INSTRUCTOR:
Tim Hawkins
OFFICE:
Sequoya 141H
PHONE:
706-272-2514
OFFICE
HOURS:
See office
door for posted hours, or by appointment
EMAIL:
thawkins@daltonstate.edu
TEXT:
Calculus: Early Transcendentals
by Stewart, 6th edition
Brooks Cole, ISBN
0-495-01166-5
PREREQUISITE
Precalculus (MATH 1113)
COURSE
CONTENT
The course will cover selected material in Chapters 1 through 5 of the text. The topics emphasize the basic principles of exponential and logarithmic functions, introduction to limits and derivatives, computation and application of derivatives, and the basic concept of the integral.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
Tests: Five chapter tests will be given over the term along with a comprehensive final exam. The Final Exam may replace your lowest test score. The average of the five tests will represent 60% of the class grade.
Test 1 Chapter 1 (Functions)
Test 2 Chapter 2 (Limits)
Test 3 Chapter 3 (Differentiation)
Test 4 Chapter 4 (Applications)
Test 5
Chapter 5 (Integrals)
Final Exam:
The Final Exam is a comprehensive exam that will represent
20% of the class grade.
The Final Exam is currently scheduled for:
Monday, May 2, 2011 (10:30 am -
12:30 pm)
Quiz / Homework:
Quizzes will be given weekly.
Make-up quizzes are not given, but the lowest quiz score will be dropped.
Homework will be assigned daily and discussed the following class period.
The quiz average represents 20% of the class grade.
Final Grades: The course grade will be based on the comprehensive final exam (20%), quiz/homework average (20%), and class test average (60%).
Note:
If the Final Exam is better than your lowest test
score, the Final Exam will replace that score.
Grade Average
Course Grade
90 - 100 A
80 - 89 B
70 - 79 C
60 - 69 D
Below 60 F
Calculators:
A scientific or
graphing calculator that does not have symbolic differentiation or integration
capabilities is recommended, and may be used on all exams.
OTHER INFORMATION
Attendance:
If you are absent from a class, you are responsible for all
material covered and all announcements made.
No make-up tests or quizzes will be given for any reason.
If you know that you will be out on a test date due to prior obligations,
then you may make an appointment to take the test early.
If you are absent from a test, the final exam will replace your missed
test score (final exam replaces lowest test score).
Only one missed test can be replaced; a second or third missed test will
be given a grade of zero.
Honesty:
Every student is expected and required to do his or her own work
in this course and all other courses at Dalton State College.
Any instances of cheating will result in a minimum penalty of dismissal
from the course with a grade of “F”.
Visitors:
College policy allows
only those students registered for a class to attend that class. You may not
bring guests or children to class.
Etiquette:
Talking in class
should be restricted solely to questions and comments pertaining to the material
at hand and intended for me and the whole class to hear.
Persistent disruptive talking will result in a new seating arrangement
for the talkers.
Math Lab:
The
math lab will be available throughout the day for your assistance.
It is located in Sequoya, Room 155 and operating hours will be posted on
the door.
DROP / WITHDRAWAL
The last day to drop this class without penalty is
Monday March 21, 2011. You will be
assigned a grade of W.
After this date, withdrawal without penalty is permitted only in cases of
extreme hardship as determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs;
otherwise a grade of WF will be issued. The
proper form for withdrawing from all classes at the college after the official
drop/add period but before the published withdrawal date is the Schedule
Adjustment Form. Students who are
assigned to the Academic Advising Center for advisement must meet with an
advisor or staff member at the Academic Advising Center (107 Liberal Arts
Building) to initiate the withdrawal process.
All other students must meet with a staff member or advisor at the Office
of Academic Resources in the
If a student receiving aid administered by the DSC
Workforce Development Department drops this class or completely withdraws from
the College, the Schedule Adjustment Form must be taken to the Workforce
Development Office located in Room 214 of the
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. The office phone number is 272-2635.
DISABILITY SUPPORT
SERVICES /
Students with disabilities or special needs are encouraged to contact Disability Support Services in Academic Resources. In order to make an appointment to obtain information on the process of qualifying for accommodations, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the Disability Support Specialist.
Contact information:
Andrea Roberson
706-272-2524
aroberson@daltonstate.edu