by contacting any Student Activities or Dean of Student Services office.
All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex:). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be sent to your MyTCC email address. You must use MyTCC email to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).
IMPORTANT DATES
August 20Classes Begin
September 3Labor Day – No Classes
September 19Exam #1
October 17Exam #2
October 26Deadline to File for Graduation
November 9Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit & Last Day to Withdraw with W.
November 16Statehood Day – College Closed
November 19Exam #3
November 21-25Thanksgiving Break
December 10-14Final Exam