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SYLLABUS: Math 1460-301

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General Information:
Instructor: Karin Weule (Voila)
Office: MJG 201
Phone: 505-948-3628
Office phone:224-4000 x 45365
Course Description: (Prerequisite: MATH 1315

Elements of Calculus, 3 Credit Hours


Section: 301
Email: kweule@cnm.edu
Office hours: Tues & Thurs 3:30 pm 4:30pm
or MATH 1415 or appropriate placement scores )

Presents the intuitive concepts, basic properties and applications of derivatives and definite
integrals. Focuses on the applications of these topics to the managerial, social and life sciences.
Designed for business, social science and life science majors. A Graphing calculator, TI 83 or TI
84, is required for this course. Other graphing calculator models need instructor approval.
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Student Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1: Compute derivatives.
o Component 1: Find the derivative of a simple function (polynomial, square root,
reciprocal) using the definition of the derivative.
o Component 2: Compute the derivatives of more complex algebraic functions using the
Sum, Product, Quotient, Power, and Chain Rules.
o Component 3: Compute derivatives of exponential and logarithmic functions and their
compositions with algebraic functions.
o Component 4: Use alternative derivative notations interchangeably
2: Analyze functions using derivatives.
o Component 1: Describe the implications of the first derivative with respect to the
functions graph or a real world context.
o Component 2: Distinguish between the first derivative and average rates of change and
secant lines.
o Component 3: Describe the implications of the second derivative with respect to the
functions graph or a real world context.
o Component 4: Determine the critical numbers and inflection points of a function.
o Component 5: Determine the maximum and minimum values of a function and use the
First- and/or Second Derivative Test to justify them.
3: Construct graphs.
o Component 1: Graph a function by plotting the critical points for the first and second
derivatives of a function, noting the monotonicity and concavity on the intervals
determined by them, and then connecting these intervals with algebraically determined
features (intercepts and asymptotes).
o Component 2: Use a graphing utility to graph a function, show its global or local
behavior, and estimate roots or points of intersection.
4: Use calculus in applications.
o Component 1: Solve optimization problems by writing a single variable function and
finding the extrema using the First- or Second-Derivative Test.
o Component 2: Apply first derivatives, second derivatives, and anti-derivatives to initial
value problems such as marginal analysis.
5: Compute integrals.
o Component 1: Compute indefinite integrals by identifying them with anti-derivatives.

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o Component 2: Compute definite integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
o Component 3: Compute definite and indefinite integrals using substitution.

6: Interpret Integrals.
o Component 1: Illustrate the definition of a definite integral using area under a graph
o Component 2: Approximate the value of a definite integral in a real world context
o Component 3: Construct a function from its derivative and a point on its graph.
o Component 4: Compute the area bounded by functions and vertical lines.

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Texts/Materials:
Textbook: Calculus with Applications, 11-th Ed., by Lial, Greenwell and Ritchey
Hardbound: ISBN 9780133886832) or (Loose Leaf: ISBN 9780133886849
Optional: Student Solutions Manual (ISBN 9780133864533)
A graphing calculator is required. A TI-83 or TI-84 is recommended. Calculators with a
computer algebra system such as TI-89, TI-92, Casio Algebra FX 2.0 and the HP 48G may not
be used in class.
I recommend using the online graphing utility at www.desmos.com, as a supplement to the TI84. This program yields great pictures and animates graphs. It is easy to use and has a very
good help section that is accessed by clicking on the blue question mark button in the upper
right part of the screen.

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Course Requirements:
Attendance: According to CNM regulations, students enrolled for credit or audit are expected
to attend all class sessions. Students who miss the equivalent of 15% of contact time may be
dropped from the course by the instructor. But it is ultimately the students responsibility to
withdraw from the course. Absences from class do not relieve students from responsibility for
missed assignments, material covered in class, or exams.
Missed Classes: If you miss a class, it is always best to check CNMLearn for any changes to
the homework assignments in the Course Schedule. If you do not see an Announcement,
follow the Course Schedule which is posted in the Syllabus link. If you cannot access
CNMLearn, and cannot reach a classmate, please email me! I will send you the assignment
changes.
In Class: Class activities may include lectures, discussions and problem solving individually
or in groups, as well as troubleshooting homework problems. We embrace our mistakes in this
class. Students who feel uncomfortable sharing their work should meet with me to discuss
their concerns.
o Please silence your cell phones. If you anticipate receiving an important call during class,
please let the instructor know before class begins.
o People will progress at different rates in this class. Please be respectful of class mates
who may be having difficulty with the material. There are no stupid questions!

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o The better your ability to focus and concentrate during class, the easier your homework
will be. When a thought pops into your head that is not relevant to this class, write a quick
note to yourself and decide to address that thought later.
Homework: Read, Practice, Read, Practice, Read, Practice! Chapter Sections and Exercises
or Problem sets will be assigned for each section. You are expected to come to class prepared
by having read the assigned section in the textbook and having attempted all of the exercises.
Most problems have the answers in the back of the book. You are expected to check your
answers, identify your errors and make note of any problems or concepts you wish to review
in class. You should spend about two hours on homework for every hour in class. Ideally, 1
hour /day, every day!!
Quizzes and Exams: There are no make-ups for quizzes and exams. There will be a quiz
every Monday on material we covered the week before. Your best eight quiz scores will
count toward your course grade. Also, your final exam grade can replace your lowest exam
grade, so if you miss an exam due to illness or unforeseen circumstances, you can still earn a
grade for that exam. Exams and my solutions to them will be posted on CNMLearn a week
after exams are graded and returned to students. If you miss an exam, you can download a
copy of it. I recommend that you complete it as if it was a homework assignment and check
your work against my solutions. The final exam is cumulative. Therefore, it is in your best
interest to challenge yourself on the material covered by an exam you may have missed.
Final Exam: Our final exam will be on Wednesday, April 26th from 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm.
Registration Deadlines:
Last Day to
Register

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Last Day for


Refund

Last Day to
Drop without a
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Last Day to
Drop a Student

Last Day to change


grade option

Jan 30

Jan 30

Mar 31

Mar 31

Disability Statement: Qualified students with special learning needs are encouraged to notify
me at the beginning of the semester of any specific assistance that may be required to support
your learning. The Disability Resource Center at CNM can be reached at (505)224-3259; TTD
Line 224-3262; Fax 224-3261.

Grading Policy: The grades will be assigned based on the standard scale:
A = 90 100% B = 80 89% C = 70 79% D = 60 69% F = 0 59%
Grades will be calculated according to the following scheme:
Final grades will be percentages determined by the total points earned from Quizzes, Exams,
and the Final Exam divided by the maximum number of points possible to earn. Total number
of points may change if time does not allow for all planned quizzes and exams to be delivered.
Exams:
Quizzes:
Final Exam:

3 @ 100 pts each300


8 @ 12 pts each. 96
134

(Final Exam is worth 25% of course grade)

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Total530 pts
Your final grade out of 100 is obtained by dividing total points by 5.3
In the event CNM closes on the day of the final exam, final grades for students will be
calculated based on all work assessed up to that point in the course.
VII. PaperCut is an element of the sustainability effort at CNM. Its purpose is to reduce paper
usage. Each student has an online account with an allotment of 150 free printer pages per term. If
this allotment runs out, additional pages may be purchased by the student. For more information, go
to the PaperCut website: http://cnm.edu/papercut.

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zones as well as designated smoking areas at all CNM locations. The use of tobacco
products, including the use of chewing tobacco and e-cigarettes is limited to the
designated smoking areas and banned from all other areas. View CNMs policy on
smoking at http://www.cnm.edu/about/smoke-free-campus. View a map of the designated
smoking areas at http://www.cnm.edu/about/smoke-free-campus/designated-smokingareas.

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