*** The outline of activities and the marking scheme are for general guidance only. The instructor reserves the right to modify parts of either as circumstances may dictate. ***  

Math 1F03 - Introduction to Calculus and Analytic Geometry
2021 Fall Term

Course Details

** All course information will be posted on this webpage. You are expected to check the webpage often, at least before each lecture (if you think you will not be able to do it, talk to your instructor as soon as possible).
** Additional online resources: MS Teams will be used to access lecture materials and attend synchronous sessions. Avenue to Learn and Childsmath will be used to access and submit course assessments.
** The Math Help Centre is a learning space where you can get free help from experienced tutors - no appointment necessary! During the fall 2021 semester, it is located in a virtual classroom. For further information, click here

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to differential calculus (functions, limits, derivatives, applications) and vector geometry (vector representations, operations, applications). Three units, one term.

Prerequisite(s):  Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U) or Math 1K03.
Antirequisite(s):  This course is not open to students with credit in Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U); or credit or registration in MATH 1A03, 1LS3, 1M03, 1X03.

Lectures

Tutorials - Held in MS Teams

Materials & Fees

Required Materials/ Resources:

Virtual Course Delivery

To follow and participate in virtual classes it is expected that you have reliable access to the following: 

If you think that you will not be able to meet these requirements, please contact uts@mcmaster.ca as soon as you can. Please visit the Technology Resources for Students page for detailed requirements. If you use assistive technology or believe that our platforms might be a barrier to participating, please contact Student Accessibility Services, sas@mcmaster.ca, for support.

Course Overview and Assessment

Topics

In the fall 2021 semester, we plan to cover selected topics from:

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Assignments

There will be a series of online assignments corresponding to lecture topics assigned regularly throughout the semester. These assignments will be accessed and submitted on Childsmath. Details (e.g., assignment due dates, new assignment postings) will be provided in the SCHEDULE AND HOMEWORK section of our course webpage. It is important to work regularly on these assignments to further your understanding of the material, and to be able to complete similar questions independently on your tests and final exam.

Tests

There will be two online tests, which will be held during class time. Details (e.g., material that will be covered, test procedure, etc.) will be announced on the course webpage approximately one week before the test. This course may use proctoring software for tests/exams. This software may require you to turn on your video camera, present identification, monitor and record your computer activities, and lockdown your browser during the exam. This software may be required to be installed before the exam begins. If you have questions about whether this software will be used, or concerns about the use of this software,
please contact your instructor. Only the standard McMaster calculator, Casio fx991MS or Casio fx991MS PLUS, may be used during tests.

Tentative Test Dates/Times:

Final Examination

There will be a cumulative, 2.5 hour final exam during the December exam period. This exam will be scheduled by the Registrar and date/time will be announced later in the semester. Details (e.g., material that will be covered, final examination procedure, etc.) will be announced on the course webpage approximately one week before the exam. This course may use proctoring software for tests/exams. This software may require you to turn on your video camera, present identification, monitor and record your computer activities, and lockdown your browser during the exam. This software may be required to be installed before the exam begins. If you have questions about whether this software will be used, or concerns about the use of this software, please contact your instructor. Only the standard McMaster calculator, Casio fx991MS or Casio fx991MS PLUS, may be used during the exam.

Evaluation

The instructor reserves the right to change the weight of any portion of this marking scheme. For students in good academic standing, other weights might be considered. In either case, the final mark will be computed using this weighting and the new weighting(s). The highest score for a particular student will be their final grade.
At the end of the course the grades may be adjusted but this can only increase your grade and will be done uniformly. The grade equivalence chart published in the Undergraduate Calendar will be used to convert between percentages and letter grades.

Marks and Mark Corrections

As the term progresses, all test marks will be posted on the course webpage. For reasons of privacy, all posted grades will be labeled with only the last five digits of your student number. It is your responsibility to check for errors in the grades before the day of the final exam, and to report any discrepancies to your instructor. No errors will be corrected unless reported by this time.

In case of difficulty/problems

Contact your instructor (in person, or by email) as soon as possible. Failing that, talk to a student adviser in your faculty. They can help you with all kinds of issues and academic inquiries (such as longer or repeated absences, requests for deferral of exams, course selection, adding or dropping courses, getting in and out of various programs, and so on). If you are in Science, check the Associate Dean's Office web page, or go to the Associate Dean's Office in BSB-129.

Requests for Relief for Missed Academic Term Work

McMaster Student Absence Form (MSAF): In the event of an absence for medical or other reasons, students should review and follow the Academic Regulation in the Undergraduate Calendar “Requests for Relief for Missed Academic Term Work”.

Courses with An On-Line Element

In this course we will be using Avenue to Learn, Childsmath, MS Teams, and an external course webpage. Students should be aware that, when they access the electronic components of a course using these elements, private information such as first and last names, user names for the McMaster e-mail accounts, and program affiliation may become apparent to all other students in the same course. The available information is dependent on the technology used. Continuation in a course that uses on-line elements will be deemed consent to this disclosure. If you have any questions or concerns about such disclosure, please discuss this with the course instructor.

Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or sas@mcmaster.ca to make arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities  policy.

Academic Accommodation for Religious, Indigenous Or Spiritual Observances (RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

Online Proctoring

Some courses may use online proctoring software for tests and exams. This software may require students to turn on their video camera, present identification, monitor and record their computer activities, and/or lock/restrict their browser or other applications/software during tests or exams. This software may be required to be installed before the test/exam begins. 

Authenticity / Plagiarism Detection

Some courses may use a web-based service (Turnitin.com) to reveal authenticity and ownership of student submitted work. For courses using such software, students will be expected to submit their work electronically either directly to Turnitin.com or via an online learning platform (e.g. A2L, etc.) using plagiarism detection (a service supported by Turnitin.com) so it can be checked for academic dishonesty.

Students who do not wish their work to be submitted through the plagiarism detection software must inform the Instructor before the assignment is due. No penalty will be assigned to a student who does not submit work to the plagiarism detection software. All submitted work is subject to normal verification that standards of academic integrity have been upheld (e.g., on-line search, other software, etc.). For more details about McMaster’s use of Turnitin.com please go to the McMaster Office of Academic Integrity’s webpage.

Academic Integrity

You are expected to exhibit honesty and use ethical behaviour in all aspects of the learning process. Academic credentials you earn are rooted in principles of honesty and academic integrity.
It is your responsibility to understand what constitutes academic dishonesty.
Academic dishonesty is to knowingly act or fail to act in a way that results or could result in unearned academic credit or advantage. This behaviour can result in serious consequences, e.g. the grade of zero on an assignment, loss of credit with a notation on the transcript (notation reads: “Grade of F assigned for academic dishonesty”), and/or suspension or expulsion from the university. For information on the various types of academic dishonesty please refer to the Academic Integrity Policy, located at https://secretariat.mcmaster.ca/university-policies-procedures- guidelines/

The following illustrates only three forms of academic dishonesty:

Conduct Expectations

As a McMaster student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all our living, learning and working communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights & Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members, whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect, disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2 Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated. Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these platforms.

Inclusivity

The University values integrity, inclusiveness and teamwork, and strives to support the personal and collective growth of the McMaster student community. These values are foundational to ensuring campus environments – both in-person and virtual – are conducive to personal wellbeing and academic success.

Copyright and Recording

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including lectures by University instructors.
The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course. Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a concern for you.

Online Course Behaviour Guidelines

McMaster is committed to an inclusive and respectful community. These principles and expectations extend to online activities including electronic chat groups, video calls and other learning platforms. If you are concerned about your virtual classroom experiences, the Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO) is available to advise and assist students who may be experiencing any equity, accessibility, inclusion, harassment, discrimination or sexual violence concerns. You can reach the EIO at https://equity.mcmaster.ca/contact-us. Thank you for joining us in ensuring that our McMaster online communities are spaces where no one feels excluded and everyone is able to enjoy learning together. Students who have access to authorized recorded lectures in a course may use these recordings only for personal or group study and should not reproduce, share or upload the recording to any publicly accessible web environment. Similarly, notes, slides, evaluations and tests are for personal use and should not be shared with others outside of a
course.

Extreme Circumstances

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily News, A2L and/or McMaster email.