Math& 151 Calculus I

Spring Quarter 2023

South Seattle College
Course Meetings: M, W 10:45 to 11:50 in UNI 203 and Online
Suggested Supplemental Text: Calculus: Early Transcendentals 7E

Instructor: Ryan Dorman E-mail: [email protected]

Office: RSB 181 Phone: 206-934-5882
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesdays 9:30 – 10:35, and by appointment
Prerequisites: Math& 142 with a 2.0 or higher or equivalent placement.

The Course: Calculus I Covers Pre-Calculus review, Limits and their properties,
Differentiation, Applications of differentiation, and Antiderivatives. NOTE: While institutions
usually cover the same topics throughout the calculus sequence, individual topics may be
covered in different courses within the sequence. To ensure proper transfer credit, students
should consult with an adviser before taking different parts of the sequence at different
institutions.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Communication
o Read and listen actively to learn and communicate.
o Speak and write effectively for academic and career purposes.
2. Computation
o Use arithmetic and other basic mathematical operations as required by
program of study
o Apply quantitative skills for academic and career purposes.
3. Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
o Think critically in evaluating information, solving problems and making
decisions.
4. Technology
o Select and use appropriate technological tools for academic and career tasks.
5. Personal Responsibility
o Uphold the highest standard of academic honesty and integrity.
o Respect the rights of others in the classroom, online and in all other school
activities.
o Attend class regularly, complete assignments on time and effectively
participate in classroom and online discussions, group work and other class-
related projects and activities.
Disclaimer: All information in the syllabus is subject to change if the instructor finds it
necessary. Any change will be announced during a class session. It is the student’s
responsibility to determine from their peers what they missed in class due to an
absence.
Student Responsibilities:
Attendance: Students are expected to attend class twice a week and participate online
every week. There is no specific attendance portion of the grade, but it is factored into
turning other assignments in on time.

Student Absences for Reasons of Faith or Conscience: Students are entitled to two
days of excused absences per academic year for reasons of faith or conscience or for
organized activities conducted by a religious organization. These absences will not affect
your grade, but it is your responsibility to inform your instructor about the planned absence
and to make arrangements to complete the course work for those days. You must request
the excused absence two weeks prior to the date of the absence. If you wish to request an
absence for reasons of faith or conscience, you may obtain a form and guidelines for
completing the form from the Academic Program office.

Homework 25% of final grade: Untimed homework will be assigned through the XYZ with
course ID 37462. Homework exercises are due most Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings,
and late passes are available if you cannot make the deadlines for whatever reason. Should
you miss the chance to use a late pass, please contact the instructor to work out a solution, but
ideally work will be completed on time. You will be able to try homework problems as many
times as like to get correct answers.

Weekly Quizzes 25% of final grade: Timed quizzes are also available through XYZ and
are designed to give students a chance to demonstrate mastery of the basic skills
associated with the homework. Quizzes are due most Sunday evenings after the associated
Homework exercises, though they can be taken anytime during the week. Late passes are
available if you cannot make the deadlines for whatever reason. Should you miss the chance to
use a late pass, please contact the instructor to work out a solution, but ideally work will be
completed on time. You will be given three tries to answer quiz questions.

Midterm 25% of final grade: There will be one in class midterm on Monday, May 8 in
class. You will be able to receive partial credit for problems if you show that you understand
the concepts that we are covering but don’t get the correct answers.

Final Exam 25 % of final grade: The final exam will be Wednesday, June 14 from 10:30
to 12:30. The final will be cumulative (covering all the material from the quarter.) You will
be able to receive partial credit for problems if you show that you understand the concepts
that we are covering but don’t get the correct answers.

Study time to expect: It is reasonable to assume you will have to spend 10 to 20 hours
working on the class time each week. This is in line with the expectations for other online
courses and live courses.
Grading: When computing the final grade for the course a 95% or higher will be worth a
4.0. Each percent below 95% will be 0.1 off the grade. For example, if you earn 87% in the
course you would receive a 3.2.

Accommodations: Any student who feels they may need an accommodation based on the
impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. You should
also contact the Disability Support Services office at 206-934-5137 in room RSB 012,
Robert Smith Building, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with
documented disabilities

Communication: The best way to contact the instructor outside of class is via email. Email
received during the week will receive a response within 24 hours. Email received during the
weekend will be receive a response by 3:00 PM on the following Monday.
Academic Integrity: It is expected that you know acceptable academic practices. It is
expected that all work submitted is your own and that you do not get aid from any
unapproved source during any exam. Since you may be unfamiliar with what might
constitute cheating I will list a few examples:
 Glancing around at others’ exams “to check on their progress.”
 Getting clarification on directions from a classmate during an exam.
 Having someone “help” you on an exam or quiz.
 Looking over a peer’s exam before taking your own.
 Copying a peer’s class work or homework with or without permission from them.
 Letting others complete an assignment and claiming you equally participated.
This is an online class, so for us this mainly boils down to doing your work on your own
(quizzes especially, though for written assignments students are expected to write their own
work even if working in groups to solve the problems.)

Important dates:
Apr 7 Last day to withdraw with 100% refund (less processing fee).

Apr 14 Last day to add/register.

Last day to withdraw without a "W" appearing on transcript and without
instructor permission.

Apr 22 Last day to withdraw with 50% refund

May 26 Last day to change audit/credit status without instructor permission.

Last day to withdraw (no refund)

June 14 Final Exam

There will be no class or expected online presence on May 29 (Memorial Day)