Department of Mathematics, Statistics
and Computer Science
Wim Ruitenburg's Spring 2008 MATH080.1001 Syllabus
OBJECTIVES:
Be able to work with functions of one variable, using limits, continuity,
derivative, and integration.
Be able to use a graphing calculator in support of these tasks.
We hope for the additional ability to approach all this with mathematical
understanding.
As core course outcomes we also have:
1. Evaluate the effectiveness of the mathematical sciences in describing the
world.
2. Analyze quantitative information symbolically, graphically, numerically, and
verbally for the purpose of solving problems or drawing conclusions.
3. Construct logical arguments in support of mathematical assertions
CLASS PLACE AND TIME: JH103, MWF 11
INSTRUCTOR: Wim Ruitenburg
OFFICE HOURS: By appointment
PREREQUISITES: MATH 21 or equivalent.
Equivalent is three to four years of college preparatory mathematics including
topics listed in the description of MATH 21
BOOK: Smith and Minton, Calculus, concepts and connections,
McGraw-Hill, 2006.
GRADES will be determined by performance on exams and on homework
problems.
There will be four exams: EX1, EX2, EX3 and EX4.
Each exam is worth 10 points.
Final score: We add the top three scores, plus half of the lowest score.
Example: Someone has scored 9, 5, 7, 7. Then the points from the four exams
is 9 + 2.5 + 7 + 7 = 25.5.
There will be quiz problems, about once a week.
Participation is required.
The 4 grade points from the quiz section will be used to adjust the final
grade.
Points to grade conversion.
The following are minimum guarantees:
Points
Grade
37-39
A
35-36
AB
33-34
B
31-32
BC
29-30
C
27-28
CD
25-26
D
ATTENDANCE POLICY: You are expected to attend all classes for their
full periods
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: See the undergraduate bulletin
SEMESTER outline:
Date
Action
Date
Action
January 14
0.1, 3, 4, 6
16
18
23
25
1.1-5
28
30
February 1
4
6
Slack
8
Slack
11
EX1
13
2.1-6
15
18
20
22
25
27
0.5
29
2.7-9
March 3
5
7
EX2
10
3.1-8
12
26
28
31
April 2
4
7
9
Slack
11
EX3
14
4.1-8
16
18
21
23
25
28
30
May 2
Slack
7, 1PM
EX4
Last updated: January 2008
Comments & suggestions:
wimr@mscs.mu.edu