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Program Overview
The Mathematics 31 course introduces students to the
mathematical methods of calculus. The course provides a link between the
outcomes of the Mathematics 10-20-30 program and the requirements of the
mathematics encountered in post-secondary programs. The course builds on
existing skills in working with functions and expands this knowledge to
include a study of limits in preparation for a study of differential and
integral calculus. The methods of calculus are applied to problems
encountered in the areas of science, engineering, business and other fields
of endeavour.
The focus of the course is to examine functions that
describe changing situations as opposed to the more static situations
encountered in previous mathematics courses. Emphasis is placed on using
graphical methods to illustrate the way in which changing functions behave.
Students will develop skills in the areas mathematical
processes, measurement and geometry, algebra of functions and limits,
calculus of derivatives and integrals, and data management. The Mathematics
31 program covers seven topics:
- precalculus and limits,
- derivatives and derivative theorems,
- applications of derivatives,
- curve sketching,
- trigonometric functions,
- integrals, integral theorems and integral applications,
- calculus of exponential and logarithmic functions.
The online approach to this course relies heavily
on the use of textbook sample problems and practice questions.
Prerequisites
- Successful completion of "Orientation to Online Learning"
- 65% recommended in Pure Math 30, but
students with a strong Math 20 background may take Math 31
concurrently with Math 30.
Required Resources
- Required Text and Materials: Calculus - A
First Course,
- the Math 31 CD, and a scientific or graphing
calculator.
- Equipment: TI-83 Plus or TI-83 Graphing calculator
General Expectations
- Students must complete their course with in the time limits specified
by their instructor.
- Instructors will provide completion dates for assignments, quizzes,
and exams on the calendar within each course. Since these dates reflect
the time needed to complete each section of the course, it is critical
that meet all deadlines. Students are required to contact their instructor
regarding any changes to these deadlines. Assignments that are not submitted
by the deadline will be assessed a mark of 0 (zero).
- Students that fail to meet their course deadlines, even for a short
period, may be required to meet with the administration to discuss their
progress.
- Students must maintain regular contact with their instructor via the
communication tools provided in their course. A minimum of two contacts
per week is expected.
- Revelation Online is a "virtual" school. Students are expected
to participate in chat and discussion sessions designated by the instructor.
Chat sessions will be posted on the course calendar.
- Technical issues will occur and are not an excuse for late or missing
assignments. Students are expected to manage their time so that minor
delays due to technical problems do not result in missing deadlines.
Students are expected to contact Technical Support if they experience
technical problems.
Technical Skills and Equipment Requirements
- Students must have internet access. A high speed connection, either
ADSL or cable, is necessary in some courses.
- Skill in using a web browser to navigate the web to locate educational
resources and download files.
- File management skills necessary to create directories, save files,
and retrieve files.
- Ability to use email to send messages and attachments.
- A Java enabled browser, either Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Communicator
6.0 or higher.
- Word processor such as Microsoft Office or OpenOffice.
Face-to-Face Requirements
- Students are required to write two exams (mid-term and final) at the
testing centre located at the Revelation Online Centre.
- Students may be required to attend appointments with the school councilor
if their progress becomes a problem.
Evaluation
- 40% Unit Work (quizzes, assignments, online tests)
- 20% Midterm
- 40% Final
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