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Texas Southern University
Houston, Texas
Department of Mathematics
Phone: 713-313-7002
MATH. 241 -- Calculus I (4 Hours)
COURSE SYLLABUS
Spring 2011
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is the first semester calculus course of a three
semester calculus sequence. This course reviews basic topics in functions of real variables such as
algebraic, logarithmic and exponential, as well as trigonometric functions and their graphs. The
concepts of limits, continuity and derivatives of these functions are discussed. Applications of the
derivative are also explored.
PREREQUISITE: MATH. 133 and 134 or MATH 136.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
CALCULUS: EARLY TRANSCENDENTALS by William Briggs and Lyle Cochran.
(Addison Wesley, 2011).
COURSE OBJECTIVES: The student is expected to:
1. Recall how to evaluate a function, especially the difference quotient.
2. Learn the definition of the limit and the derivative of a function
3. Evaluate the derivative of a function
4. learn to apply the derivative to curve sketching as well as other applications in
science and engineering.
Class Time: MTWF 11:00 - 11:50AM
Location: SB 148 on MWF and SB105 on T
Instructor: Dr. Victor Obot
Office:
SB 120
Phone:
713-313-7118
Email:
obot_vd@tsu.edu
Office Hours:
MWF 9:00 -10:30AM;
MW 1:00 – 2:00PM
T (2:00 – 4:00PM) Math learning Center RM 102D

REQUIREMENTS: The student is expected to attend class regularly and to turn in
assignments on time at the beginning of the class period. Homework assignments more
than one class period late will not be accepted. It is imperative that each student begin
this course with a complete understanding of algebra, trigonometry. There will be no time
to relearn this material during the semester. In particular, be familiar with algebraic,
exponential , logarithmic and trigonometric functions.
A graphics calculator, such as the TI-83, is a requirement. There will be a short discussion
in class on the use of the calculator for graphing functions as well as other uses.
You should also obtain a MyMathLab code. This will aid you in acquiring additional
help in understanding the material discussed in class. The MyMathLab course ID is
obot46615.
You should become familiar with the use of Blackboard.
GRADING: There will be four examinations during the semester and a final examination
at the end of the semester. Homework problems will be assigned in class. These problems
will include solving application problems in such fields as physics, chemistry, medicine
and economics. There will be unannounced quizzes. The quizzes will be based on the
home work assignments. You should do the homework assignments in a notebook. When
the quiz is given, you will be informed which homework problem the particular quiz comes
from. If you did the homework problem, you may open your notebook and simply copy
down the problem in question. The five lowest quiz grades will be dropped. There will be
no make- up quizzes. The lowest test grade will be dropped. In general, there will be no
make –up tests, however, a student who misses an examination for good reason may take a
more difficult make-up test.
The exam grades and a grade based on the homework/quizzes are used to determine a
student’s final grade. Each examination counts as 20% of the final grade and the
homework assignments as another 20% . The final exam counts as 20% . Letter grades
will be assigned as follows:
A = 90% or above B = 80 – 89% C = 65 – 79%
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D = 50 – 64% F < 50%
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The grade of I is given only when a student’s work is
satisfactory in quality, but due to circumstances beyond his or her control, the student was
unable to complete a small portion of required work. A grade of I is not given in place of
a failing grade; please do not ask for an I in place of an F or any other grade.
Requests for a change of grade after the final grade has been recorded will be honored only
if, due to an error on my part, the wrong grade was submitted.
Dropping a Course: Non attendance is not the same as dropping a course. To drop a
course, you must go to the Registrar’s office and fill out the appropriate forms before the
dateline. The grade of W is given for a course officially dropped by the deadline for
dropping a course. This grade is assigned by the Registrar. I cannot submit a W for a
student who has not dropped the course.

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Academic Dishonesty: It is not expected. The maximum penalty for cheating is expulsion from
the university. At a minimum, you should expect a zero grade on the particular activity involved.
This applies to the person doing the cheating and the person abating the cheating. The best
solution is not to talk during examinations or spend time looking at someone else paper.
American with Disabilities Act:
Texas Southern University maintains a policy for students with disabilities in accordance
with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973. Under these federal guidelines, the University is obligated to:
1. Protect the civil rights of students with disabilities.
2. Protect the confidentiality and privacy of students with disabilities.
3. Provide reasonable accommodations and services to students with known
disabilities, who are qualified to meet the requirements of the academic program,
apart from the handicapping condition.
The burden of proof is on the student to demonstrate the need for requested
accommodations. If you feel you are qualified to receive services, please contact the
Office of Disabled Students Services at 713-313-4210 or visit the office in the Fairchild
Building, Room 147 between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Cell Phones: They are to be turned off or put in vibrate mode during class. Under no
circumstances are they to be answered. If you find it necessary to leave class in order to answer
your cell phone, please pack your belongings with you so that you can proceed immediately to
take care of the emergency. Do not return to class. During tests, phones are to be turned off
and put away. No phones are to be on your desk or on your immediate possession during a test. I
am not interested in semantics. If a cell phone is on your desk, in your hands, etc. during a
test, you will be accused of text messaging, thus cheating on the test. During a test, you
may not leave the room to make a phone call or answer your cell phone.
HELPFUL HINTS: The following are some suggestions to enhance your chances of
completing the course successfully.
1. Attend classes regularly, be on time, pay attention in class and ask questions when
you do not understand something.
2. Take good notes in class and revise them after class if necessary.
3. Plan to spend time on the class assignments, at least two to three hours for each
hour of class time; seek additional help if you have any difficulties with an
assignment, you are always welcome in my office; study in groups if possible.
4. Establish a study routine; find a comfortable and quiet location to work and do
not fall behind.
5. Read both the class notes and the textbook before starting the assignments; study
the examples carefully, always read with a pencil and paper at hand; you learn
mathematics by doing mathematics!
6. Review regularly; do not wait until the last minute to prepare for an examination.

Mathematics 241: Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
Course Outline
Topic 1 REVIEW OF REAL FUCTIONS OF REAL VARIABLES ( 2 WEEKS)
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1.1 Functions and their graphs. Domain and range of a function
1.2 Operations on functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and
composition.
1.3 Inverse, exponential, and logarithmic functions
1.4 Trigonometric functions
Test 1
Topic 2 LIMITS OF A FUNCTION ( 3 WEEKS)
2.1 Definition of limits
2.2 Techniques for computing limits
2.3 Infinite limits
2.4 Limits at infinity
2.5 Continuity
Test 2
Topic 3 DERIVATIVES I (3 WEEKS)
3.1 Definitions
3.2 Rules of differentiation
3.3 Derivatives as rates of change
3.4 Derivatives of trigonometric functions
Test 3
Topic 4 DERIVATIVES II (3 WEEKS)
4.1 The Chain Rule
4.2 Implicit differentiation
4.3 Derivatives of logarithmic and exponential functions
4.4 Derivatives of inverse trigonometric functions
Test 4

Topic 5. APPLICATIONS (3 WEEKS)
5.1 Related rates
5.2 Maxima and Minima
5.3 Graphing functions
5.4 Optimization problems
5.5 Limits revisited ----- L’Hopital’s Rule
FINAL EXAM.
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