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COURSE GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Course Name: CAL/ANL GEO 1 _ MAC2311
  • Reference Number: 600458
  • Term / Session: 2019-1 / 1
  • Class Days / Time: MW- Class Meeting / 11:30 am – 1:45 pm
  • Location: Building 3101   Room 128 B

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION

    • Instructor Name: Dr. Abushieba, Ibrahim,
    • Email Address:  Please use D2L email for all correspondence.
    • Campus / Department / Office Number:  Miramar West Campus / Building 3101 / Room 214
  • Office Hours:  MW: 9:00 am – 11:15 am

COURSE DESCRIPTION & GENERAL COURSE OUTCOMES

This is the first of a three-course sequence in calculus. Students may need to a graphing calculator throughout the sequence of courses. Topics include: analytic geometry, functions, limits, continuity, derivatives and their applications, transcendental functions, antiderivatives, and definite integrals. Certain sections of this course may require the use of a graphing calculator such as TI 84. Recommendation of the Mathematics Department or at least a grade of “C” in each of the prerequisite courses is required.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall be able to:

  • Apply the definition of the limit to evaluate limits by multiple methods and use it to derive the definition and rules for differentiation and integration.Use derivatives to analyze and graph algebraic and transcendental functions.
  • Select and apply appropriate models and differentiation techniques to solve problems involving algebraic and transcendental functions; these problems will include but are not limited to applications involving optimization and related rates.
  • Apply the definition of indefinite integral to solve basic differential equations.
  • Apply the definition of definite integral to evaluate basic integrals.
  • Use the fundamental theorem of calculus to evaluate integrals involving algebraic and transcendental functions.

PREREQUISITES & COREQUISITES

To maximize your chances for success in this course, make sure that you meet the following course prerequisites:

Prerequisites: MAC1114/MAC1140 or MAC1147

Corequisites: None

REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS:

Required:  WebAssign   ISBN # 978-1285774770A code can be purchased at a reduced rate online during the orientation, OR you can buy your code at any bookstore at BC.

Broward College’s  Bookstore

OPTIONAL COURSE MATERIALS:

A copy of the e-book comes with the course in WebAssign.  You can access the e-book anytime you are logged into your WebAssign account.If you are the type of student that needs to have a physical textbook, then look on the Internet for the best prices to rent or purchase this book.  The textbook is used for reference with topics you are having difficulty with. There are no mandatory reading assignments in this course; however, reading topics in advance is strongly recommended.
This is the only calculator that will be allowed in this class. 

  • The only Calculator allowed in this class is the Texas Instruments: TI-30X IIS or TI-30X IIB

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION | COURSE STRUCTURE

In this class, you will attend on-campus classes and may engage in structured out-of-class and/or online activities. The online and in-class activities may include but are not limited to quizzes & tests. See the course activity schedule for a detailed description of activities. Students are responsible for regularly reviewing the activity schedule and completing all assigned class activities.

This is a 5-credit hour course with five on-campus proctored exams. In this class, you will attend on-campus classes and engage in structured online activities.  The online activities include mandatory handouts, weekly independent learning in WebAssign, quiz weekly assignments through D2L that are due before each class.  See the course schedule for a detailed description of activities. Students are responsible for regularly reviewing the course schedule and completing all of the required assignments promptly.

You will be required to exercise a high degree of self-learning throughout the semester.  Remember that even though the material covered in this course is the same as the material covered in a traditional face-to-face class, you should be comfortable with your math ability, using a computer, e-mail, the Internet, and have excellent time-management skills since you will not be attending class on a regular basis. Our twice a week class meeting are mandatory for all students.  

Keep in mind that since we only meet twice a week, you are responsible for spending the additional time necessary keeping up with the more questions from the book as it may not be possible to provide a thorough explanation of all course topics within the 135-minute session.  Therefore, there are video resources and work in WebAssign which will help you learn and master the weekly course objectives and assignments.

In a traditional face-to-face class, you would normally spend 3 hours a week in class, plus about 6 hours outside of class reading and be doing homework.  Therefore, expect to spend a minimum of about 10 hours a week on this course.  Most students spend between 10 to 15 hours a week depending on the topic.

It is essential that you maintain a disciplined study schedule. You must diligently finish all the assigned homework to be successful in this course.

All of the coursework will be presented online using a unique software called WebAssign.  The coursework is available online 24/7, so there is really no reason not to be able to do your work promptly.  See the course schedule for a detailed weekly description of learning activities with their associated due dates and times.

Please do not be embarrassed or hesitate to ask for help.  I am sure you want to pass this course, and I am here to help you.