800:060 - Calculus I
Fall 2009

Dr. Mike Prophet                    Office Hours: MWF 9:30-10:30am
Office: WRT 320                                   F 3:30-4:30pm
Office Phone: 273-2104                            T,TH 1-2pm  
prophet@math.uni.edu     
         
Course website: www.math.uni.edu/~prophet/courses/60

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Prerequisites:

800:046, or 800:043 and 044, or equivalent.

Text:

Calculus: Single Variable (fourth edition), Hughes-Hallet, et al.

Technology:

The TI-86 is required for this course.

Course Content and Goals:

We will cover most of chapters 1-5. This first semester of calculus essentially deals with (only!) two basic problems: 1 - describe how a particular quantity changes (differential calculus) and 2 - determine how much of a particular quantity we have (integral calculus) (in fact, these two problems are very much related, as we will see). In attempting to answer these questions, we will encounter a common theme; we will first try to solve the problems in the most simple cases, using only basic algebra and geometry. And then, after feeling comfortable with our solution techniques, we will try to extended our methods to more difficult (or general) cases. This idea of solving `hard' problems by studying `easy' ones will allow us to nurture an understanding that is rooted in graphical, numerical and analytical perspectives. We also will want to develop our skills in communicating and expressing mathematical ideas to others.

Please let me know if you begin having problems with the material in this course. It is vital that you do not get behind in your understanding of the topics. Either in class (as time permits) or during my office hours, feel free to ask me questions about any of the material in our course.

Responsibilities:

There are three central expectations I have of students in this course.

1.

Students are responsible for the material covered in class. It will often happen that we are unable to discuss in class every aspect of a particular section. However, unless specifically indicated, students remain responsible for the sections in their entirety. Failure to attend class, even for a legitimate reason, does not absolve any student from the responsibility of material covered. If you miss a class, you should find out, as soon as possible, what you missed from those who attended.

2.

It is expected that students read the text.

3.

It is expected that students complete the homework assignments on time. Homework will be collected (usually on Fridays) and graded. No late homework will be accepted. In general, students are expected to copy the statement of the problem before answering it. Once this is done, a flag such as `Solution' or `Answer' should then be used to signal the beginning of a solution.

Exams:

There will be 4 in-class exams, 100 points each. Our fourth exam will be on the date and time of our Final Exam. There are no make-up exams. You are expected to take each exam on the day it is given. A missed exam results in 0-point score.

Quizzes:

We will have approximately 6 in-class quizzes.

Homework:

Homework will be assigned most every class. Homework problems will be collected (usually on Fridays) and graded. No late homework will be accepted. The total value of all homework assignments and quizzes is 50 points.

Grade Calculation:

Your grade will be based on a total of 450 points, distributed like this:

Final Note:

The University of Northern Iowa is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Institution. Students with disabilities and other special needs should feel free to contact the professor privately, if there are services or adaptations which can be made to accommodate special needs.

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