2023 Spring Course Syllabus - Mathematics 1039.001

Course: Mathematics 1039.001.

Course Title: Lab for Calculus I.

Credits: 1.

How this course will be taught: In Person.

Time: TR 12:30--01:20am.

Place: Wachman 011.

Instructor: Wang Shing Leung.

Instructor Office: Wachman 519.

Instructor Email: wang.shing.leung@temple.edu

Instructor Phone: N/A.

Office Hours: TBD.

Prerequisites: A grade of C- or higher in Math 1022.

Course Materials: There is no additional textbook required for this course (we will refer to your Calculus I text by Stewart), however students are encouraged to use OpenStax: Precalculus 2e, OpenStax: Algebra & Trigonometry 2e, as well as other Algebra and Precalculus books to which they have access, to supplement their learning. Supplemental worksheets will also be provided. Canvas will be used extensively in the course.

Course Goals: This course is designed to supplement Math 1041: Calculus I and to provide support in a variety of algebra and precalculus topics essential for success in this and subsequent courses To learn the concepts and techniques of differential calculus while strengthening precalculus and problem solving skills. The sessions for this course are intended to give instructors and students time to thoroughly cover some of the prerequisite concepts that students find particularly challenging and spend more time developing the new concepts. The attention to these topics in a calculus context should reinforce students abilities to solve problems involving calculus techniques and applications.

Topics Covered: The algebra and precalculus concepts that arise in covering the calculus topics from Math 1041 will be covered. The topics from Math 1041 are Limits and continuity, differentiation, linear approximation, application of derivatives to optimization and graphing, antiderivatives, definite integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, The Substitution Rule.

Course Grading: Canvas Online Homework: 30%; Assessments: 40%; Class Activities/Participation: 30%; This course is Credit/No Credit. A final average of 75% is needed to earn credit in the course.

Exam Dates: There are no exams in this course.

Attendance Policy: Attendance in class required. Students start with 100 points for attendance. You are permitted two excused and two unexcused absences without penalty. After that, each absence will result in a 5 point deduction in your Attendance/Participation score. More than 8 absences will result in a grade of NC (No credit) for the course.

Attendance and Your Health: To achieve course learning goals, students must attend and participate in classes, according to your instructors' requirements. However, if you feel unwell or if you are under quarantine or in isolation because you have been exposed to the virus or tested positive for it, you should not come to campus or attend in-person classes or activities. Students have the responsibility to contact their instructors to create a plan for participation and engagement in the course as soon as they are able to do so and to make a plan to complete all assignments in a timely fashion when illness delays their completion.

Canvas Homework Assignments: You will complete weekly assignments in Canvas designed to support your in-class learning. These assignments are set up such that you should also complete a Canvas Concept Check prior to completing the graded assignment. No extensions may be granted for any Canvas assignment. Students must submit handwritten work (scrap work) with each Canvas Homework Assignment in order to earn credit for the assignment. Your lowest homework score will be dropped before computer your average.

Assessments: Students will be assessed weekly on their understanding of the previous week's class content. These are short, approximately 10-minute assessments that will be given every Tuesday, except for weeks following an exam. Assessments will be returned on Thursday and any student who does not earn a perfect grade on any assessment can submit corrections on Tuesday to earn full credit. Your lowest assessment score will be dropped before computing your average.

Class Activities/Participation: Students will be collaborating with their peers, and the instructor will act as a facilitator of these activities and collaborative exercises. If students do not participate in class, up to 5 points (as much as an absence) may be deducted from a the 100 point attendance/participation total.

Make-Up Policy: There are no make ups for any coursework so absence will also result in a loss of points for any missed in-class work. In the case of missed assessments, you may get a copy from the instructor and hand it in when others hand in rewrites and you will earn 75% of what your total score is on the assignment.

Tutoring: Free tutoring is offered by the Math Consulting Center and the Student Success Center. Please see links below.

Calculator Policy: No calculators may be used for any quiz or test.

Preparing for Math 1041 Exams: The purpose of this course is to support students in their successful completion of calculus. Therefore, activities focused on preparing students for the test by completing review problems and identifying the supporting precalculus topics will take place in this class prior to calculus exams.

Statement of Inclusion: While it may be presented in a variety of ways, the language of math is universal. From a young age, mathematical curiosity is present in humans across the globe and the beauty of its absolute truth and the infinite doors it can open are accessible to all. This classroom aims to enhance this atmosphere of embracing mathematical curiosity and the advancement of mathematical knowledge for all students, from all backgrounds. As the instructor, it is my responsibility to foster an environment where all students feel supported in their efforts to learn and understand the content, and are encouraged to offer their own ideas and suggestions to create a deeper learning experience. My intention is that the mutual respect between students and myself will allow for open communication and, when necessary, a dialog may take place regarding ways in which this classroom can be made more inclusive for all. I firmly believe each student in this class has valuable contributions to be made to our collective learning environment, and I will do my best to maintain an atmosphere in which these contributions are highly regarded by all.

Disability Statement: Any student who has a need for accommodations based on the impact of a documented disability or medical condition should contact Disability Resources and Services (DRS) in Howard Gittis Student Center South, Rm 420 (drs@temple.edu; 215-204-1280) to request accommodations and learn more about the resources available to you. If you have a DRS accommodation letter to share with me, or you would like to discuss your accommodations, please contact me as soon as practical. I will work with you and with DRS to coordinate reasonable accommodations for all students with documented disabilities. All discussions related to your accommodations will be confidential.

Academic Freedom: Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. The University has adopted a policy on Student and Faculty Academic Rights and Responsibilities (Policy # 03.70.02) which can be accessed here (opens in new tab/window).

Add/Drop Policy: Students will be charged for a course unless dropped by the Drop/Add deadline date. Check the University calendar (opens in new tab/window) for exact dates.

During the Drop/Add period, students may drop a course with no record of the class appearing on their transcript. Students are not financially responsible for any courses dropped during this period. In the following weeks prior to or on the withdrawal date students may withdraw from a course with the grade of "W" appearing on their transcript. After the withdrawal date students may not withdraw from courses. Check the University Calendar (opens in new tab/window) for exact dates. See the full policy by clicking here (opens in new tab/window).

Incomplete Policy: The grade "I" (an "incomplete") is only given if students cannot complete the course work due to circumstances beyond their control. It is necessary for the student to have completed the majority of the course work with a passing average and to sign an incomplete contract which clearly states what is left for the student to do and the deadline by which the work must be completed. The incomplete contract must also include a default grade that will be used in case the "I" grade is not resolved by the agreed deadline. See the full policy by clicking here (opens in new tab/window).

Student Support Services: The following academic support services are available to students (all links open in a new tab/window):
    The Math Consulting Center
    Student Success Center
    University Libraries
    Undergraduate Research Support
    Career Center
    Tuttleman Counseling Services
    Disability Resources and Services
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