Math 211-Fall 2009

MW 6:00-7:50
JB 387

Instructor: Dr. Joseph Chavez
Office: JB 368B
Phone: (909)537-5363
E-mail: jchavez@csusb.edu
Office Hours: MW 12:30-2:00, R 3:30-4:30,

and by appointment.

PREREQUISITE: Math 120 or satisfactory ELM score.

TEXT: Calculus of a Single Variable, 8th ed., by Larson, Hostetler, and Edwards.

CONTENT: This course introduces the basic concepts of calculus. We will begin by introducing the ideas of limit and continuity, and then focus on differentiating a function of one variable (including trigonometric functions). Applications of the derivative will be stressed. As a result, we will cover most sections of chapters 1 through 3, and section 4.1 of the text.

OUTCOMES: Upon successfully completing this course, you will have a solid command of the basic rules and mechanics of differential calculus. In addition you will be able to apply this knowledge to a variety of applications, including related rate problems, extreme value problems, graphing, and optimization problems. You will be prepared to take second quarter calculus (Math 212), and will be mathematically prepared for courses with a basic calculus prerequisite (such as Physics 121).

HOMEWORK: Problems from the text will be assigned daily, but will not be collected. However, we will have several quizzes coming directly from these problems. Your two lowest scores will be dropped, and the rest totaled to comprise your quiz score. Homework quizzes will count 50 points toward your grade.

QUIZZES MAY NOT BE MADE UP FOR ANY REASON.

EXAMS: We will have two exams during the quarter, as well as a final exam. The quarter exams will each be worth 100 points, and the final will be worth 150 points.

Final: Wednesday, December 9, 6:00-7:50pm

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS:During the quarter you are to submit either one or two 2-3 page papers. The first paper is required and will be worth 20 points. The second paper is optional and can earn 20 points of extra credit. The first paper is to address the historical development of calculus. You can either outline the development of the subject or sketch a biography of Newton or Leibnitz which discusses their impact on the subject. This paper is due one week following the first exam. The second paper is to discuss the application of the concepts in calculus to another field (one of the sciences, business, etc.). The applications discussed must be beyond those discussed in class. This paper is due one week following the second exam. Papers will be evaluated on both content and format (proofreading, references, etc.). Late papers may be submitted for half credit up to one week beyond the original due date.

GRADES: The final grade will be determined by total points based on the following scale, with the ``+'' and ``-'' occurring at the upper and lower ends of the scale, respectively:

90-100% A
80-89% B
65-79% C
50-64% D
0-49% F

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1) Plagiarism and cheating are violations of the Student Discipline Code and may be dealt with by both the instructor and the Judicial Affairs Officer. See the CSUSB Bulletin for more details.
2) If you are in need of an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in this class, please let me know ASAP and also contact Services to Students with Disabilities in UH 183, (909) 537-5238.
3) H1N1 (Swine Flu) and Attendance: To avoid a pandemic outbreak of H1N1, the campus is encouraging students, faculty, and staff to stay at home if they have any flu-like symptoms instead of coming to campus. So if you think you may have the flu, please stay home. You will NOT need to bring a doctor's note to excuse your absence. You WILL be able to make up exams, provided that you contact me prior to the time of the exam.
4) You may be requested to present your Coyote One card or other photo ID during any examination in this course.

IMPORTANT DATES:

October 14: Last day to drop without permission.
October 22: Budget Closure Day (campus closed)*
November 11: Veteran's Day observed (campus closed)**
November 26-29: Thanksgiving Break (campus closed)
November 30: Budget Closure Day (campus closed)*
December 7: Last day of class

*Due to the unprecedented 20% cut to the CSU budget, the university is placing all faculty and staff on furlough, without pay, for six days each quarter. For two of those days, called Budget Closure Days, the entire university will close. Faculty and staff will also be furloughed for four additional days during the fall quarter.

I will be on furlough, and unavailable, on the following days: September 25, October 9, November 13, and December 4.

**Note that Veteran's Day 2009 is observed on a Wednesday, not on a Monday!