Course: Math 171.01 - Calculus I - 5 Credit
Hours - Fall 2010
Meeting Time: MW 1:30pm-2:20pm, TTh 1:30pm-2:45pm
Meeting Place: Room 4270
Instructor: Steve
Kifowit, Rm 2305, Ph. (708) 709-3954
Email: skifowit 'at' prairiestate.edu
Web: http://prairiestate.edu/skifowit/math
Office Hours: MTWTh 12:30pm-1:30pm, MW
4:30pm-5:00pm,
or by appointment
Text: Calculus, 9th Edition; Larson and Edwards
Course Description: This is the first course in the three-semester sequence of courses covering calculus for scientists and engineers. Topics covered include lines, limits, derivatives, applications of derivatives, antiderivatives and definite integrals, and applications of integrals.
Course Prerequisite: Math 165 with a C or better or equivalent.
Course Goals/Objectives:
1.) Demonstrate basic knowledge of Calculus I necessary for science
and engineering majors.
2.) Use the material from Calculus I as a basis for further
mathematical
study.
3.) Apply differentiation and integration techniques to solve practical
problems.
4.) Demonstrate a greater awareness of the use of mathematics and how
one translates questions into the language of mathematics.
Attendance Policy: Regular class attendance is an essential component of successful learning. Students are responsible for prompt attendance and participation in all class meetings. If you miss class, you will not be allowed to make up any tests, quizzes, or assignments that you may have missed. All material covered in class is the student's responsibility.
Grading: Your grade will be based on your performance on three 100-point tests, a 150-point final exam, approximately ten 10-point quizzes, and miscellaneous problems and projects (0-50 points). The grading scale is as follows:
A --- 88% and above
B --- 77% - 87%
C --- 66% - 76%
D --- 55% - 65%
F --- below 55%
You may estimate your current grade at any time during the semester by computing the following percentage: 100% * ( Total points accumulated ) / ( Total points possible ). Please feel free to discuss your grade with me at any time during the semester.
Homework: Homework problems will be assigned on a daily basis. Your work will not normally be collected, but we will often discuss homework problems in class. Keep up to date on your homework! Homework problems will often show up on quizzes and tests.
Quizzes: Be prepared for a 10-point quiz on each Thursday, unless a test is scheduled. No make-up quizzes will be given. Your lowest quiz score will be dropped at the end of the semester.
Tests/Exams: Test problems will be similar
to class examples,
quiz problems, and homework problems. In addition to computational
problems,
tests may include multiple choice, true/false, short answer, and/or
writing
problems. You must show all work on all tests to receive full credit.
You
must work individually on all tests. No make-up tests will be
given. At
the end of the semester, your lowest test score will be replaced by
two-thirds
of your final exam score (if this helps you).
Final Exam: The final exam is comprehensive
and will be worth 150
points
toward your final grade. You will be given two chances to do
well on the final exam.
Calculators: The TI-83/84 Graphing Calculator is required for this course. At times, we will use the TI-92 during class. We will also make use of computer algebra systems such as Mathematica, MuPAD, Maxima, Sage, or GeoGebra.
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