Course title and description: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5 cr.): Presents analytic geometry and the calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including the study of limits, derivatives, differentials, and introduction to integration along with their applications. Designed for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 173 and four units of high school mathematics including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and Trigonometry or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for more than one of MTH 173, MTH 175, or MTH 273.) Lecture 5 hours per week.
Broad goals: The student will learn how to use the concepts of the integral, the derivative, the differential and differential equations to relate quantities to rates of change. The student will learn the basic techniques for manipulating integrals and derivatives, and will also learn to use computer algebra utilities to efficiently create and solve mathematical models involving rates.
Specific objectives: Each assigned problem constitutes a specific objective, which is to solve the problem and to use it as a means of synthesizing the student's understanding of the subject.
Instructional methodologies:
In-class Students: Concepts will usually be developed within the context of a concrete model, often with hands-on experience to provide a basis on which to develop a deeper and more general understanding of the concept. Concrete and specific examples will be generalized into graphical and symbolic form. Class will typically be divided between lecture and hands-on problem solving, in more or less equal proportions. Lecture notes will be posted on the Internet, and versions of the lecture notes with hyperlinked video lectures will be available in a CD-R format.
Tests and Exams: Approximately three tests and a final exam will be given during the semester. Tests and exams will be generated from a large problem bank and will be administered through the college Learning Lab. Distance students may with instructor approval arrange to take tests and exams in some other acceptable secure and supervised testing environment.
Grading policy: Homework and participation will count as 20% of the final grade. Tests and final exam will be averaged to comprise the remaining 80% of the final grade; however if it is to the student's advantage the test average and the final exam will each count as 40% of the final grade.
Text: The text for the course is Calculus by Hughes-Hallett, Gleason, et. al.
Units to be covered:
Chapters 1-5 inclusive, plus supplementary material posted by instructor.
Chapter Topics:
Chapter 1: Functions
Chapter 2: The Derivative
Chapter 3: The Definite Integral
Chapter 4: Differentiation
Chapter 5: Applications of the Derivative
Specific information regarding assignments and areas covered is included on the homepage.
In the event of a college-wide emergency
In the event of a College-wide emergency, course requirements, classes, deadlines, and grading schemes are subject to changes that may include alternative delivery methods, alternative methods of interaction with the instructor, class materials, and/or classmates, a revised attendance policy, and a revised semester calendar and/or grading scheme.
In the case of a College-wide emergency, please refer to the following about changes in this course:
· Course web page http://vhmthphy.vhcc.edu/ (click on your course)
· Instructor’s email dsmith@vhcc.edu (however, you should use your access page for the most reliable responses)
For more general information about the emergency situation, please refer to:
· Web site - www.vhcc.edu
· Telephone Number - 276-739-2400
· Emergency Text Messaging or Phone System- Virginia Highlands Community College uses VHCC Alert to immediately contact you during a major crisis or emergency. VHCC Alert delivers important emergency alerts, notifications and updates to you on your E-mail account (work, home, other), cell phone, pager or smartphone/PDA (BlackBerry, Treo & other handhelds). VHCC Alert is a free service offered by VHCC. Your wireless carrier may charge you a fee to receive messages on your wireless device. VHCC will test the alert system each semester. Register online at alert.vhcc.edu or by sending a text message to 411911 keyword: VHCC
In the event of an emergency just regarding this class, the instructor will contact all students via email, and may post information to your access site. You should check both email and your access site.