Math 1: Fall
2007 Calculus with
Algebra and Trigonometry
Course Information
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Course Goals |
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Use algebra skills for calculus and other mathematics
Be able to compute derivatives of a variety of functions
Communicate mathematics
Understand the applications of calculus
Be ready for further studies of calculus
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Course Structure |
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Monday |
lecture |
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Tuesday |
x-period for quiz and lecture |
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Wednesday |
lecture |
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Friday |
lecture |
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The Honor Principle |
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On Exams and Quizzes: No help given or
received. All exams and quizzes will be closed book. No
calculators or computers are allowed.
On Homework:
Working together is permitted and encouraged, but NO
COPYING. You are welcome to work in
groups to discuss the ideas and specific problems (also feel free to
talk with your instructors, tutors, and anyone else you may find).
However, each student is expected to produce the final written
homework set individually and independently. This means you
cannot simply copy down the solution arrived at by the group, even if
you were a member of the group. Computing devices are allowed
on homework.
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Grading |
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Assignment |
Points Each |
Total Points |
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Quizzes |
10 |
90 |
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Webwork |
2 |
approx. 60 |
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Written Work |
6 |
approx. 54 |
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Midterms |
100 |
200 |
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Final |
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150 |
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Total |
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approx. 554 |
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Textbook |
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Title:
Single Variable Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 6th
Edition
Author: James Stewart
ISBN: 978-0495-38559-2
The book is available at Wheelock Books.
Some solutions for problems in this textbook are available at www.hotmath.com. For password information, please email your instructor.
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Disabilities |
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Students with disabilities enrolled in this course and who may need disability-related classroom accommodations are encouraged to make an appointment to see me before the end of the second week of the term. All discussions will remain confidential, although the Student Accessibility Services office may be consulted to discuss appropriate implementation of any accommodation requested.
Whether or not you have a disability, the Academic Skills Center is an excellent place to visit. Take some time to look at their videos and other resources. Would you benefit from some of the planning tools? Do you think you could improve your note-taking skills? Is stress eating your life? You're the only one who knows what might benefit you, and it doesn't hurt to look.
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Quizzes |
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Quizzes will be held weekly during the x-period, in clear reference to the homework material. Calculators and notes 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 Wednesday evenings, 7:00-9:00 PM, and the final will be held on Friday December 7, 2007. Calculators and notes are not permitted on exams.
See quizzes and exams for more details.
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Timetable of Meetings |
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Section 1 Instructor: Nicholas Scoville |
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MWF 11:15 – 12:20 PM |
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Office: 219 Kemeny Hall |
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Section 2 Instructor: Mits Kobayashi |
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MWF 12:30 – 1:35 PM |
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Office: 219 Kemeny Hall |
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Instructors |
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Instructors for this course are Nick Scoville and Mits Kobayashi. 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 us to set up an appointment.
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Tutors and Study Groups |
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The Academic Skills Center has organized four tutors for this course. They will be running study groups throughout the term on Sundays and Mondays. Attendance will be mandatory for the first three weeks, and you are strongly encouraged to continue attending throughout the course. The tutors are:
Study group times: TBA
If you have any questions regarding study groups, you may contact Dean Leigh Remy (ext. 62681).