Calculus/Analytic Geometry I MAT 131-001 Fall 2011
Instructor: Dr. Myrna La Rosa Office: E-228 Phone: (708) 456-0300 ext.3729 (24 hour voice mail)
E-mail: mlarosa@triton.edu Cell Phone: (708) 259-9384
Web page: http://academics.triton.edu/faculty/mlarosa/index.html
Office Hours: M W F 8:00 - 8:30 am. , 12:00 - 1:00 pm. ; Tu Th 10:15 am. - 1:00 pm. (11:30 am - 1:00 pm. virtual)
Prerequisite(s): MAT 110 and MAT 114 or MAT 111 with a minimum grade "C" or better.
Textbook: Thomas' Calculus, Twelveth Edition, Thomas/Weir/Hass; Addison-Wesley; 2010
Graphing calculator is required, TI83 or higher.
Course description: This is the first course in a three-part calculus sequence. It introduces the concept of a limit process which is central to much of modern mathematics. From the limit idea, it develops the differential and integral calculus of elementary functions and some of its applications to geometry, physics, economics and other sciences.
Course objectives: Students are expected to:
· Develop an understanding of the concepts and the theory of limit, continuity, derivative, anti-derivative and definite integral.
· Acquire computational facility in finding derivatives and anti-derivatives.
· Learn to apply these concepts and techniques to a variety of problems in geometry, physics, economics and other sciences.
· Develop an enlarged understanding of what constitutes a mathematical proof and appreciate the need for precise language and notation.
· Acquire a deeper understanding of the uses of mathematics and how to translate applied problems into mathematical language.
· Increase the ability to read and interpret mathematical material.
· Memorize all formulas.
Homework: Will be assigned weeky. Homework should be completed on-line since quizzes will include Homework problems.
Attendance: Attendance will be taken at each class. You are allowed to have TWO absences, on the third absence you may be dropped from this class. Each quiz taken will have automatically 10% of the score. If for any reason you are not able to take a Test or a Quiz, you should notify me the same day. You can leave a message at my extension at any time, 24 hours a day. Two times tardy will count as one absence.
NO WITHDRAWALS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER THE LAST
SCHEDULED DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASSES.
Your total average in the course will be calculated using the following relative weights:
Tests (3) 45% (each test 15%, approx. one every month: Sept.-Oct.-Nov.)
Homework & Class Participation 10% (No late HW will be accepted)
Quizzes 20% (weekly, may drop one, NO make ups)
Final Exam 20%
(Wed. Dec.13, 8:00 - 9:50 am)
Assessment 5% (at least four assessments for the semester)
Total Average Grade in Course
90 - 100 A
80 – 89 B
70 – 79 C
55 – 69 D
00 - 54 F
All exams will be cumulative, whereas quizzes will cover only the most recent material.
Letter grades are assigned but the final grade will be based only on the numerical calculation.
Make up exams only with an official college excuse.
Multiples
of 3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15,
18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63,
66, 69, 72, 75,
78, 81, 84, 87, 90, 93, 96, 99, 102
Note : These assignments may be subject
to change
SECTION |
PAGE |
ASSIGNMENT |
Due |
1.1 |
11 |
1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 15-32 |
|
1.2 |
19 |
1-20, 39, 40, 44, 45, 47 |
|
1.3 |
28 |
3-39 multiples of 3 |
|
1.4 |
34 |
3-33 multiples of 3 |
|
2.1 |
44 |
1-4, 9-21 multiples of 3 |
|
2.2 |
54 |
3-60 multiples of 3 |
|
2.4 |
71 |
3-51 multiples of 3 |
|
2.5 |
82 |
3-45 multiples of 3 |
|
2.6 |
94 |
3-45 multiples of 3 |
|
3.1 |
105 |
3-30 multiples of 3 |
|
3.2 |
112 |
1-12 all, l5-39 multiples of 3 |
|
3.3 |
122 |
1-10 all |
|
3.4 |
132 |
3-30 multiples of 3 |
|
3.5 |
139 |
3-57 multiples of 3 |
|
3.6 |
147 |
3-30 multiples of 3 |
|
3.7 |
153 |
1-10 all |
|
3.8 |
160 |
3-33 multiples of 3 |
|
3.9 |
173 |
1-10 all |
|
4.1 |
189 |
3-30 multiples of 3 |
|
4.2 |
196 |
3-18 multiples of 3 |
|
4.3 |
201 |
3-27 multiples of 3 |
|
4.4 |
211 |
3-15 multiples of 3 |
|
4.5 |
219 |
3, 4, 8, 11, 14, 17, 22 |
|
4.6 |
228 |
3-24 multiples of 3 (optional) |
|
4.8 |
236 |
3-24 multiples of 3 |
|
5.1 |
253 |
1, 3, 5, 7 |
|
5.2 |
261 |
3-24 multiples of 3 |
|
5.3 |
270 |
3-15 mulitples of 3 |
|
5.4 |
282 |
3-18 multiples of 3 |
|
5.5 |
290 |
1-12 all |
|
5.6 |
297 |
5, 10, 15, 20 |
|
7.1 |
367 |
5-25 multiples of 5 |
|
7.2 |
375 |
3-45 multiples of 3 |
|
7.3 |
385 |
3-24 multiples of 3 |
|
7.5 |
402 |
3-24 multiples of 3 |
|
7.6 |
413 |
3-45 multiples of 3 |
|
7.7 |
421 |
3-24 multiples of 3 |
Important Note: Every student is expected to have attempted at least half the assignments for each individual Test before being able to take it. Similarly for the Final Exam, students are expected to have attempted half the assignments of the course to proceed.