I. COURSE OVERVIEW

In this self-paced, college-level calculus course, you will study limits (including      those involving infinity); derivatives and rates of change; continuity; applications of the derivative; linear approximation; accumulation; antidifferentiation; definite integrals; and more.

Practice problems in this course will provide you feedback, helping you to achieve mastery in a certain concept before moving on to the next. Utilizing Gradarius, a Calculus learning platform, students in this personalized course will be instructed on the topics they are ready to learn while also providing individualized coaching as they move through each topic.

This 3-credit-hour course satisfies the Mathematical Studies (MA) general studies requirement at Arizona State University. This course may satisfy a general            education requirement at other institutions; however, it is strongly encouraged  that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits   will be applied to your degree requirements prior to transferring the credit.

Learning Objectives and Topics

By the end of this course, you will have learned:

● The meaning and computation of limits

● The meaning and determination of continuity

● The meaning and computation of average rates of change and applications

●  The meaning and computation of instantaneous rates of change and applications

● The meaning and computation of accumulation and applications

● The meaning and computation of Riemann Sums and applications

● Techniques to solve optimization problems and applications

II. WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AND TIME COMMITMENT

Class preparation means watching the assigned videos attentively, solving             problems and reviewing all information required for each week. Attendance in an online course means logging into the course on a regular basis and participating in and completing all of the activities that are posted.

This three-credit course requires approximately 135 hours of student work.     Therefore, expect to spend approximately 9+ hours per week preparing for and actively participating in this course. Class preparation means reviewing all        material and completing all assessments required for a given topic.

Course Content and Assignments

Video and Audio

●  Lectures from your instructional team on specific topics, designed to help you learn key concepts

● Optional videos to expand your knowledge on various topics

Textbook

●  OpenStax Calculus Volume 1 (free, open source, online textbook): available at:

https://cnx.org/contents/i4nRcikn@6.47:H2TLb2-S@4/Introduction

● Appropriate book sections will be linked to each Unit in the course

●  For additional practice try to solve the problems available at the end of each textbook section.

Graded Assignments

Graded assignments are required, and count towards the final grade for               Credit-Eligible students planning to earn credit. Students must submit all assignments via the course site unless otherwise instructed. Each assessment has submission instructions.

Gradarius Activities & Quizzes - 20%: Each topic’s work will be completed in a      tool called Gradarius. Quizzes will account for 20% of your total grade. There are 5 quizzes. Quizzes are based on the topics since the last quiz, lectures, and video     material. It is highly recommended to complete the quiz after practicing all            sections of the chapter. The quizzes are not proctored.

Practice Final Exam - 0%: The Practice Final exam is a required portion of the      course. The average of all quiz grades must be at least 80% to open the practice exam. Students must score 40% or better on the practice Final exam to open the

Final Exam.

Final Exam - 80%: The final exam is worth 80% of your total grade and covers      content from the entire course, Topics 1-23. This is a proctored exam. (Proctoring is required for credit-eligible students interested in pursuing credit. More             information follows below, as well as in both the “Before the Course Begins” and in the “Final Exam Overview” sections of the course.)

Ungraded Assignments

These assignments are optional but strongly encouraged in order to maximize your learning, as well as interaction with your peers and course team.

Reflection Boards: These are opportunities to share information and experiences on specific topics with your classmates. These boards are monitored by the course team, but are mostly intended as an opportunity for you to interact with other

students. (Remember to keep the conversation civil, and free of judgment.) We strongly encourage you to check postings in the forum frequently and try to     answer questions you classmates post.

Introductions: Please visit the “Introduce Yourself” subsection located in “Before the Course Begins,” to tell the course team and class a little bit about yourself and why you are interested in Calculus for Engineers (in the course’s “Introduce          Yourself” discussion forum).

Course Readiness Quiz: This quiz is designed to ensure you are familiar with the information covered in the “Before the Course Begins” section. This quiz does not count toward your grade. However, if you score below a 50% we highly                 recommend enrolling in MAT117 to refresh your knowledge before moving          forward in the course.

*Please note that there are no extra credit assignments or points ofany kind awarded in this course. *

III. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND COMMUNICATION

Course Requirements

Recommended Prior Knowledge : To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency, computer literacy and a strong foundation in algebra    and trigonometry. We also recommend completing the Universal Learner Courses

MAT117: College Algebra & Problem Solving and MAT170: Pre-calculus prior to taking this course.

Online Course Requirements: You will find all the content and learning activities within the course site. All course interactions use Internet technologies. It is your responsibility to watch all the required videos and complete all graded                  assessments before the indicated deadlines. You are encouraged to interact with

your peers and course team in the discussion forums, and ask questions there as well.

Course Communication

All communication and course updates will take place in discussion boards and on the course home page.

Throughout the course, there will be a dedicated discussion board where you can post general questions and comments about the subject matter, as well as direct inquiries for the instructor and course team. Please use this forum to ensure a     timely response.

Course Time Commitment

Arizona State University’s accreditation requirements stipulate that you complete Calculus for Engineers I within one year from the date you register and enroll to  be eligible for academic credit. This means that you have one year from the date you enrolled to complete the course, and you have one year from the date you   complete the course to purchase your academic credit.

Please plan your goals accordingly. During this year, you are encouraged to work through the course at a pace that suits your needs.

The work in this course is equivalent to a university-level 15-week course (one    semester), although there is no requirement that the course be completed in one semester.

IV. STUDENT EVALUATION

Here is the breakdown of your grade:

The final grade will be based on the weighted average of your scores on Gradarius Exercise Sets, your quiz grades, and your final exam grade. There will be no extra credit available. You can see your percentage of the total points to date on your   progress page. Final scores will be absolute as follows: 90% or better will receive  an A, 80% or better a B, 70% or better a C, below 70% is a failing grade. There will be no + or - added to grades.

You must pass the course with a grade of C (70%) or higher, and pursue credit, in order to be eligible for credit from Arizona State University.

Requirements and Recommendations

●  It is required that the average of the five quizzes must be at least 80% to unlock the practice exam.

●  It is required that you earn at least 40% on the first practice exam to unlock the final exam.

●  It is recommended that you do several practice exams before taking the final exam.

●  It is recommended that you earn the score on a practice exam that you     would enjoy earning for your course grade. Only then should you take the final exam.

●  It is required that your course average be at least 70% to earn a passing grade in the course.

Summary of Requirements and Recommendations

V. POLICIES

Assignment Deadlines: This is an online course. Your instructional team will   provide all content and learning activities on our course site. All course            interactions will use Internet technologies; it is your responsibility to review all content, fulfill all assignments on time, and ask any questions you have in our designated discussion area.

Late assignments will not be accepted at any point during the course. We strongly recommend that you establish your time management schedule for this course   during the first two days that the course is open to meet all course obligations.

Course Resets:

●  Under certain conditions, resets may be available for the entire course,    but resets are not available exclusively for problems, quizzes or exams.     Receiving a course reset requires that you start the course again from the beginning.

●  You may request resets on the practice exams if your score is under the 40% threshold needed to unlock the final exam.

●  You are eligible for a full course reset if you have passed your one year registration date or completed the final exam and would like to retake the course for a better score.

Subject to Change Notice: This syllabus is to be used as a guide only. Information contained here, such as assignments, grading scales, deadlines, and other            materials are subject to change. It is your responsibility to read the course           announcements regularly to be aware of any changes or updates in the course.

Academic Integrity: Academic honesty is expected of all students in all                 coursework and exams. The possible sanctions include, but are not limited to,     appropriate grade penalties, course failure (indicated on the transcript as a grade of E), course failure due to academic dishonesty (indicated on the transcript as a grade of XE), loss of registration privileges, disqualification, and dismissal. For     more information, review ASU’s Academic Integrity Policy and the Terms of Use.

Title IX: Title IX is a federal law that provides that no person be excluded on the   basis of sex from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to            discrimination under any education program or activity. Both Title IX and               university policy make clear that sexual violence and harassment based on sex is  prohibited. An individual who believes they have been subjected to sexual             violence or harassed on the basis of sex can seek support, including counseling     and academic support, from the university.  If you or someone you know has been harassed on the basis of sex or sexually assaulted, you can find information and   resources at https://sexualviolenceprevention.asu.edu/faqs.

As a mandated reporter, I am obligated to report any information I become aware of regarding alleged acts of sexual discrimination, including sexual violence and

dating violence. ASU Counseling Services, https://eoss.asu.edu/counseling, is available if you wish to discuss any concerns confidentially and privately.

VI. UTC TIME ZONE

To accommodate students from across the globe, all deadlines are posted in UTC time, the global standard. Please see the “Course Information and Support” or   “Important Deadlines” subsections in “Before the Course Begins” for a detailed  explanation.

Remember, it is your responsibility to understand UTC and determine the due dates and times for your timezone. Make sure you address this to avoid any  unnecessary stress. Deadline extensions will NOT be granted for misunderstanding UTC time.

VII. GENERAL AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

This course is best accessed by a reasonably modern browser on a laptop or desktop computer.

Students who are interested in taking the course for credit will need additional     computer requirements and skills to access the remote proctor service. Please see the Software Secure site, which details Proctor Now’s requirements. Our courses use the RPNow v4.x version of this system.

If you are not certain about your system, it is highly recommended that you       complete the practice proctored exam, found in the “Before the Course Begins” section, to confirm your system’s compatibility.

VIII. GENERAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE