Math 161 Fall 2005. Calculus I

Instructor:  Dr. G. Lugo
Office Hours: Br. 224.  MWF 11:00 -12:00 or by appt.
Textbooks: Multivariable Calculus, by James Stewart, Brooks/Cole
  Class notes   Click here to learn more about this course

 

Syllabus: Chapter 1 Functions and Models (review) 03 days  
  Chapter 2 Limits and Derivatives 12 days
  Chapter 3 Differentiation Rules 15 days
  Chapter 4 Applications of Differentiation 15 days
  Chapter 5 Integrals 12 days
  Chapter 6 Applications of Integration 10 days
  Exams  

 

Grading:   The grade will be based on the cumulative distribution of your scores on the following
  Qz/Lab 100 points (Best 5 Quiz scores)
  Exam 1 100 points
  Exam 2 100 points
  Exam 3 100 points
  Exam 4 100 points
  Final 200 points
 

Fine-tuning of the grade will take into account other factors such as attendance, improvement, grade distribution, consistency, and class participation. Efforts will be made to device exams which will result on a ten point grading scale.

  

Make-up's:

There will be no make-up's, no early exams. No exceptions! If you miss an exam without a proper excuse you will get zero points in that exam. If you miss an additional exam for any reason, you will get zero points on that exam
Honor Code:

Complete academic honesty is expected from all students. Any Incidence of cheating will be dealt strictly according to section V of the Undergraduate Academic Honor code.
Attendance: Do not miss any classes. In particular, do not miss any exams!
Help:

a) Office hours
b) Applets 
c) Tutors. See math secretary for list.

 

Goals: a) To begin the basic training in Calculus for scientists and engineers
  b) To understand the Fundamental  Theorem of Calculus and why this theorem is so central to science and mathematics 
  c) To develop more skills in the use of computer algebra systems.
  d) To improve analytical thinking and problem solving skills.

 

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Gabriel G. Lugo. lugo@uncw.edu
Last updated 08/16/2005