AP Calculus AB Course Syllabus 2011 2012

Instructor: M. Nichols E-mail: Micheal.Nichols@humble.k12.tx.us Phone: 281-641-5625 Room: 2104

Tutorials: Tues-Thurs 2:45-3:45 PM, and by appointment Conference: 6th Period

Course Overview
AP Calculus AB is primarily concerned with developing the students understanding of the concepts of calculus and
providing experience with its methods and applications. The course emphasizes a multi-representational approach to
mathematics, with concepts, results, and problems being expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally.
General Expectations
Students will
Exhibit respect and promote a positive environment Actively participate in their learning opportunities
Remain enrolled in the course for the entire school year Follow Humble ISD/Summer Creek HS policies and rules
Required Texts/Materials
Larson, Hostetler, Edwards; Calculus of a Single Variable; 9th Edition; Houghton Mifflin: Boston New York; 2006
-in Grid Graph Paper Pencil/Eraser College-Ruled Notebook Paper Colored Pencils Course Folder/Binder
It is best if students have their own TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator. However, one may be borrowed during class and
tutorials, if necessary.
Course Topics Outline
I. Functions, Graphs, and Limits III. Integrals
A. Analysis of graphs A. Interpretations and properties of definite integrals
B. Limits of functions (including one-sided limits) B. Applications of integrals
C. Asymptotic and unbounded behavior C. Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
D. Continuity as a property of functions D. Techniques of anti-differentiation
E. Applications of anti-differentiation
II. Derivatives F. Numerical approximations to definite integrals
A. Concept of the derivative
B. Derivative at a point VI. Introduction to Differential Equations
C. Derivative as a function A. Solving
D. Second derivatives B. Slope Fields
E. Applications of derivatives
F. Computation of derivatives
Resources:
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap-calculus-course-description.pdf
http://www.khanacademy.org/ http://www.educator.com/
Grading
Criteria: 25% Class Work 75% Assessments
All work must be done in pencil. All work must be shown.
Late assignments are penalized per Humble ISD policy.

Acknowledgement
We, the undersigned, have read, understand and will comply with all expectations set forth in this syllabus.
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