COURSE SYLLABUS FOR

AP CALCULUS AB(Maupin)

Course Title: AP Calculus AB

2. Course Description: This course requires the use of graphing technology to enhance

instruction in graphing functions, limits, derivatives, integrals , infinite series, polar coordinates, parametric forms.

3. Course Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra I, II and Geometry is required.

4. Course Dates: Complete school year

5. Course Times: 7:15-8:18 AM

6. Course Location: Pineville High School Room 2035

7. Instructor: Mr. Jason Maupin

8. Required Text and Other Learning Resources: Bradley and Smith, Calculus (provided); Texas Instument 83 or 84 graphing calculator (provided in class only – purchase one if possible); paper in a 3 ring binder; blue or black ink pen, pencils, small ruler, graph paper, 1-two pocket folder(3 prong)

9. Course Calendar/Schedule: (Tentative).

Chapter 1: Preview of Calculus Functions and limits – 11 days

Lines in a Plane
Functions and Their Graphs
The Limit of a Function
Properties of Limits
Continuity

Chapter 2: Techniques of Differentiation

Intro to derivative; Tangents
Techniques of Differentiation
Derivatives of the Trigonometric Functions
Rates of Change
The Chain Rule
Implicit Differentiation
Related Rates

Chapter 3: Applications of the Derivative

Extreme Values of a Continuous Function
The Mean Value Thereom
First-Derivative Test
Concavity and the Second-Derivative Test
Infinite Limits and Asymptotes
Optimization
L’hopital’s rule

Chapter 4: Integration

Area as the Limit of a Sum: Summation Notation
Riemann Sums and the Definite Integral
Integration by Substitution
Intro to Differential Equations
The Mean Value Theorem for Integrals
Trapeziodal Rule and Simpson’s Rule
Area Between Two Curves

Chapter 5: Exponential, Logarithmic, and Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Exponential Functions
Inverse Functions; Logarithms
Derivative involving natural logs
Integrals involving natural logs
Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Chapter 6: Additional Applications of the Integral

Volumes: Disks, Washers, and Shells
Arc Length and Surface Area
Work ,Liquid Force, Centroids

Chapter 7 : Methods of Integration

Integration by Parts
Method of Partial Fractions
Summary of Inegration Techniques
Improper Integrals

Chapter 8 : Infinite Series

Sequences and Their Limits
Geometric Series
The integral test
The Ration and Root Tests
Power Series

Chapter 9: Polar Coordinates and Parametric forms

Graphing in Polar Coordinates
Area and Tangent lines in Polar coordinates

Chapter 12 Partial Differentiation

Functions of several variables
Limits and Continuity
Partial Derivatives
Chain Rule
Extrema of Functions of Two Variables

Chapter 13: Multiple Integration

Double Integration
Surface area
Triple integrals
Mass, Moments,and Probability Density

10. Grading Policy and Rubric:

All marking or grading is to be uniform by numerical grades in the grade book. The averages of these numerical grades shall be converted to letter grades for each grading period. A minimum of 4 major grades shall be recorded each grading period. Homework/daily grades may count as one of the 4 major grades. The following scale is to be used to determine six weeks grades in all classes.

A (90-100); B (89-80); C (79-70); D (69-60); F (59 and below)

CALCULATING FINAL GRADES: The final exam will count as 1/7 of the final grade.

FINAL EXAMS ARE MANDATORY.

11. Course Policies:

CLASSROOM RULES & EXPECTATIONS -

1. Each student will enter the room quietly and be seated in his assigned seat before the tardy

bell BEGINS to ring. (KIR assigned on every unexcused tardy.)

Each student will have his notebook, textbook, pencil, and assignment due when he enters

the room.

3. Students must remain in the classroom, except for emergencies. The teacher will identify

emergencies.

4. Each student is expected to be courteous to the teacher and to his classmates. Each student

must raise his hand and be recognized before he speaks. Each student must remain seated in

his assigned seat unless he is directed by the teacher to move.

5. Each student must write his name, the date, the period, the course name, and the lesson or

page numbers on all assignments and tests. Papers without this information may receive zero

credit.

6. Students must maintain a record of all grades, the date, the item graded, and possible points.

7. Students will not be allowed to engage in behaviors that prevent other students from learning.

8. Any dishonesty during testing will result in zero credit for the student who gives aid and the

student who receives aid. Students will be immediately referred to the administration.

9. No student may chew gum, eat any food, comb hair, apply make-up, or put his head on the desk.

10. When the bell rings, students must remain seated until they are dismissed.

11. Students who are absent (with an excuse) must make up all work missed within three days

after returning to school. It is the student’s responsibility to ask the teacher for missed

assignments and/or tests. Make-up tests will be scheduled at the discretion of the teacher. If you

are absent the day before a test, you will still be required to take it if you were given the review

and you were present when the test was assigned.

Do not adjust the thermostat.

13. Do not write any messages or words on your calculator unless teacher directs.

14. Do not put your feet on the wire baskets under the desks.

15. Obey all rules, regulations, and policies of the Rapides Parish School Board and PHS.

Every tardy or dress code violation receives a KIR and is tracked.

Serious offenses will be immediately referred to the administration.

Other minor violations:

1^st Offense: Warning on tracking form.

2^nd Offense: Call parent, give additional written assignment and form to be signed by student and parent. (Failure to complete either means referral to Academic Dean.)

3^rd Offense: Referred to Academic Dean.

4^th Offense: Referred to Assistant Principal.