Calculus I, MAC2311, §U15 | Fall 2018

Instructor: Zhongming Wang

E-mail: zwang6@fiu.edu

Phone: 305-348-1754

Office/Hours: DM 437B/ MF 11-12, W 10-11 or by appointment

 

Textbook: Thomas’ Calculus, Early Transcendentals – 14th Edition, by Hass, Heil, Weir, Publisher: Pearson.  This text is packaged with MyLabsPlus access code and the ISBN for the value pack is: ISBN is 0135430909 or 9780135430903. The access code for the MyLabsPlus as a standalone item (without textbook) can be purchased in FIU bookstore or while attempting to use the program; the ISBN is 0135420687 or 9780135420683.

 

Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry, MAC 1147, or equivalently a grade of C or better in both courses Precalculus Algebra, MAC 1140, and Trigonometry, MAC 1114. For students with no prior college coursework, an appropriate score on the ALEKS placement assessment can be used.

 

Course Description:  This is the first course of the Calculus sequence. It introduces the basic concepts and techniques of differential calculus of functions of one real variable. The concept of derivative and its underlying notion of limit will be introduced as well as techniques of differentiation and integration. Applications such as related rates, analysis of graphs of functions, and optimization are an integral part of the course.

 

Objectives:  Upon completion students should demonstrate:

·      Strong computational skills of limits, derivatives, and basic anti-derivatives.

·      Good understanding of concepts used to develop limits, continuity, and differentiation.

·      Reasoning skills in using calculus concepts to solve applied problems, comprehend and reproduce basic proofs such as deducing derivatives of trigonometric functions or establishing the product rule formula for derivatives.

 

Organization of the course: The class meets for 4 hours per week, and the grade is determined by

0.     Diagnostic test: bonus 2% (review sheet; sample test; diagnostic test)

1.     Online assignments through MyLabsPlus: 20%

2.     Three midterms: 20% x 3

3.     A comprehensive final: 20%

    Your final grade will be based on your percentage of the total available points.

A

A-

B+

B

B-

C+

C

D

F

≥92

≥88

≥86

≥82

≥78

≥74

≥70

≥60

<60

 

 

Exams (in class):
Exam 0:  Aug 27; review pre-calculus algebra and trigonometry
Exam 1:  Sep. 24; covering sections: 2.1-2.2, 2.4-2.6, 3.1-3.3,3.5-3.7

Exam 2:  Oct. 22; covering sections: 3.8-4.4

Exam 3:  Nov. 19;  covering sections: 4.5-4.8 and 5.5
Final    :  12/6/2018, Thursday 5:00PM - 7:00PM SCH. INTER.&PUBLIC AFFAIRS 125, cumulative

 

 



 

List of Topics:

·      Limits and Continuity: Chapter 2, sections 1-6 (section 2.3 is optional)

·      Derivatives: Chapter 3, sections 1-11

·      Applications of Derivatives: Chapter 4, sections 1-8 (section 4.7 is optional)

·      Parametric Curves: Section 11.1 and part of 11.2 that deals with differentiation.

·      Indefinite Integrals and the Substitution Method: Section 5.5

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