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Business & Applied Calculus I |
ARE YOU READY FOR CALCULUS I???
To determine the answer to this question...
go to this
site
scroll down the
page and download the Calculus I program
click on the
Ocalc1.exe file
type the letter
"y" when the window opens
go to the new
Ocalc1 folder on your desktop
click on the
RURCI.exe file
follow the directions on the screen to
complete the review and quizzes.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is the first course in Calculus as it applies to business, psychology, and the physical sciences. Concepts include measuring the slope of a curve, writing equations of tangent lines, finding maximum and minimum points, determining the rate of change of a function, and measuring the area under a curve. Algebraic skills and application problems are stressed. Specific calculus topics include finding limits, differentiation of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, and Integration of algebraic and exponential functions.
Students will complete units covering applications of functions and algebra, limits, derivatives, applications of derivatives, integrals, and applications of integrals.
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Course Type: |
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Transfer |
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Credit Hours: |
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3 |
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Prerequisites: |
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Grade of C or higher in College Algebra (Math 171)or Precalculus (Math 173) or an appropriate score on the COMPASS test. |
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Textbook: |
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Thinkwell Calculus software package |
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Supplies: |
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Graphing calculator. |
Prerequisite Advisory
The majority of mathematics courses are sequential. A
student should have a working knowledge of prerequisite course material (a
grade of C or better). There should not be a lapse of more than one year
between completion of the prerequisite course and enrollment in the subsequent
course.
After completing this course, the student should be able to:
1. Evaluate limits of functions using
graphs, tables and algebraic methods.
2. Demonstrate the use of limits to determine continuity of a function at a
point.
3. Determine differentiability of a function at a point using limits and
graphs.
4. Demonstrate the use of the limit definition to find the derivative.
5. Differentiate algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions.
6. Produce equations of tangent lines.
7. Demonstrate the use of derivatives to describe the behavior of a function.
8. Apply derivatives in applications including economics, physics and social
sciences.
9. Antidifferentiate algebraic and exponential functions.
10. Apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to find the area under a curve
and between two curves.
You will purchase the computer package Thinkwell Calculus instead of a textbook. This package will be available at the JCCC Bookstore Computer Desk.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Computer Lessons
Because this course is conducted using the computer, you must spend at least 4
to 6 hours per week working on the computer in order to master the material.
Your work on the computer will continually be monitored and you will receive
progress reports following each unit. Each lesson consists of practice
exercises, videos, and a mastery quiz. You will be able to print out study
pages through the Thinkwell
link.
Homework
You must practice math and work on homework problems every day. Your Thinkwell package
will include exercises online for practice in each section.
Mastery Quizzes
Students must pass the mastery quizzes with a score greater than 70%. These may
be taken up to five (5) times - the highest score will count as your grade. You
are encouraged to PRACTICE before each attempt and to strive for a 100% on
these quizzes.
Written Homework Assignments
Students will complete four (4)
written assignments that will be mailed to the instructor. Students will also
complete an on-line mid-term practice and an on-line final-practice as part of
this component.
Late Assignments
Late assignments that are not completed by the posted due date/time will be
scored as a "zero." This will adversely affect your average on this
section of the course.
Discussion
Discussion is an important
element of an online course.
Participating in class discussion on the discussion board will help
students clarify course material, give a chance for students to contribute to
the course, and help alleviate the isolation that can come with an online
course. Students will be expected
to post to the class discussion board 3-5 times a week with postings of at
least 30 words. Discussion prompts
will be given by the instructor. Grades will be determined as followed:
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Full
credit:
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For
making 3-5 postings per week—including responding to the instructor’s
original posting.
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For
reading and responding to other student comments;
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For
participating over a number of days -- as opposed to waiting until the last
day.
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Partial
credit: Short or summary-type postings.
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No credit: Zero postings.
Midterm Exam
The midterm will concentrate on your ability to find
derivatives. All students MUST take this exam on campus at the JCCC testing
center. You will have one week to complete the midterm. Be sure and check the
calendar and announcement for the dates of the midterm.
Final
All students must take a comprehensive final exam. No student
may be exempt from the final exam. Any student not taking the exam will receive
a score of zero for the final exam. All students MUST take this exam on campus
at the JCCC testing center. You will have one week to complete the final. Be
sure and check the calendar and announcement for the dates of the final.
EVALUATION:
Mastery Quizzes – 20%
Quizzes will be taken after each section through the Thinkwell
site. You may take them up to five (5) times. You MUST score at least a 70% on
each quiz before the end of the semester. In order to receive full credit for
mastery quizzes, the first attempt must occur by the due date/time as posted on
the class schedule.
Written Homework Assignments - 10%
Students will complete four (4)
written assignments that will be mailed to the instructor. Students will also
complete an on-line midterm practice and an online final-practice as part of
this component.
Discussion
– 10%
Students
will be active in weekly online discussion
Midterm Exam – 30%
All students MUST take this exam on campus at the JCCC
testing center.
Final Exam – 30%
All students MUST take the final exam in the JCCC
testing center.
**A
score of at least 70% on the final exam is required to pass the course.
GRADE SCALE:
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90 - 100% |
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80 - 89% |
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70 - 79% |
C |
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60 - 69% |
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E-MAIL & WebCT
The WebCT log-on page, located at webct.jccc.edu, provides you with easy access to your e-mail and to course
announcements, copies of handouts, the course calendar, etc. ALL COURSE MATERIALS ARE ACCESSED THROUGH
THE WEBCT HOMEPAGE!