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# Fall 2026 Math 1044
# Fall 2026 Math 1041
Course materials produced using PreTeXt.
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<book>
<title>Introduction to Probability and Statistics for the Life Sciences</title>
<title>Calculus I</title>
<subtitle>Fall 2026 MATH 1044</subtitle>
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<title>Syllabus</title>
<introduction>
<p>
</p>
<p/>
</introduction>
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<subsection xml:id="sec-course-info">
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<title>Day and Time</title>
<p>
Lectures: TR 9:30 am - 11:30 am Gladfelter L024
</p>
</li>
<li>
<title>Recitation</title>
<p>
Section 1: W 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm Wachman 406
</p>
<p>
Section 2: M 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm Wachman 406
</p>
<p>
Section 3: F 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm Wachman 406
Lectures: TR 3:20 pm - 5:00 am Wachman 9
</p>
</li>
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<title>Course Goals</title>
<p>
To introduce some of the basic concepts and techniques of probability and statistics, as applied in the Life and Environmental Sciences.
<ol>
<li>
<p>
You will compute limits and derivatives using techniques
developed during the semester.
</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>
You will apply limits and derivatives to practical problems
including optimization, motion, and related rates.
</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>
You will connect the concepts of approximation and limit to
geometric questions which generate the definitions of
asymptote, derivative, and tangent line.
</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>
You will relate the derivative and integral and use this
relationship to compute basic integrals.
</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>
You will become a more independent mathematician, exploring
concepts and solving problems that are foundational to future
coursework.
</p>
</li>
</ol>
</p>
</li>
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<title>Topics Covered</title>
<p>
Probability theory and descriptive statistics, probability models, introduction to inferential statistics.
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.
</p>
</li>
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<title>Prerequisite</title>
<p>
MATH 1041 (C), MATH 1038 (C), MATH 1941 (C), MATH 1951 (C), MATH 2043 to 3080 (C-), MA06 Y.
A Math 1041 placement or a grade of C or higher in Math 1022 or
transfer credit for Math 1022.
</p>
</li>
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</p>
</subsection>
<subsection xml:id="sec-materials">
<title>Textbook and Other Required Materials</title>
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<title>Textbook</title>
<p>
Course notes are <url href="https://andyeisenberg.github.io/Probability-and-Statistics-Notes/frontmatter.html">freely available online</url>.
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
<url href="https://cengage.com/unlimited/">Cengage Unlimited</url>.
There are also
<url href="https://cst.temple.edu/department-mathematics/undergraduate/courses/supplementary-videos">videos for this course here</url>.
</p>
</li>
<li>
<title>Calculator</title>
<title>Technology</title>
<p>
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 <url href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00000JBNX">TI-30XIIS</url>) typically cost around $10.
</p>
</li>
<li>
<title>Phone</title>
<p>
You will need a device (phone or tablet) to take pictures of your quizzes/tests and upload your work.
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.
</p>
</li>
</dl>
</p>
</subsection>
<subsection xml:id="sec-assessments">
<title>Assessments</title>
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<title>Homework</title>
<p>
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.
</p>
</paragraphs>
<paragraphs>
<title>Quizzes</title>
<p>
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.
</p>
<p>
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.
</p>
</paragraphs>
<paragraphs>
<title>Exams</title>
<p>
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.
</p>
<p>
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.
</p>
<p>
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<title>Test 1</title>
<p>
Tuesday, September 29 (in class)
Friday, October 9, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
</p>
</li>
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<title>Test 2</title>
<p>
Tuesday, November 10 (in class)
Friday, November 13, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
</p>
</li>
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<title>Final Exam</title>
<p>
Thursday, December 10, 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Wednesday, December 9, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
</p>
</li>
</dl>
</p>
</paragraphs>
<paragraphs>
<title>Makeup Policy</title>
<p>
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.
</p>
</paragraphs>
</subsection>
<subsection xml:id="sec-grading">
<title>Grading</title>
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<cell>Weight</cell>
</row>
<row>
<cell>Exam Dates Quiz</cell>
<cell>0.5%</cell>
</row>
<row>
<cell>Homework</cell>
<cell>5%</cell>
<cell>4.5%</cell>
</row>
<row>
<cell>Quizzes</cell>
<cell>15%</cell>
<cell>13%</cell>
</row>
<row>
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<row>
<cell>Final Exam</cell>
<cell>32%</cell>
<cell>34%</cell>
</row>
</tabular>
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</p>
<tabular>
<col halign="center"/><col />
<col halign="center"/>
<col/>
<row header="yes" bottom="minor">
<cell>Letter Grade</cell>
<cell>Lower Cutoff</cell>
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<row>
<cell>C-</cell>
<cell>70%</cell>
</row>
<row>
<cell>D+</cell>
<cell>65%</cell>
</row>
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<cell>55%</cell>
</row>
<row>
<cell>D-</cell>
<cell>50%</cell>
</row>
<row>
<cell>F</cell>
<cell>0%</cell>
</row>
</tabular>
<paragraphs>
<title>Attendance Policy</title>
<p>
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.
</p>
</paragraphs>
<paragraphs>
<title>Attendance and Your Health</title>
<p>
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.
</p>
</paragraphs>
<paragraphs>
<title>Expectations for Class Conduct</title>
<p>
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.
</p>
</paragraphs>
<paragraphs>
<title>Disability Statement</title>
<p>
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 (<url href="mailto:drs@temple.edu">drs@temple.edu</url>; 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 ( <url href="mailto:drs@temple.edu">drs@temple.edu</url>;
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.
</p>
</paragraphs>
<paragraphs>
<title>Academic Freedom</title>
<p>
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 <url href="https://secretary.temple.edu/policies">here</url>.
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
<url href="https://secretary.temple.edu/policies">here</url>.
</p>
</paragraphs>
<paragraphs>
<title>Add/Drop Policy</title>
<p>
Students will be charged for a course unless dropped by the Drop/Add deadline date.
Check the <url href="https://registrar.temple.edu/academic-calendar">University calendar</url> for exact dates.
Students will be charged for a course unless dropped by the Drop/Add
deadline date.
Check the
<url href="https://registrar.temple.edu/academic-calendar">University calendar</url>
for exact dates.
</p>
<p>
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 <url href="https://registrar.temple.edu/academic-calendar">University calendar</url> for exact dates.
Check the
<url href="https://registrar.temple.edu/academic-calendar">University calendar</url>
for exact dates.
<url href="https://bulletin.temple.edu/undergraduate/academic-policies/withdrawal-policies/">See the full policy by clicking here</url>.
</p>
</paragraphs>
<paragraphs>
<title>AI Policy</title>
<p>
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.
</p>
</paragraphs>
<paragraphs>
<title>Incomplete Grades</title>
<p>
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.
<url href="https://bulletin.temple.edu/undergraduate/academic-policies/incomplete-coursework/">See the full policy by clicking here</url>.
</p>
</paragraphs>
<paragraphs>
<title>Student Support Services</title>
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</p>
<p>
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.
</p>
</paragraphs>
</subsection>