MA 241

Calculus & Analytical Geometry I (4 Credit Hours)

FALL 2014

INSTRUCTOR: Cathy Wilson

email: catherine.wilson@erau.edu
OFFICE: Building 74, Room 216
PHONE: X 3828 (928-777-3828)

OFFICE HOURS: MWF 11:30 pm – 12:30 pm

1:50 pm - 2:50 pm
Th 10:20 am – 1:15 pm
2:35 pm – 3:40 pm

or by appointment

CLASS MEETINGS
MA 241 - 01
MWF 9:10 am - 10:10 am Bldg 54
Th 9:10 am - 10:10 am (?) Bldg 52 room B
MA 241 - 04
MWF 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm Bldg 60 room A
Th 1:25 pm - 2:25 pm (?) Bldg 52 room B

TEXT: CALCULUS (7th edition) by J. Stewart

You obtain an e-text when you sign up for “WebAssign.”
Note: You will also be using this text for Calc II and Calc
III.
Directions:
(1) Go to WebAssign.net
(2) Choose “I have a class key”
(3) MA 241-1 enter: prescott.erau 2011 8559
MA 241-4 enter: prescott.erau 4262 9174
(4) Create a WebAssign account following the directions.
(5) Note: You will want to obtain an “unlimited access” which should cost about $110 if
you are taking the following semesters of Calculus.
(6) Obtaining a hard copy of the text is your choice. You could obtain any older
edition at a reduced price if you wish.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course we study: graphs and functions; limits and
continuity; differentiation and integration of algebraic and elementary trigonometric
functions; and applications of first and second derivatives.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES and GOALS:

This course is designed to provide you with the basic ideas and some applications of limits,
differentiation and integration, through which you will master a global picture of basic
calculus concepts. Understanding the concept is the primary focus. However, to master
sufficient computational skills is also an important part of the course objective.

Learning Outcomes: Students should be able to:

1. Calculate left, right, and two-sided limits, infinite limits and limits at infinity.
2. Examine algebraic, trigonometric, and piecewise functions for points of discontinuity.
3. Distinguish between secant line and tangent line, between average rate of change and instantaneous
rate of change.
4. Compute the derivative for simple algebraic functions using the definition.
5. Calculate derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions.
6. Solve related rates and applied maximum-minimum problems by applying techniques of differentiation
and optimization in this analysis.
7. Mean Value Theorem.
8. Analyze a polynomial, rational, or trigonometric function as to intervals of increase, decrease, concave
up and concave down. Find extrema, inflection points and sketch the graph.
9. Evaluate anti-derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions by using the appropriate
substitutions.
10. Calculate areas between the graph of an algebraic function and the x-axis using Riemann integrals.
11. Evaluate definite integrals with and without substitution by applying the First Fundamental Theorem of
Calculus.
12. Interpret and apply the Second Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and the Mean Value Theorem for
Integrals.
13. Calculate the area between two curves.

ATTENDANCE: Daily attendance is expected. Generally there is a significant relation

between students’ grades and their class attendance – can you guess the relationship?
I do understand that emergencies may arise, but absence should not be a habit. You are
responsible for all material covered during class whether or not you are present in class.

CALCULATORS: These are some controversial gadgets, aren't they? My feeling about
calculators is that they can be excellent aids in confirming one's understanding of
mathematics…however, we never want a calculator to replace our understanding of the
mathematics. Example: 7 times 8 = "Low Battery".
However, I would be remiss if I didn't help you learn how to use your calculator when the
situation warrants it and will be happy to help you with your machine outside class time. I do
urge you though to understand the meaning of the results coming from your machine. If you
don't understand the mathematics….I guarantee that your calculator doesn't! Calculators
have this nasty habit of doing correctly what you maybe incorrectly told him to do.
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So what's the policy??? You will not need (nor be allowed to use) a calculator on any exam or
quiz (including the final exam), BUT, you will probably find one beneficial for WebAssign
Homeworks.

SOME IMPORTANT DATES:

Monday September 1 Labor Day No Class
Friday October 10 Fall Break No Class
Wednesday - Friday November 26-28 Thanksgiving No Class
Friday December 5 Study Day No Class
FINAL EXAM TBA (to be announced)
(probably) Tues. Dec. 9 2:45 pm – 5:45 pm
No alternate date or time available.

HOMEWORK: As assigned on WebAssign (directions to sign up are on page 1 of this syllabus).

Check this site daily for new assignments!! Assignment due dates are not assigned to help you
procrastinate but rather are intended to give you enough time to accomplish the assignment
and seek help when/if necessary. Doing homework allows you to become competent with the
material by building computational skills, increasing accuracy and understanding and keeping up
with the expectations of the class so you don’t fall behind. Completing homework will help you
prepare yourself for the exam covering the material and help you hone the mathematical
proficiencies you need for success not only in this class but subsequent mathematics. You will
have 5 tries at each problem before it is counted as incorrect.
Due dates are final. Extensions will not be granted. Suggestion: Since computers and
access to sites is not always perfect – do not wait until the last minute to do the HW and
miss the deadline because of some computer, website or power glitch. Be responsible.
It is suggested you keep a notebook where you sequentially work homework problems in a neat and
organized manner. Have the assignments labeled and numbered to help you when studying for the
exam.
I HIGHLY encourage you to get together and work the assignments.

QUIZZES: There will be a quiz approximately every week in class. I will drop 2
scores from this component of your grade.

EXAMS: There will be 3 chapter exams and a cumulative final exam. If you keep up with
homework, you should be prepared for these exams. If you know you must miss an exam
because of another class, school sponsored event, or a military obligation let me know ASAP
and we will schedule you to take the exam BEFORE the scheduled date.

MAKE-UP POLICY:
If you miss a quiz it will have to count as one of your two total drops from the quiz component
of this course (hopefully you have not used these up).
If there is some compulsory reason for missing an exam (such as athletics, another class, a
coma, etc), please see me so we can discuss arrangements. I expect discussion to take place
well BEFORE a deadline is missed if at all possible.
Your attendance is required at all examinations. You must notify me BEFORE missing a posted
exam time if you have a legitimate excuse for missing. Such an excuse must be confirmed with
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appropriate evidence. As stated previously, with enough warning, you can make arrangements
to take the exam BEFORE the scheduled date.

TUTORING & HELP: If you don’t understand something, ask questions. Also, working in
study groups is a great way to approach this class.
Academic Assistants are available! Contact the Tutoring Supervisor, Ms. Katie Greene,
located in AC1 – 206 or X3897 (928-777-3897). There is help available most days and
evenings. On Bb see the Student Services Tab and go to Tutoring Schedule for the latest
available schedule.
I also hope you will utilize my office hours.

GRADING AND EVALUATION:

Your final course grade will be determined by the following:
Grading Components:
Homework on WebAssign 10%
Quizzes (2 scores will be dropped) 10%
Chapter Exams I and II 20% each
Chapter Exam III 10%
Cumulative Final Exam 30%
You must pass this exam with a C or higher to earn a C or higher for the course.

Grades are assigned according to the following scale:

A: 90- 100% B: 80-89% C: 70-79% D: 60-69% F: Below 60%

Grading Remarks:
1) I will return your graded work in as timely a fashion as possible.
2) I am only willing to discuss your grade with you in a private setting (i.e. other students are not
around)
3) Simple fairness dictates that I not extend privileges to one person that I do not extend to
everyone. Therefore, you cannot do extra work or retake an exam – unless I let everyone do
the same thing, and make a public announcement to that affect. If something important –
such as a scholarship or graduation – depends on your performance in this course, work hard
from the start.
4) You cannot get an Incomplete or Audit the course simply to avoid a poor grade.

BLACKBOARD & eMAIL: I expect you to check our Bb course site and your email daily for
updates, changes, etc.

PENCILS & ERASERS: Manditory!!!!!! Mathematics is ONLY done in pencil and eraser.
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CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: No one will interfere with the learning process. Everyone
will be considerate of others and respect each other. Please arrive on time as coming in late
can be a disturbance. I expect students to refrain from all cell phone use including texting.
Students in violation of these policies may be asked to leave class.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: PLEASE BE HONEST! Cheating of any sort will result minimally
with a 0% for the assignment, quiz or test on which you were cheating followed by a chat with
me. The work done in this course is subject to the ERAU Student Academic
Integrity/Conduct Code in the ERAU College Catalog. All University academic honesty policies
will be followed in this course. Cheating is not limited to taking answers or work but also
includes giving out answers or work. All work done that is represented to be yours – should
actually be your work.

DISABILITY STATEMENT: ERAU is committed to the success of all students. It is a

University policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities who
qualify for services. If you would like to discuss and/or request accommodations please
contact the Disability Support Services (DSS) office and program in Eagle Education Center,
in Building 17-123A, or call ext. 6750 or if off campus (928) 777-6750.
All discussions are confidential.

CONTINUITY STATEMENT: In the event of a temporary campus closure due to, for
example, a natural disaster, or a couple inches of snow, our course will continue on Blackboard
with ongoing communications to occur either through email and/or Bb announcements.

As your instructor, I reserve the right to make changes to this syllabus. Any changes will
be announced during class, posted on Bb and/or sent as an email to all students enrolled.