Math 125-Calculus I
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Professor: | Greg Knese | |
Office: | 145 Gordon Palmer | |
Telephone: | 348-1979 (do not leave a message) | |
e-mail: | use the email through elearning or geknese at bama dot ua dot edu | |
Office Hours: | M 9-10am, W 10-11am, Th 11am-12pm or by appointment |
CLASS HOURS: Lecture MWR 8:00-8:50 am, in Biology Hall room 202. Recitations on Tuesday 8:00-8:50 (Rooms: Gordon Palmer 226 and 207)
Class will divide into separate recitation sections on Tuesdays. You will be assigned a recitation room later.PREREQUISITES: A grade of C- or higher in MATH 112 and MATH 113 (or MATH 115) or a mathematics placement score in the 440-550 range. To be successful in this course you must be proficient in algebra, analytic geometry, and trigonometry. If you want to test your skills, I encourage you to try this pretest.
DESCRIPTION: First course in the three part basic calculus sequence for students majoring in mathematics, science, or engineering. Topics include limits, continuity, differentiation, applications of differentiation, and integration. Applications of the derivative are covered in detail, including approximations of errors using differentials, maxima and minima problems, curve sketching, optimization problems, and Newton's Method. Topics on integration include Riemann sums, properties of definite integrals, integration by substitution, and integrals involving logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, and hyperbolic functions.
GOALS:
Any one who completes this course should:
1. understand and be able to explain the concepts of the limit, the
derivative, and the integral.
2. be able to calculate limits, derivatives, and integrals for a variety of functions (rational, exponential, trigonometric, inverse trig, logarithmic, and hyperbolic)
3. be able to apply derivatives to optimization problems, linear approximation, curve sketching, and Newton's method.
4. be able to use the integration technique called substitution, and recognize when it can be used.
5. be able to use integration to compute the areas of planar regions bounded by graphs of functions.
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS:
1. Text: Essential Calculus: Early Transcendentals by J. Stewart, published by Brooks/Cole.
2. A calculator for aid in doing homework problems. Please note also that the use of electronic devices (calculators, cell phones etc.) will not be permitted during tests.
3. WebAssign Access Code : See description below.
CHAPTERS COVERED:
1 Functions and Limits
2 Derivatives (2.7 optional)
3 Inverse Functions:Exponential, Logarithmic and Inverse Trigonometric Functions (3.4 optional, 3.7 omit)
4 Applications of Differentiation
5 Integrals
7 Applications of Integration (7.1 only-Areas between curves)
READINGS:
Reading (and learning how to read) mathematics
is the most important part of this course. Read the "to the student"
section of our text on page xii for advice on how to read math. It is
important to read the text actively: take notes, write outlines, fill
in missing details, and attempt worked out examples on your own before
looking at the text's approach. You are expected to read assigned
sections before class and complete a few basic questions about what
you read. The schedule
lists the assigned readings and problems for each day. Class will be
based around the fact that you are doing the reading. Each class I
will end with a preview or overview of the next assigned reading, and
on the next day we will go over the assigned reading problems. Then we
will discuss the most important or difficult points of the assigned
reading.
EXAMS: There will be four (4) midterm exams during the semester. The exams will be given on Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 7:50 p.m. (classrooms will be announced). The lowest midterm test score will be replaced by the final exam score if the final is higher. There will be no make-up tests: if you miss a midterm for any reason, that test will count as your lowest score and will be replaced. No student should miss two tests. Each test counts 12.5% towards your final course grade. The final exam counts 30% towards your final course grade.
Exam | DATE |
Test 1 | Feb 1, 2011(Comprehensive) |
Test 2 | Feb 22, 2011 (Comprehensive) |
Test 3 | March 22, 2011 (Comprehensive) |
Test 4 | April 12, 2011 (Comprehensive) |
FINAL EXAM | Thursday May 5 from 3:30-6:00 pm. (Comprehensive) |
Last day to drop with a grade of W: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 No withdrawals from this course can be made after this date.
RECITATION: This course will consist of three lecture days and one "recitation" session. Recitation sessions are sessions focused on more conceptual or intricate problems. Refer to "homework in recitation" below. Recitations will begin the second or third week of classes.
HOMEWORK: Homework will be 20% of your grade. There will be three types of homework in this course.
To use Webassign for the semester, you will need an access code. If you do not have one (e.g. packaged with your book), you will need to purchase one (about $35). The access code can be purchased online after you login (at the time you are asked for the code). Webassign gives you a short grace period in which you can access and work problems before you have to have an access code. After the grace period, you must enter a valid code before you can continue using WebAssign.
GRADING SUMMARY:
Here is the grading scheme in chart form:
Assessment | Percentage towards final grade |
Homework | 20% |
Midterm Tests | 50% (12.5% each exam) |
*Final Exam | 30% |
Your grade for the course will be based on the following scale:
A+ | [96.5,100) | A | [93,96.5) | A- | [90,93) |
B+ | [86.5,90) | B | [83,86.5) | B- | [80,83) |
C+ | [76.5, 80) | C | [73,76.5) | C- | [70,73) |
D+ | [66.5,70) | D | [63,66.5) | D- | [60,63) |
F | [0,60) |
HELP AVAILABLE:
COMPUTER LABS: Check the website http://pclabs.ua.edu for a listing of location and hours of open computer labs. Engineering students will need to check with the College of Engineering about the availability of computer labs maintained by the College of Engineering.
CODE OF ACADEMIC CONDUCT STATEMENT
All acts of dishonesty in any work constitute academic misconduct. This includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, fabrication of information, misrepresentation, and abetting any of the above. The Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Policy will be followed in the event that academic misconduct occurs. Students should refer to the Student Affairs Handbook which can be obtained from the Student Life Office in Ferguson Center. The Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Policy will be followed in the event of academic misconduct (see also Student Handbook).
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT
Students with disabilities are encouraged to register with the Office of Disability Services, 348-4285 (see also Office of Disability Services). Thereafter, you are invited to schedule appointments to see me during my office hours to discuss accommodations and other special needs.
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