MATH 1610: CALCULUS I, FALL 2013

Section B:  MW 6:20--8:00 (Goodwyn 221),   Course ID (CRN #):  1132

 

INSTRUCTOR

Yi Wang, Ph.D., Associate Professor
 Auburn University Montgomery

Department of Mathematics

School of Sciences

Room 213B, Goodwyn Hall

Email:  ywang2@aum.edu

Homepage: http://sciences-srv.aum.edu/~ywang

Phone: 334.244.3318

Office Hours: MW:8:00--9:00pm, or by appointment.

           

 PREREQUISITES: MATH 1120 and MATH 1550 OR MATH 1150.

 

TEXT: Calculus: Early Transcendental Functions, 5th Edition, by R. Larson and B. Edwards. ISBN-10: 0538735503  ISBN-13: 9780538735506.   

CALCULATORS:  Essentially you only need a basic calculator that is capable of performing  arithmetic and exponent calculation. A graphing calculator such as  the TI-84 (TI-83) is acceptable.  However, calculators with CAS capability such as TI-89 or higher or similar (Typically with a QUERTY keyboard) are prohibited in all exams.  Please bring the calculator to all class meetings and exams. You may use the calculator for each test, but you will be required to show all work for the tests and if you rely on the calculator for solutions, you will get zero credit. You are here to learn mathematics rather to demonstrate your using a  calculator and a calculator will be used only as an aid.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The MATH 1610  is a four contact hour introductory calculus course and the first part of a two semester sequence in single variable calculus. It covers chapters 1.1 through 5.4 of the text. The course seeks to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for students to be able to reason with, apply, and relate concepts of change and their symbolic, graphical numeric, and word representations. Students successfully completing the course should be able to manipulate, graph and analyze functions. They should be able to leverage technology as a means for envisioning function behavior and gaining insights related to mathematical analysis. They should be able to use concepts of change and accumulation to  solve applied problems. Finally, students should come to appreciate the relevance of mathematics in interdisciplinary problem solving. Concepts, ideas, and principles are emphasized throughout the course and form the basis of evaluation of student performance.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

  • Know and be able to apply the algebraic, analytic and geometric properties of functions and mathematical models including the concept of parametric equations.

  • Know and be able to apply the concepts related to the limit of a function to include the definitions of continuity.

  • Know, be able to apply and to interpret the definition of the derivative

  • Know and be able to apply the rules for differentiating functions explicitly and implicitly.

  • Be able to discuss the geometry of functions in terms of its derivatives.

  • Know and be able to apply linear approximations and differentials

  • Know and be able to apply the concepts and principles of the derivative to problems in engineering and the physical and social sciences.

  • Know, be able to apply and to interpret the definition of the Riemann integral.

  • Know and be able to apply the concept of antiderivative and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

 This course will use Blackboard http://bb9.aum.edu. Syllabus, Class announcements, homework assignments, weekly schedule and updated grades will be posted on Blackboard. On-line quizzes within BlackBoard may be offered.  It is the students’ responsibility to check the information posted on BlackBoard .

 

HOMEWORK/QUIZZES/WORKSHEETS:  It is imperative that you do the homework. If you have trouble with the assigned problems (or any others in your book) then see me ASAP. Please work as many problems as you can (even beyond the assigned list if possible). The bottom line is that if you want to learn some mathematics, the only way to do this is by “getting your hands dirty” working problems.  The collected Homework/Quizzes/worksheets will be averaged for part of your final grade. Sometimes in-class Quiz may be given without notice in advance.

 

EXAMS: There will be six in-class  tests.    

 

GRADES: There will be six tests and each test is worth 200 points. 
          The lowest score of the six  tests  will be dropped. Problems in each test may need knowledge from previous chapters or the prerequisite.           

 

            If you get the following percentage you will receive

                                                        >=90…….................…A

                                                        >=80 and <90………..B

                                                        >=70 and <80………..C

                                                        >=60 and <70………..D

                                                       <60.................................F                         

Grades in the course will reflect students’ demonstrated attainment of course objectives. I reserve the right to adjust these ranges downward or make appropriate scaling if necessary due to excessive difficulty of assignments or tests. Borderline cases  will be considered according to the attendance, grades of all  tests by the sole discretion of the instructor.   

 

STUDYING RESOURCES:

  • There are 30 class meetings (each of 100 minutes).

  • FREE TUTORING HELP: Students can go to the Learning Center, 325 Moore Hall, 244-3470, for free tutoring help for this course by appointment.   Additional tutoring services are available in the Instructional Support Lab, 203 Goodwyn Hall, 244-3265.

  • Book Companion Website: Brooks/Cole Resource Center: http://www.cengagebrain.com/shop/ISBN/9780538735506?cid=APL1
                              

  • Homework Tools: Student solutions manual: ISBN-10: 0538739207 | ISBN-13: 9780538739207
                                  

  • Learning Tools:

    DVD, Calc: ET (ISBN-10: 0538736364 | ISBN-13: 9780538736367)
    Note Taking Guide, Calc: ET (ISBN-10: 0538736712 | ISBN-13: 9780538736718)
    This notebook organizer is designed to help students organize their notes and provide section-by-section summaries of key topics and other helpful study tools.

                                

SOME IMPORTANT POLICIES IN THIS CLASS: 

  1. ATTENDANCE is critical for this class. I will take attendance at every class.   However no grades will be given toward attendance. You must be present to take all exams.    Leaving the class earlier without the permission of the instructor is considered as an absence. The attendance record may be used as one of the factors to determine borderline grades. 

    2.  

  2. There is absolutely no make-up for the homework/quizzes/worksheets. Late work passing the given deadline is not accepted. Missing test/exam: No make-up test/exam is allowed. A missing test/exam receives a grade of zero. No exam will be given earlier than the scheduled time. 

  3. A reasonable excuse commonly  refers to an institutional excuse, a doctor-signed excuse, or an excuse signed by some authorized people. 

  4. Exceptions only are made at the sole decision of the instructor. 

          I do NOT give any extra credits whatsoever.  Every student in the class are evaluated by the above  grading policy.

HOW TO SUCCEED THIS COURSE?

In addition to my effort, your efforts are indispensable. 

(1) Except extreme cases, attending class only is far less sufficient to succeed (pass? ) the course. Let alone occasionally attending class.

(2)  To get a grade C, one is advised to spend at least 1 hour (depending on your background in mathematics) for each lecture hour in reviewing the lecture notes, doing the examples in the lecture notes and in the book, and doing some homework problems.

(3) To get a grade B, one is advised to spend at least 1-2 hours for  each lecture hour in reviewing the lecture notes, doing the examples in the lecture notes and in the book, and doing most of the  homework problems.

(4) To get a grade A, one is advised to spend at least 1-3 hours for  each lecture hour in reviewing the lecture notes, doing the examples in the lecture notes and in the book, and doing almost all the  homework problems.

 

I would suggest you to write down your objective grade for this course, and commit your effort to this milestone of your life goal. Again, I wish you succeed.

My objective grade for this course is                         . I will commit         hours for each lecture hour to study the course materials. 

 

GUIDELINES OF HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR FINAL GRADE:

  1. The overall score is calculated according to the contributions from the six tests (20% each).   The lowest score of the six  tests  will be dropped.
  2. All raw scores are converted to percentage to participate in calculating and comparison. The maximum percentage is 100% for any given quiz or exam.
  3. A quiz in this syllabus refers to an in-class quiz, an attendance-taken, a collected homework, or a collected worksheet.
  4. A missed quiz is scored as 0 for that quiz.   Finally, the average percentage of all the quizzes are calculated for the points of the quiz part. 
The policy of this class is to encourage students who are diligent in this course and therefore any one who is serious about his/her study can take advantage of ONE opportunity to improve their grades.  

APPEALS: After final course grades have been submitted, you may appeal your final grade. As a first step, you would make a written appeal to the instructor of the course.

CLASS ATTENDANCE AND ENVIRONMENT: Perfect or near-perfect class attendance is important for students to gain and demonstrate competency in course concepts and skills. Students are expected to accept responsibility for class attendance and to complete in-class work assignments and examinations as scheduled by the instructor.

            Please be courteous to your fellow students and the instructor at all times. For example, do not converse with other students, read the newspaper, or sleep during the lecture. Do not pack up earlier than scheduled dismissing time.

Cell phones have to be set to silent (or preferably be turned off). If you have to answer a cell phone call during class, please quietly leave the classroom and move to a location where your conversation does not disrupt any class in progress.

Children should not be brought to class, except in emergency circumstances and only with the permission of the instructor.

Food, drinks, or gum should not be brought into the classroom.

AUM prohibits smoking in campus buildings. If you smoke, you may only do so outside the buildings.

PLAGIARISM: Plagiarism or cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. You can discuss solutions with classmates, but cannot copy (totally or partially) someone else’s solution or allow someone else to copy your solution. You will receive an ”F” in the course if you are caught.

DISCIPLINE AND ACADEMIC HONESTY. The policies of the Student Discipline Code apply. You are advised to familiarize yourself with these policies, which can be found in the current edition of the AUMANAC.  Please, adhere to the standards of academic integrity stated in the AUM Catalog.

SPECIAL SERVICES.
It is the policy of Auburn University Montgomery to accommodate individuals with disabilities pursuant to federal law and the University’s commitment to equal educational opportunities. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of any necessary accommodations at the beginning of the course. If you qualify for this service, please contact either the AUM’s Center for Disability Services (CDS) located in Library Tower, Room 706 (Phone: 334-244-3632, Fax:334-244-3907, TDD: 344-244-3754) or me for the corresponding referral.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Material presented in this course may be protected by copyright law.    

 

Disclaimer: The right of interpretation of this syllabus exclusively belongs to the instructor.

            

Weekly Schedule for Math 1610-Calculus I: FALL 2013

Office Hours: MW:8:00--09:00pm, or by appointment.
Note: This is only a guide as how the course should proceed. Changes might occur. 
The schedules for the 6 tests are scheduled in the following way: each test follows 4 lectures. Should a cancellation of class occurs due to weather/fire alarm, or some other circumstance,  the affected test will be taken individually by students within a given time frame in the ISL proctored by the ISL staff.

Section with an asterisk (*) is optional.

Week 1

 1. 08/12: Sections 1.1----1.6 (self-studying), 2.1
2. 08/14: 2.2
  • Homework:  Basic: 2.1: 7, 9
    Basic: 2.2: 1, 11, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29
  • Intermediate: 2.2: 31
  • challenging: 2.2: 37, 41, 45, 49, 51, 53, 55

Week 2

 3. 08/19: 2.3: (basic) 35, 37, 43, 44, 49, 57, 59, 71,
(intermediate) 73, 75, 77, 79, 95, 101,
(challenging) 63, 65

4. 08/21: 2.4 (basic) 7, 9, 31, 35, 35, 47,
(intermediate) 11, 13, 17, 23, 33, 37, 53, 57, 79
(challenging) 69,

Week 3

 5. 08/26: Test 1.  
6. 08/28: 2.5  (basic) 5,6,7,8, 37, 39,   45, 47
(intermediate) 41, 55     

Week 4

     09/02:  Sept. 02&03 Labor Day Holiday & Student Holiday.
7. 09/04:   3.1 (basic) 5, 17, 21, 23, 39--42.

Week 5

 8. 09/09:  3.2(basic)23,25,43,51,53, 55
9. 09/11: 3.3 (basic) 5, 11, 25, 35, 51, 55

Week 6
 

 10: 09/16:  Test 2
11: 09/18: 3.4 (basic) 13, 21, 31, 35, 65, 73, 109, 111,
(intermediate): 37, 91, 93, 97, 99, 101, 105, 133, 143

Week 7

 12. 09/23: 3.5 (basic) 39, 43, 51, 77, 79, 81
13: 09/25: 3.6(basic) 1, 17, 19, 43,45,

Week 8

 14. 09/30: 3.7 (basic) 11
15: 10/02: Test 3.

Week 9

 16: 10/07: 4.1: (basic)11,17, 25
17: 10/09:4.2: (basic) 5, 9, 45

Week 10

 18. 10/14: 4.3 (basic) 17, 25,55
19. 10/16: 4.4 (basic) 11, 23, 51
  • 10/18, Mid-Semester Grades due (Average of Test 1,2,3)

Week 11

 20: 10/21: Test 4.
21: 10/23: 4.5 (basic)13, 39, 41, 43.
Last day to drop/resign classes: Wed., 10/23

Week 12

 22: 10/28: 4.6 (basic) 49
23: 10/30:  4.7 (basic) 29.

Week 13

 24. 11/04: 4.8 (basic) 15, 35
              
25. 11/06:  Test 5.

Week 14

 26: 11/11: 5.1 (basic) 19, 21,23, 35, 37, 39, 41, 67
27: 11/13: 5.2 (basic) 23, 37, 39,  53, 61  

Week 15

 28: 11/18:  5.3(basic) 1, 3, 9, 17, 31, 47
29: 11/20 5.4 (basic) 21, 23, 37, 39, 57, 65, 83, 97
intermediate: 25, 49, 99,103
Week 16 Thanksgiving break 11/23--12/01

Week 17

 30: 12/02: Test 6.
  • Last day of class:  Mon., Dec. 02, 2013 for Monday/Wednesday classes.                            
    Tuesday, Dec. 03  for Tuesday/Thursday classes.
Last updated: 08/12/2013