Lectures: TR 3:20 pm - 5:00 am Wachman 9
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You will compute limits and derivatives using techniques developed during the semester.
You will apply limits and derivatives to practical problems including optimization, motion, and related rates.
You will connect the concepts of approximation and limit to geometric questions which generate the definitions of asymptote, derivative, and tangent line.
You will relate the derivative and integral and use this relationship to compute basic integrals.
You will become a more independent mathematician, exploring concepts and solving problems that are foundational to future coursework.
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.
A Math 1041 placement or a grade of C or higher in Math 1022 or transfer credit for Math 1022.
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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
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.
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.
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.
Quizzes will be somewhat challenging. The best way to prepare is to stay up to date on the homework exercises.
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.
Friday, October 9, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday, November 13, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, December 9, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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.
The grade components and their weights are:
The lower cutoff for each letter grade is given in the table below.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Students are not financially responsible for any courses dropped during
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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 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.
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