Class Modality:

This class meets in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00-1:15 in Room MLC 260.

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Course Description:

This is the Calculus component of Pushing Past our Limits: Achieving Success Together in Calculus and Programming!

This course covers the fundamentals of integral calculus. Specifically, the course explores indefinite and definite integrals, and their applications. The topics covered will include antiderivatives of all of the functions you learned in precalculus and their combinations. We will also cover applications, such as, motion, area, volume, arclength, surface area, work, center of mass, probability and differential equations.

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Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Analyze the definite integral from a graphical, numerical, analytical, and verbal approach, using correct notation and mathematical precision
• Formulate and use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
• Apply the definite integral in solving problems in analytical geometry and the sciences

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Course Content:

• Analyze and explore aspects of the integral calculus
• Analyze and evaluate the definite integral as a limit of a Riemann sum and examine its properties
• Examine the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
• Find definite, indefinite, and improper integrals using various techniques
• Apply the definite integral to applications
• Examine differential equations

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Expectations:

• Communication: I expect you to check your email and log into Canvas every day. I will send occasional reminders or make announcements this way, and I don't want you to miss them. Feel free to contact me via email (bambhaniadoli@fhda.edu) or via Canvas message outside of class with any issues related to the class. You do not have to wait until the next class meeting. You can expect a response within 24 hours on weekdays and within 48 hours on the weekend. If you don't get a reply back to your email, try Canvas message, and the vice versa.
• Attendance and Engagement: I expect you to attend each class and be fully engaged with the class throughout the quarter. I will look for your participation during class, during office hours, over email, and through the timely submission of assignments. Be sure to submit all first week and second week assignments to get into the "rhythm" of the class. Please note that if you're not attending class and/or not submitting the assignments during the first two weeks of class in both classes, and not communicating with us, we will assume that you are not interested in the taking the classes and will drop you! In addition to engagement with me, I also expect you to engage with your classmates. - be helpful and ask for help when you need it.
• Feedback: Any feedback on your discussions, problem sets, quizzes and exams will be provided as either annotation/comment in Canvas or on paper. If you need additional feedback regarding grading (especially automatically graded items such as homework), please email/message me directly about that assessment. I will aim to grade all items within a few days of submission, but you can expect most assignments and assessments to be graded within 1 week of submission.

Please note that since you are part of a learning community, if you drop one of classes (Math or CIS), you will automatically be dropped from the other one as well (at least for the first few weeks of the quarter).

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Covid Information:

Since this is an in-person class, please familiarize yourself with Covid-related protocols for De Anza College.

• Covid-19 Information: https://www.deanza.edu/healthservices/covid-19.html Links to an external site.

Please note:

• Masks covering the mouth and the nose are recommended but not required for this class.
• If you become infected with Covid during the quarter, you must fill out the Student Self-Reporting Form at https://www.deanza.edu/covid/student-form.html
• Links to an external site. and inform your instructor.

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Textbook and Calculator:

Great news! Your textbook for this class is available for free online!
Calculus, Volume 2 from OpenStax, ISBN 1-947172-13-1

You also have an option to download the PDF from the link above if that's easier for you.

You are not required to have any special calculator in this class. While doing your homework and problem sets, you’re welcome to use any online or handheld calculator. During most quizzes and exams, no calculators will be required, but you may bring a scientific calculator if you like. Graphing and CAS calculators will not be allowed on quizzes and exams.

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Office Hours:

• Monday-Thurday in S-55 (Physical Sciences and Technology Village Room)
• Or, by appointment - on Zoom or in-person (email me to schedule)

Professor Alameer's Office Hours:

•   Tuesday and Thursday: 1:20 PM- 2:10 PM, ATC 202, De Anza College
  
•   Tuesday and Thursday: 10:20 AM - 11:10 AM via Zoom.

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Counseling:

We will have a dedicated counselor for this class. His name is Huy Le. Huy will have a dedicated office hour just for the LinC students on Tuesdays from 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM in the upstairs lounge area in MLC outside of our classroom.

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Tutoring:

We have two dedicated tutors for this LinC community, Megan and Tauhid.

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Online Homework and Problem Sets

The best way to succeed in any math class is to do all of the assigned work correctly and in a timely manner, making sure you really understand what you are doing! Focus on how to think mathematically about problems, not just on following a procedure and getting the right answer! Time spent on the homework and problem sets will directly benefit you on quizzes and exams.

Online Homework: You will have online homework for each section we cover. The homework uses the free software MyOpenMath, and will be graded for correctness. The links and due dates are within the Canvas Modules, but generally speaking, the Online Homework is due twice a week. You will have 5 late passes, each of which will give you a 24-hour extension on the homework for a particular section with 5% penalty. You may ask me questions on the online HW by using the 'Message Instructor' button.

Problem Sets: Each week, we will have a problem set that you will work on. These problems will be posted as a PDF in the Canvas modules. You are to work them out on paper neatly. These sets include problem-solving and critical-thinking exercises that rely on your conceptual understanding of the material and related skills. While problem sets will be graded for completeness, following the guidelines below. at least one problem very similar to something from the problem set will appear on the next quiz or exam.

Problem Sets Submission Guidelines:

• Write out the problems neatly on separate paper, or on a blank tablet file. There is not enough room on the Problem Set PDF.
• You are encouraged to discuss the problems with your classmates, but you must write up your own solutions independently. Never copy anyone's work for any reason! Any instances of copying will lead to a grade of '0' on the affected Problem Set.
  
• Do the problems in order, showing all work neatly, clearly and completely.
• Label each problem clearly – use a highlighter to mark the number, or put a box around it so it's easy to find. You don’t need to write the question, just fully-worked out solutions.
  
• Don't squeeze a lot of work into a small amount of space. Leave some white space around your solutions for brief comments.
• Write your solutions out in full detail, as modeled in the textbook and in lectures. You should also draw well-labeled and appropriately scaled diagrams and graphs when relevant.
• Submit the Problem Set on paper in class. Alternatively, you may submit it as a single PDF document on Canvas. Use a scanning app such as Genius Scan. Your scanned copy must be legible and have correct orientation.
  
• Problem sets are due on Tuesdays at the start of class, about 11 a.m. You can have a 24-hour extension with 10% penalty.

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Joint Discussions:

There will be six discussion prompts that you will need to respond to spread throughout the quarter. These are worth points for both of the classes in the learning community, so be sure to complete them. Please follow Discussion Guidelines (see under 'Getting Started' in Modules) when completing them.

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Joint Assignment:

There will be a joint assignment. This will be programming assignments in which you work with calculus concepts. You will get credit in both of the classes for these assignments.

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Participation:

You are expected to actively participate in class. I expect you to:

• Ask and answer questions during class.
  
• Participate actively in any group work during class.
• Outside of class, post and answer questions in 'Questions Discussion Board' (1 point extra credit for posting or answering a question - up to a maximum of 5 points).

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Quizzes:

We will have eight 20-minute quizzes (see the calendar at the bottom of this page). They will be based on previous week's material. All of the quizzes are proctored, and in-person.

NOTE: In general, there will be NO MAKEUPS for any of the quizzes for any reason, and your lowest two quiz scores will be dropped.  As mentioned above under 'Covid Information', if you become infected with Covid during the quarter, you must fill out the Student Self-Reporting Form at https://www.deanza.edu/covid/student-form.html and inform your instructor.

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Exams:

We will have two midterm exams, and a cumulative final exam. All of the exams are proctored, in-person exams. See the calendar for the dates.

NOTE: Midterm exams cannot be made up for any reason. Your lowest midterm exam grade will be replaced by the final exam if the final exam score is higher proportionally. We will also do this in case of a missed midterm exam. If there is an unforeseen emergency or illness due to which you cannot take an exam, including a need to quarantine due to a COVID infection, please do get in touch with me and let me know. As mentioned above under 'Covid Information',  you must fill out the Student Self-Reporting Form at https://www.deanza.edu/covid/student-form.html and inform your instructor.

NOTE: In case of an unforeseen emergency or illness due to which you cannot take the final exam, inform me immediately. If you are unable to take the final exam during finals week, may result in an ‘Incomplete’ (provided that you supply me with a sufficient proof).

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Evaluation:

Your final grade will be computed as follows:

Point Values of Assignments and Assessments

Category		Points
Homework	25 @ 5 points each	125
Problem Sets	11 @ 10 points each	110
Joint Discussions	6 @ 10 points each	60
Joint Assignment	1 @ 15 points	15
Participation		20
Quizzes	Top 6 @ 20 points each	120
Exams	2 @ 75 points each	150
Final Exam		100
TOTAL		700

 

Letter Grade based on Overall Percentage

Overall percentage	Your grade will be at least
97% or greater	A+
92% to less than 97%	A
90% to less than 92%	A-
87% to less than 90%	B+
82% to less than 87%	B
80% to less than 82%	B-
75% to less than 80%	C+
70% to less than 75%	C
55% to less than 70%	D
less than 55%	F

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Honors Cohort:

This class is offered as an Honors cohort for interested students in the Honors Program. If you are interested in taking this class through the Honors Program, please email me so I can give you the Honors section add code. If you do not know about De Anza's Honors Program, please visit https://www.deanza.edu/honors/ to learn about how it works.

If you take this class as an Honors cohort, you will be required to complete a substantial honors project. Failure to complete the project will result in a reduction of your grade by a full letter grade.

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Help:

1. Your classmates are a great resource. Ask for help and provide help to others either within your current groups or using the Questions Discussion Board (worth extra credit)!
2. Message me through Canvas with questions or attend office hours. For online homework questions, message me by using ‘Message Instructor’ button in the problem.
3. Ask questions during class.
4. Get help from De Anza’s Math Student Success Center. See details at http://deanza.edu/studentsuccess/.
5. Use NetTutor for help through Canvas.
6. If you need any technical help with MyPortal, Canvas, etc., visit https://www.deanza.edu/quarter-guide/#Learning. 
7. On the link above, you will also find links to services with some specific to this time, such as for help with tech equipment, food and financial assistance, health services, resources for undocumented students, etc.

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Academic Integrity:

All students are expected to exercise academic integrity throughout the term. Any instances of cheating or plagiarism will result in disciplinary action, including at minimum, 0 on the assignment or assessment, but may include recommendation for dismissal. You are encouraged to work together on homework but simply copying down from someone else’s work is wrong! Cheating on a quiz or an exam is more serious. It will certainly result in getting a 0 on the assessment, but could result in getting an ‘F’ in the course or dismissal from the class. Also, each incident of cheating on an assessment will be reported to the Dean of the Physical Science, Mathematics and Engineering Division and the Office of Student Development. Please see the De Anza College's page on Academic Integrity: https://www.deanza.edu/policies/academic_integrity.html. Check out this video produced by De Anza College on this topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4unoOe-I0eY.

A note about Discord: We encourage you to ask and answer questions amongst yourselves to strengthen your understanding of topics in this class using any medium, including Canvas discussion boards and Discord. However, be careful that you don’t compromise your academic integrity or entice others to compromise theirs! For example, never answer a classmate’s question about a homework problem by providing a complete, fully worked out solution! There are at least two reasons for this: 1) It would create too much of a temptation to copy - not necessarily for the original question poster but other classmates; and 2) Your solution could be incorrect, in which case you would be hindering the class’ understanding of the involved concepts and skills. It goes without saying that you should also never discuss anything during a quiz or an exam on Discord or any medium.

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Disability Notice:

If you feel that you may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability, please contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Also, please contact Disability Support Programs & Services through https://www.deanza.edu/dsps/ for information or questions about eligibility, services and accommodations for physical, psychological or learning disabilities.

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Tips for Success in this Class: 

In any math class, and especially this one, your goal should be to get ownership of the material. This means that not only you understand the concepts, and can demonstrate the skills, but also that you can explain them to someone who doesn’t have them. The material covered in this class is essential for the next courses in the series. This is not a “learn and forget” class; rather, it's a “learn well so you can succeed going forward” class. All of this is also true for your CIS class.

Here are our recommendations for succeeding in the learning community in the online setting:

1. 1. Do some work for the class every day! This includes homework, reviewing notes, working on problem sets, studying for exams, or even reading ahead.
   2. Stay on schedule. Be disciplined about staying on top of the class. Don't allow yourself to fall behind! Always keep your notes up-to-date, clearing up anything confusing along the way. Writing aids memory so you are more likely to retain the material. The quarter passes by faster than expected – especially if you’re new to the quarter system – and it’s very hard to catch up!
      
   3. Be fully present in every class. Allowing yourself to occasionally miss class or multi-task during class is a slippery slope. It can easily turn into a bad habit that will likely cost you the grade you want in this class.
   4. Come to the class prepared and ready to contribute! Be sure to come to class with all the necessary materials, ready to participate and contribute.
   5. Invite productive struggle. To succeed in any STEM class, you must do your work diligently. We are aware that there are many sources that can provide you the answers and even the worked solutions. However, productive struggle is essential in learning and retaining the material, and in gaining the confidence in your problem-solving ability. You must sweat through the problems, especially the ones that challenge you.
   6. Form a study group. Exchange your contact information with at least 3 other people in the class community. This will come in handy if you need to miss a class, if you want to work with someone on an assignment, or while studying for an exam. This is an essential college skill, especially for STEM students.
   7. Turn everything in! Every homework, every discussion, every problem set. Don’t allow yourself to skip anything!
      
   8. Prepare well for assessments. Preparing well for quizzes will help you retain the material for exams. Preparing well for exams will help you retain this material for when you need it for the classes that come next in the sequence. If you are not prepared well for quizzes and exams, you will likely NOT be able to finish them!
   9. Don't wait to ask for help! Whether it’s to your classmates or me, get your questions answered in a timely manner. If you're dealing with an unusual or an unexpected challenge, please let us know so we can work with you to keep the class manageable, if possible.
   10. Practice personal discipline! Succeeding in a college class requires personal discipline. This can be especially tough when first starting out in college. It’s quite easy to put things off until later, skip some course activities, distract yourself with social media and other apps while doing class activities, etc. A life skill that is good practice this quarter: Be mindful of what you are giving your attention to. Think carefully about your priorities, and give the most time and attention to your biggest priorities. When working on your homework, turn off all notifications on your devices, silence your phone and keep it out of reach. Calculus requires focus and it will often challenge you. Don’t put off working on something because it's hard or unpleasant. Learning anything that’s worthwhile requires a sustained effort! And that practice is what ultimately leads to true personal growth. 

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Course Calendar:

Here's is the PDF of the calendar: Math1B-calendar-Winter2024-2.pdf