From 47bb84dc2f9baad8074a32de8699bca5e45d3a58 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: andyeisenberg Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:34:02 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Initial setup for Fall 2026 Math 1041 --- README.md | 2 +- source/main.ptx | 2 +- source/syllabus/syllabus.ptx | 400 +++++++++++++++++++++-------------- 3 files changed, 238 insertions(+), 166 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index cf9e2b0..5c94f08 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# Fall 2026 Math 1044 +# Fall 2026 Math 1041 Course materials produced using PreTeXt. diff --git a/source/main.ptx b/source/main.ptx index cdac259..7864a87 100644 --- a/source/main.ptx +++ b/source/main.ptx @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ - Introduction to Probability and Statistics for the Life Sciences + Calculus I Fall 2026 MATH 1044 diff --git a/source/syllabus/syllabus.ptx b/source/syllabus/syllabus.ptx index 904f03e..88c6a3c 100644 --- a/source/syllabus/syllabus.ptx +++ b/source/syllabus/syllabus.ptx @@ -4,8 +4,7 @@ Syllabus -

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  • - Day and Time +
  • + Day and Time -

    - Lectures: TR 9:30 am - 11:30 am Gladfelter L024 -

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    + Lectures: TR 3:20 pm - 5:00 am Wachman 9 +

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  • - Recitation +
  • + Office Hours -

    - Section 1: W 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm Wachman 406 -

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    + See times and location on Canvas +

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    - Section 2: M 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm Wachman 406 -

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  • + Course Goals -

    - Section 3: F 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm Wachman 406 -

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      + You will compute limits and derivatives using techniques + developed during the semester. +

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    2. - Office Hours +
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      + You will apply limits and derivatives to practical problems + including optimization, motion, and related rates. +

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      - See times and location on Canvas -

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      + You will connect the concepts of approximation and limit to + geometric questions which generate the definitions of + asymptote, derivative, and tangent line. +

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    5. - Course Goals +
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      + You will relate the derivative and integral and use this + relationship to compute basic integrals. +

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      - To introduce some of the basic concepts and techniques of probability and statistics, as applied in the Life and Environmental Sciences. -

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      + You will become a more independent mathematician, exploring + concepts and solving problems that are foundational to future + coursework. +

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  • - Topics Covered +
  • + Topics Covered -

    - Probability theory and descriptive statistics, probability models, introduction to inferential statistics. -

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    + The three central objects of the semester are limits, derivatives, + and integrals. + In studying these objects, we will see the connections between them, + how to compute different types of them, and how to apply such + calculations to some practical problems. +

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  • - Prerequisite +
  • + Prerequisite -

    - MATH 1041 (C), MATH 1038 (C), MATH 1941 (C), MATH 1951 (C), MATH 2043 to 3080 (C-), MA06 Y. -

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    + A Math 1041 placement or a grade of C or higher in Math 1022 or + transfer credit for Math 1022. +

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  • - Course Mode +
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    - In-person -

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    + In-person +

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  • - Credits +
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    - 4 -

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    + 4 +

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    - Textbook and Other Required Materials

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  • - Textbook +
  • + Textbook -

    - Course notes are freely available online. -

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    + Our course textbook is the 9th Edition of "Calculus: Early + Transcendentals" by James Stewart, published by Cengage. + Students will also need access to the WebAssign homework platform. + Students who are taking more than one class using a Cengage product + may instead consider Cengage Unlimited; please see + Cengage Unlimited. + There are also + videos for this course here. +

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  • - Calculator +
  • + Technology -

    - You will need a scientific calculator (NOT a graphing calculator and NOT a calculator app on your phone/watch). - Any calculator capable of symbolic differentiation/integration or performing statistical tests is NOT allowed. - Scientific calculators (such as the TI-30XIIS) typically cost around $10. -

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    - You will need a device (phone or tablet) to take pictures of your quizzes/tests and upload your work. -

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    + We will not use any technology - including calculators - to take any + tests or quizzes. + On the other hand, you will need a computer or other device to watch + our course videos, and to turn in homework via WebAssign. + But you want to be in the habit of actually doing your HW exercises + by hand. + If you rely too heavily on copying from an app, you won't learn the + material of the course and it will show on closed book exams. +

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    - Assessments @@ -131,85 +158,85 @@ Homework

    - There will be homework assignments posted on Canvas approximately weekly. - There are more practice problems available in the course notes. - Doing homework problems is the primary way that you will learn and internalize the material seen in class. - Plan to spend a substantial amount of time throughout the semester doing homework problems. + A list of homework problems from the textbook will be distributed. + Problems will be assigned. + Homework will be collected via WebAssign; the problems on WebAssign are + slightly modified versions of the problems from the front page of the + general list.

    - Quizzes

    - There will be in-class quizzes every other week (on Sep 1, Sep 15, Oct 13, Oct 27, Dec 1). - Quizzes give you some practice in a test-like environment without the same grade pressure as a test. - The quizzes should be a signal to you about whether you're keeping up with the pace of the course. + There will be a 20-25 min. + quiz every other week (when there is no midterm): 9/1, 9/15, 9/29, + 10/20, 11/3, 12/1. + Each quiz will consist of a few problems similar to the ones assigned + from the textbook. + There will be no make up quizzes. + The lowest quiz score will be dropped to accommodate whatever situations + that may arise.

    - You may use an allowed calculator during quizzes. + Quizzes will be somewhat challenging. + The best way to prepare is to stay up to date on the homework exercises.

    - Exams

    This course will have two midterm exams and a Final Exam. - Exams are the main opportunity for you to demonstrate your understanding of course material. -

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    - You may use an allowed calculator and a 3 in x 5 in index card with prepared notes during exams. - You are allowed to write on both sides of the index card. - You should include your full name in the top right corner of your index card. - Your index card will be turned in along with your exam. + Exams are the main opportunity for you to demonstrate your understanding + of course material.

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  • - Test 1 +
  • + Test 1 -

    - Tuesday, September 29 (in class) -

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    + Friday, October 9, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm +

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  • - Test 2 +
  • + Test 2 -

    - Tuesday, November 10 (in class) -

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    + Friday, November 13, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm +

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  • - Final Exam +
  • + Final Exam -

    - Thursday, December 10, 8:00 am - 10:00 am -

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    + Wednesday, December 9, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm +

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    - Makeup Policy

    - There are no quiz or exam makeups. - The lowest quiz will be dropped and replaced with the recitation score. + There will be no regularly scheduled make up exams. + In the case of a DOCUMENTED EMERGENCY that prevents a student from + taking a test as scheduled, the student must contact their instructor + and the course coordinator immediately in order to discuss alternative + arrangements.

    - Grading @@ -223,14 +250,19 @@ Weight + + Exam Dates Quiz + 0.5% + + Homework - 5% + 4.5% Quizzes - 15% + 13% @@ -245,7 +277,7 @@ Final Exam - 32% + 34% @@ -254,7 +286,8 @@

    - + + Letter Grade Lower Cutoff @@ -297,11 +330,6 @@ C- - 70% - - - - D+ 65% @@ -310,108 +338,149 @@ 55% + + D- + 50% + + F 0% - Attendance Policy

    - Attendance is expected and will be recorded. - If you need to miss a class for some reason, it is your responsibility to get notes from another student for any material you've missed, and to arrange to turn in/make up any in-class or collected work. + Attendance is required. + Students who miss more than 6 MWF classes (4 TR classes) without an + excuse will have their grades lowered by one notch (e.g., from B to B-). + Those who miss more than 12 MWF classes (8 TR classes) without an excuse + will have their grades lowered by two notches, etc.

    - Attendance and Your Health

    - To achieve course learning goals, students must attend and participate in classes, according to the course requirements. - However, if you have tested positive for or are experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness, you should not come to campus or attend in-person classes or activities. - It is the student's responsibility to contact me to create a plan for participation and engagement in the course as soon as you are able to do so, and to make a plan to complete all assignments in a timely fashion. + To achieve course learning goals, students must attend and participate + in classes, according to the course requirements. + However, if you have tested positive for or are experiencing symptoms of + a contagious illness, you should not come to campus or attend in-person + classes or activities. + It is the student's responsibility to contact me to create a plan for + participation and engagement in the course as soon as you are able to do + so, and to make a plan to complete all assignments in a timely fashion.

    - Expectations for Class Conduct

    - It is important to foster a respectful and productive learning environment that includes all students in our diverse community of learners. - Our differences, some of which are outlined in the University's nondiscrimination statement, will add richness to this learning experience. - Therefore, all opinions and experiences, no matter how different or controversial they may be perceived, must be respected in the tolerant spirit of academic discourse. + It is important to foster a respectful and productive learning + environment that includes all students in our diverse community of + learners. + Our differences, some of which are outlined in the University's + nondiscrimination statement, will add richness to this learning + experience. + Therefore, all opinions and experiences, no matter how different or + controversial they may be perceived, must be respected in the tolerant + spirit of academic discourse.

    - Disability Statement

    - Any student who has a need for accommodations based on the impact of a documented disability or medical condition should contact Disability Resources and Services (DRS) in Howard Gittis Student Center South, Rm 420 (drs@temple.edu; 215-204-1280) to request accommodations and learn more about the resources available to you. - If you have a DRS accommodation letter to share with me, or you would like to discuss your accommodations, please contact me as soon as practical. - I will work with you and with DRS to coordinate reasonable accommodations for all students with documented disabilities. + Any student who has a need for accommodations based on the impact of a + documented disability or medical condition should contact Disability + Resources and Services (DRS) in Howard Gittis Student Center South, Rm + 420 ( drs@temple.edu; + 215-204-1280) to request accommodations and learn more about the + resources available to you. + If you have a DRS accommodation letter to share with me, or you would + like to discuss your accommodations, please contact me as soon as + practical. + I will work with you and with DRS to coordinate reasonable + accommodations for all students with documented disabilities. All discussions related to your accommodations will be confidential.

    - Academic Freedom

    - Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. - The University has adopted a policy on Student and Faculty Academic Rights and Responsibilities (Policy # 03.70.02) which can be accessed here. + Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic + freedom. + The University has adopted a policy on Student and Faculty Academic + Rights and Responsibilities (Policy # 03.70.02) which can be accessed + here.

    - Add/Drop Policy

    - Students will be charged for a course unless dropped by the Drop/Add deadline date. - Check the University calendar for exact dates. + Students will be charged for a course unless dropped by the Drop/Add + deadline date. + Check the + University calendar + for exact dates.

    - During the Drop/Add period, students may drop a course with no record of the class appearing on their transcript. - Students are not financially responsible for any courses dropped during this period. - In the following weeks prior to or on the withdrawal date students may withdraw from a course with the grade of "W" appearing on their transcript. + During the Drop/Add period, students may drop a course with no record of + the class appearing on their transcript. + Students are not financially responsible for any courses dropped during + this period. + In the following weeks prior to or on the withdrawal date students may + withdraw from a course with the grade of "W" appearing on their + transcript. After the withdrawal date students may not withdraw from courses. - Check the University calendar for exact dates. + Check the + University calendar + for exact dates. See the full policy by clicking here.

    - AI Policy

    - The use of generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, etc.) is not permitted in this class unless specifically announced for a particular assignment; therefore, any use of AI tools for work in this class may be considered a violation of Temple University's Academic Honesty policy and Student Conduct Code, since the work is not your own. - The use of unauthorized AI tools will result in a grade of zero on the assignment; a second offense will be reported to the Student Conduct Board. + The use of generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, etc.) is not + permitted in this class unless specifically announced for a particular + assignment; therefore, any use of AI tools for work in this class may be + considered a violation of Temple University's Academic Honesty policy + and Student Conduct Code, since the work is not your own. + The use of unauthorized AI tools will result in a grade of zero on the + assignment; a second offense will be reported to the Student Conduct + Board.

    - Incomplete Grades

    - The grade "I" (an "incomplete") is only given if students cannot complete the course work due to circumstances beyond their control. - It is necessary for the student to have completed the majority of the course work with a passing average and to sign an incomplete contract which clearly states what is left for the student to do and the deadline by which the work must be completed. - The incomplete contract must also include a default grade that will be used in case the "I" grade is not resolved by the agreed deadline. + The grade "I" (an "incomplete") is only given if students cannot + complete the course work due to circumstances beyond their control. + It is necessary for the student to have completed the majority of the + course work with a passing average and to sign an incomplete contract + which clearly states what is left for the student to do and the deadline + by which the work must be completed. + The incomplete contract must also include a default grade that will be + used in case the "I" grade is not resolved by the agreed deadline. See the full policy by clicking here.

    - Student Support Services @@ -466,8 +535,11 @@

    - If you are experiencing food insecurity or financial struggles, Temple provides resources and support. - Notably, the Temple University Cherry Pantry and the Temple University Emergency Student Aid Program are in operation as well as a variety of resources from the Division of Student Affairs. + If you are experiencing food insecurity or financial struggles, Temple + provides resources and support. + Notably, the Temple University Cherry Pantry and the Temple University + Emergency Student Aid Program are in operation as well as a variety of + resources from the Division of Student Affairs.