MATH 151, Section E (Item #6124)

Calculus I
Building 8 Room 0013
Fall Quarter, 2013

Instructor: Chris Willett (you may address me as Chris or Dr. Willett)
Office: AFC, Building 18
Office Hours: Tu, Th 4:30-5:25 pm, or by appointment.
Phone: 253.460.4399
e-mail: [email protected]

HOW YOUR GRADE WILL BE DETERMINED
Quizzes: 10%
Exam 1: 20%
Exam 2: 20%
Exam 3: 20%
Final Exam: 30%

PREREQUISITE: MATH&142 with a "C" or higher, or appropriate MATH placement and department
permission; READ-095 with a "C" or better or assessment above READ-095.

DESCRIPTION: Topics of calculus are presented geometrically, numerically, and symbolically.
MATH& 151 topics include limits, introduction to differentiation (including derivatives of exponential
and logarithmic functions), and applications of the derivative. Graphing calculator required.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Development of thought processes that include thorough understanding of
mathematical concepts will be stressed. Reading the textbook is part of the students responsibility.
This particular text was selected in part because of its presentation. Learning to read and understand
narrative and examples using the standard notation of mathematics is considered to be part of this
course. There will not necessarily be lecture time devoted to every concept for which the
student will be held responsible.

The course objectives listed below make reference to the following Math Department Program
Learning Outcomes:
1. Create, interpret, and analyze graphs and charts that communicate quantitative or relational
information.
2. Determine, create, and use appropriate and reasonable mathematical constructs to model,
understand, and explain phenomena encountered in the world.
3. Determine and carry out an appropriate algorithm to solve problems that are amenable to
mathematical solutions.
4. Communicate mathematical information formally, using appropriate math notation and termi-
nology, and informally by using everyday language to express ideas.
5. Use technology to analyze and solve mathematical problems and to effectively communicate
solutions to problems, particularly those that cannot be solved efficiently by other means.

Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Find the limit of a function analytically using properties of limits and L'Hopital's Rule. Approx-
imate the limit of a function from a table or graph. (1, 4)
2. Use the limit definition of the derivative to find the derivative function and the derivative of a
function at a point. (4)
3. Estimate the value of the derivative at a point from a table of values or graph. (1, 4)
4. Find the derivatives of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric func-
tions using the product, quotient, and chain rules. (3)
5. Use derivatives to determine where the graph of a function is increasing/decreasing and con-
cave up/down. (1, 3, 4)
6. Use derivatives to analyze the graphs of parametric curves. (1, 3, 4)
7. Use the first and second derivative tests to find local extrema, global extrema, and inflection
points. (1, 3, 4)
8. Solve application problems that require the use of the derivative from the numerical, graphical,
and/or symbolic perspective. (2)
9. Write clear and complete solutions to mathematical problems, including correct notation and
written explanations when appropriate. (4)
10. Use graphing calculators and computer software as appropriate. (5)
.

TEXT: Calculus: Single and Multivariable, 6
th
Edition, by Hughes-Hallett et al.

CALCULATORS: Students must have a graphing calculator. Any TI-83 or TI-84 calculator is the
recommended calculator. The TI-89 and other calculators with symbolic capabilities are not allowed. Smart
phone calculators are not allowed.

THE MARC: The Math Advising and Resource Center (MARC) is located in room 22, building 19.
Free tutoring is available there are students are encouraged to spend a lot of time there! Doing your
homework there, where there are tutors available for help, would be an optimal strategy for studying
for the course. Many students form study groups there and I encourage you to join one.

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is not part of your grade. However, if is extremely unlikely that you will be
able to pass the course if you miss more than a few classes. Please try to be in class, on time, every
day. Stay the entire class period. If you miss class, you are responsible for everything that happened
in the class and will have to learn the material on your own. Please contact me for any
announcements or handouts. Remember: The more engaged you are in a course, the better you will
do.

HOMEWORK: Homework will be assigned every class period from the text. The purpose of the
homework is to help you learn the material, rather than assessing what you have learned. You should
expect to work on homework from two to four hours per day outside of class. It is to your benefit to
keep up daily. Trying to cram the homework of several sections into one night or weekend will result
in lack of understanding. At this level, it is my expectation that you will take responsibility for your
own learning so I will not be collecting homework problems and it is not a direct factor in your course
grade. However, it will not be possible to pass the course without spending a lot of time struggling
with, and mastering, the homework. IF YOU DO NOT DO THE HOMEWORK, YOU WILL NOT
PASS THE CLASS. All the quiz questions will be sourced from the homework, and many of the exam
problems will be similar to, or identical to, the homework problems.

QUIZZES: Quizzes will be given every class at the start of the period and will last no longer than 15
minutes. The questions for the quiz will be sourced from the homework questions. There are no
make up quizzes for any reason. If you arrive after the last quiz has been collected you will not be
able to take the quiz. I will drop your lowest two quiz scores in compensation for this policy.

EXAMS: There will be three exams and one comprehensive final exam in the course. The exam
questions will be similar to the homework questions, though there will be some non-standard type
problems to help distinguish A-level knowledge from B-level knowledge. The dates for each exam will
be announced well in advance. The date for the final exam is set by the college (Tuesday, December
11). If you know that you will not be able to make an exam in advance, please discuss the matter
with me. If you miss an exam, you must have a documented, verifiable reason for why you were
unable to make the exam.

COURSE GRADES: There will not be a course curve and the grading scale will be a traditional one.
The grading scale will approximate the below chart. The instructor reserves the right to modify the
grading scale at any time during the course. There is no longer a D- grade option at TCC.


94% - 100% A 73% - 76% C
90% - 93% A - 70% - 72% C-
87% - 89% B + 67% - 69% D+
83% - 86% B 63% - 66% D
80% - 82% B - Below 62% E
77% - 79% C +

WITHDRAWLS & INCOMPLETES GRADES: You may withdraw from the course at any time before
November 15 if you fill out and turn in the necessary paper work. After that, if you are receiving a
73% or better you may withdraw and a WI grade will be given. If your grade is lower than 73%, an E
grade will be given (exceptions may be made, depending on the circumstances). Students who
simply stop coming to class will receive an E. A grade of Incomplete will not be given.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: As stated in the TCC catalog, Students are expected to be honest and
forthright in their academic endeavors. Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication or other forms of academic
dishonesty corrupt the learning process and threaten the educational environment for all students.
The complete Administrative Process for Academic Dishonesty is available on the TCC website at
www.tacomacommunitycollege.com/stuonline/policies/start.htm. In this course, academic dishonesty
will result in an E grade for the course along with referral to the college administrator who coordinates
Students Rights and Responsibilities issues.

CLASSROOM CONCERNS/DISPUTES. If you have questions or concerns about this class, please
come to talk with me. I want to resolve any concern, conflict, or issue that you have with myself or the
course. If we are unable to resolve your concerns, you should talk next with the Chair of the Math
Department, Merideth LaFlesh ([email protected]). She can assist with information about
additional steps, if needed. If she is unable to resolve the conflict, then your next step is to contact
the Dean of Sciences, Mike Flodin ([email protected]).

SPECIAL NEEDS: All students are responsible for all requirements of the class, but the way they
meet these requirements may vary. If you need specific auxiliary aids or services due to a disability,
please contact the Access Services office in Building 14 (253-566-5328). They will require you to
present formal, written documentation of your disability from an appropriate professional. When this
step has been completed, arrangements will be made for you to receive reasonable auxiliary aids or
services. The disability accommodation documentation prepared by Access Services must be given
to me before the accommodation is needed so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

NO CLASS: We will not be having class on Tuesday November 5 and Thursday November 22.


CLASSROOM ETTIQUETTE:
1) Class will begin PROMPTLY. Please be one time.
2) All cell phones and pagers must be turned off and put away during class time. Ringing cell phones
and texting are distractions that are disruptive to the learning process for students and the
instructor alike. If you are expecting an urgent call or text, please talk with the instructor prior to
class. PLEASE DO NOT TEXT DURING CLASS.
3) Please refrain from side conversations during class: The murmur is distracting to other students.
4) Class will last the full period. Do not start packing away your books until class is dismissed. It is
distracting for students who are trying to learn and shows poor scholarship on your part.


The information in this syllabus is subject to change.
Any changes will be made via class announcements.