Calculus I, MAC2311, §U04A | Summer 2019

Instructor: Zhongming Wang

E-mail: zwang6@fiu.edu

Phone: 305-348-1754

Office/Hours: DM 410A/ MW 9-10, or by appointment

 

Textbook:  Thomas’ Calculus, Early Transcendentals, by Hass, Heil, Weir, 14th edition packaged with MyLabsPlus access code OR MyLabsPlus Access Code alone (MyLabsPlus program contains an electronic version of the textbook). ISBN for textbook + access code: 9780135430903; ISBN for access code alone:  9780135420683

 

How to login to Mylabsplus: Go to  https://fiu-mlpui.openclass.com/ and login using your panther ID as the username. Use “Forgot your password?” link to create your password.  If you already used Mylabsplus in your Calculus course (at FIU), you will have an automatic access to Mylabsplus . If it is the first time you will be using Mylabsplus, you must purchase an access code. 

 

Access code for MyLabsPlus: You can purchase an access code at FIU bookstore together with the textbook or as standalone item. Or you can purchase code online directly from Pearson while attempting to use the MyLabsPlus site (valid credit card required) - this is the cheapest option. Please be advised that you MUST purchase a code with a specific ISBN or it will not work for the course. Note: Pearson can only support access codes purchased from the bookstore and directly through the publisher. Any issues that arise from materials purchased from a third-party vendor (Amazon, Chegg, eBay, etc) must be handled by that particular company. Access codes purchased through third-party vendors will not be replaced by Pearson. This policy includes standalone access codes and access codes included within a packaged bundle.

If you are not able to purchase an access code immediately, you can use a temporary access code. A temporary access code can be obtained directly from the MylabsPlus site. A temporary access code is valid for ONLY 14 calendar days and it allows you to get started with your assignments on the first day of classes.  After the code expires you will be prompted to enter the permanent code or purchase the code using a credit card. You will not be allowed to continue your course until a permanent code is entered. You cannot buy/enter a permanent code until the temporary code expires.

 

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:

0.     Algebra, geometry and trigonometry review: (review sheet; more review info)

1.     Online assignments through MyLabsPlus: 15%

2.     Two midterms: 25% x 2

3.     A comprehensive final: 35%

    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 1:  May 15; Chapter 2 and 3 (tentative)

Exam 2:  May 29; Chapter 4 (tentative) 
Final    :  June 12, comprehensive

 

 



 

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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