Course Syllabus

Advanced Calculus

2016-2017

Doug Stutz                                                                                                Atherton High School

 

Email: doug.stutz@jefferson.kyschools.us                               phone: 485-8202

Learning Management System: Canvas: https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/HBJ678

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Learning Management System (LMS): I am going to send homework assignments and much more through Canvas. I am new to this LMS and am learning so bear with me on this.

 

Teacher Availability: I am available before school 7:00 – 7:20 and for a minimum of 30 minutes after school. If you need help outside of these hours you will need to schedule an appointment with me. You may contact me through phone, email, or my webpage.

 

Textbook: Larson and Edwards. Calculus: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learnings, 10^th edition

 

Course Description: Advanced Calculus provides the student with a rigorous course in calculus with in-depth instruction in the basic concepts of calculus. Calculus brings together many of the concepts and procedures from algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. The focus in the first semester will be on functions, limits, and differential calculus with an emphasis on real world problems in the area of related rates, optimization and motion. The focus of the second semester will be on integral calculus with applications that include finding areas enclosed by the graphs of functions, finding the volumes of shapes defined by functions and calculating quantities by integrating derivative functions.

 

Method of Instruction: A variety of teaching strategies will be used throughout the year. All require active student participation. Class activities include lecture and note taking, guided practice, cooperative learning, discussions, modeling real world events, and discovery learning. Students work both individually and in small groups.

 

Calculator:  You will need a calculator with graphing capabilities; realistically you should get a TI-84 as these are needed in future classes. The school and math department do rent calculators. You will need to act immediately to receive a rental. E-bay is an excellent source for used calculators if you are interested.

 

Course Outline

Fall	Spring
Limits	Logs, exponents, and other Transcendentals
Differentiation	Differential Equations
Application of Differentiation	Application of Integration
Integration	Integration Techniques

 

Student Evaluation

Grading Scale		Forms of Assessment
A	90-100	Engagement:                   10% - Daily work
B	80-89	Progression:                    10% - Homework
C	70-79	20% - Formative Assessments
D	60-69	Mastery:                          30% - Summative Assessments
U	Below 60	10% - Projects
		10% -  Midterm
		10% - Final

 

 

 

 

 

General Guidelines:

• I do not accept late work!!!
• Only work done in pencil will be accepted
• You need to keep up with homework to be successful in this class
• No credit will be given for answers that require problem solving but show no work and give no indication of how the solution was obtained.
• If I can’t read your work you will receive no credit.

 

Basic competencies:

 

• READING: You are expected to read your math book before you come to class. Read the sections which will be covered in class. Read word problems for understanding before attempting to solve the problems.
• WRITING: When doing your homework assignments, copy each problem out of the book and show all of your work. If necessary, explain the steps taken to solve the problem.
• SPEAKING: If you are having problems setting up a homework problem, be prepared to present the problem in class so that we can discuss the solution method as a group.
• LISTENING: You are responsible for any material presented in class during lectures.
• CRITICAL THINKING: Application problems are an integral part of mathematics. You will be assigned numerous application problems and should expect to see similar problems on your exams.

 

*** It is a graduation requirement for seniors to pass this class***

 

Makeup Work:  Homework: I follow the school policy which is explained in your student handbook. Test and quizzes: You will have 5 school days to make-up any missed quizzes or tests (after school only and by appointment). If you do not complete the work within 5 days you will receive a zero!

 

Grades: You may access your grades online via the infinite campus portal.

 

Materials: 1 1/2” or larger three-ring binder with pockets, pencils (regular and colored), graph paper, and a good supply of loose-leaf paper.

 

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