Course Syllabus
Welcome
Welcome to Calculus, Second Half Unit.
We are pleased that you selected this self-paced course to fulfill your unique educational needs. You are now a member of Mizzou Academy's large and diverse student body—a student body that comes from all parts of the United States and many parts of the world.
Although the freedom to choose when and where to study is a privilege, it is also a responsibility that requires motivation and self-discipline. To succeed at self-paced learning, you will need to develop a study plan by setting realistic goals and working toward them.
Course Overview
In Calculus, Second Half Unit, you will find the area between curves, not just under a curve.
You will find the volume of geometric solids that do not have flat surfaces, such as the volume of material used in the Liberty Bell. Integration will be used to determine the amount of work a system performs, to find the center of a mass, and to find the pressure and force produced by a fluid. Your integration skills will be honed with more techniques, tables, and L’Hôpital’s Rule. The course will end with a study of series and sequences. This may cause you to delve into an individual study of fractals.
This course is composed of ten lessons. Each lesson contains the following sections:
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Purpose—States the general goal of the lesson.
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Objectives—Lists specific knowledge you will gain after completing the lesson and topics to keep in mind when studying for progress evaluations and exams.
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Reading Assignment—Lists required reading for the lesson.
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Commentary—The heart of the lesson. Elaborates on topics noted in the Objectives section, further develops readings from the Reading Assignment section, and may offer additional information not covered in the textbook or noted in the Objectives section.
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Study Questions and Practice Quizzes—Ungraded assignments that help you review important concepts in the lesson. Excellent preparation tools for progress evaluations and exams. Because study questions and practice quizzes will not be graded, do not send your answers to the Center. However, compare your answers to the answers provided in the Commentary section.
Lead Teacher Introduction
Brennan Ransdell
Teacher
Mathematics Division Chair
Pacing
This course can be completed in as few as six weeks or take up to 6 months (180 calendar days). The six weeks are counted from the date of the first lesson submission and not the date of enrollment.
Required Materials
TEXTBOOK
Larson, Ron, Robert P. Hostetler, Bruce H. Edwards, and David E. Heyd. Calculus of a Single Variable. (7th Edition). Boston: Houghton-Mifflin, 2002.
MATERIALS
- You will need a graphing calculator (preferably a Ti-83 or Ti-84).
- Students will need Microsoft Word to render MathType
Technical Requirements
The most up-to-date requirements can be found here:
- Computer Requirements
- Browser Requirements
- Proctoring Requirements
- Microphone (external or internal)
- Webcam
Additional requirements for the course are below:
- audio and video recording capabilities (e.g. smartphone, camera)
Accessibility
If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let Mizzou Academy know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please contact Mizzou Academy.
Quizzes
The work you will submit for this course consists of 10 computer-evaluated quizzes that are scored instantaneously. They appear in each lesson. Quizzes are open-book assignments that test your knowledge and understanding of the course material presented in a particular lesson's commentary or textbook reading assignment. You may use any assigned readings, your notes, and other course-related materials to complete these assignments. The points you earn on your submitted work count toward your final course grade. Each quiz consists of 20 multiple-choice and true/false questions worth 1 point each for a total of 20 points.Exams
You are required to take two formal, supervised exams for this course.
You may not use any textbook(s), notes, or other outside resources during an exam unless otherwise noted below.
See the "About Exams" in the policies section for additional information on exams at Mizzou Academy. Also, view the Exam Proctoring page on Mizzou Academy's website for all things proctoring related.Exam Matrix
| Midterm Exam (covers Lessons 1–5) | Final Exam (covers Lessons 6–10) | |
| When to Request an Exam | after you receive your feedback for Lesson 5 | after you receive your feedback for Lesson 10 |
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| Points Possible | 175 points | 175 points |
| Time Limit | 2.5 hours | 2.5 hours |
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| More Information | See the the Midterm Exam Study Guide in the modules of the course. | See the the Final Exam Study Guide in the modules of the course. |
Grades
Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on quizzes and exams.
You will be able to see your exam percentage in the "Exams" column in your grade book.
| Grade | Percentage |
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| A | 90–100 |
| B | 80–89 |
| C | 70–79 |
| D | 60–69 |
| F | 0–59 |
After completing the course, unofficial transcripts will be available in the Tiger Portal. See this page for information on requesting official transcripts.
Canvas and Technical Support
Canvas will be used as the primary platform for accessing course materials and assignments for this class.
- Access Canvas through the Tiger Portal https://mizzouacademy.missouri.edu/
- For assistance with Canvas, passwords, or other technical issues, submit a ticket by selecting Help from the Global Navigation menu on the left in Canvas. Additional information is provided in the following Canvas Guide: How do I get help with Canvas as a student?
- For questions about enrollment, access to courses, exam proctoring, or billing, contact our Support Services Team at (855) 256-4975 or mizzouacademy@missouri.edu.
Credits and Attributions
Course Summary:
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