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General Information, Syllabus, Assessment and Test Dates
Undergraduate Catalog Description: Elementary functions; differentiation and integration from geometric and symbolic viewpoints; limits, continuity; applications. Fall and Spring semester. Prerequisite: A grade of "C-" or better in Math 1400 Precalculus, or placement.
Course Goals
- Develop a thorough understanding of the concepts and techniques of calculus, particularly differentiation and the fundamentals of integration.
- Develop the ability to apply your knowledge of calculus to solve unfamiliar problems.
- Develop skills for working effectively with others on mathematics problems.
Syllabus
Chapter 1: Foundation for Calculus: Functions and Limits
Chapter 2: Key Concept: The Derivative
Chapter 3: Short Cuts to Differentiation
Chapter 4: Using the Derivative
Chapter 5: Key Concept: The Definite Integral
Chapter 6: Constructing Antiderivatives
Assessment
1. | Group Work | 10% |
2. | Online homework | 10% |
3. | Group Quizzes (best 6 of 7 count) | 10% |
4. | "Gateway" exam | 10% |
5. | Tests | 36% |
6. | Final Examination | 24% |
Each group work must be completed. It must be handed in (to be graded) by the next class period. This will sometimes, perhaps even usually, mean continuing to work on it after class.
Test Schedule
Test 1: Wednesday, September 20WARNING: Do NOT make travel arrangements that conflict with these test and exam dates. Alert your family to your test and exam schedule!
Test 2: Wednesday, October 18
Test 3: Tuesday, November 21
Final: Wednesday, December 13
Gateway Exam Schedule
First attempt (in class): Tuesday, October 31
Second attempt (outside class): Thursday, November 9
Third attempt (outside class): Thursday, November 16
Final attempt (outside class): Thursday, November 30
Quiz Schedule
Quiz 1: Monday, September 5
Quiz 2: Tuesday, September 12
Quiz 3: Friday, September 29
Quiz 4: Monday, October 9
Quiz 5: Wednesday, November 1
Quiz 6: Monday, November 13
Quiz 7: Friday, December 8