York University
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
MATH 1013 3.00, Fall 2015, Section A
Applied Calculus I
Instructor:
Prof. Alexey Kuznetsov
Lectures:
MWF, 9:30-10:20, CLH E (Monday) and CLH F (Wednesday-Friday)
Regular office hours:
MW, 10:30-11:20 (and by appointment if you can not come during this time).
Course webpage:
www.math.yorku.ca/~akuznets/math1013/
Textbook:
We will be using “Calculus, Early Transcendentals”, 8th edition, by J. Stewart and Enhanced WebAssign (EWA) for online assignments. There are several options:
N615 Ross Building
Tel: (416) 736-2100x33769
kuznetsov@mathstat.yorku.ca
1) You can buy the Single Variable bundle at the bookstore (includes “Calculus ET Single Variable (SV) textbook, SV students solutions manual, review of Algebra supplement, Calculus workbook and access code for Enhanced WebAssign. ISBN 0176739203. Price at the bookstore – $ 138.95
2) If you'll be taking MATH 2015 “Applied Multivariate and Vector Calculus” (or any other course that will be using Stewart's ET Calculus book), you may consider buying the full ET bundle (which includes everything described above + extra material on multivariable Calculus).
ISBN 0176739211. Price at the bookstore – $ 168.95
3) You can buy the standalone Enhanced Webassign, which includes the online version of the textbook. Make sure that you buy the multi­term version. You can buy it either at the bookstore (pick up a flyer and take it to cashier) or online at www.bookstore.yorku.ca (go to Textbooks/Access Codes/SC­MATH1013). ISBN 9781285858258. Price at the bookstore ­ $ 94.95.
Course description:
The course deals mostly with differentiation. There is an introduction to integration. Topics include derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions, indefinite integral, definite integral and its interpretation as an area.
Prerequisites:
Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or MATH 1520 or equivalent. Students who do not have the prerequisites must see the instructor within the first two weeks of term. Evaluation:
Weekly assignments*=10%, Three term tests=45%, Final Exam=45%
*Weekly assignments are done online using WebAssign. You must have access to
WebAssign to complete them. Assignments are available on Wednesday after class
until Sunday at 9pm EST each week (deadline is electronically enforced). Only the
top 9 assignment marks will be included in your course grade. Assignment 1 is a
practice run, and does not count towards your assessment.
Test dates:
October 7, November 2 and November 23 (these dates are tentative)
Exam date:
TBA (exam period: December 9-23, 2015)
Reference Books:
See QA 303 section in Steacie Science Library
Notes:
1. Is MATH 1013 the right course for you? See alternatives MATH 1505 and MATH 1310. Make sure that 1013
or these other courses satisfy your degree requirements.
2. Make sure that you allot extra time each week towards this course. Take at least 2 hours per every hour of
lecture. Read the text book! Try reading other books if you find that the textbook is too hard (or too easy).
3. Make sure that you do the weekly assignments – this is really the main part of the course. If you don't
practice by solving exercises – you will very likely fail this course. If you don't know how to solve a particular
problem, follow these steps: (1) Read the textbook again. (2) Discuss the problem with fellow students. (3) Seek
help at MathLab, (4) Come to instructor's office hours.
4. Academic integrity. Working with study groups for this course will help you succeed. HOWEVER, pay
careful attention of the rules surrounding Academic Integrity - see York’s website for this policy. Make sure that
you do your online assignment questions on your own.
5. Special needs students please identify yourselves to the course instructor as soon as possible.
6. Tests (closed-book, closed-notes) will be done during class hours . If you miss a test you must provide a
doctor’s note or other conrete evidence why you were unable to attend within 4 WORKING DAYS of the test
date. In this case the credit for that test will be transferred to the final exam, otherwise, a zero grade will be
assigned for the test in question.
9. Cell phones, head phones, CD players are distractive and should not be used in class.
10. Photo identification and sign-in will be required at the tests and exam.
11. The last date to enroll (or to switch Section) without instructor's permission is September 24, 2015. The last
date to enroll (or to switch Section) with instructor's permission is October 8. The last date to withdraw from this
course without receiving a grade is November 9. You will have received sufficient feedback to know how well
you will likely perform in the entire course by then. After the drop date, a poor performance will be recorded
on your transcript.
12. There are no classes on October 12 (Thanksgiving) and October 30 (Fall reading days)
13. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with York’s policies regarding (i) Academic Honesty Policy
and Procedures/Academic Integrity www.yorku.ca/acadinte/students/policy.htm, (ii) Course requirement
accommodation for students with disabilities, including physical, medical, systemic, learning and psychiatric
disabilities, (iii) Student Conduct Standards and (iv) Religious Observance Accommodation
14. When e-mailing, please write "MATH1013" and your name in the subject.
15. In case of difficulties/problems contact the instructor as soon as possible.
16. If you feel that you provided a correct answer on WebAssign and the online system has incorrectly marked
your answer – you should contact WebAssign and try to solve this issue through them. The instructor is not able
to deal with questions of this sort due to time constraints. Keep in mind that only the top 9 assignment grades
will count towards your course grade.