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Math 1253: Intro to Differential Calculus II
Section 1
Time: MTWR 12:30 – 1:30
Place: B022
Instructor: J. Jang
Office: B154d
Phone: 323 – 5786
Email: jjang@langara.bc.ca
Office hours: MW 1:30 – 2:30, TR 1:30 – 3:30
Prerequisite: C- in Math 1153
Transfer Credits: UBC Math 111, SFU Math 100/151, UVic Math 102
Texts:
1. Single Variable Calculus: Concepts and Contexts by Stewart, 3rd edition
2. Problem book for 1153, 1253, and 1171
Topics from the text:
1. Exponential functions and their derivatives: 1.5, 3.1, 3.5
2. Logarithmic functions and their derivatives: 1.6, 3.7
3. Trigonometric functions and their derivatives: 3.4, 3.6
4. Parametric equations: 1.7, 3.5
5. Indeterminate forms and l’Hospital’s Rule: 4.5
6. All the major applications from Math 1153 (linear motion, linear approximations,
related rates, optimization, and curve sketching), using transcendental functions
Grading Scheme:
Three term tests: 20% each (May 25, June 22, July 20)
Final: 40% (during the final exam period: August 10 – 17)
Important notes:
1. No make-up exams will be given unless you have a reasonable excuse such as illness.
You must inform me before the exam date should you not be able to write it.
2. If you miss a term test due to a medical reason, the average of all the other exams you
write will replace the missing one.
3. You must write at least one term test and the final exam in order to pass the course. If
you do not write the final exam as scheduled by the registrar’s office, you will not be able
to finish the course. In case of an exam schedule conflict, contact the registrar’s office to
reschedule the exams.
4. The focus will be on understanding theory. Numerical calculation will be minimal as to
provide students with more time to do “logical thinking” than “mindless memorizing”. It
is expected that students know all definitions and proofs discussed in class, as well as
ones assigned as homework exercises.