MA 229 Online - Spring, 2009

Syllabus

 

            INSTRUCTOR: Dr. I. Dan Coroian

 

OFFICE: KT 273

 

PHONE: (260) 481-6228 ;    FAX: (260) 481-0155

 

E-MAIL: Please use the Blackboard mail feature to email me. If there is a problem with the Blackboard system, use: coroiand@ipfw.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS: MTWTh 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. , or by appointment, in Room 273, Kettler Hall.

 

TEACHING ASSISTANT: Susie Hatfield;        OFFICE: KT 263

 

SUSIE’S ONLINE OFFICE HOURS: To be announced weekly. Use the Chat feature in Blackboard.

 

TEXTBOOK: Calculus - An Applied Approach, 7th Edition, Larson/Edwards

 

            TOPICS COVERED: Chapter 1, Sections 2.1 - 2.6, Chapters 3 - 4, and Sections 5.1 - 5.5

 

            COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course, students should:

 

·         Have a better overall understanding of functions and their graphical, numerical, analytical, and verbal representations

·         Be able to mechanically calculate derivatives of simple functions and combinations of functions

·         Understand definite integrals as areas

·         Understanding the relationship between derivatives and integrals

·         Use technology appropriately to gain insight into the solution of a problem

·         Be able to see functions in real-world applications and to develop models in this context understand derivatives as rates of change and in the context of local linearity

·         Have improved skills at problem solving and critical thinking

·         Have improved skills at writing and explaining math

 

 

QUIZZES: There will be a weekly online quiz, (available from Thursday at noon until Sunday at midnight) based on the homework assignments given at the end of each section in the online Lecture Notes. Or, if you do not like taking the quiz, you could turn in the assignment (the ODD numbers only) by the FOLLOWING Tuesday. Some people actually do both to improve their quiz grade. You can turn in your homework in person (drop off at my office), by email, fax or regular mail.

 

EXAMS: There will be three one-hour exams and a two-hour comprehensive final. All exams are proctored. If you live in the area, you will most likely take the tests at IPFW - please get familiar with the Testing Services procedures at http://www.ipfw.edu/dlearning/testing.shtml.Otherwise, please contact

           

                        Deborah Hein

                        Program Assistant for Distance Learning

                        Division of Continuing Studies

                        2101 E Coliseum Blvd

                        Fort Wayne IN 46805‑1499

                        (260) 481‑6111

Kettler Hall, Room 145

                        Fax: (260) 481‑6949

                       

            to set up proctoring for the exams at your location.

 

CALCULATORS: The use of a graphing calculator is encouraged, when studying and doing homework, but also when taking the tests or quizzes. Recommended are the TI-83/84 Plus family. If you don't want to buy a calculator, you can rent a TI-83 or a TI-83 Plus for only $10 through Indiana-Purdue Student Government Association's Graphing Calculator Rental Program. Note that you will not be allowed to use during exams calculators that perform symbolic computations (i.e. evaluate derivatives or integrals), such as TI-89 or TI-92.

 

            GRADING:               Quizzes            15%

                                                Exams              60%

                                                Final                 25%

 

            GRADING SCALE:              A - 90% or above

                                                            B - 80% or above

                                                            C - 70% or above

                                                            D - 60% or above

Plus/minus grades may be awarded.

           

            FINAL EXAM: During the week of May 4 - 10.

 

            NOTE: If you require disability-related arrangements for this class, please inform me immediately.

 

Tentative Schedule

 

Use the Lecture Notes provided in Blackboard and the textbook to study the material following the schedule below. Each section contains a homework assignment. You DO NOT have to turn in these assignments (unless you do it for quiz credit or extra credit on the quiz - the maximum is 10 points per quiz), but I highly recommend that you work every problem since the weekly quizzes and exams are based on them. You will be able to take the quiz only once, starting on Thursday through the Sunday of each week.

 

            NOTES:          1.You might want to review Chapter 0, especially if it has been a while since your last Math class.

                                    2. To fit more information on the computer screen try increasing the resolution (for ex. 1024 x 768, or above)

                                    3. To print the Lecture Notes use the link called Printable Version.

                                    4. Helmke Library has a collection of MA 229 videotapes on reserve, that can be used to understand difficult concepts or view solved examples.

 

 

            Week 1, Jan. 12 - 16:             Sections 1.1 - 1.3

                                                            Quiz #1 (available until Monday, Jan 19)

 

            Week 2, Jan. 19 - 23:             Sections 1.4 - 1.6

                                                            Quiz #2

 

            Week 3, Jan. 26 - 30:             Sections 2.1 - 2.2

                                                            Quiz #3

 

            Week 4, Feb. 2 - 6:                Sections 2.3 - 2.4

                                                            Quiz #4

 

            Week 5, Feb. 9 - 13:              Sections 2.5 - 2.6

                                                            Quiz #5

           

            Week 6, Feb. 16 - 20:            Sections 3.1 - 3.2

Exam #1, over Chapters 1 and 2

 

Week 7, Feb. 23 - 27:            Sections 3.3 - 3.4

                                                            Quiz #6

 

            Week 8, Mar. 2 - 6:               Sections 3.5 - 3.6

                                                            Quiz #7

 

            Week 9, Mar. 9 - 13:             SPRING BREAK

 

            Week 10, Mar. 16 - 20:         Sections 3.7 - 3.8

                                                            Quiz #8

                                                                       

            Week 11, Mar. 23 - 27:         Sections 4.1 - 4.2

Exam #2, over Chapter 3

                                                           

            Week 12, Mar. 30 - Apr. 3:   Sections 4.3 - 4.5

                                                            Quiz #9

 

            Week 13, Apr. 6 - 10:            Sections 4.6 - 5.1

                                                             Quiz #10

 

            Week 14, Apr. 13 - 17:          Sections 5.2 - 5.3

                                                            Quiz #11

 

            Week 15, Apr. 20 - 24:          Section 5.4

Exam #3, over Chapter 4, and Sections 5.1 - 5.3

                                                                                                                       

Week 16, Apr. 27 - May 1:   Section 5.5

                                                            REVIEW

 

            Week 17, May 4 - 11:            FINAL EXAM, comprehensive