MATH 131, SECTION 100
MATH CONCEPTS – CALCULUS
MTWRF 10:00 – 11:35 AM, BLOC 117
INSTRUCTOR: Keaton Hamm
EMAIL: khamm@math.tamu.edu
OFFICE: Blocker 525N
INSTRUCTOR WEBPAGE: www.math.tamu.edu/~khamm
COURSE WEBPAGE: www.math.tamu.edu/courses/math131
ONLINE HOMEWORK: https://www.webassign.net/tamu/login.html
OFFICE HOURS:
Directly after class daily, or
otherwise by appointment
PREREQUISITES:
High School Algebra I
High School Algebra II
Geometry
TEXTBOOK:
Single Variable Calculus:
Concepts & Contexts, 4th Ed.
by James Stewart.
An online copy will be available
through WebAssign, and is paid for
by your student fees, so you don't
have to buy a hard copy if you
don't wish to.
OTHER MATERIALS:
You are required to have a graphing calculator: either a TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, TI-84+, or TI-Nspire
(non CAS version). You are expected to bring your calculator to each class.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES & OUTCOMES:
This course is a single semester introduction to the concepts and techniques of Calculus for nonengineering, non-mathematics students. At the end of the course, students should be able to do
the following:
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Explain in words and graphically the basic notions of Calculus (e.g. limits, derivatives,
integrals, etc.)
Employ problem solving strategies to solve mathematical problems
Compute derivatives of a broad class of functions
Compute definite and indefinite integrals of basic functions
Apply the substitution method to compute integrals
Provide examples of physical systems modeled by each class of functions introduced (such
as quadratic polynomials, exponential functions, power functions, etc.)
Describe (and graph) a function based on information about its first and second derivatives
Solve basic optimization problems involving determining minimum and/or maximum values
of functions given constraints
Determine numerical derivatives or integrals of functions given by real-world data
GRADING POLICY:
Your final grade in this course will consist of three midterm exams, one cumulative final,
homework, and quizzes. The breakdown of points will be as follows:
POINT BREAKDOWN:
Homework
Quizzes
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Final Exam
20%
15%
15%
15%
15%
20%
GRADE BREAKDOWN:
A
B
C
D
F
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
0-59%
IMPORTANT DATES:
Midterm Exam 1: June 10
Midterm Exam 2: June 19
Midterm Exam 3: June 30
Final Exam: July 7, 10:30am-12:30pm
Last day to add/drop classes for Summer Session 1: June 5 (5:00 PM)
Last day to Q-drop classes: June 20 (5:00 PM)
EXAMINATIONS:
The exams will be held during class time. You are allowed the use of a calculator during the exams,
but you must show that you have cleared all of the memory prior to the exam. Only university
excused absences will be accepted for makeup exams, which will be scheduled by the Math
Department. The final exam is cumulative, and will be held on July 7 from 10:30am-12:30pm.
Students are required to bring their A&M Student ID to all exams. If there are any questions
regarding grading of exams they should be asked of me directly within two class days of receiving
the graded paper.
QUIZZES:
I will give some in-class and some take-home quizzes along the way. I may or may not announce
when quizzes will be.
HOMEWORK:
There will be online homework due regularly on WebAssign:
https://www.webassign.net/tamu/login.html. You may ask for a one day extension for any given
assignment, but you will then only be eligible for 50% credit on that assignment. I may also give
some written homework assignments as I see fit.
COURSE POLICIES:
Attendance is strongly encouraged, especially as this is a summer course and will move very
rapidly. To make up a quiz or exam, you must have proof of a university excused absence. If you
know you will be absent ahead of time, you need to email me before the day you will be absent
telling me your reason. In the case of an unexpected but excused absence (such as an accident or
emergency), please email me within two days letting me know the reason for your absence.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides
comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this
legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that
provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability
requiring an accommodation, please contact the Department of Student Life, Services for Students
with Disabilities, in Room 126 of the Koldus Building or call 845-1637.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
“An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do." For further information on the
honor code policy at Texas A&M, visit http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor.
COPYRIGHT POLICY:
Any material that I produce throughout the course is copyrighted, including (but not limited to)
syllabi, quizzes, worksheets, exams, reviews, or any in-class material.
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE:
Week 1: June 2-6
2-3: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5
4-6: 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
Week 2: June 9-13
9: 2.4, 2.5, Review
10: Exam 1
11-13: 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2
Week 3: June 16-20
16-18: 3.3, 3.4, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, Review
19: Exam 2
20: 4.2, 4.3
Week 4: June 23-27
23-24: 4.6, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2
25-27: 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, Review
Week 5: June 30-July 3
30: Exam 3
1-3: 6.1, 6.5, 6.7, 7.1
Final Exam: July 7 10:30-12:30.