ST.  LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT FLORISSANT VALLEY

COURSE OF STUDY

MTH: 210

 

DEPARTMENT:                       Mathematics               LAST UPDATE:               Spring 2008

COURSE TITLE:                         Calculus I                  CREDIT HOURS:                       5

LECTURE HOURS/WEEK:               5                          LAB HOURS PER WEEK:       0

 

During the first week of the semester, it is the responsibility of each instructor to furnish, in writing, the course objectives and a course syllabus.  The objectives are stated below.  The syllabus should include instructor information, course information, expected outcomes, course requirements, method of evaluation and an explanation of grading policies, policies on make up work, ground rules for class participation, a tentative class schedule, withdrawal dates, expected classroom behavior, information on the math learning center, consultation (office) hours, and an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations statement.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

 

Topics included are limits and the continuity of functions of a single variable, derivatives and antiderivatives of algebraic functions and trigonometric functions, and applications.

 

 

COURSE PREREQUISITE:

 

Math 185 or Math160 and Math170 with a grade of C or better or satisfactory score on placement test.

 

 

REQUIRED TEXT and CALCULATOR:

 

Calculus. James Stewart 6th edition, Thompson/Brooks/Cole Publishing, 2008.

 

 

The use of a TI 83/84 is required of every student in this course.

 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The student will…

   1)   learn the concept of a limit, the continuity of a function, and the role each plays in the study and application of mathematics.

 

   2)   be able to differentiate algebraic and trigonometric functions, and use the derivatives in selected applications including related rates, the graph of a function, and optimization problems.

 

   3)   learn and employ concepts regarding the anti-differentiation of a function and its relationship to the definite integral, and to use integration techniques in selected applications including the area between two curves, volumes of solids of revolution, work and others.

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

   1)   The related rate applications (3.9), optimization applications (4.7) and the applications of the definite integral (6.2 and 6.3) should be given considerable time, effort, and attention.

 

   2)   Instructors are strongly encouraged to implement the use of graphing calculators and computer generated illustrations in a way that will help students visualize and conceptualize important concepts.

 

   3)   The sections marked “optional” are taught at the instructor’s discretion, and may be used for Extra Credit or as projects for students taking the course for Honors Credit.

 

 

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS:

 

   1)   Instructor’s Guide

   2)   Printed Test Items

   3)   Complete Solutions Manual

   4)   Transparencies

5)Journey Through Calculus (software from the publisher)


COURSE OUTLINE:

 

  Chapter                                         Sections Covered               Suggested number of 50 min periods

 

Chapter 1                                   Functions and Models                                           5

                                                           1.1 through 1.4

 

Chapter 2                              Limits and Rates of Change                                      7

                                                           2.1 through 2.5

                                               (2.4 is optional (e,d defintion))

 

Chapter 3                                             Derivatives                                                   13

                                                           3.1 through 3.9

                          (3.9 is optional (linear approximation and differentials)

 

Chapter 4                             Applications of Differentiation                                     8

                                                           4.1 through 4.9

                  (4.6 (Graphing calculator usage and 4.8 (Newton’s Method) are 

          optional. Graphing calculator usage should be incorporated along the way.)

 

Chapter 5                                               Integrals                                                       

                                                           5.1 through 5.5                                                10

 

Chapter 6                                Applications of Integration                                        9

                                                           6.1 through 6.5                                                 

                                                                                                                                      

Test and Review                                                                                                        12

 

                                                                 TOTAL:                                                    64