Section Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course meet Goal Area 4?This course meets the Liberal Education Goal Area 4 requirement. Students may enroll in this class upon earning a satisfactory score on a mathematics placement test or a grade of C- or better in MATH 113 or MATH 115.
What about late work?
If you experience difficulties and cannot meet a given deadline for legitimate reasons (e.g. health, computer issues, other items beyond your control) please reach out and communicate as soon as possible. Every circumstance will be different, but reasonable accommodation will be made when necessary.
What is with the Learning Assistants
We are very fortunate to have a Learning Assistant supporting our class this semester. They will help facilitate many of our team activities during class and with oral exams. They are a key resource to which you can turn to for help in addition to your instructor. They are also available in the tutor lab (see D2L for schedule).
Is tutoring available?
Yes. FREE tutoring is available. See D2L announcements for details.
Is there a specific time each day when items are due?
Yes. Daily Prep assignments will due when class begins. Expect 11:59 p.m. (Minnesota time) to be the deadline for electronic MOMwork assignments.
What if I need to take this course again in the future? (Multiple Repeats)
Students with two previous unsuccessful attempts in this course (defined by grades of D, F, W, FW, or FN) will need special permission in order to register again. That is, students will only be allowed a maximum of one repeat attempt in this course before needing to obtain special permission to register.
If I am a mathematics major, how does this course meet program outcomes?
Math 221 supports the following student learning outcomes from the Mathematics BA and BS programs:
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Outcome 1, demonstrate mastery of a body of mathematical knowledge
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Outcome 2, reason mathematically
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Outcome 3, apply mathematics to solve problems using analytic, graphing, and numerical methods
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Outcome 4, communicate in the language of mathematics, both orally and in writing
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Outcome 5, demonstrate an understanding of the breadth of mathematics and the connections between mathematics and other disciplines
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Students will demonstrate mastery of a body of mathematical knowledge
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Students will demonstrate an understanding of the meaning of the derivative in terms of a rate of change and local linearization and they will be able to use derivatives to solve a variety of problems.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the meaning of the definite integral both as a limit of Riemann sums and as the net accumulation of change and will use integrals to solve a variety of problems.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the derivative and the definite integral as expressed in both parts of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
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Quizzes, Oral and Written Examinations, MyOpenMath |
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Students will reason mathematically
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Students will determine the reasonableness of solutions, including sign, size, relative accuracy, and units of measurement.
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Daily Prep, Quizzes, Written Exams, MyOpenMath
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Students will apply mathematics to solve problems using analytic, graphing and numerical methods
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Students will identify functions represented in a variety of ways: graphical, numerical, analytical, or verbal. They will understand the connections among these representations.
Students will use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and verify conclusions.
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Daily Prep, Quizzes, Oral and Written Exams, MyOpenMath
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Students will communicate in the language of mathematics, both orally and in writing
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Students will communicate calculus concepts both orally and in well-written sentences and should be able to explain solutions to problems.
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Oral and Written Examinations
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Students will demonstrate an understanding of the breadth of mathematics and the connections between mathematics and the other disciplines
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Students will develop an appreciation of calculus as a coherent body of knowledge and as a human accomplishment.
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Daily Prep, MOMwork
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