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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