Mat 210 Spring 2008
Magdalena Mosbo
211 Snygg
x2734
mosbo@oswego.edu
http://www.oswego.edu/~mosbo/m210.html
Course
materials:
·
Calculus: Concepts and Contexts (or Single-variable calculus: Concepts and
Contexts) by James Stewart, 3rd edition
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Graphing
Calculator: TI-89 or Voyage 200.
·
WebAssign
account (to submit homework). Directions will be e-mailed to you.
Course
Description:
Introduction to the differential calculus of functions of one real variable,
including limits, continuity, derivatives, and applications. Also a brief
introduction to the integral calculus.
Pre-requisites: The pre-requisite for this
course is high school Precalculus or Mat 120. I expect you to have solid
algebra skills, such as manipulating expressions and solving equations. You
should also have a basic understanding of graphs of functions, and be familiar
with the graphs of some common functions.
You are expected to spend, on average, 8 hours a week outside class on Calculus. In particular, you should:
· Read the appropriate section in the textbook before that section is discussed in class. (See calendar on the class website.) At this time you should try to get a general idea of the section’s material. Write down the main idea, new vocabulary, formulas if appropriate. Read over the solved examples and look over the exercises. Write down any questions you might have about the section.
· Come to class prepared. Bring your notes and questions with you. Be on time, since a very short “quiz” will be given in the beginning of class. You should complete it as soon as you get in.
·
After
class, you should re-read the appropriate section in the book and then do
homework. Keep in mind that some homework questions may be routine exercises
but others will be more challenging and new. Problem solving is an important
part of learning calculus.
Grading
system:
Weekly quizzes 100 pts
Midterms 300 (100 each.)
Final 150 (Common final is given on Monday, 8-10
a.m.)
Selected homework
50
Attendance 30
Grade
cut-offs: A 93%, A- 90%, B+ 87%, B 83%, B- 80%, C+77%, C 73%, C-70% etc.
Homework problems are of 3 types:
All
assigned problems will be the basis for quizzes and exams, i.e. exams and
quizzes will contain problems of similar type. The homework grade will
be determined by the first two types. Please note that the homework grade
carries a very low weight, and what ultimately counts is what you have learned
from it.
Attendance will be scored as follows:
First 3 absences no penalty; 4-6 absences, 2 points off each, thereafter 4
points off each.
Missed
exams: If
you must miss an exam for a valid, documented reason (family emergency,
school-sponsored event, illness) you must contact me before the exam to make
alternate arrangements. A make-up test will be given as soon as possible after
the regularly scheduled one. In no circumstances will an exam be given early.
·
All
cell phones are to be turned off and put away during class.
·
If
you have a disabling condition which may interfere with your ability to
successfully complete this course, please contact the Disability Services
Office.
·
Intellectual
integrity on the part of all students is basic to individual growth and
development through college course work. When academic dishonesty occurs, the
teaching/learning climate is seriously undermined and student growth and
development are impeded. For these reasons, any form of intellectual dishonesty
is a serious concern and is therefore prohibited. The full policy can be found
at
http://www.oswego.edu/administration/registrar/policy_text.html#cpii