Calculus I, Math 2010, Winter 1998

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First, READ THE BOOK . You should read each section before we talk about it in class, then again after class, before doing the homework for the section. If you have any trouble understanding it, read it several times, first, quickly for an overall idea what the section is about, then in detail, working out the examples the book uses to make sure you know why each statement is true. Only after this should you start the homework. You may be pleasantly surprised how much easier the homework is with this sort of preparation. You will certainly understand the material and retain more of it, if you study in this way.

There will be a 10 minute quiz each Wednesday which is not an exam day. Approximately 2 homework assigments will be given each week, depending upon the number of sections in the book which we cover during the week. Questions about the homework can be answered at class time or during office hours.

Your grade will be determined by your scores on 4 in-class tests, worth 100 points each, on your ten best quizzes, worth 100 points, and a comprehensive final exam, worth 200 points, for a total of 700 points possible.


4 In-class exams 400
10 Best quizzes 100
Final 200
Total 700

Note: The final exam is the same for all sections of Math 2010. Sample questions and old tests will be handed out near the end of the semester to help you prepare. The final will be Monday, May 3, 1:20 - 3:50, in a room to be announced .

Schedule:

Here is a tentative schedule of the topics and sections we will cover, as well as the timing of the tests.

Functions and limits Chapters 0 and 1
Test 1 Friday, February 5
Derivatives Chapter 2
Test 2 Monday, March 1
Inverse and special functions Chapter 3
Applications of the derivative Chapter 4
Test 3 Tuesday, April 6
Integration Chapter 5
Test 4 Monday, April 26
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FINAL EXAM Monday, May 3
1:20 - 3:50 PM


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