Spring 2006 Course Syllabus
Course: C085.012.
Course Title: Calculus I, Differential Calculus.
Time: MWF, 2:00 - 3:10 pm.
Place: Barton Hall Classrooms, Room 409.
Instructor: Eby, Wayne.
Instructor Office: Wachman Hall, Room 444.
Instructor Email: eby@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: (215)204-7286.
Office Hours: MWF 11:40 - 12:30, F 3:20-4:20.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in Math C074, equivalent transfer credit, or placement through departmental placement test. A small portion of the grade (5%) will be determined by a homework assignment and quiz relating to this prerequisite material.
Textbook: Calculus, 5th ed., James Stewart, Brooks/Cole Publishing, 2003.
Course Goals: The primary goal is to learn to accurately solve problems from differential calculus. A secondary goal is to understand the associated concepts, to see why problems are solved using the methods that we learn, and to understand the role of the mathematical concepts of limit, continuity and derivative in the context of problems from sciences and engineering.
Topics Covered: We begin by exploring the concept of the limit of a function and look at its relation to continuity of a function. These topics are then used to talk about the derivative of a function, representing its rate of change. We then learn various rules for computing derivatives. We then address differentials and approximation. Finally we look at applications of the derivative in optimization, curve sketching, and finding limits (L'Hospital's rule).
Course Grading: The primary factor in determining the grade is the student's ability to answer mathematical problems correctly in a testing setting. Grades will be based on homework and quizzes, two midterm exams, and a final examination. The points will be distributed as follows: initial homework (review) 2%, quiz of review material 3%, Quiz/Homework 20%, Midterm exams (2) 21% each, Final Exam 33%.
Exam Dates: The first midterm exam will be given on Wednesday, February 22 (in class) and the second midterm exam will be given on Wednesday, April 19 (in class). If you cannot make either of these times, you must contact me before the exam time to make alternative arrangements. The Final Exam is given on Thursday, May 4, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm (location TBA). The Final exam must be taken at this time. Be sure that you can attend; do NOT miss the Final.
Attendance Policy: You are expected to attend every class period. It is also important not to be late. You must be in class to complete in class quizzes and exams. Your grade my be penalized for excessive absences.
Any student who has a need for accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss the specific situation as soon as possible. Contact Disability Resources and Services at (215) 204-1280, 100 Ritter Annex, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
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Students will be charged for a course unless a withdrawal form is processed by a registration office of the University by the Drop/Add deadline date given below. For this semester, the crucial dates are as follows:
During the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester or summer sessions, students may withdraw from a course with no record of the class appearing on the transcript. In weeks three through nine of the fall or spring semester, or during weeks three and four of summer sessions, the student may withdraw with the advisor's permission. The course will be recorded on the transcript with the instructor's notation of "W," indicating that the student withdrew. After week nine of the fall or spring semester, or week four of summer sessions, students may not withdraw from courses. No student may withdraw from more than five courses during the duration of his/her studies to earn a bachelor's degree. A student may not withdraw from the same course more than once. Students who miss the final exam and do not make alternative arrangements before the grades are turned in will be graded F.
The grade I (an "incomplete") is reserved for extreme circumstances. It is necessary to have completed almost all of the course with a passing average and to file an incomplete contract specifying what is left for you to do. To be eligible for an I grade you need a good reason and you should have missed not more than 25% of the first nine weeks of classes. If approved by the Mathematics Department chair and the CST Dean's office, the incomplete contract must include a default grade that will be used in case the I grade is not resolved within 12 months.