MTH 173 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I Fall 2011 Faculty Information Johanna M Debrecht Office LR136 703 404 7320 office 703 450 2575 Natural Applied Sciences Div office jdebrecht nvcc edu This is the ONLY email address I will monitor for messages Office Hours Course Information Prerequisites Required Materials Attendance Homework Quizzes Late Work Monday 10 50am 12 50pm Tuesday Flex 11 1 Wednesday fixed 11am 11 30am flex 11 30 12 00 fixed 4 40pm 4 55pm 6 40 6 55pm Thursday flex 11 1 Friday 11 00am 1 00pm and by appointment during flex hours MTH 173 is a 5 credit course for math science and engineering students It covers analytic geometry and the calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including limits derivatives differentials and an introduction to integration along with their applications This is the first semester of a 3 semester calculus sequence MTH 173 MTH 174 and MTH 277 A graphing calculator is required A complete description of the course content and objectives may be found on the NVCC website Prerequisites are 4 yrs of high school math Algebras I II Geometry and Trig and or MTH 166 The prerequisite material will not be covered in class An algebra review is available in the book s Appendix and on Math XL DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITHOUT THE PREREQUISITES Textbook Calculus Early Transcendentals by Briggs and Cochran Used daily in class Math XL Student Access Code Comes with a new textbook Can also be purchased alone either online through Pearson or in the bookstore We will do homework and class communication through MathXL Blackboard I can only discuss grades via emails from your Blackboard accounts Go to http www nvcc edu novaconnect student login htm to find your username and password and to login Graphing Calculator Any TI 83 or TI 84 model will work well You are welcome to use a different brand but I will not be able to assist you The library and Math Center have calculator resources and calculators on reserve and Blackboard has a tutorial available Cellphones PDAs wireless capable devices TI 89s and other CAS type calculators will NOT be allowed Memories may be wiped before exams Math is a sequential subject each topic builds on the one before You cannot miss class without falling seriously behind Schedule doctors appointments vacations etc outside class time Be on time Acceptable reasons for missing class include death in the family surgery and an illness requiring you to remain within 10 feet of the facilities Documentation may be requested for any absence Documentation WILL be requested if you miss an exam Makeup exams are more difficult and should be avoided if possible Math is not a spectator sport Do it or you won t learn it Copy the problem show all your work keep homework in a folder or binder and bring to class You will occasionally be asked to put problems on the board I will never single you out for this activity There will always be multiple students at the board and this is a collaborative learning effort THERE WILL BE NO RIDICULE IN THIS OR ANY CLASS THAT I TEACH You will also be required to do homework on MathXL In class quizzes may be announced or unannounced and there will be no retakes or makeups given No late quizzes on Math XL will be accepted No exceptions I don t accept late work except on a case by case basis with proper documentation Exams Grade Replacement Option Grades There will be three major exams If you missed an exam AND YOU PROVIDED ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTATION you have the option to take a makeup exam or replace the exam with the Final Exam grade Makeup exams will be significantly more difficult so only miss if you absolutely cannot help it There are no retakes on exams If you have missed no more than three class periods and you took all three exams then the final exam grade will replace your lowest exam grade provided the final is higher This can only help you not hurt you The final is quite often higher than one of the regular exams especially when you have that one test that you just didn t get at first or that one really bad day when you went blank If you 1 missed an exam but did not provide documentation or if you 2 took all three exams but missed three or more classes your exam grade will be a 0 The final will NOT substitute in these cases The typical grading scale is used 90 100 A 80 89 B 70 79 C 60 69 D 59 below F Homework 10 When you need help Cell phones and other electronic devices Quizzes 15 3 Exams 45 Comprehensive Final Exam 30 SEE ME I am here to help you that s my job Blackboard There are video lectures animated mini lectures and Power Point presentations on some of the topics we cover For help in using Blackboard visit http www nvcc edu currentstudents technology blackboard index html Math XL There are numerous practice exercises tutorials and videos Free Tutoring All students enrolled in a math course are eligible for free tutoring Go to LR 242 for help The Math Center There are videotapes DVDs interactive CDs linked to the book a different set of videos covering the topics if you didn t like the first one video tapes on how to take notes take tests reduce your anxiety use your calculator and connect your TI calculator so you can download TI apps capture your screen image and most important BACKUP YOUR PROGRAMS TO A DISK Remember I may wipe your calculator s memory before each exam This will remove all apps and programs Math Center Hours o Monday Thursday 9 30 am 9 pm o Friday 9 30 am 6 45 pm o Saturday 9 00 am 1 pm Your classmates Don t underestimate the power and effectiveness of study groups TURN THEM OFF It bothers me it bothers the students around you It breaks everyone s concentration First offense cookies for everyone in class during the next class period If there is a legitimate reason you may have to take a call discuss it with me BEFORE class We ll do the wave Students with Disabilities Important dates Want to excel not just pass Inclement Weather Withdrawals Memory Wipes If you have or believe you may have a disability which impairs your ability to succeed in this course please visit the Disability Services Office or website http www nvcc edu current students disability services index html Upon verification I will receive an MOA Memorandum of Accommodation No accommodations will be given without an MOA from a NOVA Disability Services Counselor The nature of your disability is confidential September 5 No class Labor Day Holiday September 8 Last Day to drop with a refund October 10 11 No class