Calculus I
Instructor: Dr. Jesse Crawford
Email: jcrawford@tarleton.edu
Website: faculty.tarleton.edu/crawford
Office phone: (254) 968-9536
Office: Math 332
Office Hours
TBA. You are highly encouraged to visit my office for help.
Course Meeting Times: MWF 1:00 – 1:50 and TR 1:00 – 2:15 in Math 208.
Required Materials: We will cover chapters 1-5 in Calculus, Early Transcendentals, 7th ed., by
Stewart. You will also need a graphing calculator, such as a TI-83 Plus or a TI-nspire CAS.
Exams: There will be four exams during the semester covering the following chapters:
Exam 1: Chapters 1 & 2
Exam 2: Chapter 3
Exam 3: Chapter 4
Exam 4: Chapter 5
There will also be a cumulative final exam.
Homework: Homework will be assigned almost every day, and it will usually be due two days
later.
Quizzes: There will be a brief quiz each day on material from the homework due that day.
Missed Exams/Quizzes and Late Homework: A student who misses an exam for a valid
reason, such as serious illness or the death of a family member will be allowed to make up the
exam. Students who make up exams are required to provide documentation confirming that the
absence occurred for a legitimate reason. You may submit up to two late homework assignments
during the semester, and a few homework assignments will be dropped. You may make up two
missed quizzes during the semester, and a few quiz grades will be dropped.
Grades: The following tables show how your final grade will be calculated.
Homework
Quizzes
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Exam 4
Final Exam
Percentage
of Grade
10%
10%
15%
15%
15%
15%
20%
Average
Grade
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
0-59
A
B
C
D
F
Important Dates:
Friday, 4/1. Last day to drop with a “Q”
Monday, 5/9. Cumulative final exam will be held in Math 208 from 3:00 – 5:30.
Students with Disabilities: It is the policy of Tarleton State University to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. If you are a student with a disability
seeking accommodations for this course, please contact Trina Geye, Director of Student
Disability Services, at 254.968.9400 or geye@tarleton.edu. Student Disability Services is located
in Math 201. More information can be found at www.tarleton.edu/sds or in the University
Catalog.
Academic Integrity: The Tarleton University Mathematics Department takes academic
integrity very seriously. The usual penalty for a student caught cheating includes an F in the
course. Further penalties may be imposed, including expulsion from the university.
Math Clinic: You are highly encouraged to get help at the math clinic, in Math 203. Their
hours are
Monday—Thursday, 8:00 to 5:00
Friday, 8:00 to 1:00
How to Succeed in This Course:
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Attend Class. Only miss class when absolutely necessary.
Pay attention during class.
Work during activities.
Start homework as soon as possible. Don’t procrastinate.
Get help on problems that you are struggling with, either from me, the math clinic, or
other students.
6) Study briefly before each class to prepare for quizzes. Study a moderate amount before
exams.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1) Investigate the concepts of single variable calculus descriptively, numerically,
graphically and symbolically
2) Demonstrate an understanding of the development of limits, derivatives, integrals and
related connections
3) Apply the derivative in solving problems including optimization, related rates & curve
sketching.
4) Apply the fundamental theorem of calculus.
5) Communicate mathematical ideas, solutions, proofs, and counterexamples using proper
notation, appropriate technical and non-technical language, and helpful diagrams and
graphs.