MAT 2010-002 (CRN 11271)
Fall 2007
Wayne State University
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Objectives and Philosophy
The objective of the course is to understand the basic principles of
calculus, including both derivatives and integrals. There will be an
emphasis on problems, examples, and computations.
The secrets to success in this course are:
- Do your homework.
- Come to class and pay attention.
- Read the textbook.
Class Meetings
The class meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30-9:25am in
214 STAT, except for official university holidays. There will be
no class on Tuesday November 20 and Friday November 23, but there will
be class on Wednesday November
21. The final examination is scheduled for Monday December 17,
1:20-3:50pm.
Prerequisites
In order to take this class, you must have:
- passed MAT 1800 with a grade of C- or better in Winter 2007 or in
Spring/Summer 2007 at Wayne State, or
- received an acceptable score on a Wayne State mathematics
placement exam after February 1, 2007.
Text
The required text is James Stewart: Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 6e: ISBN
0495011665. We will cover most of Chapters 1 through 5.
Contacting Me
E-mail: isaksen at math.wayne.edu
Office phone: 313-577-2491
Office Hours
FAB 1195, Monday 9:30-10:30am and Wednesday 10:30-11:30am. I am happy
to schedule appointments outside of these times. Appointments are not
strictly necessary, but there is no guarantee that I will be in my
office if you just stop in.
Online information
All information for this course, including the content of this sheet,
will be posted at http://www.math.wayne.edu/~isaksen/Teaching/Courses/F07-2010-002
Calculators
You will need a graphing calculator, although this course will not rely
heavily on calculators. Suggested models include the TI-85, TI-86,
HP-48G, HP-48G+, or HP-48GX. The math department supports these
calculators by supplying free handouts.
More powerful calculators, such as the TI-89, TI-92, or HP-49G, will
not be allowed on exams. Less powerful calculators, such as the TI-81,
TI-82, TI-83, or HP-38G, are allowed.
If your calculator is not listed here, please ask me about it.
Examinations
There will be six in-class midterm exams, every second Friday at
first. There won't be any late or early exams, for any reason.
Exam problems will be based on (but not necessarily identical to)
assigned homework, examples done in class, and examples worked out in
the textbook.
The exam dates are:
Friday September 14
Friday September 28
Friday October 12
Friday October 26
Friday November 16
Friday December 7
Grading
Each midterm examination is worth 80 points. Each student's lowest
midterm score will be dropped. Taken together, these exams are worth
400 points. The final examination is worth 200 points. In order
to earn at least a C-, your final exam score must be at least 100.
The grading scale, out of 600 points, is:
A/A- 541-600
B+/B/B- 481-540
C+/C/C- 421-480
D+/D/D- 361-420
F
0-360
Homework
Homework problems are assigned at each lecture. Students are expected
to complete each assignment before the next class meeting. Homeworks
will not be collected or graded. We will regularly discuss homework
problems in class.
Collaboration in small groups is permitted and encouraged. However, it
is important to practice doing problems by yourself because this is the
way that you will be tested.
Extra Help
There are at least two sources of tutoring available on campus. One is
the Mathematics Learning and Resource Center (http://www.math.wayne.edu/mlrc)
in FAB 1198. The second is the Academic Success Center (http://www.success.wayne.edu)
in the undergraduate library.
Email: isaksen at math.wayne.edu