Syllabus for MATH 1210-016
Calculus I, Spring 2016
Time and location: M,W,F 10:45-11:35, WBB 207; T 10:45-11:35, WEB
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Instructor: Shiu-Tang Li
Course webpage: http://www.math.utah.edu/∼li/1210-S2016/index.html
for course info; the scores are posted on Canvas.
Email: stazlee@hotmail.com
Office hours: Tuesday after class, or by appointment
Please prepare
Textbook: Calculus with Differential Equations, 9th edition, by Varberg,
Purcell and Rigdon. ISBN: 0-13-230633-6
Important notices for this course
Prerequisites: At least a C grade in Math1050 (College Algebra) AND
Math1060 (Trigonometry) OR in Math1080 (Precalculus) or an Accuplacer
score of 95 on the College Level Math test or at least a 3 on the AB Calculus
AP exam.
Course description: Math1210, Calculus 1 is a 4-credit semester course.
This course includes the following topics: Functions and their graphs, differentiation of polynomial, rational and trigonometric functions. Velocity and
acceleration. Geometric applications of the derivative, minimization and
maximization problems, the indefinite integral, and an introduction to differential equations. The definite integral and the Fundamental Theorem of
Calculus.
Expected Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course,
a student should be able to: Take limits of algebraic and trigonometric expressions of the form 0/0 (that simplify), non-zero number over 0, including
limits that go to (positive or negative) infinity, limits that don’t exist and
limits that are finite.
e Use the limit definitions of derivative and definite integral for polynomial, rational and some trigonometric functions; understand definition of
continuity.
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f Differentiate all polynomial, rational, radical, and trigonometric functions and compositions of those functions; perform implicit differentiation
and compute higher order derivatives.
Use differentiation to find stationary, singular and inflection points, as
well as domain and limit information to determine vertical and horizontal
asymptotes, and then use all of that information to sketch the graph of a
curve, y = f(x).
] Apply differentiation to optimization and related rates problems.
^ Compute indefinite and definite integrals, using the power rule and
basic u-substitution and the Fundamental Theorems of Calculus.
_ Apply the definite integral to compute area between two curves, volumes of solids of revolutions, arc length, surface area for surfaces of revolution
and center of mass.
Grading policy: Labs: 15%; Homework 10%; Quizzes 10%; Midterm(1)+Midterm(2)
40%; Final 25%.
Lab: The TA will assist you and you work in groups to get lab problems
done. Attendance counts.
Homework: 9 homework problems are assigned each week. We only check
completeness for each homework assignment you turn in. Try to keep your
work neat and organized, for the grader to grade your work more easily. You
can also choose to submit 1 additional problem in the specified chapter from
the book for each homework assignment. The score doesn’t count. The TA
will check carefully and provide suggestions / revisions.
Extra credit challenging problem: 1 challenging problem will be assigned
roughly bi-weekly. Points are only given to completely correct answers. For
each problem, if 1-2 people do it correctly, each person will get an additional
1% of the final score. 3-5 people: 0.7%. 6-10 people: 0.5%. 11-15 people:
0.2%. 16 people or more: 0.05% (This means the problem is not challenging
at all). I don’t mind you share your answers - that means you’re sharing
your points.
Quizzes: There will be 6 quizzes. You can work in a group of 1-3
people to finish each quiz. The problems are taken from homework as2
signments or examples taught in class.
Midterms: There’re 2 midterms. The overall midterm score is calculated
as follows: (Bonus for those who attend both midterms: Your higher score
×0.55 + Your lower score ×0.45). If you missed one due to some personal
reasons, it’s fine, and I will schedule makeup exams, but you won’t enjoy this
special bonus.
Don’t forget to bring your student ID during exams.
Final exam: If you have to do a makeup final, you have to provide a proof,
it could be from a doctor if you have a severe cold, a letter from your parents
if there’s anything family emergency event, or an e-mail from your coach if
you have to participate in contests for our school. I’ll make the makeup final
exam slightly more difficult than the final exam.
Extra credit for regularly attending quizzes, classes, or whatever:
Up to 2% of the final score.
Course grades: Your final letter grade will be determined by your overall
percentage as follows: if your overall percentage is x%, then
A: 93 ≤ x < 100
A-: 90 ≤ x < 92
B+: 87 ≤ x < 90
B: 83 ≤ x < 87
B-: 80 ≤ x < 83
C+: 77 ≤ x < 80
C: 73 ≤ x < 77
C-: 70 ≤ x < 73
D+: 67 ≤ x < 70
D: 63 ≤ x < 67
D-: 60 ≤ x < 62
E:
x < 60
Important dates:
Last Day to drop classes: Jan 22
Last Day to withdraw classes: Mar 4
Midterm 1: Feb 22
Midterm 2: Apr 11
Final: May 4
Other rules / assistance
Student Responsibilities: All students are expected to maintain professional behavior in the classroom setting, according to the Student Code,
spelled out in the Student Handbook. You have specific rights in the classroom as detailed in Article III of the Code. The Code also specifies proscribed
conduct (Article XI) that involves cheating on tests, collusion, fraud, theft,
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etc. Students should read the Code carefully and know you are responsible for the content. According to Faculty Rules and Regulations, it is the
faculty responsibility to enforce responsible classroom behaviors, beginning
with verbal warnings and progressing to dismissal from class and a failing
grade. Students have the right to appeal such action to the Student Behavior
Committee. http://regulations.utah.edu/academics/6-400.php
Tutoring: The Rushing Math Center offers free drop-in tutoring, a computer lab, and study areas for undergraduates. The Rushing Student Center
is adjacent to the LCB and JWB. The hours for the Fall semester are: 8 am
- 8 pm Monday-Thursday and 8 am - 6 pm on Friday. The tutoring center
will open the second week of classes.
ADA Statement: The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to
its programs, services and activities for people with disabilities. If you will
need accommodations in the class, reasonable prior notice needs to be given
to the Center for Disability Services, 162 Olpin Union Building, 581-5020
(V/TDD). CDS will work with you and the instructor to make arrangements
for accommodations. All information in this course can be made available in
alternative format with prior notification to the Center for Disability Services.
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