COURSE:                 Math 261, Calculus I          

CLASSROOM:        Bridges 262                         

INSTRUCTOR:       James Hatzenbuhler         

DEPARTMENT:     Mathematics                         .

OFFICE:                   MacLean 375 Q                   

OFFICE PHONE:         477-4012                              

E-MAIL:                hatzenbu@mnstate.edu

Web Page:           http://web.mnstate.edu/hatzenbu/

 

OFFICE HOURS:

            Monday 9:30 am-1020 am, 1:30 pm-3:00 pm

            Tuesday  9:30 a.m.-10:20, noon-1:00 p.m.

            Wednesday 9:30 am-10:20 am, 1:30 pm -3:00 pm

            Thursday  12:30 pm- 2:00 pm

             Friday 9:30 am-10:20 am, 1:30-2:30 pm

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    Course Description:  Calculus of one variable. Limits, continuity, differentiation and applications of the derivative. An introduction to the Riemann integral. The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and integration by substitution.  Prerequisite:  Knowledge of Trigonometry and Algebra.

 

Required Text:  CALCULUS – The Classic Edition by Earl W. Swokowski

 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES / STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME

 

General:

·         Improve ability to solve problems and to communicate solutions in a precise manner.

·         Understand the theory and applications of calculus.

·         Solve multi-step problems and perform complex tasks.

·         Develop the capacity for rigorous analytical thought.

 

Specifics:

·         Understand and compute limits..

·         Master the techniques of differentiation.

·         Apply derivatives to graphing and the location of extrema..

·         Compute antiderivatives.

·         Understand and apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Specific topics required for Teacher Licensure:

Instruction: Develop candidates abilities to use equations to model real life situations demonstrated in class with descriptions of the meaning of the functions in words and in tabular format, i.e., quadratic function to model a projectile’s motion with the height, time, and gravity described with respect to the development of the equation.  

Assessment: Section 1.2 Functions and Their Graphs Applied: Problems Odd 1-15, 23, 25, 29, 31-35, 53; Exam over Chapters 1-3

Instruction: Diagrams and graphs are discussed in class with candidates to identify specific elements. Students identify elements of the graph that communicate specific type of information to understand how the diagram or graph acts as a graphic organizer, e.g., the tangent at a given point and how it is related to the derivative of that graph

Assessment: Exam on Chapter 4 Graphical Techniques

Instruction: Students will identify Limits of Functions through the use of tables of the data, graphing the functions, description of the end behavior of the functions, and using symbolic notation to describe the limits. Practice includes:
p. 66 #21 - 51 odd, 69

GRADING:

There will be four or five one hour exams, each worth 100 points.  There will be a comprehensive final worth 200 points.  There also may be scheduled in class or take home quizzes.  Labs will be worth 100-150 points. Grading will be based on the following percentages, although pluses or minuses may also be used.

 

A         100 – 90

B           89 – 80

C           79 – 70

D           69 – 60

F            59 – 0

 

Course Outline:

            Chapters Chapters 1-5 and 12 in Swokowski’s text, CALCULUS – The Classic Edition 

        

 Attendance Policy:

     Students will take exams and quizzes as scheduled. See schedule for exams on my web page. Quiz dates, if any, will be announced in class. At the professor's discretion, attendance on lab days may be required  

 Academic Honesty:

       See policy in the Student Handbook

 

            http://web.mnstate.edu/bring/AcademicDishonesty.htm  

 

Calculators: Graphing calculators, calculators on cell phones and listening devices may not be used during exams or quizzes.  A mathematical calculator with logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric  functions is required. Caps may not be worn during exams

 

Please turn CELL PHONES OFF during class.

 

Special Accommodation: