SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: INSTRUCTOR: OFFICE: TEXT: I Prerequisites:

MATH 1234 Calculus Steve Johnson, sjohnson@spu.edu OMH 238, x-2045 Calculus (7th Ed.), by Stewart

Fall, 2011

This course requires a mastery of the basic skills from algebra and trigonometry. Note that familiarity alone is not enough. Also note that prior exposure to Calculus is not a prerequisite.

II University and Departmental Mission:

Seattle Pacific University seeks to be a premier Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community. The mathematics department at Seattle Pacific University seeks to provide excellent instruction to enable our students to be competent in the mathematics required for their chosen fields, and to share our expertise with the community through service and leadership. Hence, common goals for students in mathematics courses include 1) becoming competent in the topics covered in the course, 2) demonstrating skills and attitudes which contribute to professional, ethical behavior, 3) the ability to communicate mathematically, in both written and verbal form, and 4) learning to appreciate the beauty and utility of mathematics.

III Course Objectives:

This course provides an introduction to differential and integral calculus. The primary aims of the course are to help students develop new problem solving and critical reasoning skills and to prepare them for further study in mathematics, the physical sciences, or engineering. By the end of the course, students should acquire skills needed to
compute limits by graphical, numerical, and analytical methods; mechanically calculate derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions and

combinations of functions;

use derivatives to sketch graphs and solve applied problems; represent functions graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally; interpret derivatives as rates of change; solve systems of linear equations; perform matrix arithmetic; use Maple effectively to explore and solve calculus problems; analyze and solve complex problems; and provide clear written explanations of the ideas behind key concepts from the course.

IV Course Requirements:

1) Most of the homework for this class will be done via WebAssign, an automated online system. WebAssign can be accessed through Blackboard. You will need an access code which was included in the textbook package from the bookstore. If you did not get the package you can purchase an access code from the bookstore or on-line directly from WebAssign. The usual pattern is that the homework for a given section of the text will be due at the start of the second class session after the material is presented. Late assignments will not be accepted. There will also be some written homework that will need to be handed in. The due dates for these assignments will be announced in class. 2) There will be a series of lab exercises requiring the use of the computer algebra system Maple. Further details will be given in class. The lab reports will be included in the homework grade. 3) There will be three mid-term exams and a comprehensive final exam. No make-ups will be given for the mid-term exams, but the lowest of the three scores will be dropped. 4) Attendance will not be recorded but you are responsible for everything which goes on in class.

V Course Content:
We will be covering Chapters 1-3 in the text. In addition there will be a supplemental chapter on matrix algebra that will be required.

VI Grades:
1) The grade will be based on a total of 500 points. The breakdown is as follows: Homework: 100 points Hour Exams: 200 points Final Exam: 200 points 2) Subjective criteria may be used in borderline cases.

VII Disclaimers and Warnings:

1) Since we will be using Maple as part of the course we have been assigned a computer classroom. There are some special rules that will need to be followed. First no food or drink is allowed with the exception of spill-proof closed water bottles. In addition, the computers may only be used when you are directed to do so. In particular no email, IM, or web browsing. 2) As required, sections may be added or deleted from the course. 3) Additional course requirements (such as quizzes) may be added. 4) It is your responsibility to know the course requirements, whether from the syllabus or from inclass announcements. 5) Cheating, i.e. using disallowed aids or representing as your own the work of others, will result in a non-removable 0 being assigned for the work in question. In addition, current University policies concerning academic dishonesty (e.g. reporting to the appropriate authorities) will be followed. 1) Students with disabilities need to contact Disabled Student Services in the Center for learning to request academic accommodations. Disabled Student Services sends Disability Verification Letters to all your professors indicating the appropriate accommodations for the classroom based on your disability. 2) In the case of an emergency during class time we will evacuate the building as appropriate and gather in the Nickerson parking lot. Please try to stay together so that we can check that everyone has made it safely out of the building. 3) In the case of inclement weather or an emergency that might close the university, please call the Emergency Closure Hotline (206-281-2800) for the most up-to-date closure information. You can also check the SPU website.

VII Additional Notes: