COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title: MATH 2510 - Calculus I

Semester Hours: 5
Instructor: Miss Megan Duke
E-Mail: megan.duke@rvbears.org
Phone: (740) 824-3522 ext. 1249

Course Description:
This course is a first course in a sequence of two covering the fundamental concepts of single
variable calculus and their applications. Topics in this course are functions and graphing, limits
and continuity, derivatives, derivative applications, integrals, applications of integration, and
integration by substitution. Concepts of differential and integral calculus as applied to
trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, and transcendental functions are included.

NOTE: A student must earn a grade of “C” or better in MATH 2510, Calculus I, in order
to proceed to MATH 2520, Calculus II.

Prerequisites:
“C” or better in MATH 1350 (Pre-Calculus)

Required Text and Materials:

Single Variable Calculus, 8th edition, James Stewart.
ISBN: 1-3052-6663-3

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Goal: To provide students of Zane State College with instruction focusing on the following
topics:

1.0 Functions and Models

2.0 Limits
3.0 Derivatives
4.0 Applications of Differentiation
5.0 Integrals
6.0 Applications of Integration
7.0 Transcendental and Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Objectives: The student will demonstrate knowledge as outlined in the following objectives by
completing the assignments and scoring at least asixty percent (60%) cumulative
average for the graded materials.

Specifically, the student will:

1.00 Functions and Models

1.01 Graph functions from either mathematical formula or table of values.
1.02 Estimate values of a graph, including domain, range, and zero values.
1.03 Recognize, classify, and graph linear, polynomial, rational, trigonometric, and
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 transcendental functions.
1.04 Transfer a function by translation, stretching, or reflecting an original function.
Use graphing calculators to understand these transformations.
1.05 Utilize a graphing calculator to view graphs of functions, determine the optimum
viewing rectangle, determine if two or more functions intersect, and analyze data
from graphs.

2.00 Limits
2.01 Determine by table of values the slope of a line tangent to the graph of a function.
2.02 Compute the average and instantaneous velocity by using graphical methods.
2.03 Use a table of values to estimate the limit of a function.
2.04 Determine the limits of functions using the limit laws and algebraic methods.
2.05 Utilize a graph to determine limits of functions given specific parameters.
2.06 Evaluate infinite limits in order to determine vertical asymptotes of a function.
2.07 Determine the continuity of functions at points or on intervals.
2.08 Determine points where a function is discontinuous, and identify the types of
discontinuity.
2.09 Apply definitions of continuity and continuity theorems to determine limits of
functions at specified points or at infinity.

3.00 Derivatives
3.01 Using the limit definition of a tangent line to a curve, find its slope and equation.
3.02 Find the average and instantaneous velocity using rate of change definitions.
3.03 Use the limit definition of a derivative to find a function’s derivative.
3.04 Estimate derivative values at specified points on the graph of a function.
3.05 Utilize a graphing calculator to estimate values of derivatives of functions at
specified points.
3.06 Determine if a function is both continuous and differentiable at a specific point.
3.07 Utilize differentiation formulas (constant rule, power rule, constant multiple rule,
sum and difference rule, quotient rule, and product rule) to find the derivatives of
a wide variety of functions, including polynomial, algebraic, and rational
functions.
3.08 Derive the derivatives of the six trigonometric functions, and use them to
determine the derivatives of more complicated trigonometric functions.
3.09 Utilize the Chain Rule to determine the derivative of composite functions.
3.10 Utilize the Chain Rule and the Power Rule together to determine the derivative of
a function.
3.11 Utilize implicit differentiation to determine the derivatives of implicit functions.
3.12 Find the second, third, and other higher derivatives of both explicit and implicit
functions.
3.13 Use derivatives to find the slopes of tangent lines and to find equations of tangent
lines to a curve.
3.14 Explain how the derivative is a rate of change of the dependent variable with
respect to the independent variable.
3.15 Utilize the various methods of differentiation in applied problems in natural and
social sciences, including related rate problems.

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 3.16 Determine linear approximation of functions at a given point utilizing
differentiation.
3.17 Determine the differential of a function.
3.18 Use the linear approximation of a function and differentials to solve applied
problems.

4.00 Applications of Differentiation

4.01 Use graphs (and graphing calculators) to find absolute maxima or minima and
local maxima and minima for various functions.
4.02 Find critical numbers for a function.
4.03 Use the Extreme Value Theorem to find absolute maxima and minima for
continuous functions defined on closed intervals.
4.04 Utilize the Mean Value Theorem to solve theoretical and applied problems.
4.05 Use the first and second derivative tests to determine local maxima and local
minima for functions.
4.06 Find the inflection points of a function.
4.07 Use the first and second derivatives to determine the intervals on which a function
is increasing or decreasing and concave up or concave down.
4.08 Determine limits at infinity, and evaluate limits at infinity to find the horizontal
asymptotes of a function.
4.09 Utilize limits and the first and second derivatives to sketch the graphs of various
functions.
4.10 Utilize a graphing calculator to identify significant aspects of the graphs of
functions (intervals of increase and decrease, extreme values, inflection points,
intervals of concavity, etc.).
4.11 Use derivatives to solve optimization problems from business, physics, and other
practical sciences.
4.12 Utilize Newton’s method of approximation to determine roots of equations.
4.13 Use antiderivatives to generate original functions.

5.00 Integrals
5.01 Use approximating rectangles to solve the area problem.
5.02 Explain how the exact value of the area in a region is the limit of the
sums of the areas of the approximating rectangles.
5.03 Use sigma notation to write sums.
5.04 Explain the distance problem and how it relates to the area
problem.
5.05 Work with Riemann sums and explain how they lead to the definition of a definite
integral.
5.06 Explain how a definite integral is a limit of a Riemann Sum.
5.07 Explain how the definite integral relates to the area problem and distance
problem.
5.08 Evaluate definite integrals using the limit definition.
5.09 Use the properties of integrals to evaluate definite integrals.
5.10 Explain why the Fundamental Theorem of calculus is true.
5.11 Explain how integration and differentiation are inverse processes.
5.12 Evaluate definite integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
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 5.13 Use a graphing calculator to find the values of more complicated definite
integrals.
5.14 Explain how a definite integral is a number and an indefinite integral is the anti-
derivative of a function.
5.15 Apply the net change theorem in practical problems.
5.16 Derive the substitution rule and explain how it corresponds to the chain rule for
differentiation.
5.17 Use the substitution rule to evaluate both indefinite and definite integrals.
5.18 Apply the technique of integration by substitution to a wide variety of functions,
including polynomial, rational, algebraic, and trigonometric functions.

6.00 Applications of Integration

6.01 Graph areas bounded by various curves, and use technology to aid in this process.
6.02 Set up definite integrals to model the areas of various planar regions.
6.03 Find the areas of various planar regions using the techniques of definite
integration.
6.04 Solve various area problems.
6.05 Set up definite integrals to model the volumes of various solids.
6.06 Find the volumes of various solids using the techniques of integration.
6.07 Solve various volume problems.
6.08 Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volumes of solids.
6.09 Find the average value of a function using the techniques of integration.
6.10 Solve practical problems which deal with the concept of the average value of a
function.
6.11 Explain the mean value theorem for integrals and apply it in practical problems.

7.0 Transcendental and Inverse Trigonometric Functions

7.01 Derive the differentiation and anti-differentiation formulas for exponential
functions.
7.02Use the chain rule to differentiate complicated exponential functions, and
use integration by substitution to integrate complicated exponential functions.
7.03 Derive the differentiation formula for logarithmic functions, and use this
formula, along with the chain rule, to differentiate more complicated functions.
7.04Derive the anti-differentiation formula for “1/x,” and use this formula along
with the substitution rule to integrate more complicated functions.
7.05Use the technique of logarithmic differentiation to differentiate
complicated functions involving products, quotients, or powers.
7.06Derive the differentiation formulas for the inverse trigonometric functions, and
use these formulas, along with the chain rule, to differentiate more complicated
functions.
7.07Derive the integration formulas that relate to the inverse trigonometric functions,
and use these formulas along with the substitution rule to integrate more
complicated functions.

Diversity in the Classroom:

It is the responsibility of the instructor and the student to foster and maintain a harmonious, non-
threatening and non-discriminating environment in the classroom. Although students are
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encouraged to express their ideas freely, an instructor must be vigilant against any inflammatory
and demeaning statements or arguments (in classrooms) that may promote hate toward people,
beliefs, and ideals. Zane State College is committed to follow a non-discriminatory policy and
accepts diversity as part of the community environment. Therefore, all individuals regardless of
their ethnicity, beliefs, age, gender, and life style, are to be respected as equal and contributing
partners of our society.

Safe Learning Environment:

To ensure a safe environment while in classes and on the Zane State College campus, please
inform all instructors you have this semester if you have any health condition, illness, or any
physical or learning disability that may affect your attendance, participation, health, or behavior
so that the proper assistance can be provided if necessary.
Examples: severe allergies, seizures, heart conditions, asthma, etc.

In addition, personnel are available in the Student Success Center to assist you in providing
accommodations determined appropriate for physical or learning disabilities.
Examples: special seating arrangements, specific software needs, tutoring, visual enlargement
of materials, testing in The Learning Center, extension for tests/assignments, etc. This requires
documentation of your specific diagnosis or condition.

Free Tutoring Services:

Because Zane State College wants to optimize the opportunity for all students to be successful,
free tutoring is offered to students in a variety of formats. In-person and eTutoring services are
available on the Zanesville and Cambridge campuses and coordinated through The Learning
Center. For detailed information, consult the Academic Help section of the Student Resources
Tab in My Z-Online.

ASSESMENT:

Exams: There will be several major exams, and including a final exam in May. Note
that the final exam is comprehensive, i.e., it covers everything since the first day of
the course! The exams are worth 100 points each, except for the final exam which is
worth 200 points. Since this is a college course, no review sheets will be provided for
exams. Students should keep a binder of all worksheets and homework assignments, as
these materials can be used to study for exams. Makeup exams will only be granted in
extreme situations.

Quizzes: There will be short quizzes on a regular basis, except on the first day of class,
and the days of the exams. Quizzes will primarily test any material covered the previous
class, but will also include problems from other classes, i.e., from classes since the first
day of the course! Quizzes will be timed, so if students have a documented learning
disability which requires that extra time be given, they must see the instructor the first
week of class. Any makeup quizzes must be taken within 5 school days of the absence.
Any quiz that is not taken by that deadline will result in a zero being recorded. No
review sheets are provided for quizzes. To study for quizzes, students should do the
homework and any worksheets passed out in class.
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Evaluation Policy:
Your total points will be divided by the total possible points to obtain your final average for the
course. A grade will be assigned according to the following scale:

90 %– 100% A
80 %– 89 % B
70 %– 79% C
60 % - 69% D
Below 60% F

NOTE: If students fail to take the final exam, their final grade for the course will be an
“F,” no matter their final course average.

PROCEDURES:

Calculators:
It is required to have a TI-83, TI-84, or TI-NSpire graphing calculator.
The use of calculators will be permitted on some quizzes and exams. Please note that there will
be non-calculator quizzes and non-calculator portions of exams. Borrowing calculators from
fellow students during exams and quizzes is not permitted. Also, the student is responsible to
understand his/her own calculator. Refer to the manual.

Electronic Devices:
Electronic devices including cell phones, computers, tape recorders, IPods, etc. must be
turned off and out of sight. They are not to be used in the classroom for any reason, without the
permission of the instructor. Deliberate violation of this policy could result in removal from the
course.

Instructor's Responsibilities:
The role of the instructor will be to explain new material and review previous material when
questions are raised by students after attempting to do the material as an outside assignment.

Student's Responsibilities:
The student's responsibilities are a major consideration in this course. After material has been
discussed, it is the student's responsibility to complete the outside assignment(s) prior to the next
class meeting so that material that remains unclear may be re-explained. In addition, the student
is expected to read through the new material that is scheduled to be presented so that the
material will be generally familiar and so that preliminary questions may be asked.

Attendance Policy:
Although there is no official attendance grade for this course, students are expected to be on time
for class and to remain for the entire duration of class. Students who miss class are responsible
for finding out from a fellow student what was covered in class and what assignments they
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missed. It is not the instructor’s responsibility to email students what was covered in class on a
day which they missed, or to re-teach the material taught in class that day. If students are late for
class and the daily quiz has been given, they must re-take the quiz at another time as one of their
three makeups. Please keep in mind that there is a direct correlation between class attendance
and success in the course. A student’s grade tends to suffer significantly when class is missed.

Make-up Policy:
Make-up exams may or may not be given at the discretion of the instructor. The instructor may
allow students to take makeup exams if the following procedures are followed:

1) The instructor has time to administer makeups.

2) The student notifies the instructor prior to the exam, giving a justifiable reason for the
absence.
3) The instructor feels that the reason is valid (proof may be requested)
4) Emergencies will be evaluated on an individual basis.

NOTE: IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO PERSONALLY SEE THAT

THE INSTRUCTOR IS NOTIFIED PRIOR TO THE EXAM. Major exams missed by the
student may be taken within the next five class days. Failure to makeup the exam by the
deadline will result in a zero being recorded as the grade for the exam.

Late Work Policy

Late work will not be accepted beyond the stated deadline.

Academic Dishonesty:
Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. A student, whether a helper or recipient, will receive
a ZERO on any assignment for academic dishonesty.

Other College Procedures:

Policies and procedures outlined in the college catalogue concerning academic integrity, student
regulations, etc. will be followed. Please be familiar with them.

Additional Services:
FREE peer math tutoring may be available at The Learning Center by appointment, pending the
availability of a student tutor. Call Ext. 1323, or stop by the TLC to set up an appointment.

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