Course Syllabus

Calculus I

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Course Description

This course is a review of analytical geometry and introduction to the calculus of one variable. Topics include limits, derivatives of algebraic, transcendental, and trigonometric functions, rates of change, optimization, curve sketching, elements of integration of algebraic, transcendental, and trigonometric functions, area, volume, and practical applications in many fields. Students must take a math assessment for placement purposes prior to registration. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus or equivalent skills.

Essential Objectives

1. Use the Cartesian Coordinate system to graph linear and other functions.
2. Define and recognize functions.
3. Apply concepts of limits and continuity.
4. Define and apply the concept of derivative.
5. Apply the appropriate process to find the derivative to include product, quotient, and chain rules.
6. Use derivatives to find solutions to maximum and minimum problems.
7. Find derivatives of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.
8. Use the appropriate process to find the integral of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.
9. Use the definite integral to solve area and other applied problems.
10. Employ the graphing calculator for the numerical and graphical solution of problems.
11. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding, interpreting, evaluating, and applying quantitative data and information.
12. Apply mathematical reasoning to analyze social justice problems in a variety of different contexts and consider whether these approaches are just and equitable.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

This course only uses free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials. For details, see the Canvas Site for this class.

Methods

Students learn math by doing math. My preferred teaching method is to provide a brief verbal explanation with lots of in class practice. This in class practice will consist of individual and group learning activities.

Evaluation Criteria

Your final grade will be calculated as follows:

10%	Classroom Engagement
20%	Online Homework
20%	Paper and Pencil Homework
20%	Weekly Quizzes
30%	Tests

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

You will receive a classroom engagement grade for each class period. To get full points:

• Be Present
• Be on time
• Ignore your phone except for emergencies
• Engage in all learning activities.

Missing & Late Work Policy

• Pay attention to all due dates in Canvas.
• Sofia assignments are assigned each class and due 11:59 pm the day of the subsequent class. pm.
• Paper and Pencil assignments are available on Wednesdays and are due the subsequent Wednesday.
• You will have a weekly quiz each Wednesday based on the Pencil and Paper assignment. .
• All homework (Sofia and Pencil and Paper) are reduced 2.86% for each day late. This is the equivalent of two letter grades per week.
• You are responsible for materials and information should you miss class. All assignments, handouts, notes are available in Canvas.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

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