Syllabus for MATH 151 Calculus I Summer 2010 Course ... - UMBC

Syllabus for MATH 151
Calculus I
Summer 2010
Course information:
Lecture: Mon/Wed/Thu, 6:00pm–8:05pm (MP 106)
Discussion: Mon/Wed, 5:00pm–5:50pm (MP 106)
Course website: http://www.math.umbc.edu/~aa5/teaching/math151
Instructor: Alen Alexanderian
Office: MP 239
Phone: 410-455-8632
Email: aa5@umbc.edu
Web Page: http://www.math.umbc.edu/~aa5
Office Hours: Mon 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Teaching assistant: Sungwoo Choi
Office:
Email:
Office Hours:
MP201
schoi8@umbc.edu
TBA
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in precalculus
Text: CALCULUS. Early Transcendentals, by James Stewart, 6th Edition
Thomson/Brooks.Cole Publishing, 2008.
Material to be covered: This is a first course in calculus. Calculus concerns
the study of rates of change and changing quantities. For example,
consider a moving car; the position of the car changes as function of time
and the speed of the car is the rate of change of its position.

We will begin our study of calculus by learning about the very important
concept of the limit. Then, we will discuss the concept of continuity and its
consequences. After developing these basic but important concepts, we will
define the notion of the derivative. Next, we will learn various differentiation
rules and do a lot of practice in computing derivatives. We will also see some
applications of the concept of derivative later in the course. Towards the end
of the course, we will begin the study of the concept of integration. We will
end our discussion of calculus by introducing the Fundamental Theorem of
Calculus.
For more information on the topics covered, please see the Course Calendar
in the course website.
Homework: All homework will be done (and graded) on-line through WebAssign
and will be due each Monday at midnight. Please keep a record
of your homework scores and a print-out of each completed homework in
case there is a problem with the computer system. There will be no late
homework. Only the 6 best homework grades will be counted (out of 7).
WebAssign section code: umbc 4679 7523
Quizzes: There will be a total of 11 quizzes, out of which the 8 best
scores will be counted towards your final grade. There will be no makeup
quizzes! The quizzes will be generally brief (20-30 minutes), and will be
given during the Discussion Sessions. The purpose of the quizzes is to provide
students quick feedback on their understanding of the concepts covered
in the class.
Exams: There will be a mid-term and a final exam. The final exam will not
be comprehensive and will focus on the topics covered after the mid-term.
However, to do well in the final students should understand the material
covered throughout the whole course.
Make-up policy: Make-up exams are given only in a case of an emergency
(notification should be given to the instructor within 24 hours before or after
the scheduled exam time, documentation required).

Grading: The course grade will be based on homework, quizzes, a midterm,
and a final exam. The following table shows the contribution of each of these
components to your course grade.
Homework 15%
Quizzes 30%
Midterm 25%
Final 30%
Your final letter grade will be computed according to the following guidelines.
Suppose s is your course average based on your performance in homework,
quizzes, and exams.
90 ≤ s ≤ 100 A
80 ≤ s < 90 B
70 ≤ s < 80 C
60 ≤ s < 70 D
s < 60 F
Extra credit: I will provide opportunities for students to earn some extra
credit throughout the course. The details will be discussed in the class.
Calculators: Students are not allowed to use a calculator during quizzes
and exams.
Tutoring: Free walk-in tutoring is available at the Mathlab located in the
basement of the library (x52444 for more details).
Study suggestion: This is a non-trivial course. You should expect to spend
at least 15 hours a week studying. Come to class prepared by looking over
the sections that are going to be covered during the lecture (look at course
calendar to see what topics will be covered in a given lecture). Even if you
briefly look over the relevant sections, you will be in a much better position to
understand the material covered in the lecture. When you study, read your
lecture notes and also the relevant sections in the book. You need to study
regularly so you have a thorough understanding of the concepts discussed

in the lecture. Then, you need to practice applying the concepts you have
learned by solving problems. Note that solving the homework problems in
MathZone is not sufficient practice. You should try to solve as many of the
problems in the book (at the end of each section) as possible. The answers
to odd numbered problems is provided at the end of the book so you can
check your answer for those.
UMBC academic integrity policy: By enrolling in this course, each student
assumes the responsibilities of an active participant in UMBC’s scholarly
community in which everyone’s academic work and behavior are held to the
highest standards of honesty. Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and helping
others to commit these acts are all forms of academic dishonesty, and they
are wrong. Academic misconduct could result in disciplinary action that may
include, but is not limited to, suspension or dismissal. To read the full Student
Academic Conduct Policy, consult the UMBC Student Handbook, the
Faculty Handbook, or the UMBC Policies section of the UMBC Directory.