MAC 2312 --- CALCULUS with ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II

St. Petersburg College

5 credit hours

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Term: Spring, '10 (begins January 11, 2010)         Syllabus revision date:  12-8-09

Table of syllabus topics
Course Information
Course Policies
Instructor & Department  
Textbook & Materials Grading
Meeting Information Attendance & Withdrawal
Important Dates Conduct & Academic Honesty
Course Description & Prerequisites Technical, Academic & Student Support & Special Accommodations
Course Goals & Objectives Emergency Preparedness
Class Schedule Campus Safety & Security
Assignments SPC Syllabus Addendum

 

INSTRUCTOR & DEPARTMENT

INSTRUCTOR

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TEXTBOOK & MATERIALS  

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK & OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION

Required textbook:

Calculus-Ninth Edition--Larson, Hostetler & Edwards; Brooks/Cole, 2010. 

 Note:  This textbook is available in the SPC college bookstores at the main campuses and online through efollett.com. 

Required hardware: 

Graphing calculator: TI-92, TI-92 Plus, TI-89 or TI-Voyage 200.  

Note:  TI-Voyage calculators will be provided by the instructor on a courtesy loan basis for the duration of the semester.

Helpful, but NOT required:   

Student Solution Manual

Recommended Web browser: Internet Explorer 7.0

Note:  If you are using a Macintosh computer, then Firefox is the recommended browser (available at no cost from mozilla.com).. 

Note:  For all computers,  IE 8.0 and the Safari and Chrome browsers are not yet compatible with ANGEL.  Please use the Firefox browser instead.

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MEETING INFORMATION

Class meeting days, times and room:

See Attendance Policy below for details on attendance requirements.

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IMPORTANT DATES

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COURSE DESCRIPTION & PREREQUISITES                                

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisite: MAC 2311 or appropriate score on the SPC mathematics placement test.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course follows MAC 2311.  Topics include inverse trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, areas, volumes, centers of mass, arc length, work, fluid force, trigonometric integrals, integration techniques, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, infinite series, conic sections, plane curves, parametric equations, and polar coordinates.  (Credit is not also given for MAC 2234.)  77  contact hours.

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COURSE GOALS & OBJECTIVES   

COURSE GOALS

Major Learning Outcomes

1.  The student will apply knowledge of the inverse trigonometric functions and of the hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic functions to evaluate integrals.

         2.   The student will apply knowledge of applications of the definite integral.

 

         3.   The student will apply knowledge of certain techniques of integration.

 

         4.   The student will apply knowledge of polar coordinates, plane curves, parametric equations and conic sections.

 

         5.   The student will apply knowledge of indeterminate forms, improper integrals and Taylor’s formula.

 

         6.   The student will apply knowledge of infinite series.

For a detailed description of the SPC college-wide student performance objectives associated with the above learning outcomes, please visit:  http://www.spcollege.edu/spg/math/courses/MAC2312^(3yr2005)20061(0370).doc

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Course Objectives and Goals

  This course is primarily designed to provide mathematics, engineering and science majors with sufficient calculus background to enable them to successfully pursue their fields of study.  It also serves as a prerequisite to MAC 2313 and MAP 2302.

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GRADING   

GRADES

Grades will be based on a total of (320 + x) points as follows:

    200 points:   2 tests (100 points each)

                          20 points:   completed homework assignments (i.e., must show work)

                            x  points:   synthesis projects (we will do as many as time permits)

                        100 points:   final exam (mandatory)

            Grading scale:                                       Tentative test dates:

                 A  90-100%                                         Tuesday, February 16 

                 B  80-89%                                            Tuesday, March 23

                 C  70-79%                                            Tuesday, May 4  (final exam)

                 D  60-69%                                           

                 F   < 60%

 NO MAKE-UP TESTS WILL BE GIVEN.  If you miss one test, the grade for that test will be the grade from your final exam.  If you take all three tests and score better on the final exam than on one or more of the tests, the lowest test grade will be replaced by the final exam grade.  If more than one test is missed, consult the instructor.

SEMESTER PACE AND GRADING SCALE

I would encourage you to make every effort to stay current with the course schedule and turn in your assignments in a timely manner; many students have thoroughly enjoyed and successfully completed this course, but in their own words: Don't fall behind!  (Or if you do happen to fall  behind, then get caught up quickly!). While the course assignments are interesting, enjoyable, and rewarding, this course requires a substantial amount of work on a regular basis.

Note:  As a general rule, a three-credit hour course requires 9 or more hours per week of study, preparation and class time during a normal semester; you should expect to spend an average of 9-12 hours per week on the assignments in this course in either the Fall or Spring semesters. 

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SPECIAL NOTICE: STUDENT SURVEY OF INSTRUCTION

  Every student is expected to complete the college Student Survey of Instruction (SSI).  This tool helps SPC evaluate and improve course material and instructional methods.  The survey will become available online during the last few weeks of the semester.  It is a college policy that you must then submit the survey before you will be able to move on to the next part of the course.  All survey responses are anonymous, and you will be able to skip any questions that you choose not to answer.  Participating in the survey gives you a chance to provide feedback on your educational experience and helps SPC maintain superior instructional quality.  A class announcement will be posted when the survey becomes available.  Thanks for your cooperation with this college policy!

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ATTENDANCE & WITHDRAWAL

ATTENDANCE

The college-wide attendance policy is included in the Syllabus Addendum.  The policy notes that each instructor is to exercise professional judgment and define "active participation" in class (and therefore "attendance"), and publish that definition in each syllabus.  For this class, attendance is defined below.

General info: 

On-campus classes:  Due to the nature of the course content, attendance at all class sessions is strongly and enthusiastically encouraged!  Absences in excess of 10% of the total class meetings may result in a failing grade. 

WITHDRAWAL

   The college Drop Date is Wednesday, March 24.   If you should find that circumstances require you to withdraw, please login to MySPC and choose "Drop/Withdraw from a class" on the right under Academics. Select the term and follow the directions to withdraw. 

   It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from a course on or before the Drop Date in order to receive a grade of W.   Failure to complete the course after the Drop Date will normally result in a grade of F although a student may choose to withdraw and receive a grade of WF.

Important Note:  Instructors are no longer be able to withdraw a student  for any reason; withdrawal before or after the college Drop Date is now a student responsibility.

SPC Withdrawal Policy (official):
Beginning January 2008, instructors can no longer withdraw students from classes. If a student wishes to withdraw from a course, it is the responsibility of the student to withdraw either online through MySPC or with the help of an advisor in the registration office.   If the withdrawal is completed by the college Drop Date, a grade of “W ” will be recorded which does not impact the student ’s GPA.   If the withdrawal occurs after the college Drop Date, the student will receive a grade of WF (withdraw-failing). The WF grade is punitive; it has the same impact on the GPA as an F. Students in the third attempt of a course who withdraw will receive a WF regardless of the date of withdrawal.

Students who do not attend during the first two weeks of classes will automatically be withdrawn from the course by the college and will still be responsible for the tuition and fees.   Also, students who do not show sufficient active participation (i.e., completion of tests and quizzes and regular attendance) in the course by the college Drop Date will be administratively withdrawn by the college and receive a WF. Students who withdraw from all classes may be required to repay some or all of the financial aid received for the term.   Should you consider totally withdrawing from all classes before the college Drop Date, it is important that you consult the Scholarships & Student Financial Assistance office on your home campus to understand your options and the consequences of total withdrawal.

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CONDUCT & ACADEMIC HONESTY 

COURSE ETIQUETTE/NETIQUETTE: STUDENTS' EXPECTATIONS & INSTRUCTOR'S EXPECTATIONS

   Please read the SPC Online Student Participation and Conduct Guidelines for expectations concerning online conduct including netiquette for discussion participation and email content.  Please also review the SPC Expectations and Performance Targets for online students.

ACADEMIC HONESTY

  Please review the SPC Academic Honesty Policy.  It is your responsibility to be familiar with the policies, rules and consequences of violations.  There is no tolerance for cheating and academic dishonesty.  Discipline can range from a zero on that specific assignment to expulsion from the class with a grade of F.  Note that copy/pasting published information, whether it's from your textbook or the Internet, without citing your source is plagiarism and violates this policy.  Even if you change the words slightly, the ideas are someone else's, so you still have to cite your sources.  Cheating, plagiarism, bribery, misrepresentation, conspiracy and fabrication are not allowed under the college Academic Honesty Policy.

  Copying the work of another student, allowing another student to copy your work and other forms of academic dishonesty will result in grades of 0 and possible further consequences.  College policy requires that violations be reported to the appropriate Associate Provost's office and that violations be recorded on student transcripts.

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TECHNICAL, ACADEMIC & STUDENT SUPPORT & SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

  eCampus offers a variety of technical support information via its Web site; some pertinent links are given below:

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES 

  Mathematics tutors are available (free of charge, courtesy of the college) in the Learning Support Commons, 2nd floor of TE building, Monday through Friday and on Saturday mornings.

COUNSELING AND STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

  For help with counseling and advising, admission/registration, financial assistance and related issues, please visit the link below:

ADA SERVICES--SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

  If you wish to request special accommodations as a student with a documented disability, please make an appointment with the Learning Support Specialist (see table below).  If you have a documented hearing loss, please contact the Program for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing at 791-2628.  If you will need assistance during an emergency classroom evacuation, please contact your campus learning specialist immediately about arrangements for your safety.

Learning Support Specialists ( Office of Services for Students with Disabilities)
Campus Counselor Room Phone
St. Petersburg / Gibbs Mary Dresser AD 120 341-4758



 

 

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

HURRICANES AND OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS

  In the event that a hurricane or other natural disaster causes significant damage to St. Petersburg College facilities, you may be provided the opportunity to complete your course work online.  The online Course Orientation materials will provide detailed instructions on how to do so in the event of loss of electrical power for extended periods of time or loss of access to St. Petersburg College facilities. 

  Following the event, please visit the college Web site for an announcement of the College’s plan to resume operations.  Log in to ANGEL to confirm that you have access and report any difficulty to the SPC Student Technical Call Center at (727) 341-4357 or via email at Onlinehelp@spcollege.edu.

  Please know that I will do everything possible to ensure that you can complete your course work and receive credit for this class even under adverse emergency conditions.

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CAMPUS SAFETY & SECURITY

CAMPUS SECURITY DISPATCH

  In the event of a situation that requires campus security personnel, please call the Campus Security Dispatch officer at 727-791-2560.  The officer on duty will dispatch campus security officers to the scene at the pertinent campus.

Required College announcement concerning sexual predators or offenders:

  Federal and State laws require a person designated as a “sexual predator or offender” to register with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The FDLE is then required to notify the local law enforcement agency where the registrant resides, attends or is employed by an institution of higher learning.  Information regarding sexual predators or offenders attending or employed by an institution of higher learning may be obtained from the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction for the particular campus or by calling the FDLE hotline: (1-888-FL-PREDATOR) or (1-888-357-7332).   If there are questions or concerns regarding personal safety, please contact the Provost, Associate Provost, Campus Security Officer or Site Administrator on your campus.

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CLASS SCHEDULE

  COMMENTS

  Hope you thoroughly enjoy the class—BE DILIGENT!

Tentative Class Schedule

Day Date Sections   Day Date Sections
1 1-12 Intro, 5.6   *** 3-9 Spring Break
2 1-14 5.7, 5.8   *** 3-11 Spring Break
             
3 1-19 7.1, 7.2   17 3-16 Synthesis
4 1-21 7.3   18 3-18 Review
             
5 1-26 Synthesis   19 3-23 TEST 2
6 1-28 7.4   20 3-25 9.1, 9.2
             
7 2-2 7.5   21 3-30 9.3, 9.4
8 2-4 7.6   22 4-1 9.5, 9.6
             
9 2-9 7.7   23 4-6 9.7, 9.8
10 2-11 Review   24 4-8 9.9, 9.10
             
11 2-16 TEST 1   25 4-13 10.1, 10.2
12 2-18 8.1, 8.2   26 4-15 10.3, 10.4
             
13 2-23 8.3, 8.4   27 4-20 Synthesis
14 2-25 Synthesis   28 4-22 10.5
             
15 3-2 8.5, 8.6   29 4-26 Review
16 3-4 8.7, 8.8   30 4-28 Review
             
        31 5-4 Final Exam

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ASSIGNMENTS

Please review the Homework Assignments document for a complete listing of course assignments

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