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AMS 151: Applied Calculus I

Fall 2021

Course Description & Learning Objectives

Review of functions and their applications; analytic methods of differentiation; interpretations and appli-cations of differentiation; introduction to integration.

A student who successfully completes this course should be able to

1. Use common mathematical functions (including linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric) to model real-world situations.

2. Analyze the behavior of functions, both qualitatively and quantitatively, in terms of limits, deriva-tives, and integrals.

3. Calculate limits, derivatives, and integrals of functions.

4. Apply derivatives to problems in (e.g.,) physics and engineering, business and economics, and biomed-ical sciences.

5. Construct, analyze, and solve models for optimization problems.

6. Communicate and translate mathematical concepts and models to real-world settings. This includes explaining key concepts in written English.

Course Components

● Lecture periods: Course materials will be presented in a lecture-like format, where questions are welcomed and encouraged. Lecture periods will be synchronous, occurring at the times listed above. Instructions for accessing online lecture periods will be posted to Blackboard. Some time during lecture periods may be used for recitation or Q&A sessions.

● Office hours: The instructor and TAs have each explicitly reserved time each week to be available for you to obtain extra assistance, ask questions, and discuss course materials. Instructions for accessing office hours will be posted to Blackboard. The instructor and TAs will also be reachable through email at other times (see the section on “Communication” below).

Policies

● Attendance for synchronous lecture periods will not be taken. However, students are expected to attend lecture and participate in the discussion.

● Extra credit will not be given. Do not ask.

Information Dissemination

This course uses Blackboard (https://blackboard.stonybrook.edu) to facilitate communications be-tween faculty and students, submission of assignments, and posting of grades. If you are unsure of your NetID, visit https://it.stonybrook.edu/help/kb/finding-your-netid-and-password for more infor-mation. You are responsible for having a reliable computer and Internet connection throughout the term. Caution! You may be at a disadvantage if you attempt to complete all coursework on a smart phone or tablet. It may not be possible to submit the files required for your homework assignments.

Course materials posted to Blackboard include:

● This syllabus (updated, if needed).

● Course calendar.

● Videos from lecture periods.

● Supplemental resources and readings.

● Information on assignments and assessments.

Communication

General, course-related questions should be posted to the appropriate forum on the Blackboard discussion boards. Please use email, as listed at the top of this syllabus, for personal/private issues. If you use Blackboard’s email tool, it will automatically include your full name, course name, and section when you send emails. The instructor and TAs strive to respond to your communications as soon as possible, but please allow 24–48 hours for a reply. Your SBU email must be used for all University related communi-cations. All correspondence will be sent to your SBU email account. Please plan on checking your SBU email account regularly for course related messages. To log in to your Stony Brook email account, go to http://www.stonybrook.edu/mycloud and sign in with your NetID and password.

Technical Requirements

The following list details a minimum recommended computer set-up and the software packages you will need to access and use:

● Hardware:

– PC (Windows 10 or higher) or Macintosh (OS X/macOS 10.11 or higher).

– Intel Core i5 processor (or higher).

– 250 GB hard drive.

– 8 GB RAM.

– A high-speed internet connection. Note that public WiFi (e.g., Starbucks) and internet service provider hotspots (e.g., optimumwifi or xfinitywifi) are not recommended.

– Scanner. A cell phone or tablet camera can work in most cases with apps such as CamScanner (there are myriad others).

– Speakers (either internal or external) or headphones. Headphones are strongly recommended to reduce the risk of feedback during communications.

– Microphone (either internal or external).

– WebCam or other camera (interfacing with your computer) for producing video. You may be able to use your phone’s camera, if necessary.

● Software (additional tools may be needed). Remember to use your Stony Brook email or NetID when configuring specialized software:

– The ability to download and install software applications and plug-ins. Note that you may need administrator access to install some applications and plug-ins.

– An up-to-date Internet browser, such as Chrome, Firefox, Explorer/Edge (Windows), or Safari (macOS). A complete list of supported browsers and operating systems can be found on the My Institution page when you log in to Blackboard.

– PDF viewer, such as Adobe Reader.

– Zoom. Stony Brook has a site license for Zoom; you can find information on downloading, installing, and using Zoom at https://it.stonybrook.edu/services/zoom/students.

– Respondus LockDown browser and Monitor. Stony Brook has a site license for these packages; see https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=772113517.

Technical Assistance

If you need technical assistance at any time during the course or to report a problem with Blackboard you can:

● Submit a help request ticket: https://it.stonybrook.edu/services/itsm

● Phone (631) 632-9800 for issues with client support, WiFi, software, and hardware.

● Visit the 1st Floor of the Student Union (if you are on campus).

Students who need assistance with their personal devices can contact DoIT’s service desk at (631) 632-9800 or submit an online request. For more information, visit: https://it.stonybrook.edu/students

If needed, the university has a limited number of “loaner laptops” that may be available for your use. Please visit https://library.stonybrook.edu/services/access-services/laptop-loan-program/ for more information.

Grade Structure

Your grade will be determined using the weights:

There is no pre-established scale or curve for determining letter grades. I anticipate that the median score will be a “B”; however, this is subject to change. Factors that may influence such a decision include (but are not limited to) class-wide

● participation in lectures, review sessions, and/or office hours.

● use of the Blackboard discussion forums for asking and answering questions.

● attempts and on-time submissions to all homework and challenge problem assignments.

Material in AMS 151 is broken into five modules. Each module will have several homework assignments and a quiz. Despite some variability in their length and difficulty, all homework assignments and all quizzes will be equally weighted (within their respective category) when calculating grades.

Homework

Homework is designed to reinforce and supplement material covered in the lectures, and will be turned in approximately weekly. Each homework assignment will contain problems that practice mechanical tech-niques (i.e., evaluating expressions), conceptual knowledge, and applications. Homework will be scored for completion (did you attempt all problems?) and/or for accuracy (did you complete them correctly?). Your lowest two homework scores will be dropped before calculating final grades. Late homework will not be accepted, even for partial credit. (Because the lowest two scores are dropped, missing a homework due to minor illness or circumstance should not be a problem.)

Homework must be submitted as instructed. In most cases, this will be through WebAssign. However, it is possible that some assignments (in whole or in part) will be submitted through Blackboard (as a single PDF file, unless otherwise instructed). Legible, handwritten solutions that are scanned into a PDF file are fine for Blackboard submissions. Homework that is improperly submitted or unreadable will not be graded and will not receive credit.

You are welcome (and encouraged) to work with other AMS 151 students on homework assignments. However, you must independently write up and submit your own solutions, using your own words. If applicable, you must specify other students with whom you worked and any outside resources used in preparing your solutions. You may not consult solutions to previous semesters’ homework assignments. Failure to follow these rules will be interpreted as academic dishonesty and will be referred to the Academic Judiciary.

Challenge Problems

A set of optional challenge problems will be available and may be regarded as “extra credit”. Solutions to at most three of these problems may be submitted, with up to 1 bonus percentage point (to your final score) awarded for each problem. Detailed instructions and policies for the challenge problems will be presented elsewhere. Note that these problems intentionally blend several core concepts with mechanical techniques. They are designed to challenge you. The policies for collaboration and outside resources, etc. on the challenge problems are the same as those for the homework.

Quizzes & Exam

Each of the five modules will conclude with a quiz. Dates for quizzes will be announced in advance (in lecture and/or on Blackboard). Specific instructions for accessing and taking each quiz will be posted to Blackboard before the quiz.

● Quizzes will contain problems that examine mechanical techniques, core concepts, and applications.

● Quizzes will be open-note but closed-book.

● Quizzes will not be comprehensive. However, content in AMS 151 builds on itself such that material from earlier modules may be required to complete the current module’s quiz.

● Calculators will not be allowed on the quizzes.

There will also be a comprehensive exam during finals period, which has been tentatively scheduled by the registrar for December 15. The final is optional; it is a “second chance” for the quizzes. If you choose to take the final, it will count as a portion of the “Quizzes & Exam” component of your grade. Otherwise, your score from the quizzes will count as the entire “Quizzes & Exam” component. More details will be discussed closer to the exam.

Quizzes and the final exam must be taken at the specified times. Exceptions will only be given for excused absences; you can contact the Dean of Students at https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/ studentaffairs/dos/index.php to excuse an absence (see the Student Absence Statement below). Please give as much notice as possible if you need alternate arrangements.

Orientation

Materials will be available at term’s start to help orient you to the policies of AMS 151 and its delivery via Blackboard and other online resources. Several short assignments will be required to verify that you are familiar with the policies, set up, etc.

Regrade Requests

Regrade requests must be made within one week of the homework or quiz being returned to the class. Note that the entire homework or quiz may be regraded, not just the part you request. Please address your regrade requests to the person(s) who originally graded the assignment.

Getting Help

The material in AMS 151 will build on previous concepts throughout the semester. If you have questions about mechanical techniques, core concepts, and/or applications, do not wait to address them! There are several resources available to you for getting help:

● Asking questions during lectures and other class meetings.

● Posting general questions to the discussion forums on Blackboard.

● Emailing the instructor and/or TAs for personal questions.

● Visiting office hours, as listed on the first page of this syllabus.

● Utilizing the Academic Success & Tutoring Center (details below).

● The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences often hosts independent tutoring sessions.

Please use the Blackboard discussion forums for general questions instead of emailing the instructor. In this way, the TAs can also respond (possibly quicker than the instructor) and the entire class can see the question and answer. Remember that we are here to help you learn and succeed.

Student Accessibility Support

If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact the Student Accessibility Support Center, 128 ECC Building, (631) 632-6748, or via e-mail at: [email protected]. They will determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential.

Academic Integrity

Each student must pursue his or her academic goals honestly and be personally accountable for all sub-mitted work. Representing another person’s work as your own is always wrong. Faculty are required to report any suspected instances of academic dishonesty to the Academic Judiciary. Faculty in the Health Sciences Center (School of Health Technology & Management, Nursing, Social Welfare, Dental Medicine) and School of Medicine are required to follow their school-specific procedures. For more comprehensive information on academic integrity, including categories of academic dishonesty, please refer to the academic judiciary website at https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/academic_integrity/index.html.

I take academic integrity very seriously and will report every suspected case of academic dishonesty to the appropriate office. Please contact me if you have any questions about academic integrity.

Critical Incident Management

Stony Brook University expects students to respect the rights, privileges, and property of other people. Faculty are required to report to the Office of Judicial Affairs any disruptive behavior that interrupts their ability to teach, compromises the safety of the learning environment, or inhibits students’ ability to learn. Faculty in the HSC Schools and the School of Medicine are required to follow their school-specific procedures. Further information about most academic matters can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin, the Undergraduate Class Schedule, and the Faculty-Employee Handbook.

Student Absence Statement

Students are expected to attend every class, report for examinations and submit major graded coursework as scheduled. If a student is unable to attend lecture(s), report for any exams or complete major graded coursework as scheduled due to extenuating circumstances, the student must contact the instructor as soon as possible. Students may be requested to provide documentation to support their absence and/or may be referred to the Student Support Team for assistance. Students will be provided reasonable accommodations for missed exams, assignments or projects due to significant illness, tragedy or other personal emergencies. In the instance of missed lectures or labs, the student is responsible for

● viewing recordings of synchronous class periods,

● seeking notes from a classmate,

● checking Blackboard and/or email for important announcements.

Please note, all students must follow Stony Brook, local, state and Centers for Disease Control and Pre-vention (CDC) guidelines to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID. For questions or more information click here.

Academic Success & Tutoring Center

Free academic support services including one-on-one and small group tutoring, peer academic success coaching, a public speaking course, peer assisted learning, and academic success workshops are available for undergraduate students. Learn more about these services by visiting www.stonybrook.edu/tutoring.

Course Materials and Copyright Statement

Course material accessed from Blackboard, Zoom, or any other Stony Brook resource is for the exclusive use of students who are currently enrolled in the course. Content from these systems cannot be reused or distributed without written permission of the instructor and/or the copyright holder. Duplication of materials protected by copyright, without permission of the copyright holder, is a violation of the Federal copyright law, as well as a violation of Stony Brook’s Academic Integrity.