http://www.math.tamu.edu/~map/courses/151-fa07/
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| 504 | 2:20-3:10, BLOC 126 | 2:20-3:10, HELD 122 |
| 505 | 8:00-8:50, BLOC 127 | 8:00-8:50, BLOC 163 |
| 506 | 3:55-4:45, BLOC 126 | 3:55-4:45, CE 136 |
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This is a first semseter course in calculus. Topics include functions of one variable, vectors and curves in the plane, limits, derivatives, related rates, optimization problems, antiderivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. A complete schedule of topics is available here. |
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Instructor: | Dr. Matthew Papanikolas |
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Office Hours: | Mon., Wed. 10:00-11:00; Fri. 12:30-1:30; also by appointment. |
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Office: | 321 Milner |
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Office Phone: | 845-1615 |
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E-mail: | map@math.tamu.edu |
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Textbook: | The required textbook is Calclus, Early Vectors, by James Stewart, Thomson Brooks/Cole, 1999, ISBN 0-534-49348-3. |
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Course Syllabus: | The course covers most of chapters 1-6. For a complete schedule of topics, click here. |
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Exams: | There will be 3 common Exams (in the evenings) and a Final Exam. See schedule below. |
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Homework: | On-line homework will be assigned weekly through Texas Teaching Tools. Additional suggested homework problems are also available here. |
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Quizzes: | There will be a quiz during recitation sections approximately every week. |
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Maple: | There will be weekly Maple assignments given during recitation sections. For a schedule, click here. |
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Calculators: | Use of calculators on homework is perfectly acceptable. However, calculators will not be permitted on quizzes and exams. |
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Prerequisite: | Math 150 (pre-calculus) or equivalent. |
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Course Webpage: | http://www.math.tamu.edu/~map/courses/151-fa07/ |
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Department Webpage: | The department's page on Math 151 is available here. |
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There will be 3 evening exams during the semester that are common among Math 151 sections, as well as a cumulative final exam. The dates and times are listed below. |
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Exam 1 |
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Sept. 27 (Th) |
Oct. 25 (Th) |
Nov. 27 (Tu) |
Dec. 11 (Tu) |
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HELD 113 |
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Your final grade will be determined by your performance on exams, quizzes, computer assignments, and on-line homework. The contributions of the graded parts of the course are weighted as follows: |
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5% |
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Quizzes |
10% |
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Maple Assignments |
10% |
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Exam 1 |
15% |
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Exam 2 |
15% |
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Exam 3 |
20% |
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Final Exam |
25% |
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The following grade distribution will be used in determining final course grades: |
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90.0%-100.0% |
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80.0%-89.9% |
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70.0%-79.9% |
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60.0%-69.9% |
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0.0%-59.9% |
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Missed Work: | Making up missed work (including missed exams, quizzes, and homework) will be arranged according to Univesrity policies only. A university approved excuse must be provided to the instructor in writing (e-mail is sufficient) within 1 working day for exams and within 2 working days for other work. |
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Academic Dishonesty: | It is not permissible to hand in the work of others for a grade, including work on exams, quizzes, and homework. You are allowed to discuss homework with others, but your write-ups are expected to be done on your own and in your own words. Copying the work of others will be prosecuted to the full extent possible under University policies. |
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Disability Assistance: | Assistance is available from the office of Services for Students with Disabilities, Koldus 126, 845-1637, ssdinfo@tamu.edu, http://disability.tamu.edu/. Students seeking special considerations for an exam must contact this office several weeks in advance. |