MA121-001 Spring 2018 Syllabus PDF

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MA 121-001: Elements of Calculus Spring 2018, MWF 10:40-11:30am, SAS 2203 Instructor: Katherine Harris (Ms. Harris) Office: SAS 4119 Office Hours: MF 11:30am-12:30pm and by appointment MMC Hours: TH 10:30-11:30am Email: [email protected] Teaching Assistant: Kate Pearce Office: SAS 3147 Office Hours: T 1:00-2:00pm, H 1:00-3:00pm MMC Hours: N/A Email: [email protected]

Teaching Assistant: Emily Zhang Office: SAS 4125 Office Hours: MW 2:00-3:30pm MMC Hours: MW 3:30-4:30pm Email: [email protected]

Course Description. For students who require only a single semester of calculus. Emphasis on concepts and applications of calculus, along with basic skills. Algebra review, functions, graphs, limits, derivatives, integrals, logarithmic and exponential functions, functions of several variables, applications in management, applications in biological and social sciences. Prerequisites. MA 107 or 111 with a C- or better, or 480 on the SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2 or the NCSU Math Skills Test, or 2 or better on an AP Calculus exam. Credit is not allowed for both MA 121 and MA 131 or MA 141. Required Materials. (1) WebAssign access code: You must purchase access to homework assignments and study materials via WebAssign at http://webassign.ncsu.edu. The total price is $32.95 Log in using Unity ID and password. You will be prompted to purchase a code within 10 days. (2) Six small blue “Examination” booklets: Available for purchase at campus bookstore for $.15 each. Submit to TAs by Friday, Jan. 26; do not write anything on the books. Optional Materials (Recommended). (1) Textbook: Calculus and its Applications (11th edition) by Bittinger, Ellenbogen, and Surgent (2015). (2) Scientific calculator- Graphing calculators will not be allowed. Grading. This course uses standard NCSU Letter Grading: 97-100 87-89.99 77-79.99 67-69.99

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93-96.99 83-86.99 73-76.99 63-66.99

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90-92.99 80-82.99 70-72.99 60-62.99

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Grades will be determined as shown below. Students should not expect any rounding of grades at the end of the semester. Component WebAssign Exams (4) Final Exam

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WebAssign. WebAssign homework assignments are obtained, submitted, and graded online at http://webassign.ncsu.edu. With the exception of the introductory assignments, WA homeworks are due at 11pm on the night before the associated in-class exam. It is very important to keep up with this work and not save it for the last minute: WebAssign composes a large portion of your final grade and no make-up work is available for late or missed assignments. While assignments are not due until the night before an exam, I highly recommend you start work on homework as soon as we cover the material in class. I also recommend that you print each assignment and work it with pencil and paper before submitting: you will be required to show all work on exams, and homework is great practice! Exams. The 4 in-class exams are closed-book, closed-note, with no graphing calculators permitted. Exam #1: Wednesday, January 31 Exam #2: Monday, February 26 Exam #3: Wednesday, March 28 Exam #4: Friday, April 20 Exam Make-up Policy. Exam make-ups are administered in accordance with University policy. Anticipated, excused absences (such as NCSU obligations, required court attendance, and religious observance) must be reported to the instructor with appropriate certification well before the scheduled test date. Legitimate emergency absences must be reported with appropriate documentation within one week of returning to class. No other make-ups will be given. Corrections to Grading. If you think an error may have been made in the grading of your exam, carefully review the answer key posted on Moodle and then contact the instructor within 1 week of the exam’s return with your question. Do NOT alter the original work. Final Exam. The final exam date is scheduled by the University for Monday, May 7 from 8:0011:00am in SAS 2203 and is non-negotiable unless you have 3 exams within 24 hours. Determine as early as possible if that is the case, as you must go through the registrar and math department to reschedule. The final is CUMULATIVE: it will cover all material from Tests #1-4 as well as Sections 6.2 and 6.3. Attendance Policy. Attendance in lecture will be taken by the TAs, as per University requirements. You are expected to arrive on time for class, and excessive tardiness will result in marked absences. Any student sleeping, talking, texting, or otherwise not engaged in lecture will also be marked absent. If you do miss class or are late, you are still responsible for the material covered during the lecture. If you have no more than 3 unexcused absences, I will replace your lowest test grade with your final exam grade (assuming it is higher). Any excused absences must correspond to University policy for excused absences and proof of excuse must be submitted to the instructor on paper or through email. Lecture Policies. Computers, tablets, phones, and other electronic device use is not permitted during lecture, and will result in a recorded absence for the student, unless prior approval from the instructor has been obtained. Eating and drinking are permitted, so long as other students are not distracted by the noise. Resources for Assistance. (1) Study groups are highly recommended; your peers are excellent resources. (2) A class discussion board of the course Moodle page is another way to utilize your peers. (3) Instructor and TA office hours exist for the sole purpose of helping students! Effectiveness is maximized if you arrive with specific questions. (4) For virtual assistance, a class Moodle site will be maintained with course announcements, lecture materials, a discussion board, and additional resources.

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(5) The instructor will also be available by email as much as possible to answer any questions you may have as the course progresses; however, responses make take a few hours or longer depending on the time of day that the email is sent. If emailing the instructor or TAs directly, please include MA 121 in the subject line and your full name in the message. (6) Free drop-in tutoring by mathematics graduate students is available at the Mathematics Multimedia Center (MMC) in SAS 2103 weekdays 8:00am-6:00pm. As with office hours, effectiveness is maximized if you arrive with specific questions. (7) The University Tutorial Center (UTC) offers peer tutoring by appointment. For more information, see http://tutorial.dasa.ncsu.edu. (8) The Counseling Center at NC State has diverse staff who are trained to address academic, emotional and social concerns that are common to college students and may impact overall well-being. For more information, see http://counseling.dasa.ncsu.edu. Requirements for Credit-Only (S/U) Grading. In order to receive a grade of S, students are required to take all exams, complete all assignments, and earn a grade of C- or better. Conversion from letter grading to credit only (S/U) grading is subject to university deadlines. Refer to the Registration and Records calendar for deadlines related to grading. For more details refer to http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-20-15. Requirements for Auditors (AU). Information about and requirements for auditing a course can be found at http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-20-04. Policies on Incomplete Grades. The university policy on incomplete grades is located at http: //policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-50-03. Accommodations for Disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. In order to take advantage of available accommodations, students must register with the Disability Services Office at Suite 2221, Student Health Center, Campus Box 7509, 919-515-7653. For more information on NC State’s policy on working with students with disabilities, please see the Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Regulation (REG02.20.01) https://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-20-01/. Academic Integrity. Students are required to comply with the university policy on academic integrity found in the Code of Student Conduct found at http://policies.ncsu.edu/policy/ pol-11-35-01. Your signature on any test or assignment indicates ”I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this test or assignment.” Non-Discrimination Policy. NC State University provides equality of opportunity in education and employment for all students and employees. Accordingly, NC State affirms its commitment to maintain a work environment for all employees and an academic environment for all students that is free from all forms of discrimination. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation is a violation of state and federal law and/or NC State University policy and will not be tolerated. Harassment of any person (either in the form of quid pro quo or creation of a hostile environment) based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation also is a violation of state and federal law and/or NC State University policy and will not be tolerated. Retaliation against any person who complains about discrimination is also prohibited. NC State’s policies and regulations covering discrimination, harassment, and retaliation may be accessed at http://policies.ncsu.edu/policy/pol-04-25-05 or http://www.ncsu.edu/equal_op/. Any person who feels that he or she has been the subject of prohibited discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 919-515-3148.

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Tentative Course Schedule. Note that this course schedule is subject to change. Sections correspond to the textbook Calculus and its Applications (11th edition) by Bittinger, Ellenbogen, and Surgent (2015). WEEK OF LECTURE MATERIAL Mon Jan 8 R.1, R.2, R.3 Mon Jan 15 (MLK Jr. Holiday), R.4, R.5, 1.1 Mon Jan 22 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Mon Jan 29 1.5, Exam Review, EXAM #1 (Wed Jan 31), 1.6 Mon Feb 5 1.7, 1.8, 2.1 Mon Feb 12 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 Mon Feb 19 2.5, 3.1, Exam Review Mon Feb 26 EXAM #2 (Mon Feb 26), 3.2, 3.3 Mon Mar 5 (Spring Break) Mon Mar 12 3.4, 3.5, 4.1 Mon Mar 19 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 Mon Mar 26 4.5, Exam Review, EXAM #3 (Wed Mar 28), (Spring Holiday) Mon Apr 2 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 Mon Apr 9 5.6, 5.7 Mon Apr 16 6.1, Exam Review, EXAM #4, (Fri Apr 20) Mon Apr 23 6.2, 6.3, Final Review Mon Apr 30 (Final Exams) Mon May 7 Final Exam Mon Dec 7 8:00-11:00 am...