Calculus and Analytic Geometry I – MATH 131

Course Description

Functions and graphs, exponential, logarithmic, inverse trigonometric, limits, the derivative, techniques of differentiation, continuity, applications of differentiation, L’Hopital’s Rule, the integral.

Rationale

This course, along with MATH 132, provides a standard introduction to the study of calculus. It presents the theory and applications of elementary calculus necessary for further study of mathematics.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Course Overview.

Prerequisite Project Assignment

The student will complete the Prerequisite Project Assignment. This project consists of a combination of prerequisite math problems and questions involving course information. The grade for this project will be determined by completing the problems and submitting the assignment correctly. The student does not need to get every prerequisite math question correct to get a perfect score on the project.

(TSQR: 1-3)

Homework Assignments (16)

Homework will be assigned through WebAssign, and the student will have multiple attempts at each problem. Even though homework problems are given online, the student is encouraged to work out solutions on paper using correct mathematical notation before entering data into WebAssign.

(CLO: A-G, TSQR: 1-3)

Quizzes (12)

Using the online WebAssign software, you will complete 12 module quizzes. Each module quiz will be based on the readings, watch videos, the corresponding homework of the assigned module. Module quizzes and tests occur on separate modules, so you will have at most one module quiz or one test each module. Module quizzes are timed assignments, and must each be completed within 30 minutes.

(CLO: A-G, TSQR: 1-3)

Quiz: Online Test Assignments (3)

Each online test will be timed, open-book/open-notes, have only one attempt, and will cover the Learn material for the assigned modules. The time limit for each test is 90 minutes (1.5 hours). Written work is expected to be submitted.

(CLO: A-E, TSQR: 1-3)

Quiz: Written Test Assignments (3)

Each written test will be untimed, open-book/open-notes, have only one attempt, and will cover the Learn material for the assigned modules. The written test is expected to include all necessary work written using correct mathematical notation to avoid an deductions. 

(CLO: A-E, TSQR: 1-3)

Quiz: Overview of Calculus I Test Online

Quiz: Overview of Calculus Test will be timed, and open-book/open-notes and will cover all of the material from the course. The time limit for the exam is 150 minutes (2.5 hours). Written work is expected to be submitted.

(CLO: A-G, TSQR: 1-3)

Quiz: Overview of Calculus 1 Test Written

The written test will be untimed, open-book/open-notes, have only one attempt, and will cover the Learn material from every module. The written test is expected to include all necessary work written using correct mathematical notation to avoid an deductions. 

(CLO: A-E, TSQR: 1-3)