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Math 250 09 – Analytic Geometry and Calculus I – 5 units

Southwestern College - Spring 2025

Instructor: Silvia Figueroa Class Day/Time: MTWTh (11:45 am – 1:10 pm)

Email: [email protected] Classroom: 60-223
Adjunct Faculty Office: 60 - 269 MSE Office/mailboxes: Room 60-125

Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday (Rm 60-269) 11:00am - 11:35am [2/18-5/22]

Communication: Email is the preferred method of contact. It is important that you communicate in a professional
manner. In your message, clearly state your name and the course in which you are enrolled. “Texting” shorthand
is not appropriate. Appropriate capitalization and punctuation conventions should be used. I will reply within one
business day (Monday-Friday). If you do not hear from me within this time frame, please email me again. Please,
use your SWC email account when emailing me.

Please note that this is a five-unit instruction course. I am looking forward to working closely with you this semester,
and you can expect me to play an active role in our course. I will also email you using your SWC email address, so
keep an eye on your SWC emails.

Prerequisite
MATH 244 or equivalent; or MATH 101 and 104; or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern
College Mathematics Placement Process.

Textbook/Materials Required:
• Textbook: “Calculus,” Briggs, Cochran, Gillett and Schulz, 3rd edition, Pearson Publishing, 2019. Hard copy
or e-book. In addition, access to MyMath Lab is required. This can be purchased at the SWC Bookstore or
online.
• Graphing Calculator (Required) The TI-84+ is recommended. Students may NOT use the TI-89, TI-92, TI-
NSPIRE, or any calculator with CAS ability, or any other calculators with Symbolic Manipulation
Capabilities. Cell phones, iPod, iPad, and tablets may NOT be used as calculators. You CANNOT share
calculators.
• Handouts: The in-class handouts will be provided as PDF files in Canvas, but if you have limited access to a
printer, or if you would like a hardcopy of these handouts, please let me know in advance, so that I make sure
that I have a copy for you.
• Three ring binder: You may also need a 3-ring binder divided into sections for Classwork, Homework,
Quizzes/Exams.

Course Description: Covers analytic geometry, functions, limits, derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric
functions, applications of the derivative, integration, applications of the definite integral, and transcendental
functions. Graphing calculator is required.

Course Objectives:

1. Student will evaluate limits using numerical, graphical, and algebraic approaches, and demonstrate the
concepts of continuity and differentiability.
2. Student will compute the derivative as a limit and apply differentiation formulas.
3. Student will use derivatives to determine and interpret slopes and rates of change, write equations of
tangent lines, and solve problems involving rectilinear motion.
4. Student will compute and apply linear approximations and differentials.
5. Student will compute and interpret higher order derivatives.
6. Student will use implicit differentiation to solve problems, including those involving related rates and
differentiation of inverse functions.
7. Student will apply the derivative (first and second) to finding maximum and minimum values, curve
sketching and optimization.
 8. Student will interpret and apply Rolle’s Theorem and the Mean Value Theorem.
9. Student will evaluate definite and indefinite integrals using definitions, rules, theorems (including the
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus) and approximation techniques (including Riemann Sums).
10. Student will apply the definite integral to determine areas, volumes, and average values.
11. Student will demonstrate techniques for differentiating and integrating polynomial, rational, radical,
exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions.

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of Math 250, the student should be able to
• Evaluate limits, derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals graphically and algebraically.
• Use the basic definitions, properties, and theorems of first semester Calculus to solve problems and
applications.
§ Analyze and sketch graphs using the principles of calculus.

Textbook sections to be covered:

Chapter 1 Functions 1.1-1.3 (Review Sections)
Chapter 2 Limits 2.1-2.7
Chapter 3 Derivatives 3.1-3.9
Chapter 4 Applications of the Derivative 4.1-4.7, 4.9
Chapter 5 Integration 5.1-5.5
Chapter 6 Applications of Integration 6.1-6.4
Chapter 7 Logarithmic/Exponential Functions 7.1-7.4

Attendance:
Each student is expected to attend every class meeting. Regular attendance and class participation are vital.
Each student has the right to a distraction-free learning experience. You are expected to attend all class meetings
on time and stay until the end of class. Attendance will be taken at the start of class. Don’t leave in the middle of
class unless it is an emergency.
Students who do not complete the first week’s assignments or are absent for two weeks or more of this
16-week course may be dropped. However, if you choose to drop the course you will need to do so officially
through Admissions and then notify your instructor.
§ Mandatory First Day of Class: Instructors must drop any student who fails to attend the first-class
meeting if the class is at maximum enrollment and other students are waiting to enroll, unless the student
notifies the instructor in advance.
§ Dropping for Absences: Per SWCCD Policy 5075, instructors may drop a student from a class if the
student’s total hours of absences exceed twice the number of lecture hour equivalent (LHE) for the class.
This is a 5-unit (5 LHE) class, so when you have more than ten hours of absences, you may be dropped and
receive a “W” or an “F” depending on the date dropped.
§ Dropping for Tardiness: A tardy is defined as arriving after the start time up to 10 minutes late. If you are
more than 10 minutes late, this will count as an absence. Two (2) tardies will count as one (1) hour of
absence. This tardy policy also applies to students leaving before the end of class or returning late from a
break. The tardy policy will begin after the end of the add period. Dropping students for being tardy will
be in accordance with SWCCD Policy 5075 stated above. Arriving late or leaving early is a problem for
both the students and the instructor. Students are expected to be in class for the entire class period.
§ Adding the Class: All students must submit add codes and pay for classes prior to the close of the add
period. There is no longer an option for Late Add – this process is only for clerical errors. After the add
period concludes, a student may be added only if there is a clerical error and if 1) the instructor certifies
that the student has been in attendance since the beginning of the term and 2) the request is approved by
the Dean of MSE and the Dean of Student Activities.
§ Late Adds: (No Late Adds after add period ends for full-semester classes).

Course Grade Grades will be housed in Canvas.

Your course grade will be based on exams, quizzes, homework, and a comprehensive final.
1. Exams = 60% of your grade. (Dates: Mar. 6th, Mar. 25th, Apr 22nd, May 15th)
2. Participation/Classwork = 5% of your grade
3. Homework = 10% of your grade
4. Quizzes = 10% of your grade
5. Final Exam= 15% of your grade.
Grading scale

90 - 100% A 80 - 89.9% B 70 - 79.9% C

60 - 69.9% D 0 - 59.9% F

• No Incompletes will be given unless it meets the criteria stated in the college catalog and is approved by
the Dean in consultation with the instructor.
• Final grade is at the discretion of the instructor.

Online Homework: There will be a short homework assignment per every section covered in class. Homework will
be completed via MyLab Math through Canvas. It must be completed by the deadline for full credit. The due dates
are shown on the website. You must keep written record of your homework in your homework notebook or in the
homework section of your binder. Completing your work in an organized manner will enable you to ask questions
on specific problems, and to study your homework in preparation for exams. It is important that you work on each
homework assignment as soon as it is assigned/covered in class and complete it by the deadline for full credit.
However, late MyLab Math homework assignments will be accepted with a 2% late penalty per day on all
questions submitted after the due date.

Participation/class work: You are expected to attend all our class meetings on time. Any homework questions will
be covered at the beginning of class. You may also get your questions answered by visiting the Mesa Center, room
60-101, the Math Center, room 60-110, or attending my office hours. Your participation in this class includes (but is
not limited to): attendance and engagement in class sessions, complete your lecture notes, and completion of
homework (via MyLabMath).

Quizzes: Some of the quizzes will be taken online (through MyLabMath), and paper/pencil quizzes will be taken in
class. You must always clearly show your work to earn full credit. For online quizzes, you have 15 minutes to scan
and upload your work to Canvas.
• On all quizzes, class lecture notes may be used, as well as any summary notes derived from the lecture
material. Homework cannot be referenced during a quiz.
• Quizzes may not be made up; however, your lowest 2 quiz scores will be dropped.

Exams
There will be 4 exams and a comprehensive final exam. Each exam will cover the material discussed (or assigned
reading) since the previous exam to check for understanding. Your scores are based on the work provided, not just
the final answers. Make-up exams are permitted only in case of an emergency. If an emergency occurs, notify the
instructor within 24 hours of the absence. On exams, no notes and no textbook allowed. It is the students’
responsibility to arrange for a makeup exam. Only one make up exam will be permitted during the semester.

No notes are permitted on exams unless specified in advance. As a general rule, formulas must be memorized.

Final Exam Date

Wednesday, May 28th, 12:20pm to 2:20pm
{If you do not take the final, you will receive a failing grade}
Your final exam score, if higher, may replace your lowest exam score.

Tutorial Services
The MESA Center (Mathematics, Engineering Science Achievement) has tutoring for transfer level math and
science in room 60-101. It is open Monday- Thursday, 8:30am – 6:30 pm & Fridays 9:00am – 1:00pm. The Math
Center, room 60-110, offers free drop-in tutoring, workshops, and has computers available for student use. It is
open Monday- Thursday, 9:00am – 5:00 pm & Fridays 9:00am – 1:00pmThe Academic Success Center (ASC)
promotes learning by offering free services in four areas: individual tutoring, group tutoring, computerized
tutorials, and workshops. Also, you can access SWC Tutoring through a live zoom link found in the Academic
Tutoring website.

Disability Support Services:

Southwestern College recommends that students with disabilities discuss academic accommodations with their
professors during the first two weeks of class to discuss academic accommodations. This syllabus and course
handouts are available in alternate media upon request. If a student believes they may have a disability and would
like more information, they are encouraged to contact Disability Support Services (DSS) at (619) 482-6512 (voice),
(619) 207-4480 (video phone). You may also contact Disability Support Services at [email protected]. If you
encounter a problem accessing anything in this course or if you need help, please contact me immediately by
email, so that I can support you.

Communication is the key to succeeding in any course, so you are expected to be actively involved in class. This
includes asking questions in class, completing your homework assignments on time, attending office hours when
you have questions. I will do everything possible (within reason) to make myself available to help you with your
studies. Please, let me know when you need help—that’s why I’m here!

Classroom Guidelines
Your decision to enroll in this class constitutes an implicit agreement to the following:
§ You will conduct yourself so that our class meetings are a positive learning environment for all by treating
everyone with respect and consideration.
§ You will plan to attend every class meeting and stay for the entire class period. You will not be absent
more than the maximum number allowed during the course of the semester. Once you have missed the
maximum number of classes, I will drop you from my roster. Do not assume that you will be officially
dropped if you do not attend classes. To ensure that you are withdrawn, you must officially withdraw
online, in person, or by telephone. Failing to drop a class in a timely manner may earn you a failing grade
in the class.
§ You will do the assigned work and be responsible for all class work or assignments even if you miss a class
meeting for a legitimate reason. It is not acceptable to return to class following an absence and claim that
you did not know about some assignment, class activity, or exam. Find out what you missed before
returning and get caught up.
§ You accept the expectation to spend a minimum of two hours outside of class for every hour that the
class meets during the week and will plan your schedule accordingly. This means that a 5-unit class
requires 10 hours of work outside of class. More or less time may be required depending on how quickly
and thoroughly you work.
§ You will attend our class meetings on time.

Misconduct: Faculty may require a student who disrupts the classroom to meet with the Dean of MSE prior to the
next class meeting. Also, Instructors may exclude a student for misconduct on the day of the disruption and an
additional day if needed. Further disciplinary action may be pursued by the instructor or college administration.

§ Disruption of instructional activities or administrative procedures. Continued disruptive behavior,

continued willful disobedience, habitual profanity or vulgarity, or the open and persistent abuse of college
personnel.
§ Use, sale, possession on campus or campus premises, or under the influence of alcoholic beverages,
narcotics, other hallucinogenic drugs or substances, or any poison classified as such by schedule “D” in
Section 4160 of the Business and Professions Code.
§ Alteration or misuse of college documents, including acts of forgery and furnishing false information.
§ Acts or threats of damage to or theft of property belonging to or located on college-controlled property or
facilities.
§ Acts or threats of physical abuse of any person. Assault or battery upon any student, college personnel,
authorized college guest, or any other person.
§ Violation of college regulations or state laws.
§ See Southwestern Community College District Procedure No. 5550 or college catalog for more
information.

Cheating, Academic Integrity

Academic dishonesty of any type by a student provides grounds for disciplinary action by the instructor or college.
§ All work you complete in this course must be your own. Any student caught cheating or plagiarizing on any
assignment or exam will receive an automatic grade of “F” for that assignment or exam.
§ By enrolling in a distance education course, you agree that you are the person accessing and completing
the work for this course and will not share your username and password with others.
§ Plagiarism is the act of using another person's words or ideas as if they were your own. Plagiarism is
considered academic theft because it is stealing someone else’s words or ideas, but the plagiarizer robs
 himself or herself as well. This course will provide you with the opportunity to improve your math, critical
thinking, and skills—don’t rob yourself of that chance.
§ One or multiple violations of any of these policies will result in appropriate disciplinary action.

Disciplinary Action Procedures

1. When a student conduct violation has occurred, the first attempt to resolve the misconduct will be an
informal consultation between the student and the instructor (or college staff member).
2. If the situation is unresolved, the Dean will meet with the instructor and the student(s) involved.
3. If the situation remains unresolved, the instructor will complete a “Report of Student Misconduct” and
file the report with the Dean of Student Services.
4. In situations involving safety or if the College Police have become involved, steps 1 and 2 need not be
adhered to.

Tentative Course Schedule (Subject to Change)

*PREP represents work that needs to be done BEFORE you come to class!

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

PREP: Complete PREP: Notes 1.1- 1.2 PREP: Notes 1.2-

First Day Module, Review of Functions & Representing
including Pre-Req Representing Functions Functions & Notes 1.3 -
HOLIDAY Review work Trigonometric
#1
President’s Day Class: Sect 1.1-1.2 Functions
2/17 - 2/20
Class: Introduction to HW Sect 1.1 & begin HW
the Course Sect 1.2 Class: Sect 1.2-1.3
Finish HW Sect 1.2 &
begin HW Sect 1.3

PREP: Notes 1.3 -

Trigonometric PREP: Notes 2.2- PREP: Notes 2.3- PREP: Notes 2.4 -
Functions & Notes 2.1- Definition of Limits & Computing Limits & Infinite Limits
The IDEA of Limits 2.3- Computing Limits Notes 2.4 - Infinite Limits
#2
Class: Sect 2.4
2/24 - 2/27
Class: Sect 1.3-2.1, Class: Sect 2.2, 2.3 Class: Sect 2.3 - 2.4 Quiz 2: 2.1-2.3,
Finish HW Sect 1.3 Quiz 1: 1.1-1.3, & finish HW Sect 2.3 & Finish HW Sect 2.4
begin HW Sect 2.1 begin HW Sect 2.2-2.3 begin HW Sect 2.4

PREP: Notes 2.5- PREP: Notes 2.6-

Limits at Infinity & Continuity & Notes 2.7: PREP: Finish Sect 2.7:
Notes 2.6- Continuity Precise Definition of Precise Definition of Exam 1
Limit Limit. Be ready with
#3 Class: Sect 2.5 – 2.6 questions.
3/3 - 3/6 begin HW Sect 2.5 – Class: Sect 2.6 - 2.7
2.6 Finish HW Sect 2.6 Class: Sect 2.7 & Review
Quiz 3: 2.4-2.6, for Exam 1
Begin HW Sect 2.7 Be sure HW 1-10 is
completed
PREP: Notes 3.1- The PREP: Notes 3.2- The
Derivative (Intro) & Derivative Function & PREP: Notes 3.3- Rules PREP:Notes3.4Product
Notes 3.2- The Notes 3.3- Rules of of Differentiation & Notes /Quotient Rules &Notes
Derivative Function Differentiation 3.4-Product /Quotient 3.5- Derivatives of Trig
#4
Rules
3/10 - 3/13
Class: Sect 3.1- Class: Sect 3.2 - 3.3 Class: Sect 3.4-3.5
HW Sect 3.1 & finish HW Sect 3.2 & Class: Sect 3.3 – 3.4 Quiz 4: 3.1-3.3,
begin HW Sect 3.2 begin HW Sect 3.3 finish HW Sect 3.3 finish HW Sect 3.4
begin HW Sect 3.4 begin HW Sect 3.5
PREP: Notes 3.6- PREP: Catch up! &
Derivative as Rate of Finish Notes 3.7- PREP: Notes 3.9-
Change & Notes 3.7- CHAIN RULE PREP: Notes 3.8- Related Rates
#5 CHAIN RULE Implicit Differentiation
3/17 - 3/20 Class: Sect 3.7 Class: Sect 3.9
Class: Sect 3.6 – 3.7 finish HW Sect 3.7 Class: Sect 3.8 begin HW Sect 3.9
HW Sect 3.6 & begin Quiz 5: 3.4-3.7,
Sect 3.7 begin HW Sect 3.8
 PREP: Complete all Exam 2
HW and any classwork PREP: Notes 4.1- PREP: Notes Sect 4.2 -
you are behind on. Re- Extrema MVT
#6 work notes!
3/24 - 3/27 Class: Sect 4.1 Class: Sect 4.2
Class: Review for begin HW Sect 4.1 begin HW Sect 4.2
Exam 2

#7
Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break
3/31 - 4/3
PREP: Notes 4.3- What PREP: Re-visit notes,
Derivatives Tell Us work on HW PREP: Notes 4.4- PREP: Re-visit notes,
Graphing Functions, work on HW
#8 Class: Sect 4.3 Class: Sect 4.3 Review Sect 4.1-4.3
4/7 - 4/10 begin HW Sect 4.3 Class: Sect 4.4
Class: Sect 4.4
Quiz 6: 4.1-4.3
begin HW Sect 4.4
PREP: Notes 4.6-
PREP: Notes 4.5- Linear Approximation PREP: Notes 4.7 - PREP: Notes 4.9-
Optimization L’Hopital’s Rule, Review Antiderivatives
#9 Class: Sect 4.6 4.4, 4.5
4/14 - 4/17 Class: Sect 4.5 begin HW Sect 4.6 Class: Sect 4.7, 4.9
begin HW Sect 4.5 Class: Sect 4.7 begin HW Sect 4.9
Quiz 7: 4.4-4.5
begin HW Sect 4.7
PREP: Re-visit notes, Exam 3
work on HW, PREP: Notes 5.1- PREP: Notes 5.2-
Approximating Areas Riemann Sums / Def.
#10
Class: Review for Integrals
4/21 - 4/24
Exam 3 Class: Sect 5.1
begin HW Sect 5.1 Class: Sect 5.2
begin HW Sect 5.2
PREP: Notes 5.4-
PREP: Notes 5.3- Average Value, prep PREP: Notes 5.5- PREP: Re-visit notes,
Fundamental Theorem for quiz Integration by work on HW
#11 of Calculus (FTC) Substitution
4/28 - 5/1 Class: Sect 5.4 Class: Sect 5.5
Class: Sect 5.3 Quiz 8: 5.1-5.3, Class: Sect 5.4, 5.5
begin HW Sect 5.3 begin HW Sect 5.4 begin HW Sect 5.5

PREP: Re-visit notes, PREP: Notes 6.1-

work on HW, prep for Velocity and Net PREP: Notes 6.2- Area PREP: 6.3: Volumes of
#12 quiz Change Between Curves Solids (Part 1)
5/5 - 5/8
Class: Quiz 9: 5.4-5.5 Class: Sect 6.1 Class: Sect 6.2 Class: Sect 6.3
begin HW Sect 6.1 begin HW Sect 6.2 begin HW Sect 6.3

PREP: Re-visit notes, PREP: Notes 6.4- PREP: Re-visit notes, Exam 4
work on HW, prep for Volumes of Solids (Part work on HW,
#13 quiz 2)
5/12 - 5/15 Class: Review for Exam
Class: Sect 6.4 Class: Sect 6.4 4
Quiz 10: 6.1-6.3
begin HW Sect 6.4
PREP: Re-visit notes,
PREP: Notes 7.1- PREP: Notes 7.2- PREP: Notes 7.3- Bases work on HW, prep for
Inverse Functions Natural Logarithmic other than “e” final exam
#14 and Exponential Notes 7.4- Applications,
5/19 - 5/22 Class: Sect 7.1 Functions Class: Review for
begin HW Sect 7.1 Class: Sect 7.3 – 7.4 Final Exam
Class: Sect 7.2 begin HW Sect 7.4
begin HW Sect 7.2
#17 FINAL EXAM WEEK
5/26 - 5/29 Our Final Exam: Wednesday, May. 28th, 12:20pm to 2:20pm
Important Dates to Remember:
Last Day to add classes is Mar. 5th, 2025.
Last Day to withdraw from classes without receiving a “W” grade is Mar. 5th, 2025.
Last Day to withdraw from classes and receive a “W” grade is May. 6th, 2025.