Calculus


Roy Shahbazian
email: calc@bettercommute.org

Purpose

The goal of the course is to learn Calculus. We'll study derivatives, applications of derivatives, integrals, applications of integrals and gain an understanding of some important concepts used to make decisions. At the end of course, we'll look back and see how much we have learned. That's the goal-- to learn Calculus.
Textbook Calculus and its Applications, Bittinger Ellenbogen 9th Edition

Schedule

We will cover most of the textbook (Ch 1-6) during the course. On average we will cover 3 sections per week. We'll have a slightly slower pace towards the end and faster pace towards the beginning with more familiar material.

Grading

Quiz 10%
Homework 10%
Test 50%
Final 30%

There will be no make-ups. A student with a documented1 reason to miss a test, should make alternative arrangements with the instructor. The lowest quiz score will be dropped.
The grading scale is 90+ A, 80+ B, 70+ C, 60+ D.

Attendence and Schedule

Your attendence is critical in this course. Homework assignments will be given in class each session. Homework will be collected2 the first class of the week. Quizzes will be on the same day. Tests will begin on the first day of Week 4 and then every 3 weeks until the final exam on the last day of the course.

Honors

The College awards honors to students with GPA of 3.5, 3.8 and 4.0 and at least 30 units of coursework. See the College Catalog for details.

College Schedule

See the College Schedule for registration dates, final exam dates and holidays.

If there the class has capacity, students may be added starting in the second week. The College needs the add card submitted by the end of the second week and the fees to be paid within 3 days.

College Policies

This course will follow the College Policies in the Santa Ana College Catalog and are incorporated into this document by reference.

Department Statements

Academic Honesty Policy

Students at Santa Ana College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. To falsify the results of one's research, to steal the words or ideas of another, or to cheat on an examination, cor- rupts the essential process by which knowl- edge is advanced. Academic dishonesty is seen as an intentional act of fraud, in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization, or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic exercise.

There are two categories of sanctions: Limited and College-wide. Limited sanctions include an academic action such as as- signing a lower grade or a grade of "F" for the test or project or a lower grade or an "F" for the class. College-wide sanctions include any sanction that will affect a student's standing with the college-at-large, up to and including suspension or expulsion from the college.

This course will follow the College Policies in the Santa Ana College Catalog and are incorporated into this document by reference and supercede any policies in this document. The preceding exerpts are included for your convenience. Academic dishonesty or cheating is defined as an intentional act of fraud in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization. This includes assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty, whether it is in coursework or on exams. There is absolutely NO tolerance for cheating in this class. Any student caught cheating or assisting another student in the act of cheating, will receive an "F" grade for the course.
Academic Accommodation Statement
A student with a disability, who would like to request an academic accommodation, is responsible for identifying herself/himself to the instructor and to the disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS). To make arrangements for academic accommodations, contact the Disable Student Office in Johnson Center, U-103, or phone (714)564-6264, TTY (714)564-6284 for a referral to the appropriate DSPS Department.

Footnotes

1. Alternative arrangements for a missed test may be made for unavoidable absences with official, verifiable documentation. The decision to make alternative arrangements will be made by the instructor who may elect to consult the Dean, Chair or other staff or faculty. Make-up exams will not be given.
2. The goal of homework assignments is for the student to learn the material of the course. Homework assignments may be scored on completeness, apparent effort, accuracy or demonstrated learning at the discretion of the instructor.