You should use office hours (for all your classes) as the first source of assistance whenever you have questions or difficulties that were not addressed in class.  Knowing your professor is great motivation and a good way to get advice on courses and other education and career related decisions.

A second source of help is free tutoring from the Math Center in the Center for Teaching and Learning, Museum 433 in Pocatello, CHE Room 220 in Idaho Falls.  Hours and information at www.isu.edu/ctl/math/math1.html.

Objectives:  Mathematics is an important part of a broad education, is used in all science and many social science fields, and helps you think logically and critically.  Mathematical literacy includes not only mastering computational techniques but also using the precise language of mathematics to justify assertions.  The resulting skills obtained are beneficial in most careers and in making daily decisions.  Learning these skills is difficult and frustrating at times.  But solving a problem and explaining and expressing solutions clearly are rewarding processes that contribute to becoming a well educated person.

This course focuses on finding instantaneous rates of change (derivatives) and accumulated change (integrals) and the relationship between them as given by the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.  Chapter 1 will provide a quick review of polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions, with an emphasis on understanding them and communicating about them using tables, graphs, formulas, and words.  Emphasis will be placed on using functions and their derivatives and integrals in applications - where it will be crucial to clearly describe the meaning of our answers.

By the end of this course you will:

• Thoroughly understand the concepts of differentiation, integration, and their relationship.
• Be able to solve problems related to derivatives and integrals of functions.
  
• Be able to communicate solutions clearly through writing, including explaining how you got your answer and what it means in applications.
  
• Have developed learning and study skills to succeed in this course and beyond.

Materials:  The text is Applied Calculus, Third Edition, by Hughes-Hallett et al, most of Chapters 1-7 and part of either 8 or 9.  You should have a graphing calculator.  I will be using a TI-83.  You are responsible for learning to use your calculator, but workshops will be offered near the start of the semester. 
Links to additional resources and pages of interest are given on the course web page.

Prerequisites:  Math 143, College Algebra, with a grade of C- or better, or demonstrated proficiency in effectively working with functions is required.  In particular Math 160 assumes you already know most of the material in Chapter 1 although we will review parts very quickly.  As stated in the undergraduate catalog, you must earn a C- or better in Math 160 to use it as a prerequisite for another math course.

Format and Evaluation
Class time will include a mixture of brief lectures and cooperative group work.  You are responsible for material covered in all class sessions regardless of whether you have reason to be absent.  Material covered in class lectures and group activities will assume that you have read and thought about the material ahead of time.  Time in class is not sufficient to adequately cover all material to the necessary depth.  To fully understand and succeed you will need to read the book both before and after material is presented in class, review class notes, work odd numbered problems for practice, complete and turn in assigned homework, and learn from comments and corrections on returned homework and exams.

Understanding and being able to do mathematics requires consistently working on problems yourself.  But in addition to doing so you are encouraged to study together and discuss problems with others since this can be a very effective and rewarding way to learn mathematics.  You must write up solutions yourself and give written credit for ideas obtained from other sources.  Violations of ISU's plagiarism policy will not be tolerated and will be addressed according to ISU policy (see the Student Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook, http://www.isu.edu/references/st.handbook/conduct.html#CONDUCT and the section of the Faculty Staff Handbook referenced there, http://www.isu.edu/fs-handbook/part6/6_9/6_9a.html).

Exams will be closed book with no notes allowed and assume use of a graphing calculator.  Each will include some questions that involve applying familiar concepts in new situations.  Exams can only be made up in cases of documented emergencies or exceptional circumstances and you must notify me as soon as possible and no later than the next class meeting.  The exam dates below are tentative.  The final date is firm, so please mark it down now.

Grades of A, B, C, D will be guaranteed by earning overall percentages of 90%, 80%, 70%, 60%.  Cutoffs for +/- will be determined at the end of the semester, but will be within 3 percentage points of these values.

Philosophy: All of you have the potential to succeed in this course and hard work counts for a great deal.  I continue to learn by expanding my knowledge of mathematics and its connections with other subjects, by doing original research, by understanding more about learning and teaching, and by working to teach in ever more effective ways.  I expect you will deepen your knowledge of mathematics and its applications, will learn to formulate questions that lead you to construct your own understanding of mathematics, and will know more about the process of learning and problem solving after you complete this course.  The most important skill you gain during a college education is the ability to learn independently.

Accommodations: Idaho State University is committed to equal opportunity in education for all students.  If you have a diagnosed disability or if you believe you have a disability that might require reasonable accommodation in this course, please contact the ADA & Disability Resource Center, Room 123 Graveley Hall (282-3599) as soon as possible.