Printable version of the syllabus.
Course Website: amath.colorado.edu/courses/1340/
Course Goals: To learn the concepts and techniques of differential and integral calculus; to learn to participate effectively in mathematical discourse as a means of deepening understanding of algebra, trigonometry and calculus concepts, to improve problem solving and critical thinking, to create a learning community, and to demonstrate applications of Calculus I.
Homework Study Sessions: Homework study sessions will meet twice a week . This is a chance to deepen your understanding and improve your homework grades by working with your peers to understand calculus. The LAs will be available to help you. Please take advantage.
Drop-In Tutoring: Free drop-in tutoring is available to all CEAS students in the BOLD Center.
Text: Chapters P1–3.5, Calculus and Analytic Geometry, 9th edition, by Thomas & Finney (blue cover), OR Thomas' Calculus, Alternate edition, by Thomas & Finney (maroon cover).
Technology: An i>clicker remote, which can be purchased at the CU Book Store, will be required for this class. You must register the remote at http://www.colorado.edu/its/cuclickers/students/. A graphing calculator is strongly recommended for homework assignments. Calculators will not be allowed during the exams.
Blue books: Each student is required to buy five 8 x 11 ½ blue books. Please do not put your names on them.
Homework and quizzes: To do well in this course, you must come to the lectures and do (and understand) the homework. Homework is due at the beginning of class. Homework may not be done during class. Be sure to (1) staple pages together, (2) trim notebook fringes, and (3) box in answers. Selected problems will be corrected and returned. Late homework will not be accepted. Quizzes will be given about once a week.
Exams: There will be three midterm exams and a comprehensive final exam. The tentative dates for midterm exams are on the homework schedule, but are subject to change. The final exam for all sections will be on Saturday, Dec 12, 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Exam grades will be posted on CULearn. Any student eligible for and needing special exam accommodations should speak with the instructor in the first week of class. There will be no make-up exams.
Oral Assessments: Students will be given the opportunity to discuss the concepts covered in each unit test in an hourlong small group setting. These orals will be facilitated by the instructors. They are optional but will help students prepare for the unit tests. (See details.)
Grade determination: There are 600 points for the course. The points are distributed over your homework and quiz grades (100 points together), three midterms (100 each), and the final (200 points). The homework will be graded by the learning assistants. Each homework assignment will be worth fifteen points unless otherwise specified.
Dropping the course: Advice from your adviser and the dean's office is recommended before dropping any course. After October 7, dropping a course is possible only with a petition to the Dean's office (except for arts and sciences students and nondegree students, whose drop deadline is October 30).
Academic Honesty: You are encouraged to discuss the homework problems with other students in the class, and to work on the problems together, but each student is required to write up and to submit his/her own homework set. You are not permitted to copy another student's homework, even if you worked on the problems together. Violation of the Student Academic Honesty Guidelines will result in a course grade of F. Remember, giving unauthorized help is also considered a violation and incurs the same penalties as receiving help. If you are uncertain about whether or not something is cheating, please consult the instructor.
Suggestions: Take advantage of as many of the support systems as possible this semester. You must receive a grade of C- or better in this course (C for some majors) in order to advance to APPM 1360. Most students who receive a C- in Calculus I find it very difficult to pass Calculus II. Establish a firm foundation now and it will pay off for the rest of your college career. Strong calculus skills will help you in other math, science and engineering courses.
Final Thoughts: For most people, the hardest part of Calculus I is the algebra and trigonometry. We will encounter things like slope of lines, quadratic equations, tangents, secants, summations, absolute values, logarithms, exponents, etc. If your background is sketchy on any of these topics and class explanations are not enough, please feel free to stop class at any time and ask for further explanations. We're here to help you succeed!