MATH 125 Section 012: Calculus I
Fall 2009
4 Credit Hours
Primary Instructor: Dr. Wei Hsia
Core Designation: Mathematics
A grade of C- or higher in MATH 112 and MATH 113 (or MATH 115)
or a mathematics placement score in the 440-600 range.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Students will develop a basic understanding of the concepts of calculus including limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration. Students will be able to find limits, calculate (and simplify) derivatives and integrals involving exponential, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, and hyperbolic functions. Students will be able to apply the concepts and techniques of calculus to solve applied problems. Evaluation of students will be determined by tests, quizzes, homework, and class presentations.
Students will develop a basic understanding of the concepts of calculus including limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration. Students will be able to find limits, calculate (and simplify) derivatives and integrals involving exponential, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, and hyperbolic functions. Students will be able to apply the concepts and techniques of calculus to solve applied problems. Evaluation of students will be determined by tests, quizzes, homework, and class presentations.
Chapter 1: 1.3 - 1.6
Chapter 2: 2.1 - 2.8
Chapter 3: 3.1 - 3.5
Chapter 4: 4.1 - 4.5, 4.7
Chapter 5: 5.1 - 5.5
Chapter 7: 7.1
Grades will be based on (1) five in class mid-term tests (13% each), (2) a comprehensive final exam (20%), (3) WebAssign Home Works (10%) and (4) class participation (5%).
GRADE: The final grade will be based on the score. The score is a number between 0 and 100 determined by
Clicker 10% Homework: 10% Major Exams: 50% Final Exam: 30%
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A+: 98 – 100 |
A: 92 – 98 |
A−: 90 – 92 |
B+: 88 – 90 |
B: 82 – 88 |
B−: 80 – 82 |
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C+: 78 – 80 |
C: 72 – 78 |
C−: 70 – 72 |
D+: 68 – 70 |
D: 62 – 68 |
D−: 60 – 62 |
F: < 60 |
MAKE-UP POLICY: No makeup work will be allowed. The dropped grade in each test period is to account for any missed assignments due to illness or any other circumstances. Students who must miss work or tests due to official University business must make arrangements for makeup work beforehand.
REPLACEMENT POLICY: Everyone will be allowed to replace his/her lowest test grade with the grade made on the final exam. However, zero due to an unexcused absence or academic misconduct will not be replaced. If a test is missed due to a serious, verifiable circumstance, the zero score will be replaced with the final exam grade only once.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance for this course is mandatory. You are expected to attend all of your scheduled classes. Class meets each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday unless noted. 2 points will be deducted from the attendance grade (started with 100 points) for each missed class.
LOGIN (1) Go to the website: www.coursecompass.com
INFO: (2) Click on Student’s “Register”. After that you follow the instructions to register.
(3) You will need our COURSE ID: mai93643 and an access code given below
(4) Your access code is: **** Code is provided on your printed syllabus ****
(5) Please create your login name as your crimson email. For example smith006@crimson.ua.edu
(6) Set your Password.
WORKING FROM HOME: The Math 125 software can be installed on the student’s personal computer. Internet access is required in order to use the website where homework is found. The website is www.coursecompass.com. Before you do homework, you must run the MyMathLab Browser Check. The browser check walks you through installing the plug-ins and players you need.
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The Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Policy will be followed in the event of academic misconduct.
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