Spring 2011 Math 131 Syllabus Instructor Office Phone E mail Web Page Office Hours Kendra Kilmer Blocker 641B 845 6235 kilmer math tamu edu www math tamu edu kilmer Monday Wednesday Friday 1 2 15pm Class Times 131 505 MWF 9 10 10 00am HELD 105 131 506 MWF 10 20 11 10am HELD 105 131 507 MWF 11 30am 12 20pm HELD 105 Catalog Description Mathematical Concepts Calculus Limits and continuity rates of change slope differentiation the derivative maxima and minima integration the definite and indefinite integral techniques curve fitting Prerequisites High school algebra I and II and geometry Credit will not be given for more than one of MATH 131 142 151 and 171 Learning Objectives Identify basic functions and use them to model real life situations Compute limits numerically graphically and algebraically and apply them to the concept of continuity Understand the limit definition of the derivative and calculate derivatives of various functions using the limit definition and differentiation formulas Compare the graph of a function with the graphs of the function s first and second derivatives Find the local and absolute extrema of functions including optimization applications Compute antiderivatives and understand the concept of integration as it relates to area Use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to evaluate integrals including the method of substitution Apply integration as it relates to area between curves the average value of a function and further applications Textbook Single Variable Calculus Concepts 4th edition by Brooks Cole ISBN 0 495 55972 5 Note When you registered for this class you paid for an electronic version of the textbook and access to your computer homework Thus you are not required to purchase a hard copy of the textbook For more information go to http www math tamu edu courses eHomework and click on Student Information Page Calculator Policy A TI 83 TI 83PLUS TI 84 or TI 84PLUS is REQUIRED these will be the only calcuators I will use in class for demonstrations and you may use any one of these calculators on most of the quizzes and tests NOTE It is considered CHEATING to have notes formulas or programs in your calculator other than the ones I give you to use Consequences for cheating will be severe Highly Suggested Homework Your highly suggested homework will prepare you for your daily grades computer homework and tests but will not be turned in for a grade It is crucial that you work these problems A list of highly suggested homework problems can be found on my web site as well as at the end of each section of notes Computer Homework There will be a graded computer homework assignment for each section we cover in class These assignments will be taken on the WebAssign system For more information and to login please go to http www math tamu edu courses eHomework Daily Grades Your overall daily grade will consist of Quizzes and Take Home Assignments Quizzes will be given in class Quizzes may or may not be announced so it is imperative that you keep up with your suggested homework You are allowed to work together on take home assignments but copying will NOT be tolerated Exams There will be three in class exams You must bring your Student ID to each exam Calculators will be checked during or before each exam If there are any programs on your calculator which I did not give you the occurence will be considered as scholastic dishonesty The tentative exam schedule is as follows Exam 1 Exam 2 Exam 3 Wednesday 16 February 2011 Friday 25 March 2011 Wednesday 20 April 2011 Final Exam The final exam will be comprehensive and will consist of multiple choice problems only The final exam schedule is as follows Section 141 505 141 506 141 507 Class Time MWF 9 10 10 00am MWF 10 20 11 10am MWF 11 30am 12 20pm Final Exam Date and Time Monday 9 May 2011 8 10am Tuesday 10 May 2011 8 10am Wednesday 11 May 2011 10 30am 12 30pm Grading A 90 100 B 80 89 C 70 79 D 60 69 F 0 59 3 Exams 18 each Computer Homework Daily Grades Final Exam TOTAL 54 10 13 23 100 Grades Any questions concerning the grading of a Daily Grade or Exam must be presented to me within one week of the return of the assignment Otherwise the grade will not be changed I will be posting grades during the semester on E Learning Please go to http elearning tamu edu to login Make up Policy No make up assignments quizzes or exams will be given without an official written University Excuse An absence for a non acute medical service or regular check up does not constitute an excused absence In case of illness you MUST contact me within TWO working days of the missed assignment quiz exam otherwise you forfeit the right to a make up For more information please see the University Student Rules Please note that I will NOT accept the Explanatory Statement for Absence from Class form as sufficient written documentation of an excused absence Class Policies To succeed in this class attendance is a necessity Be on time to class Once in the classroom you will be expected to be respectful to everyone This includes turning off and putting away cell phones ipods and newspapers Also it is very disrespectful to talk during lecture If I feel you are being disrespectful I will tell you to leave the classroom Available Help If you are having problems please come to my office hours as soon as possible Other sources of help include help sessions and week in reviews The days and times will be announced as soon as they are scheduled Aggie Honor Code An Aggie does not lie cheat or steal or tolerate those who do Upon accepting admission to Texas A M University a student immediately assumes a commitment to uphold the Honor Code to accept responsibility for learning and to follow the philosophy and rules of the Honor System Students will be required to state their commitment on examinations research papers and other academic work Ignorance of the rules does not exclude any member of the TAMU community from the requirements or the processes of the 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