DIVISION OF MATH, SCIENCE, AND HEALTH
GENERAL COURSE AND
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
DIVISION PHONE: ____297-1020__ DIVISION
DEAN: _______
DIVISION
OFFICE: ___WSC-0101__
COURSE: MAC
2233, APPLIED CALCULUS I_ SECTION: ___3415____________________________
COURSE
DAYS/TIME: M _________, T
CLASSROOM:
__LAC 1253_________
INSTRUCTOR:
_Mrs. Scofield____ OFFICE
#:_LLC 2244___________________
OFFICE
HOURS: M 1 – 2; 4 - 6 T 4 - 6______, W 1 – 2; 4 - 6, R
___________, F 8 - 10__________
INSTRUCTOR
PHONE NUMBER: 297-1010, Ext. 6241____ INSTRUCTOR
E-MAIL:_cscofield@polk.edu; cctscofield@msn.com
FINAL
EXAM DATE & TIME:_See
calendar. _____ WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE:__March 19_____
COURSE DESCRIPTION,
PREREQUISITES AND CREDIT HOURS: 3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite:
MAC 1105 or appropriate placement examination score.
This
course is designed to provide the calculus needed by students in business,
technologies, social sciences, and other areas which do not require a complete
detailed study of calculus. It is not
intended as the first course in a complete series or as a substitute for a
complete course in calculus. Topics
include: limits, rate of change, differentiation and integration of algebraic,
logarithmic, and exponential functions with particular emphasis on
applications. Mac 2233 is not designed
to satisfy the calculus requirement for students majoring in mathematics,
science, or engineering. Graphics
calculator TI-83 or equivalent required.
PCC MISSION AND
OUTCOMES: Polk
Community College is a quality-driven educational institution providing degree,
career and lifelong learning programs within an environment of excellence and
commitment to student success. As such, PCC’s general
education outcomes require competence in the areas of Communication (C), Global
Social Awareness (GSA), Computational Skills (CS), Natural Phenomena (NP), and
Information Literacy (IL). A primary
focus of this course is competence related to the areas of Computational Skills
(CS). These outcomes are:
Computational
Skills (CS)
10.
Organize mathematical concepts into orderly systems and use both
computational and non-
computational methods as needed to solve
problems.
11.
Interpret information displayed graphically.
12.
Solve real-world problems using a variety of techniques and strategies.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES:
1.
Apply differentiation techniques
including the power, sum and difference, product, quotient, and chain rules.
(CS10)
2.
Apply basic antiderivative
formulas and the integration technique of substitution. (CS10)
3.
Use graphs as mathematical models
to make predictions. (CS11)
4.
Determine limits of functions, if
they exist, using numerical or graphical methods.
5.
Determine the continuity of a
function from its graph. (CS11)
6.
Sketch graphs of functions by
using first and second derivatives to find maximum and minimum values. (CS11)
7.
Use graphing to expand
exponential functions. (CS11)
8.
Compute the area under a curve
over a given closed interval. (CS11)
9.
Compute instantaneous rates of
change. (CS12)
10.
Develop maximum and minimum
problems as related to business and economics. (CS12)
11.
Solve application problems using
exponential growth, exponential decay, and elasticity of demand. (CS12)
TEXTBOOK AND OTHER
REQUIREMENTS:
§
Calculus and Its Applications, 8th edition, by Bittinger. Published by Addison, Wesley, Longman.
§
Graphing Calculator (TI-83 or equivalent)
COURSE CONTENT:
Chap.
1 Functions, Graphs, and
Models
Chap.
2 Differentiation
Chap.
3 Applications of
Differentiation
Chap.
4 Exponential and Logarithmic
Functions
Chap.
5 Integration (sections 1 –
5)
Additional topics as determined by
the instructor
METHODS OF
INSTRUCTION: These
will vary according to learning outcomes, student learning needs, and
instructional style.
EVALUATIVE CRITERIA:
The grade for the
course will be based upon grades earned on short quizzes (optional with
instructor), progress tests, and a comprehensive final examination. Each progress test will count 100 points; the
final examination will count 200 points; and the quiz average (points earned
divided by points possible), if any, will count as one progress test. The course average at any time prior to the
final examination can be determined by finding the average of the progress
tests at that time. The course grade
will be determined by using the following scale:
A
= 90 - 100%
B
= 80 - 89%
C
= 70 - 79%
D
= 60 - 69%
F
= 0 - 59%
CALCULATOR
POLICY: A graphing calculator (TI-83 or equivalent) is required for
this course. The calculator will be used
for work both in class and out of class.
Calculators will generally be used on tests, but their use may be
prohibited for particular tests or portions of tests as determined by the
instructor. Calculators which have the
capability of evaluating derivatives and/or integrals symbolically may be
excluded from use on tests in calculus courses.
Students will be expected to perform basic algebraic operations with
their graphing calculator.
THE GORDON RULE: State Rule 6A-10.30, requires AA program
students to complete 24,000 words of written composition and complete six
semester hours of mathematics at the level of college algebra or higher. The mathematics portion of the requirement is
satisfied by taking the appropriate mathematics courses. Because PCC uses a “Writing Across the
Curriculum” approach to meeting the writing requirement, a wide variety of
general education courses, each with its own specific word count requirement,
can be used to meet the 24,000 word mandate.
A minimum grade of “C” is required in all courses fulfilling the
communications and mathematics areas of the general education requirements.
WRITING REQUIREMENT:
There is no Gordon
Rule writing requirement for this course.
STUDENT HELP: The instructor is available for help
during posted office hours and by appointment during other non-class
hours. Students are encouraged to seek
assistance from the instructor. Tutorial
help is available for some courses in the TLCCs on
both campuses. The schedule for tutors
is posted in the TLCCs and available on the PCC
website (www.polk.edu). Students are
encouraged to make use of the services of the tutors.
WITHDRAWAL: Students may officially withdraw from a course(s) during
any given term provided the appropriate policy and procedure is followed. Following the conclusion of the Drop/Add
period, the student may officially withdraw without penalty from any credit
course provided the appropriate forms are submitted to Student Services no
later than the deadline published in the term schedule booklet. It is the student’s responsibility to submit
these withdrawal forms. Failure to do so
may result in an “F” in the course.
ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance is the student’s responsibility. If a student has excessive absences (more
than 3 hours), he/she may be dropped from the course with a “W” grade before
the withdrawal date. After the
withdrawal date, a student may receive an “F” grade for the course for
excessive absences (more than 3 hours accumulated since the beginning of the
term).
WORK MISSED: Procedures
for work missed are determined by the instructor.
REPEATING A COURSE: Under the Forgiveness Policy, a student is
allowed three attempts in any one college credit course: one initial enrollment
and two repeats. A course cannot be
repeated unless the previously earned grade is a “D”, “F”, or “W”. (See college
catalog for details).
PCC
STANDARDS: Students are responsible for their own work. It is
assumed that each student is honest and will abide by that standard. However, in the event there is an indication
or suspicion that there has been a case of cheating/plagiarism, the situation
will be dealt with in accordance with published College policy. Copies of this policy are available in
Student Services offices.
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY ACCESS/USE POLICY: All individuals who employ information technology
resources provided by Polk Community College (this includes, but is not limited
to telephones, computers, the PCC local area and wide area networks, and the
Internet) must use these resources for academic purposes only. Use of these resources is a privilege, not a
right. Inappropriate use can result in
revocation or suspension of this privilege.
APPROVAL:____________________________________ ____________________________________
Math,
Science, and Health (MAC2233)