MATH 212-04
Calculus I
Syllabus for Spring 2020
MTWF 2:00pm – 2:50pm in 325 Gildemeister
Hall
Instructor: Dr. Eric Errthum Winona Email Username: eerrthum Office: 205 Gildemeister Hall Office Hours: See homepage. Or by appointment on any day.
Texts: * Calculus Volume 1 by OpenStax.com: https://openstax.org/details/calculus-volume-1
* Calculus:
Single Variable by Deborah Hughes-Hallett (6th ed or whatever)
* Single Variable Calculus: Early
Transcendentals: https://www.whitman.edu/mathematics/calculus/calculus.pdf
No calculators will be allowed on any quiz or exam, but might be required for
some homework problems and/or in-class activities.
Course Website: http://course1.winona.edu/eerrthum/math212
Prerequisite: MATH 120 (Pre-calculus) or a qualifying score on the mathematics placement exam
About This Course: This course is intended to provide the student with a clear understanding of the ideas of differential calculus. This course will concentrate on the symbolic, algebraic, functional computations, the meaning of those computations, and some of the applications of mathematics to real-life situations.
Expectations: Students who complete this course with a passing grade are expected to be able to demonstrate the following skills: (i) Mastery of prerequisite material, (ii) Compute limits, the derivative of any algebraically defined function, and basic antiderivatives (iii) Apply the correct calculus techniques in the appropriate situations, (iv) Understand the connections between visual and algebraic information and how calculus applies to each.
Grading: Attendance
and Participation 65
points------ 8.13%
WeBWorK Assignments (scaled) 105 points---- 13.12%
Quizzes (8 @ 15 points each,
drop lowest) 105 points---- 13.12%
Half Exams (4 @ 37.5
points) 150
points---- 18.75%
Exams (3 @ 75 points) 225
points---- 28.13%
Final 150
points---- 18.75%
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800 points total
Grades: A = 90% (720 pts), B = 80% (640 pts), C = 70% (560 pts), D = 60% (480 pts)
Attendance and Participation: About a fifth of the class periods will be spent working in groups on a set of problems. Participation in your group (e.g. explaining to others how to do a problem, challenging the know-it-all in your group to explain it to you, etc.) will be essential to your learning and your grade. Attendance will also be taken on lecture days. If you show up late, you may not be counted.
Homework: Homework will be assigned daily and will be due at 8:00am on the day of the quiz that covers that material. All homework is to be submitted via the WeBWorK website located here: http://wsumath.org/webwork2/Math_212_Calculus_I_Errthum_04_S2020/. (Many institutions use WeBWorK; make sure you are accessing the one at Winona State.) Your username is your Star ID and your initial password is your 8-digit student ID number. (For example, login: xf3912pu, password: 00123456). You are strongly encouraged to change your password at your first login. Even though all the homework is submitted online, you should work out the problems in a separate notebook. Some good tips for doing online homework can be found below. If you have any problems logging in or doing any of the homework assignments, please contact the instructor.
Quizzes: We will have a short quiz almost every week (see schedule below). Each quiz will count for 15 points and the lowest quiz score will be dropped from your grade. The first half of quiz periods will be open for questions on lecture material, WeBWorK problems, and/or group activities.
Half Exams: There will be four in-class half-exams. Half-exams will take place during the first half (25 minutes) of a class period. Half-exams may be retaken during office hours throughout the semester, but you must give me a 24-hour notice. In class, half-exam dates are tentative until officially announced in class.
Exams: There will be three in-class full-period exams. These exams will cover the topics on the lectures, quizzes, and half-exams since the last exam. Exam dates are tentative until officially announced in class. The final exam is comprehensive of the semester and is scheduled for 10:30AM on Wednesday, May 6.
Extra
Credit: Frequently quizzes and exams will contain bonus problems where students will
have the chance to earn extra credit points. There will not be any additional
extra credit opportunities given.
Resources: Tutoring Services is located in the library and provides free one-on-one
tutoring. See www.winona.edu/tutoring
for more info. This class also has a designated student leader who will also be
running weekly study sessions. Of course, you can also come see the instructor
during office hours or by appointment.
BrightSpace: Some course materials and approximate grades can be found on D2L.
Late/Missed
Work: Missed quizzes will result in a score of zero.
There are no make-up quizzes. Make-up exams will be given at the discretion of
the instructor. If you miss class, it is your responsibility to obtain notes
and assignments from fellow students. If you have an unavoidable absence,
please inform the instructor beforehand.
Academic Dishonesty: Academic Dishonesty: Any type of academic dishonesty (cheating, copying, etc.) will result in failure and will be reported to school authorities. This includes access to past quizzes, exams, etc. that has not been handed out to the whole class. If you are having trouble with the course, please see the instructor first.
Note: This syllabus is subject to change if deemed necessary by the instructor.
Tentative Schedule of Events – Math 212
(as of 16-Mar-20, subject to change)
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Week |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Friday |
|
Jan 13 |
Intro and Review Sheet 1 |
Review Sheet 2 |
Review in WebWork Due BONUS QUIZ Section W2.1 of Whitman |
Section 1.7 of HH Introduction to
Continuity |
|
Jan 20 |
No Class |
Section 2.2 of OS |
QUIZ |
Section 2.3 of OS -- Limit Laws Section 4.6 of OS
-- Limits at Infinity |
|
Jan 27 |
Group Work |
Speed Limit Activity |
HALF EXAM Section 2.1 of HH Measuring Speed |
Section 2.2 of HH Derivative at a Point Section 2.3 of HH Derivative Function |
|
Feb 3 |
Group Work |
QUIZ |
Section 2.4 of HH Interpretations of the Derivative Local Linear Approximation (part 1) |
Section 2.5 of HH Second Derivative |
|
Feb 10 |
Group Work |
QUIZ |
Review |
EXAM |
|
Feb 17 |
LECTURE 1 of Notes on D2L Linearity, Product Rule, Power Rule |
No Class |
LECTURE 2 of Notes on D2L Quotient Rule, Trig Functions |
LECTURE 3 of Notes on D2L Exponentials, Logs, and Inverse Functions |
|
Feb 24 |
Group Work |
d Practice/Activity |
HALF EXAM Section 4.7 of HH L'Hospital's Rule |
LECTURE 5 of Notes on D2L Linear Approximations, Implicit
Differentiation Section 3.9 of HH Linear
Approximation |
|
Mar 2 |
QUIZ |
Section 4.4 of OS Mean Value Theorem Section 4.10 of OS Antiderivatives |
Section 6.1 of HH -- Graphical and Numeric Antiderivatives |
Group Work |
|
Mar 9 |
No Class SPRING BREAK |
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Mar 16 |
QUIZ |
Review |
EXAM |
Section 4.1 of HH Using 1st & Second Derivatives Section 4.1 of HH Local Mins and Maxes |
|
Mar 23 |
Section 4.1 of HH Inflection Points |
Section 4.2 of HH Optimization (Global Min and Max) |
Group Work |
HALF EXAM Section 4.3 of HH Optimization and Modeling |
|
Mar 30 |
Section 4.3 of HH Optimization and Modeling, cont. |
Section 4.6 of HH Related Rates |
Group Work |
QUIZ |
|
Apr 6 |
Section 5.1 of OS Approximating Areas Section 5.2 of OS Definite Integral |
Group Work |
QUIZ |
Section 5.3 of OS Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Section 5.4 of OS Net Change Theorem |
|
Apr 13 |
Group Work |
QUIZ |
Review |
No Class |
|
Apr 20 |
EXAM |
Section 6.2 of HH Analytical Antiderivatives Section 7.1 of HH Substitution |
Section 7.1 of HH Substitution, cont. Section 7.2 of HH Integration by Parts |
Group Work |
|
Apr 27 |
Antiderivative Practice/Activity |
HALF EXAM Section 6.1 of OS Areas between Curves |
Section 6.1 of OS Areas between Curves, cont. Group Work |
Final Review |
Final Exam: Wednesday, May 6, 10:30am.
Welcome to college math!
If this is your first math class taken in college, there are some important things you need to know. College math classes are run very differently from high school math classes. On the surface it may seem they are similar as you listen to the lecture and take notes, but there are significant underlying differences. Knowing these ahead of time can help you make the most of this coming semester.
#1: College math classes generally stay on the schedule in the syllabus. If there is one day allotted to the topic that is probably all of the class time that will be spent on it, even if “most” of the students “don’t get it.” If you have difficulty with the subject, please see the instructor during office hours.
#2: It is expected that you will read the text and do the problems in order to learn the material, even if no one checks up on you. The instructor might never collect the homework, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t affect your grade.
#3: You will sometimes be responsible for material in the textbook that is not covered in class. If there is a text reading and/or homework problems covering a concept that was not discussed in class, you are still expected to learn it. If you don’t understand it, make an appointment with your instructor for help.
#4: Some material is covered only in class, is not in the textbook, and may not have any homework problems on it. If you miss class, you may miss content that you are responsible to know. If you have an unavoidable absence, be sure to get the notes and any announcements from a classmate. If you still don’t understand the material, make an appointment with your instructor for help and come with specific questions about the lecture and/or material in the book.
#5: There will be test questions that don’t look “just like the homework.” In college, you are expected to focus on learning the concepts, not just memorizing how to do certain types of problems. These concepts can – and will – appear in very different forms on tests and quizzes. If you don’t understand why you solve a problem in a particular way, make an appointment with your instructor for help.
#6: At times you will be expected to be able to explain why a problem is done a certain way in addition to being expected to do the problem. As you work on problems in class and on homework, don’t be satisfied with getting the correct answer; ask yourself why that method is logical, and how you could explain that logic to someone else.
#7: Most importantly, you are responsible for your own learning. If you attend class faithfully, get the notes and announcements if you have an unavoidable absence, read the text, do the homework and question yourself (as in #6), and still don’t understand something, it is up to you to get the extra help you need. Visit the instructor during office hours or make a special appointment to ask questions, form a study group, etc. There are many resources and people willing and happy to help, but you need to take the initiative and seek out the help you need.
Good luck on a happy and successful semester!
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
WSU
recognizes that our individual differences can deepen our understanding of one
another and the world around us, rather than divide us. In this class, people
of all ethnicities, genders and gender identities, religions, ages, sexual
orientations, dis/abilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, regions, and
nationalities are strongly encouraged to share their rich array of perspectives
and experiences. If you feel your differences may in some way isolate you
from WSU’s community or if you have a need of any specific accommodations,
please speak with the instructor early in the semester about your concerns and
what we can do together to help you become an active and engaged member of our
class and community.
Campus
Resources
Details about
Campus Resources
·
Two good places to help you find resources of all kinds on
campus are Student Support/Campus Services and the Inclusion
and Diversity Office. Both offices are dedicated to helping students of all
racial, ethnic, economic, national, sexual, and gender identities. They can
facilitate tutoring and point you to a wide range of resources.
·
If you have a mental, physical, or learning disability,
the Access Services office can document it for your professors
and facilitate accommodations. If you have a documented disability that
requires accommodation, please contact Access Services as soon as possible.
·
College can be very stressful. Counseling offices
on both campuses are here to help you with a wide range of difficulties,
ranging from sexual assault, depression, and grief after the loss of a loved
one to stress management, anxiety, general adjustment to college, and many
others.
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The KEAP-Diversity-Resource-Center Faculty Liaison can direct
people to multicultural resources on and off campus.
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To find out about web registration, placement tests, program
requirements and support tools to help students succeed, visit the Advising
Services office and website for answers to all your questions!
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For help with understanding the concepts of a particular class
or understanding the requirements of an assignment, Tutoring Services offers
three types of tutoring: drop-in appointments, 1-on-1 tutoring, and group
sessions. You can visit them in Krueger Library 220 or go on-line and use
TutorTrac to schedule a session, https://tutortrac.winona.edu/TracWeb40/Default.html.
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For help specifically with writing and the development of
papers, the English department has a Writing Center that is
staffed by trained graduate students pursuing their Master’s degree in
English. The Writing Center is located in Minné Hall 348. You can
make an appointment on the sign-up sheet on the door or call 457-5505.
The Standard Disclaimer
applies.
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