Math 1: Fall
2005 Calculus with
Algebra and Trigonometry
Course Information
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Course Goals |
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To assist students in developing problem solving and mathematical communication skills.
To help develop the mathematical toolbox to be applied to problems.
To educate students on what mathematicians consider math to be.
To help develop productive study habits.
To increase the confidence and participation of each individual while working in a group setting.
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Course Structure |
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Monday |
Both Sections – Lecture 1. |
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Tuesday |
Section 2 – Lecture 2. WebWork from lectures 3 and 4 of previous week due. WebWork for lectures 1 and 2 assigned. |
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Wednesday |
Quiz on lectures 1, 2, 3, and 4 of previous week. Section 1 – Lecture 2. Section 2 – Lecture 3. |
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Thursday |
Section 1 – Lecture 3. WebWork for lectures 3 and 4 assigned. |
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Friday |
Problem Solving from previous week due by the beginning of class period. Both Sections – Lecture 4. Problem Solving for this week assigned. Both Sections – Problem Session 1. |
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Sunday |
WebWork from lectures 1 and 2 due. |
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Monday |
Both Sections – Problem Session 2. |
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The Honor Principle |
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For most homework assignments, we expect you to work in groups. Some assignments will clearly state that you are to work individually, and for these collaboration is not permitted. For the WebWork, you should be the one to type in your answer. Problem sheets for the weekly problem solving will clearly state if solutions should be written up as a group or as an individual. Even if the solution should be written individually, we encourage to work in a group to solve the problem. When it comes time to write your solution, however, we expect you to do this on your own, not in a group setting. Quizzes and Exams are given on an individual basis, and all work is to be your own. Calculators are not permitted on quizzes and exams.
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Your Journal |
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In addition to you use to take notes, we ask that you keep a journal for this course. You need to have a bound notebook for this purpose, clearly labelled with your name. Bring this to class, as we will be asking you to write in it.
Write whatever you want in your journal. What you write will be kept confidential. We would like to see things such as questions you are left with after lecture, how you feel you are in your group, any problems you may have with the course and how it is interacting with your life. Anything relating to the course, no matter how obscure, is fair game. These will be graded, but not on their cntent. We do not expect the journal entries to be long, but we do expect them to be frequent.
Journals will be turned in every Monday, and the instructors will read and comment. They will be returned by the following class period.
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Grading |
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Assignment |
Points |
Percent of Final Grade |
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First Midterm |
100 |
13.33% |
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Second Midterm |
100 |
13.33% |
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Final |
150 |
20.00% |
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Problem Solving |
150 |
20.00% |
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Quizzes |
100 |
13.33% |
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WebWork |
100 |
13.33% |
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Journal |
50 |
6.67% |
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Total |
750 |
100.00% |
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Textbook |
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The textbook for this course is Calculus by Swokoski, et al. The book should be available at Wheelock Books.
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Disabilities |
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Students with disabilities will be accomodated. If you have a disability, please notify your instructor as soon as possible so we can make these accomodations. Disabilities should be documented through the Academic Skills Center. If you suspect you have an undocumented disability, please talk to the people at the Academic Skills Center immediately. See http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/ for more information.
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Quizzes |
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Quizzes will be held weekly, on Wednesdays. Quizzes are designed to be short and focus on your ability to recognize the material rather than being difficult applications. Calculators are not permitted on quizzes.
See quizzes and exams for more details.
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Exams |
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There will be two midterm exams and one final. Midterms will be held on Tuesday evenings, 7:00-9:00 PM. Calculators are not permitted on exams. The final will be held during the finals period. We will annouce the time and place as soon as it is decided.
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Exam |
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Location |
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First Midterm |
October 18, 2005 7-9 PM |
Silsby 028 |
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Second Midterm |
November 8, 2005, 7-9 PM |
Silsby 028 |
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Final |
December 3, 2005, 11:30AM-2:30PM |
Carpenter 13 |
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Timetable of Meetings |
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Section 1 Instructor: Elizabeth Moseman |
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MWF 10:00 - 11:05 |
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Office: 1P Bradley Hall |
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Section 2 Instructor: Martin Malandro |
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MWF 11:15 - 12:20 |
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Office: 1R Bradley Hall |
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Instructors |
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Instructors for this course are Martin Malandro and Elizabeth Moseman. Both instructors would be happy to meet with you to discuss anything pertaining to the course. If you cannot drop in during the scheduled office hours, please email to set up an appointment.
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Tutors and Study Groups |
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There are four tutors for this course. They will be running study groups throughout the term. The tutors are:
Study group times: see handout.