Calculus I
GEIG1402, December 16, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Overview
Review of algebraic and trigonometric functions and their graphs, the concepts of limit and continuity, theory and techniques of differentiation, and applications of differentiation,
introduction to the theory and techniques of integration.
Credits
4
Contact hours
60
Prerequisites
Students are assumed to have taken and passed a pre-calculus course. In particular, students should be proficient in high school algebra and geometry, as well as trigonometry. Moreover, they should have studied exponential and logarithmic functions.
Required Text(s)
“Calculus”, 11th Edition by Larson.
Coverage: Chapters 1-6, Select Sections
Calculators
No graphing calculators, websites, or cellphones may be used on tests. You may use a scientific calculator. However, all answers should be exact unless stated otherwise.
Assignments and Graded Work
Material will be covered very quickly; it will be difficult to catch up, should one fall behind. There are five types of assignments.
Homework:
Specific homework exercises will be assigned. It is expected that you will read the sections and complete the assignments by the given due date. It is encouraged to help each other solve homework problems. Homework is for you to improve your skills. Homework will not be graded. If you have questions, please contact your TA or your professor for help. You should complete the homework using topics discussed in the text and lecture. There are many methods of solving calculus concepts. We are strictly using the beginning concepts.
Discussions:
There will be weekly discussions. On two of these (prior to the midterm and prior to the final exam) you will have two discussions. The first will be an asynchronous discussion on the online platform. You will answer a question and then post a question. There will be guidance at that time. The second will be a synchronous live discussion. You must attend student hours once a week. A discussion question will be posted, and you must be ready to be called on for your response. This is a time to learn from each other and to grow in your mathematical skills. This is a pure participation grade. Incorrect answers are still participation and a way for all of us to grow. Again, the answer should use topics discussed in the text and lecture.
Quizzes:
There will be two quizzes. The first will be during the first week of class. This will cover chapter 1 and 2.1. The second quiz will be during the 3rd week of class. This will cover chapter 3. You should work these on your own without help. These will be timed. Think of the quizzes as a way to prepare for your exams. There will be around 10 to 20 questions for the quizzes. You must show work where appropriate to get credit for the question. You must use knowledge presented in the current chapter when making calculations. No notes, websites, or other outside resources should be used during the test. This should be YOUR work. Cheating will result in a zero for the quiz and the course.
Midterm and Final Exams:
There will be a required midterm and final exam. The midterm will be during the second week and will cover the first two chapters. The final exam will be during the fifth week and will cover chapters 3 through 6. You must show work where appropriate to get credit for the question. You must use knowledge presented in the current chapter when making calculations. These will be timed. There will be around 30 questions per exam. No notes, websites, or other outside resources should be used during the test. This should be YOUR work. Cheating will result in a zero for the quiz and the course. Both exams will be proctored.
Both the midterm and the final exam in this course must be visually proctored. For most students, that will mean visual proctoring via VooV where students will be required to show their immediate testing area to the proctor. Students may also use an approved Testing Center at a college or university if online proctoring is unsuitable.
Contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester if you need an alternative to online proctoring.
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Homework
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15%
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Quizzes
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25%
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Midterm Exam
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25%
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Final Exam
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25%
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Participation
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10%
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Grading System of FCU
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Letter Grade
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A+
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A
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A-
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B+
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B
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B-
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C+
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C
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C-
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D
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E
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X
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Scores
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90-100
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85-89
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80-84
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77-79
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73-76
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70-72
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67-69
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63-66
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60-62
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40-59
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1-39
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0
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Late Assignments and Make-up Exams
If under ANY circumstances (excused or unexcused) you cannot take a quiz, you will have the ability to have the midterm exam replace your missing quiz 1. The final exam can replace your missing quiz 2. However, this only holds for ONE quiz. Do not bring me notes from doctors, police, or other qualified professionals for absences. The date and time for the midterm and final are SET! Do not plan trips during the midterm and final exam day. You will receive a 0% if you do not take either one. You must show all of your work on the tests. Unsupported answers will earn no credit. Partial credit is given for correct work shown even if you do not get the correct answer.
There are no late submissions for any assignments. The due dates are firm. If you miss a discussion day, you will NOT be able to make-up the grade.