SYLLABUS FOR MATH 1C -- Calculus

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Instructor Mehrdad Khosravi
Office S-42a
Phone (408)864-5384
E-mail khosravimehrdad@deanza.edu
Web Page http://nebula2.deanza.edu/~mkhosravi/Sites/
Class Time and Location MTWR 12:30-2:45 S16
Course Description Infinite series, lines and surfaces in three dimensions, vectors in two and three
dimensions, parametric equations of curves. Derivatives and integrals of vector
functions.
Course Text Calculus: Early Transcendental, 8th edition, by James Stewart, published by Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2016.
Course SLO 1. Graphically, analytically, numerically and verbally analyze infinite sequences and Objectives: series from the perspective of convergence, using correct notation and mathematical precision.
2. Apply infinite sequences and series in approximating functions.
3. Synthesize and apply vectors, polar coordinate system and parametric representations In solving problems in analytic geometry, including motion in space.
Required Materials The textbook, a graphing calculator (TI-83 or 84 is preferred if you are buying a new calculator. If you already have a TI-82, 85, or 86, you can use that.)
Course Prerequisites Mathematics 1B with a grade of C or better; or equivalent.
Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or
English as a Second Language 272 and 273.
Method of Instruction This class will consist of lectures and in-class discussion. There will also be board work and in-class group assignments which you are expected to participate in.
Evaluation Process (point based out of 500pt)
Final grade in this course will be determined as follows:
Class participation 40pts
Quizzes (3, 20pt each) 60pts
Tests (2) 200pts
Final Exam 200pts
Grading scale:
[460,500] : "A"
[450,459] : "A-"
[440,449] : "B+"
[410,439] : "B"
[400,409] : "B-"
[390,399] : "C+"
[350,389] : "C"
[300,349] : "D"
Below 300 : "F"

The top two scores in class that are above 490pts will receive A+. The student is responsible for saving all graded, returned work. There will be no discussion of grade discrepancies unless the student has a graded copy of the work in question. Please also keep a copy of all the work you turn in for your own records.
Tests and Quizzes There will be Two in-class tests, each counting as 100pts. absolutely no makeup tests. If you miss a test due to what I consider an emergency and you provide appropriate documentations, I will decide to either replace that test grade with half of the final grade (final is out of 200 but each test is out of 100) or I will provide you with an opportunity for a make up test. You must inform me of your emergency within 48 hours and provide me with the documentation relevant to your situation. If I don't consider your reasoning as an emergency or if you don't provide me with appropriate documentation in a timely manner, you will receive a zero for that test. Regardless, you will get zero for any other missed tests, emergency or not. No makeups for the final can be provided. The final grade cannot be dropped.
There will be 3 quizzes. Quizzes will be given at any part of the class period. There are absolutely no makeup quizzes. A missed quiz for any reason (including coming late or leaving early) will count as a zero.
Homework In the course schedule I have included a list of suggested homework problems from each sections. You are responsible to do at least all of the suggested problems. You should know how to do ALL of the problems. There is a direct correlation between your level of comfort with the homework problems and your success in this class.
Class Attendance and Faculty Initiated Withdrawal Policy A student who discontinues coming to class and does not drop the course will get an F. It is the student's responsibility to drop the course. Attendance is mandatory. Class participation counts as 40pts of your total grade. Every absence, tardiness, early departure for any reason, or in class distractions (such as cellphones or computers) could results in a loss of 5pts. If a student misses three classes, he or she may be dropped. However, the ultimate responsibility of dropping the course lies with the student.
Withdrawal Policy Please look up the withdrawal date on your Myportal. If students withdraw before this date, they will receive a "W". After this date, an "F".
Academic Honesty and Discipline Policy Students are expected to abide by the college code of conduct. All work turned in is to be the student's own. Students giving or receiving help on a test or quiz will forfeit all points for that assignment or may be withdrawn from the course with a grade of "F". For take home assignments, any student turning in a work, which is strikingly similar to that of another student, will be required to schedule a conference to discuss the matter with the instructor, and any evidence of cheating will result in no points for that assignment and will be reported for further action. I take cheating very seriously and reserve the right to put the incident in your permanent record.
Important Dates Please check the important dates for this quarter. The scheduled final is on the course schedule
Expected Student Conduct A student who is disruptive will be asked to leave the class. A student who refuses to leave the room will be dropped from the class and will be reported for further action. During the quarter, if you have any questions about the course policies, you will be first referred to this syllabus. Please make sure you keep a copy. You can find Foothill-De Anza College Code of Conduct at www.deanza.edu/dsps/dish/section2/codes.html
Students with Disabilities Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a notification from the Disability Support Services (DSS) and discuss specific needs with the instructor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. Disability Support Services determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities. DSS is located in room RSS-141 and their phone number is (408) 864-8753
Disclaimer Statement The information presented in this syllabus may be modified as required by the instructor. Students will be notified of any modifications during normally scheduled classes, and the students are responsible for the changes.