MAC 2311-Calc. I – U02 - F13  Tu 9:30-12:10, Th 9:30-11:10 – EC 1107

 

Textbook: Calculus, Early transcendentals, H. Anton & others, 10th edition

 

Instructor: Tedi Draghici 

Office: DM 432B   Phone: (305) 348‑2028      E-mail: draghici@fiu.edu

Office Hours: MF 13:00-14:30           Web: http://www.fiu.edu/~draghici

 

Pre-requisite: Grade C or better in a pre-calculus or trigonometry course.

 

Method of Evaluation: Your final grade in the course is based on:

1. Quizzes/worksheets/class participation (100 pts total)

2. Three in-class exams (100 points each):

         Exam 1 – Thursday, Sep. 26;

         Exam 2 – Thursday, Oct. 24;

         Exam 3 – Tuesday, Dec. 3;

3. FINAL EXAM (150 points) - comprehensive exam – Thu. Dec.12 9:45-11:45.

 

Grade-scale: The following percentages will guarantee the associated grade:

             > 90  : A    80-85 : B     65-75 : C      < 50 : F

             88-90 : A-   78-80 : B-    55-65 : D   

             85-88 : B+   75-78 : C+    50-55 : D-

 

NO MAKEUP QUIZZES OR EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN. If you have a documented medical or professional excuse for missing an exam, that percentage of your grade may be made up on the final.

 

Calculator: You may use one for your homework, but generally won’t need one, and you will not be allowed one (of any kind) during exams.

 

Drop deadline: Monday, November 4. Remember, if stop attending classes and don't wish to get an F, you must drop by this date.

 

Topics to be covered: Most sections from Chapters 1-4, plus parts of 5.2, 5.3, 10.1. Chapter 0 will only be reviewed very fast. Suggested problems for each section will be recorded on the website. You have to check the web page often for updates.

 

Free Tutoring Options:

http://mathstat.fiu.edu/useful-information/math-resources/calculus-ii/

 

Mathematics tutoring in Green Library (GL 129)                                       MTWR 9:00-20:00, F 9:00-17:00, Sat 9:00-15:00 

  

Learning Assistants:  Rommel Rodriguez ‎[rrodr429@fiu.edu]‎   Time available: TBA

                                               Brandon Mori ‎[bmori006@fiu.edu]‎          Time available: TBA

 

 

The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus. These eventual changes would be announced in class and you are responsible to be aware of them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keys for Success: Having a strong precalculus background is important (see the link on my website for notions you are expected to know), but even more important is your attitude and effort in the class. You are expected to spend a minimum of 12 hours/week working on the suggested homework problems, reading the corresponding sections of the text and watching video-lectures when required. Studying with a group can be very helpful and is encouraged, but be sure to do this in an ACTIVE way. Don’t let your peers (or an LA, or tutor) think and work for you. Before an exam or quiz, you should be at the point where you can work, ON YOUR OWN, the problems from the corresponding sections. You will often need to spend time reviewing the concepts of each lecture before you attempt the suggested homework problems. When you will be asked to watch video-lectures at home, please DO so. I intend to spend more time on examples in class, but it is still VERY important that you see the presentation of the theory and understand the definitions and notions from it.

 

When you have questions, you are encouraged to come to my office hours, consult the LA’s, or try the free tutoring services. It is VERY important that you keep up with the course material and you don’t fall behind.

 

 

Your active participation in the learning process is extremely important. This means: follow the video-lectures, read the textbook, attend all lectures, try to graYou have to be able to understand the concepts taught (sometimes this will not happen straight from following the lecture) and get to the point where you will be able to solve on your own most of the suggested assignments  As in most Mathematics courses,