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Class Meetings:
Time: 8:30 - 9:20 Days: Monday - Friday Room: Hubbard Hall (HH) 220 Office Hours: Mondays 9:30-10:30 and 3:00-4:00, and by appointment |
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Instructor Contact Info:
Instructor: Justin M. Ryan
Office: Jabara Building (JB) 333
Phone: (316) 978 - 3958
Email: ryan@math.wichita.edu
Slack (preferred method): geometerjustin.slack.com (Click this link to sign up)
Webpage: http://geometerjustin.com
Basic Course Information
Prerequisites:MATH 112 with a C or better; or two units of high school algebra, one unit of high school geometry and one-half unit of high school trigonometry; or MATH 123 and 111 with a C or better in each.
Course Description:
General education introductory course. Analytic geometry and the calculus in an interrelated form.
Required Resources:
The main reference for this course is:
Book:Calculus: 8th Edition by James Stewart, Cengage Learning, 2016.
Students will also need to sign up at an online learning site:
Online Learning: WebAssign
The WebAssign Class Key for this class is wichita 6822 0443. Instructions for enrolling in WebAssign can be found here.
Supplies:
A three-ring binder is suggested, as well as a hole-punch, which is to be "used relentlessly," as stated in the New York Times. It is also recommended that students bring pens in various colors, in order to replicate what is on the board. In general, students will not need to bring the book or the binder to class. It should be used to organize the materials and hand-outs that are distributed in class, as well as the students' notes.
Class Protocol:
Attendance is required, but will not be factored into students' grades. If students are not present, they will not be able to complete the activities that correspond to that day's discussion and work in class. Students are asked to be on time, and to notify the instructor if they will be absent. They are asked to observe common norms of civility in class and in interactions with the instructor and with classmates outside of class.
Detailed Course Information
Course Content:This course will cover all of Chapters 1-6 of the required text listed above. Topics include limits, derivatives, applications of derivatives, integration, applications of basic integration, and transcendental functions. The course will require students to learn proofs of select fundamental concepts, and to understand the difference between mathematical rigor and computation.
Assignments and Coursework:
The coursework for this class will be divided into three categories.
Weekly Assignments (20%):
Weekly assignments will be completed on WebAssign. Students are allowed to submit assignments after the due date, but will receive a 25% penalty.
Midterm Exams (50%):
There will be six (6) 50-minute exams throughout the semester: one for each chapter of the book that we cover in class. There will be no make-ups, except in extreme, documented, circumstances. The lowest exam score will be dropped.
Comprehensive Final Exam (30%):
The final exam will cover material from the entire semester. The final exam must be taken during the scheduled final exam period determined by the university.
Grading:
Students' final letter grades will be calculated according to the following table. Final percentage grades will not be rounded up, and there will be no extra credit.
| Letter Grade | Numerical Percentage | Grade Points | Comments |
| A | 90 - 100 | 4.0 | The A range denotes excellent performance |
| A- | 88 - 89.99 | 3.7 | |
| B+ | 86 - 87.99 | 3.3 | |
| B | 80 - 85.99 | 3.0 | The B range denotes good performance |
| B- | 78 - 79.99 | 2.7 | |
| C+ | 76 - 77.99 | 2.3 | |
| C | 68 - 75.99 | 2.0 | The C range denotes satisfactory performance |
| D | 60 - 67.99 | 1.0 | The D range denotes unsatisfactory performance |
| F | < 60 | 0.0 | The F range denotes failing performance |
Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:|
• Define and calculate limits of functions and present
ε−δ proofs of the existence of limits of appropriate
functions. • Define and calculate derivatives of functions appropriate to Calculus I (e.g. rational, trigonometric, logarithmic, and other functions and their inverses). • Define and calculate indefinite and definite integrals of functions of one variable which are appropriate to Calculus I. • Solve appropriate problems involving science, economics and other areas of study using the tools of Calculus I (e.g. differentiation, integration). |
University Policies and Procedures
Academic Honesty:Students are responsible for knowing and following the Student Code of Conduct and the Student Academic Honesty policy.
Definition of a Credit Hour:
Success in this five-credit-hour course is based on the expectation that students will spend, for each unit of credit, a minimum of seventy-five hours over the length of the course (normally three hours per unit per week, with one of the hours used for lecture) for instruction and preparation/studying or course related activities for a total of 225 hours. Read this to learn about the policy and examples of different types of courses and credit hour offerings.
Important Academic Dates:
Wichita State University's full academic calender can be found here.
Disabilities:
If you have a physical, psychiatric/emotional, or learning disability that may impact on your ability to carry out assigned course work, I encourage you to contact the Office of Disability Services (DS). The office is located in Grace Wilkie Annex, Room 150, 316-978-3309 (voice/tty) and 316-854-3032 (videophone). DS will review your concerns and determine, with you, what academic accommodations are necessary and appropriate for you. All information and documentation of your disability is confidential and will not be released by DS without your written permission.
Title IX:
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in any educational institution that receives federal funding. Wichita State University does not tolerate sex discrimination of any kind including: sexual misconduct; sexual harassment; relationship/sexual violence and stalking. These incidents may interfere with or limit an individuals ability to benefit from or participate in the Universitys educational programs or activities. Students are asked to immediately report incidents to the University Police Department, (316) 978-3450 or the Title IX Coordinator (316) 978-5177. Students may also report incidents to an instructor, faculty or staff member, who are required by law to notify the Title IX Coordinator. If a student wishes to keep the information confidential, the student may speak with staff members of the Counseling and Testing Center (316) 978-3440 or Student Health Services (316)978-3620. For more information about Title IX, click here.
Counseling and Testing:
The Wichita State University Counseling and Testing Center provides professional counseling services to students, faculty, and staff; administers tests and offers test preparation workshops; and presents programs on topics promoting personal and professional growth. Services are low cost and confidential. They are located in Room 320 of Grace Wilkie Hall, and their phone number is 316-978-3440. The Counseling and Testing Center is open on all days that the university is officially open. If you have a mental health emergency during the times that the Couseling and Testing Center is not open, please call COMCARE Crisis Services at 316-660-7500.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Wichita State University is committed to being an inclusive campus that reflects the evolving diversity of society. To further this goal, WSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, political affiliation, status as veteran, genetic information or disability. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Executive Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS, 67260-0138; telephone 316-978-3186.
Intellectual Property:
Wichita State University students are subject to Board of Regents and University policies regarding intellectual property rights. Any questions regarding these rights and any disputes that arise under these policies will be resolved by the President of the University, or the President's designee, and such decision will constitute the final decision.
Shocker Alert System:
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Concealed Carry Policy:
The Kansas Legislature has legalized concealed carry on public university campuses. Guns must be out of view, concealed either on the body of the carrier, or backpack, purse or bag that remains under the immediate control of the carrier. Gun owners must familiarize themselves with WSU’s Concealed Carry Policy and the Kansas Board of Regent’s policy. If you believe that there has been a violation of this policy, please contact the University Police Department at 316 978-3450.
Instructor Specific Policies
Slack Policy:Slack is free group collaboration software that allows students to chat instantly with the instructor and/or fellow students in their class. There are apps available for all desktop and mobile operating systems.
While Slack is private software, students are expected to obey all norms of conduct described in this syllabus. This includes, but is not limited to, refraining from any kind of abuse of other students, or the instructor. Any violations of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action by the University.
Tentative Course Schedule
The table below outlines a tentative schedule for this semester. While the sections of the book covered each week may change, the exam dates are fixed. Students should note these dates and notify the instructor of any conflicts as soon as possible.| Week | Dates | Content | |||
| 1 | 21-25 Aug |
Introduction; Sections 1.1-1.7 | |||
| 2 | 28 Aug - 1 Sep |
Sections 1.5-1.8; very brief review tips EXAM 1: Friday, 1 September 2017 | |||
| 3 | 4-8 Sep |
Sections 2.1-2.3 NO CLASS: Monday, 4 September 2017 (Labor Day) | |||
| 4 | 11-15 Sep |
Sections 2.3-2.6
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| 5 | 18-22 Sep |
Sections 2.7-2.9; very brief review tips EXAM 2: Friday, 22 September 2017 | |||
| 6 | 25-29 Sep |
Sections 3.1-3.3
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| 7 | 2-6 Oct |
Sections 3.4-3.8
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| 8 | 9-13 Oct |
Sections 3.8, 4.1-4.2; very brief review tips EXAM 3: Friday, 13 October 2017 | |||
| 9 | 16-20 Oct |
Sections 4.2-4.3 NO CLASS: Monday-Tuesday, 16-17 October 2017 (Fall Recess) | |||
| 10 | 23-27 Oct |
Sections 4.4-4.5; very brief review tips EXAM 4: Friday, 27 October 2017 | |||
| 11 | 30 Oct - 3 Nov |
Sections 5.1-5.3
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| 12 | 6-10 Nov |
Sections 5.3-5.5
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| 13 | 13-17 Nov |
Sections 6.2-6.3; very brief review tips EXAM 5: Friday, 17 November 2017 | |||
| 14 | 20-24 Nov |
Sections 6.4-6.5 NO CLASS: Wednesday-Friday, 22-24 November 2017 (Thanksgiving Break) | |||
| 15 | 27 Nov - 1 Dec |
Sections 6.6-6.8; very brief review tips EXAM 6: Friday, 1 December 2017 | |||
| 16 | 4-8 Dec |
Tie loose ends and review for final NO CLASS: Friday, 8 December 2017 (Study Day) | |||
| Final | 11 Dec |
7:00 am - 8:50 am
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