Department of Mathematics
Spring 2013
Course: Calculus 1/MA181
Days and Time: Monday/Wednesday 7:00-9:15 PM
Room: High Tech and Science Center 204
Instructor Information:
Professor: Maritza Rosas
Telephone: 781-812-5718
E-mail: Maritza.Rosas@montgomerycollege.edu Mrosas162002@yahoo.com
Course Description: Intended primarily for students of the physical sciences, engineering, and mathematics. An introduction to major ideas of single variable calculus including limits, derivatives, and integrals of algebraic and transcendental functions; applications.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MA 180, appropriate score on mathematics assessment test, or consent of department. Assessment levels: EN 101/101A, RD 120.
Course Outcomes: See attached MA181 Course Outcomes
Required Material:
Text: Single Variable Calculus: Concepts and Contexts (4th edition), by James Stewart, Brooks-Cole, 2007.
Class Key to enroll on WebAssign: montgomerycollege 9210 4592
Calculator Policy: A graphing calculator is required-TI 83/84 preferred. Students are not permitted to use a TI-89, TI-92, or similar calculators with computer algebraic system capability. Also, students are not permitted to use any other electronics such as phones, ie; cell phones, iPad, or laptops during any assessments.
Course Requirements:
Attendance Policy: Regular attendance is expected, encouraged, and critical to the successful for the completion of this course. The student is required to attend all class meetings on time and is responsible for checking in on the sign in sheet. Please be aware that student(s) may be dropped if they have accumulated absences that equal more than the equivalent of one week’s worth of classes. Two late arrivals or early departures are the equivalent of one absence. Students are responsible for assignments given, work covered, and announcements made during any absences. The student is