Math 151 Syllabus

MATH 171 -Analytic Geometry and Calculus
Fall 2013
Section 508: MWF 9:10-10:00am (BLOC 161), T 2:20-3:10pm (ZACH 119C)
Section 509: MWF 10:20-11:10am (BLOC 161), T 3:55-4:45pm (ZACH 119C)

Instructor: Dr. Oksana Shatalov
Office: Blocker 245E
E-mail: shatalov AT math.tamu.edu (please include your full name, section number and Math171 in title)
Phone: (979) 845-3261 (department main office)
Web page: /~shatalov/
(check regularly for class announcements, class notes, important information, etc.)
Office Hours: click here.

       Teaching Assistant:     Section 508: Andrew Castillo   <azcastillo316@gmail.com>
                                               Section 509: Barbara J. Smith <barbara_smith@neo.tamu.edu>

    Course Description: Vectors, functions, limits, derivatives, Mean Value Theorem, applications of derivatives, integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Designed to be more demanding than MATH 151.
      Prerequisite: MATH 150 or equivalent or acceptable score on TAMU Math Placement Exam. Credit will not be given for more than one of MATH 131, MATH 142, MATH 147, MATH 151 and MATH 171.
      Required text: Stewart, Calculus: Early Vectors, Preliminary Edition
    Calculator Policy: Calculators will NOT be allowed on quizzes or exams.

    Course Objectives: Math 171 is the first of a three semester beginning calculus sequence, which is taken, for the most part, by math, chemistry, and physics majors. At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to

handle routine computations, i.e., limits, derivatives, max-min problems, and calculation of definite integrals using the fundamental theorem of calculus;
state (write) and apply basic definitions and major theorems. These include, but are not limited to, definitions of limit, continuous function, derivative, definite and indefinite integrals, the intermediate value theorem for continuous functions, the mean value theorem, and the fundamental theorem of calculus.
supply simple proofs, e.g., some of the limit theorems, some of the rules of differentiation, and applications of the intermediate and mean value theorems.

Recitation: Every Tuesday students will attend recitation. The quizzes will be held during the last 15-25 minutes of the recitation.

Grade Ingredients: Your grade will be based on weekly quizzes, two tests which will be given out side of class and a final exam. The quizzes will count for 20%, each test for 25% and the final for 30%.
Letter Grades: A(90-100%), B(80-89%), C(70-79%), D(60-69%), F(0-59%) .

Exams: Tentative dates for the exams are Tuesday October 8 and Thursday November 7 at 7:00-8:30pm in a location to be announced. Content of the exams is available at /~shatalov/171Lecture_Notes_F13.html

Final Exam: will be given in Bloc 161 according to the schedule posted at http://registrar.tamu.edu/General/FinalSchedule.aspx

Remember to bring your ID with you for all exams!

    Homework: Suggested homework is posted at /courses/math171/currenthw.html. These problems are for practice and will not be handed in; however, quiz and exam questions may be similar to suggested homework problems.

   Class Announcements, E-Mail Policy and Communications: Class announcements will be posted on my homepage. It is your responsibility to check them daily. Some important course announcements might be sent to your NEO e-mail account. It is your responsibility to check the NEO account and get familiar with the announcements. Email is the preferred way to leave private messages for me. I usually respond within 24 hours. When writing to me, please include your full name and course. Use your NEO e-mail account to send me e-mail. Otherwise please indicate your UIN. The phone number above is for the main office for the Math Department in Blocker. You can leave a message for me there. You will probably get a faster response by using email.

    Make-ups and Excused Absences: Make-ups are only given if written evidence of an official University excused absence is provided in a timely manner. (See University Student Rules., http://student-rules.tamu.edu/). Let me know what is going on in writing, in advance, if possible. If there is an accident or an emergency that precludes advance notice, call me immediately and get me documentation of the emergency in writing as soon as you can. If I don't hear from you within 2 working days of the absence, I will not allow a make-up. It is your responsibility to schedule a make-up! The "explanatory statement for absence from class" form is not sufficient written documentation for an excused absence. If you are ill or injured, you need to provide me with a note from a health care professional excusing you from work or school. You may go to your own doctor or to the Student Health Center in Beutel and obtain such a note. The note should provide me with all information I need to confirm that your absence is excused, i.e., phone numbers and email addresses. The lowest two quiz scores will be dropped at the end of the semester. That is why there are generally no make-ups for quizzes; only for exams.

    Grade Complaints: Any questions regarding grading/scoring of exams must be made before the exam leaves the room or no change in grade will be made. If you need more time to look at an exam and do not want to lose your right of protest, hand it back to me at the end of class, and arrange to come to office hours.
Because of privacy rights, I cannot discuss grades over email or phone.

    Attendance of both lectures and recitations is important. If you must miss class or recitation on days something is to be turned in, please contact me or your TA as soon as you know. Completed notes will be posted on my web page IF you do not use these as a substitute to attending class.   Attendance and participation may also count as 3% of the final grade. Attendance and participation will only be used to help a student's grade, and it will be determined by judgment of the instructor. If class attendance and participation are insufficient, the final grade will be averaged without. The percentages for the other elements will be reduced proportionately if class participation is averaged in. Attendance and participation will be evaluated primarily by a sign-in sheet which will be available at the beginning of class and secondarily by the subjective opinion of the instructor. The sign-in sheet may be collected shortly after class begins, be sure to arrive promptly and sign-in if you want credit. Note, if you sign the roll sheet, you are expected to remain in the classroom for the entire 50 minutes.

    Electronic Device Policy: Cell phones, laptops, and other electronic devices must be silent and put away during class. If you are unable to comply with this policy, you will be asked to leave class and will not be allowed to make-up any assignments missed in class that day.

    Class Etiquette: I expect that during class you stay focused on learning the mathematics being taught. You should not be reading a newspaper or materials from another course, you should refrain from discussion not related to class and you should not leave class early unless you have cleared it with me first. If I feel you are being disruptive or disrespectful during class, you may be asked to leave.

    Scholastic Dishonesty: "An Aggie does not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do." Visit http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor and follow the rules of the Aggie Honor Code. There will be many opportunities (homework and recitations) for you to work together in an appropriate manner. However, each student is responsible for turning in their own unique work. During exams and quiz, you are not allowed to receive any kind of assistance from anyone. Any instance of scholastic dishonesty will be handled according to the processes outlined on the Honor Code website at http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor/Processes/reportingandadjudication.html .

    SOURCES OF HELP

Instructor: First, if you have a question, do not hesitate to ask before, after, or during a class. Second,I encourage you to attend my office hours to get individual help. You do not need an appointment to come to regular office hours. If your schedule does not permit you to come to the announced office hours, send me an e-mail with your schedule and we will make an appointment to meet at some other time.

Class Notes: An outline of notes will be posted before each class day. It will be beneficial to print these out and bring them with you to class. You should review your notes after class, and make sure you get any questions you have about the material answered before the next class day.

Help Sessions: The Math department offers help sessions for math 171. For more information see /courses/helpsessions.html

   Students With Disabilities: 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 Services for Students with Disabilities (Cain Hall, Room B118, or call 845-1637).

    Copyright Policy: All printed materials disseminated in class or on the web are protected by Copyright laws. One copy (or download from the web) is allowed for personal use. Multiple copies or sale of any of these materials is strictly prohibited.

    Tentative Weekly Schedule:
Note: Some of the sections below might be assigned for reading.

Week 1: 1.1 (Vectors)
Week 2: 1.2 (The Dot Product), 1.3 (Vector Functions),
Week 3: 2.2 (Limit of a Function), 2.4 (Precise Definition of a Limit), 2.3 (Calculating Limits Using Limit Laws)
Week 4: 2.6 (Limits at Infinity; Horizontal Asymptotes), 2.5 (Continuity)
Week 5: 2.7 (Tangents, Velocities, and Other Rates of Change), 3.1 (Derivatives), 3.2 (Differentiation Formulas),
Week 6: 3.4 (Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions), 3.5 (The Chain Rule), 3.6 (Implicit Differentiation), 3.8 (Higher Derivatives).
Week 7: 3.7 (Derivatives of Vector Functions), 3.9 (Slopes and Tangents of Parametric Curves), 3.11 (Differentials; Linear Approximations),
Week 8: 3.10 (Related Rates), 4.1 (Exponential Functions and Their Derivatives).
Week 9: 4.2 (Inverse Functions), 4.3 (Logarithmic Functions), 4.4 (Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions).
Week 10: 4.6 (Inverse Trigonometric Functions), 4.8 (Indeterminate Forms and L'Hospital Rule), 5.2 (Maximum and Minimum Values)
Week 11: 5.3 (Derivatives and Shapes of Curves), 5.5 (Applied Maximum and Minimum Problems)
Week 12: 5.7 (Antiderivatives), 6.1 (Sigma Notation), 6.2 (Area).
Weeks 13-14: 6.3 (The Definite Integral), 6.4 (The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus), 6.5 (Integration by Substitution)

Note: This syllabus is subject to change at the instructor's discretion. The instructor reserves the right to make any changes he considers academically advisable. It is your responsibility to attend classes and keep track of the proceedings.

GOOD LUCK IN YOUR STUDIES!