MTH 141 Calculus I

Section 02
Winter 2001 

Instructor : Katy Snyder
Office : Briggs 234
Phone : (313) 993-1136
E-mail : snyderke@udmercy.edu
Web Site : http://eng-sci.udmercy.edu/personal/snyderke/index.html
Office Hrs:


11:00-12:30 MTWR
9:00-12:00 F
& by appointment
 Text : Calculus, 7th ed. by Anton, Howard
Grading :    
35% Tests (3)
25% Quizzes (frequent, unannounced, from HW)
15% Group Homework Assignments (3)
10% Individual Homework Assignments (many)
15% Final Exam (Cumulative)
 

Grading Scale :       

93-100% A 87-89% B+ 77-79% C+ 69-67% D+
90-92% A- 83-86% B 73-76% C 60-66% D
  80-82% B- 70-72% C- 0-59% F

 

 

Course Description :

Topics covered will include : functions, limits and continuity, derivatives and integrals of polynomial, rational and trigonometric functions.

 

Prerequisites :

Algebra and trigonometry skills, including - ability to solving equations, ability to simplify and manipulate expressions (including polynomial, rational and trig expressions), ability represent and interpret graphs. Students that feel they would benefit from some review should get tutoring (see below) or see the instructor for help. The text has a review of some of these topics in the appendix.


Objectives :
Students will demonstrate the ability to use calculus procedures to solve problems.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of calculus concepts when solving problems.
Students will be able to communicate calculus concepts and procedures in verbal,  written, graphical, tabular and symbolic form.
Students will demonstrate an ability to work cooperatively.
 

 

Homework ( Individual) :   

You will receive a homework sheet with assignments for each chapter. 
  Expect to spend 1-3 hours per night on homework.

Attempt the homework for the  section that is covered in class that day.

Mark the problems you had trouble with and bring those questions to the next class.

Two days after the section is covered, the homework will be collected and graded, or there will be a quiz on that assignment. Quiz questions will come directly from the homework. 

  DO NOT POSTPONE getting help on material you found difficult!

Homework is worth 10 points a piece.  To receive full credit,  you must SHOW YOUR WORK, make an attempt at every problem, and correctly complete the two problems chosen (somewhat randomly) by the instructor.  

Late homework will be accepted for partial credit up until the test on that material.

 

Tests :

There will be 3 tests and a cumulative final exam.

 

Quizzes :

Quizzes will be given at the beginning of class. They will from the assignments given. There will be no make-up quizzes given. A missed quiz will result in a zero grade. Your two lowest quizzes will be dropped. (Therefore, try not to miss class more than twice!)

 

Group Homework :

Three group assignments will be given. Problems must be worked out thoroughly with answers justified. Questions must be answered in complete sentences. 

Working together to figure out problems is a great opportunity to get a deeper understanding of the material. The emphasis on the group problems will be on the quality and correctness of work in addition to how well your group worked together to complete it. Your grade will be based on your cooperative effort as well as the work turned in. Late assignments will be accepted for a lower grade.

 

Blackboard :

Please visit UDM's blackboard page http://knowledge.udmercy.edu.

If you do not already have an account, please click the Create Account button to do so. 

Click the Login button.

  To register for the course Calculus 1- 10:00 : 

  1. Select the Courses tab

  2. Under course catalog, choose:  College of Engineering & Science.

  3. Look through the course listings (or search) for:  Calculus 1 - 10:00.

  4. Login to the course. The course access code is : newton

 

Make-up Policy :

The will be NO make-ups given for quizzes. Make-ups on tests will only be allowed in extreme circumstances beyond your control. A phone call prior to the absence (or A.S.A.P.) is expected. 

Students are responsible for any work missed.



Calculators :

You must have a graphing calculator for this course (and its instruction book.)

 

Maple:

We will be using the Computer Algebra System (CAS) Maple in this class. You should purchase 3 disks for saving your projects.

Tutoring :

FREE tutoring is available in the Learning Center, B16 (in the basement) from 8:00- 5:00 M-F, 993-1143.  I will be available for help by e-mail, during office hours and by appointment.

Topics To Be Covered : Sections: 
  1.1 - 1.7
  2.1 - 2.3, 2.5, 2.6
  3.1 - 3.7
  4.1 - 4.5
  5.1 - 5.7
  6.1 - 6.6

 

 

Academic Integrity :

Each student will be expected to meet the standards of academic ethics. Sanctions on will be imposed on those who fail to meet these standards according to the Student Handbook of the College of Engineering and Science and the Student Rights and Responsibilities publication of the University of Detroit mercy.

Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Referenced work must be cited. If a determination is made that plagiarism has occurred, all parties involved will receive zero grades and the matter will be referred to the appropriate dean(s).

 

Dates of Note:

January 21 No class
March 4-9  Spring Break
March 28 Last day to withdraw with a "W"
March 29-31 Easter Recess
Mon. April 22, 11:00 - 12:50 Final Exam