MTH 191.01 Calculus I

Fall 2002, MWF 3:00-3:50 pm, SC 314

Instructor: Dr. Lisa E. Rome

Office: SC 311B Phone Numbers: Office: 244-4259 (Home phone, before 10 pm: 859-581-1490)

Office Hours: TR 9:15-11:30 am; MWF 10 – 11 am.

E-mail: lisa_rome@mail.msj.edu

Text: Calculus, Single Variable, 2nd Edition, Alternate Version, by Hughes-Hallett, Gleason, et al.

Pre-requisite: Four years of college preparatory high school mathematics or equivalent

Co-requisite: MTH 191A Calculus I Lab

Course Objectives:

To develop problem solving approaches to investigate and understand mathematical content.
To develop a firm conceptual grasp of limits, continuity, and differentiation and a thorough understanding of the applications of differential calculus.
To be able to communicate mathematics well using appropriate mathematical terminology and everyday language, both orally and in written form.
To promote facility with graphical, numerical, and algebraic representations of functions and to be able to use each of these in problem solving.
To use algebraic, geometric, and discrete math concepts to describe patterns, relations, and functions and to model and solve problems from mathematical and everyday situations.
To promote familiarity with technological approaches to problem solving and the ability to identify the times when the use of such technology is appropriate.
To develop an awareness of the relationship of calculus to other mathematical areas, other disciplines, and real-world situations.

Course Content: We will cover selected sections from Chapters 1 thru 4 in the text.

Method of Instruction: My teaching style is one of lecturing with, hopefully, lots of input from students. I try to make some time in class to discuss homework problems (that is, I may discuss some problems and sometimes you may be called on to discuss your solutions). You will also spend some class time working on problems in groups. A large percentage of your learning will take place outside of the classroom as you read the text and work problems. You need to read the book, do lots of problems, review your notes, anticipate the exam questions, and talk to other students about the material. Finding a study partner or group is especially helpful, as you will learn as you explain concepts to your partner or group AND as they explain them to you. If you would like extra help outside of class, I encourage you to use my office hours and visit the Academic Performance Center to complement your study time. I do like to have a fairly “light” atmosphere in class, but I do take the material very seriously and expect that you will take your learning seriously too…but also have fun!

Homework and Quizzes: Each day there will be something collected. It will usually be homework; but will sometimes be a quiz (usually over material from the past two class periods). These collections will be averaged, after dropping the two lowest scores, to be worth 100 points towards the course grade. NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Homework will be assigned daily. It is your responsibility to keep up with the assigned homework. Since homework counts equal to one test, completion of all assignments is in your best interest.

Exams/Tentative Exam Dates: There will be three “one-hour” exams during the semester and a two-hour comprehensive final exam. Unless announced otherwise, exam dates will be as follows:

Exam 1: Friday, September 20

Exam 2: Friday, October 11

Deadline for Completion of Derivatives Exam: 3 pm on Friday, November 22

Exam 3: Monday, November 25

Comprehensive Final Exam: Thursday, December 12, 10:30 am – 12:20 pm.

Mark these dates on your calendar NOW, so that you do not miss an exam!

Missing an Exam? (Hint: It’s best not to!!) If you are going to miss an exam, you MUST let me know BEFORE the exam is given or else a zero will be assigned for your grade on that exam. If I cannot be reached at the phone number given above, then leave a message with the Department Secretary at 244-4895. Make-up exams will only be allowed in cases where an absence can be proven to be legitimate – NO EXCEPTIONS!

Derivatives Exam: The derivatives exam over Chapter 4 consists of 10 problems for which no partial credit is given. You may repeat similarly formatted exams up to 2 additional times, up until the last class day before Exam 3. The maximum score out of your 3 attempts will be counted as your grade for the derivatives exam.

Attendance: Regular class attendance is a requirement for the course. Points will be deducted for excessive absences. You are responsible for all material assigned or covered in class. If you do miss class for any reason, it is your responsibility to keep up with the class.

Grading: Course grades will be based on total points earned. Tentatively, the total points will break down as follows:

3 Exams @ 100 points each 300 pts.

Final Exam 200 pts.

Homework/Quizzes 100 pts.

Derivative Exam 100 pts.

TOTAL: 700 pts.

Course grades will be determined according to the following scale:

Excellent Achievement A: 93% to 100% (651 to 700 pts.)

High Achievement B: 82% to 93% (574 to 650 pts.)

Satisfactory Achievement C: 70% to 82% (490 to 573 pts.)

Minimal Achievement D: 60% to 70% (420 to 489 pts.)

Failure F: Below 60% (Less than 420 pts.)

Academic Honesty: College regulations regarding honesty will be honored. These can be found in the Student Handbook. You are encouraged to locate and review these policies on a regular basis.

Cell phones and pagers: Please keep all cell phones, pagers, etc. turned off during class, except with prior permission of the instructor.

Withdrawals: Note that Friday, November 1 is the last day to withdraw from class with a “W.” No withdrawals will be allowed after this date.

Accomodations: If you have specific physical, psychological, or learning disabilities and require accommodations, please let me know early in the semester so that your learning needs are appropriately met.