Course Syllabus

Math 2413- Calculus I

Catalog Description: Limits and continuity; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; definition of the
derivative of a function and techniques of differentiation; applications of the derivative to maximizing or
minimizing a function; the chain rule, mean value theorem, and rate of change problems; curve sketching;
definite and indefinite integration of algebraic, trigonometric, and transcendental functions, with an
application to calculation of areas.

Prerequisites: MATH 2412 – Pre-Calculus or equivalent preparation

Semester Credit Hours: 4

Lecture Hours per Week: 3
Lab Hours per Week: 3
Extended Hours:1
Contact Hours per Semester: 96
State Approval Code: 27.0101.59 19
Class section meeting time:

Alternate Operations During Campus Closure: In the event of an emergency or announced campus
closure due to a natural disaster or pandemic, it may be necessary for Panola College to move to altered
operations. During this time, Panola College may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods
that include, but are not limited to: online learning management system (CANVAS), online conferencing,
email messaging, and/or an alternate schedule. It is the responsibility of the student to monitor Panola
College's website (www.panola.edu) for instructions about continuing courses remotely, CANVAS for
each class for course-specific communication, and Panola College email for important general
information.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Course Policy:

There are situations throughout the course where you may be permitted to use artificial intelligence (AI)
tools to aide in further understanding of mathematical concepts. However, AI tools may not be used for
any graded assignments including but not limited to exams, quizzes, and projects. Use of any AI-
generated content in this course without the instructor’s consent qualifies as academic dishonesty and
violates Panola College’s standards of academic integrity.

Core Components and Related College Student Learning Outcomes

This course counts as part of the academic requirements of the Panola College Core Curriculum and an
Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree. Yes No: If no, skip to Instructional Goals.
The items below marked with an X reflect the state-mandated outcomes for this course IF this is a CORE
course:
Critical Thinking Skills – to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and
syntheses of information
 CT1: Generate and communicate ideas by combining, changing, or reapplying existing
information
CT2: Gather and assess information relevant to a question
CT3: Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information
Communication Skills – to include effective development, interpretation, and expression of ideas
through written, oral, and visual communication
CS1: Develop, interpret, and express ideas through written communication
CS2: Develop, interpret, and express ideas through oral communication
CS3: Develop, interpret, and express ideas through visual communication
Empirical and Quantitative Skills – to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or
observable facts resulting in informed conclusions
EQS1: Manipulate and analyze numerical data and arrive at an informed conclusion
EQS2: Manipulate and analyze observable facts and arrive at an informed conclusion
Teamwork – to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with
others to support a shared purpose or goal
TW1: Integrate different viewpoints as a member of a team
TW2: Work with others to support and accomplish a shared goal
Personal Responsibility – to include the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to
ethical decision-making
PR1: Evaluate choices and actions and relate consequences to decision-making
Social Responsibility – to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the
ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities
SR1: Demonstrate intercultural competence
SR2: Identify civic responsibility
SR3: Engage in regional, national, and global communities

Instructional Goals and Purposes:

Upon completion of MATH 2413, the student will be able to demonstrate:

1. Competence in solving problems related to lines.

2. Competence in solving problems related to limits and continuity

3. Competence in determining the derivatives of various functions and using derivatives to solve
problems in maxima and minima, curvature, graphics, velocity and acceleration.

4. Competence in finding the integral of various functions and using integration to solve problems in
area, volume, work, fluid, pressure, mass, moments, centroids, moment of inertia, growth and
decay.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

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 1. Develop solutions for tangent and area problems using the concepts of limits, derivatives, and

integrals.

2. Draw graphs of algebraic and transcendental functions considering limits, continuity, and

differentiability at a point.

3. Determine whether a function is continuous and/or differentiable at a point using limits.

4. Use differentiation rules to differentiate algebraic and transcendental functions.

5. Identify appropriate calculus concepts and techniques to provide mathematical models of real-

world situations and determine solutions to applied problems.

6. Evaluate definite integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

7. Articulate the relationship between derivatives and integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of

Calculus.

Course Content:
A general description of lecture/discussion topics included in this course are listed in the Learning
Objectives / Specific Course Objectives sections of this syllabus.

After studying the material presented in the text(s), lecture, laboratory, computer tutorials, and other
resources, the student should be able to complete all behavioral/learning objectives listed below with a
minimum competency of 70%.

Upon completion of this section, the student will be able to correctly

1. Solve linear, quadratic, rational, radical and absolute value equations and inequalities, using
appropriate interval notation to state answer.
2. Write the equations of circles given pertinent information.
3. Identify the center and radius of a circle whose equation is given in standard form or general
form.
4. Find the midpoint of a segment, and find the distance between two points in the Cartesian plane.
5. Write the equation of a line given the slope and a point, or two points.
6. Define and identify a function, its domain and range.
7. Evaluate and graph functions, including piecewise and step functions.
8. Perform basic operations with functions, including composition of functions.
9. Given a basic graph of a function, transform it by shifting, reflecting or stretching it.
10. Find the limits of functions using tables and graphing calculators.
11. Find the limits of functions using the strategies for finding limits.

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12. Apply the rules of differentiation to find the derivative of a function: the constant rule, power rule,
constant multiple rule, sum and difference rules, product and quotient rules, chain rule, and
general power rule.
13. Determine whether a function is continuous or discontinuous; determine whether the
discontinuities are removable or non-removable.
14. Apply the properties of infinite limits when determining the limit of functions.
15. State and apply the definition of limit.
16. Find the derivative of a function using the definition of derivative (the 4-step limit process).
17. Find the average rate of change, the instantaneous rate of change and the acceleration of the
position function.
18. Differentiate a function using implicit differentiation.
19. Solve problems involving related rates.
20. Define extrema and critical number and use the Mean Value Theorem to find the extrema on
[a,b].
21. State and apply Rolle’s Theorem and the Mean Value Theorem.
22. Define increasing and decreasing functions and use the first derivative test to find relative
extrema.
23. Define concavity and point of inflection and use the second derivative test to find the relative
extrema and points of inflection.
24. Find the limits of functions as x approaches infinity.
25. Define horizontal asymptote and determine the horizontal asymptotes of a function.
26. Sketch the graph of a function given the first or second derivative; sketch the graph of the first or
second derivative given a function.

27. Solve optimization problems by applying unit theorems and definitions regarding extrema.
28. Define anti-derivative and apply basic integration rules to evaluate indefinite integrals.
29. Use sigma notation to write the sum of a finite sequence.
30. Find the area of a region using the limit of the upper and lower sums.
31. Evaluate definite integrals applying appropriate properties.
32. Sketch the region whose area is indicated by a given definite integral.
33. State and apply the first and second Fundamental Theorems of Calculus and the Mean Value
Theorem for integrals.
34. Use the Trapezoidal Rule and Simpson’s Rule to approximate definite integrals.
35. Find the area of a region between two plane curves.
36. Find the volume of a solid of revolution using the disc and shell methods (and washer method).
37. Find the arc length of a function on a closed interval.
38. Find the area of the surface of revolution.
39. Calculate the work done by a constant and a variable force.
40. Find the moment(s) and center of mass of a linear system and a two-dimensional system.
41. Find the moments and centroid of a planar lamina.

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Extended Hours:
For each concept course content listed about, 30 minutes of lecture/activity will be required outside of
classroom instruction.

Methods of Instruction/Course Format/Delivery:

Methods of Instruction/Course Format/Delivery: Methods employed will include Lecture/demonstration,
discussion, problem solving, analysis, and reading assignments. Homework will be assigned. Faculty may
choose from, but are not limited to, the following methods of instruction:
1. Lecture
2. Discussion
3. Internet
4. Video
5. Television
6. Demonstrations
7. Field trips
8. Collaboration
9. Readings

Major Assignments/Assessment:

Faculty may assign both in- and out-of-class activities to evaluate students' knowledge and abilities.
Faculty may choose from – but are not limited to -- the following methods attendance, class preparedness
and participation. Collaborative learning projects, exams/tests/quizzes, homework, internet, library
assignments, readings, research papers, scientific observations, student-teacher conferences, and
written assignments.

The Mathematics Department will not accept late work.

Assessment(s):

1. Exam per Chapter

2. Comprehensive Final Exam

Course Grade:

Assignment Weights
Class Participation 10%
Homework/Quiz Average 15%
Exams 55%
Comprehensive Final Exam 20%

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Letter Grades for the Course will be assigned as follows:

A: 90 < Average < 100

B: 80 < Average < 90

C: 70 < Average < 80

D: 60 < Average < 70

F: 00 < Average < 60

Texts, Materials, and Supplies:

• Textbook: Contemporary Calculus by Dale Hoffman (No Purchase Necessary)
• Lumen OHM (No Purchase Necessary)
• Canvas Access

Other:
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or emotional condition, please contact the ADA Student Coordinator in Support Services located
in the Charles C. Matthews Student Center or go to https://www.panola.edu/student-
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institution is committed to providing support and adaptations for a successful educational
experience for pregnant and parenting students. Students experiencing a need for
accommodations related to pregnancy or parenting will find a Pregnancy and Parenting
Accommodations Request form in The Pathfinder or may request the form from the course
instructor.
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who do not withdraw will receive the grade earned for the course.
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