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

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).