Calculus I
Spring 2012
The
calculus is the greatest aid we have to the application of physical truth
in
the broadest sense of the word.- Osgood, W. F.
Course
Web Site: http://faculty.tcu.edu/gfriedman/calc
Instructor: Greg Friedman
e-mail: g.friedman@tcu.edu
Office: 309 Tucker Technology
Center
Phone: X6343
Office Hours: Please see my schedule for
official office hours. If you can’t make it at the official times, feel free to
drop by at any time – I’m usually available most afternoons. We can also make a
specific appointment for another time, or you can ask questions by e-mail at
any time.
Class Schedule: MTThF
2:00-2:50 in WSH 148
Final
Exam: Tuesday, May 8, 3:00-5:30
Required Text: Calculus:
Early Transcendentals by Larson, Hostetler, and
Edwards, 5th edition
Prerequisites: Students
are expected to be expert in the
material of precalculus and trigonometry
Asking questions: Ask questions in class!
It helps me know what needs to be explained better, and it makes classmates
grateful that someone had the courage to ask. You are also encouraged to ask
questions before class, after class, in my office hours, by e-mail, over
telegraph, and every other possible way. Don't be shy!
Calculators: Most
of the assignments will not require you to use a calculator. Occasionally a
graphing calculator might be helpful. If you choose to use a calculator during
the course, the department suggests Texas Instruments calculators. However, you
may not use TI 89 calculators or other calculators with symbolic capabilities
during examinations.
Course Policies and Procedures
Exams: There will be three in-class midterm exams, currently scheduled for
February 24, March 16, and April 13 (though these
dates may change). The final exam will be on Tuesday, May 8, 3:00-5:30.
Quizzes:
There will be a short quiz in class
every Friday.
Problem assignments: Homework problems will be assigned via the course
website at http://faculty.tcu.edu/gfriedman/calc/calchw.html
. Problems will be listed by textbook section and due at the beginning of the
second class session following completion of the textbook section in class (due
dates will be listed with the problems). Homework will be graded for feedback,
but it will contribute to your final average only as a ``completion grade.’’
You may discuss homework problems with others and are encouraged to come to me
for help at any time. You may collaborate on homework problems, BUT solutions must
be written up individually. In other words, you may work in groups in
attempting to solve problems, but you must write up solutions on your own and
demonstrate your own mastery of the solution. It is imperative that you learn
the material for yourself; there will be no collaboration on exams. Unexcused
late problem sets will not be graded and will not count toward the completion
grade.
Grading: Your final average will be determined approximately as follows: 26%
for the final exam, 16% for each midterm, 16% for quizzes (cumulative average)
and 10% for homework. A cumulative average of 90% or above guarantees at least
an A-, a cumulative average of 80% or above guarantees at least a B-, a
cumulative average of 70% or above guarantees at least a C-, and a cumulative
average of 60% or above guarantees at least a D-. Actual grade lines will be
determined by the instructor; lower numerical averages might earn higher letter grades.
Attendance: Attendance is not required, but it is expected. You
are responsible for all material and information from all class sessions, for
handing in all homework in time, and for taking all quizzes and exams at the
appointed times. If you plan to miss a quiz or exam, even due to an
Official University Absence, you are responsible for letting me know as far in advance as possible. In the event of
an emergency that prevents you from attending a quiz or exam, please contact me
as soon as reasonably possible.
Make-ups: In the event that you will be unable to take an exam
or quiz on time, an official written excuse is required. I expect to be
notified in advance
except in the case of serious emergency, and in all cases I expect to be
notified as soon as reasonably
possible. Excuses may also be given to hand in homework
late, again provided that a reasonable request is made in advance or proof of
emergency situation is presented. Failure to abide by this policy may result in
loss of course credit.
Extra help: In addition to help from me, students may seek extra
help from the math clinic or through tutoring. Please contact me for more
information.
Course Schedule
and Syllabus
Syllabus: We will cover the topics contained in the
following sections of the text. This calendar should be taken as a rough
guideline, subject to much change.
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Week |
Start Date |
Topics |
Special |
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1 |
Jan. 16 |
Sections 2.1, 2.2 |
First Day of Class - Jan. 17 |
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2 |
Jan. 23 |
Sections 2.3, 2.4 |
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3 |
Jan. 30 |
Sections 2.5, 3.1 |
|
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4 |
Feb. 6 |
Sections 3.2, 3.3 |
|
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5 |
Feb. 13 |
Section 3.4 |
Exam 1- Feb. 24 |
|
6 |
Feb. 20 |
Section 3.5, 3.6 |
|
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7 |
Feb. 27 |
Sections 3.7, 4.1 |
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8 |
Mar. 5 |
Sections 4.3, 4.4 |
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9 |
Mar. 12 |
Section 4.5 |
Exam 2 - Mar. 16 |
|
10 |
Mar. 19 |
Spring Break |
|
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11 |
Mar. 26 |
Sections 4.6, 4.7 |
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12 |
Apr. 2 |
Sections 5.1, 5.2 |
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13 |
Apr. 9 |
Section 5.3 |
Exam 3 - Apr 13 |
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14 |
Apr. 16 |
Sections 5.4, 5.5 |
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15 |
Apr. 23 |
Section 5.7, 5.8 |
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|
16 |
Apr. 30 |
Review |
Last Day of Class – May 2 |
|
17 |
May 7 |
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Final Exam – Tuesday, May 8, 3:00-5:30 |
University Policies
Statement of
Disability Services at TCU
Disabilities
Statement : Texas Christian University complies with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 regarding students with disabilities. Eligible students seeking
accommodations should contact the Coordinator of Services for Students with
Disabilities in the Center for Academic Services located in Sadler Hall,
11. Accommodations are not retroactive, therefore, students should
contact the Coordinator as soon as possible in the term for which they are
seeking accommodations. Further information can be obtained from the Center for
Academic Services, TCU Box 297710, Fort Worth, TX 76129, or at (817) 257-7486.
Adequate time must be allowed to arrange accommodations and accommodations are not retroactive; therefore, students should contact the Coordinator as soon as possible in the academic term for which they are seeking accommodations. Each eligible student is responsible for presenting relevant, verifiable, professional documentation and/or assessment reports to the Coordinator. Guidelines for documentation may be found at http://www.acs.tcu.edu/DISABILITY.HTM.
Students with emergency medical information or needing special arrangements in case a building must be evacuated should discuss this information with their instructor/professor as soon as possible.
Academic Misconduct:
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Netiquette:
Communication Courtesy Code
All members of the class are expected to follow rules of common courtesy in all email messages, threaded discussions and chats. If I deem any of them to be inappropriate or offensive, I will forward the message to the Chair of the department and the online administrators and appropriate action will be taken, not excluding expulsion from the course. The same rules apply online as they do in person. Be respectful of other students. Foul discourse will not be tolerated. Please take a moment and read the following link concerning "netiquette".
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