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Math 165, Calculus I, Cr. 4. Differential calculus, applications of the derivative, introduction to integral calculus.
Calculus (9th Ed.) , by Varberg, Purcell, & Rigdon .
| Week | Dates | Monday | Tuesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 1 | Aug. 25-29 | 1.1 | 1.2-1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| 2 | Sept. 1-5 | University Holiday | 1.5, Quiz 1 | 1.5-1.6 | 1.6 |
| 3 | Sept. 8-12 | 1.7, 2.1 | 2.1, Quiz 2 | 2.2 | 2.3 |
| 4 | Sept. 15-19 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | review |
| 5 | Sept. 22-26 | Exam 1 | 2.7 | 2.7-2.8 | 2.8 |
| 6 | Sept. 29 - Oct. 3 | 2.9 | 2.10 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| 7 | Oct. 6-10 | review | review | Midterm Exam | --- |
| 8 | Oct. 13-17 | discussion of exam | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| 9 | Oct. 20-24 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| 10 | Oct. 27-31 | review | Exam 2 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| 11 | Nov. 3-7 | 4.3 | 4.1-4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3-4.4 |
| 12 | Nov. 10-14 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| 13 | Nov. 17-21 | 6.2 | 6.3 | review | Exam 3 |
| 14 | Nov. 24-28 | Thanksgiving | Break | classes | recessed |
| 15 | Dec. 1-5 | review | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5, 6.8 |
| 16 | Dec. 8-12 | 6.8 | review | review | review |
| 17 | Dec. 15-19 | final exams | ---- | ---- | semester ends |
Course grades will be determined from student performance on exams and quizs. There will be five exams: three 50 minute in-class exams, an evening midterm exam (Thurs. Oct. 9th, 8-9:30pm) and a final exam. The three in-class exams, which are indicated on the syllabus above, will be given during the hour normally used for lecture. Each of them will cover material since the previous exam. In contrast the midterm and final exam will be a cummulative exams in the sense that they will cover all topics covered prior to the exam. All of the exams will consist of problems similar to the homework problems assigned throughout the semester.
Homework will be assigned on a daily basis. Although the homework assignments will not be collected and graded, they should be thought of as required for success in the course (see Strategies for Success ).
The quiz(s) and exams will be weighted as follows in computing final grades.
| Quiz 1 & 2 | 75 points |
| Exam 1 | 100 points |
| Exam 2 | 100 points |
| Exam 3 | 100 points |
| Midterm Exam | 125 points |
| Final Exam | 150 points |
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| Course Total | 650 points |
The grades will be determined by the percent of points earned out of the total of 625 points. A straight scale will be used so that A's, B's and C's correspond to the percent ranges 100-90, 90-80 and 80-70 respectively. Plus/minus grading will be used.
Calculus I is a problem solving course in calculus. Most if not all of the homework exercises are computational problems. The same can be said about the exam questions, which will be based on the suggested homework problems. Like any other skill, problem solving requires practice. And like any other skill, the more you practice the more proficient you become. It is often said that a student should spend two hours doing homework for each hour spent in class. This is especially true for this course. In fact this is probably a minimum for most students. In order to be successful in this class there are two time commitments on your part that are essential: i) attend the lectures regularly and ii) work as many of the homework problems as you can. If you have trouble with the homework you should seek help immediately so that you do not fall behind. The course moves quickly and falling behind may very well spell disaster. There are several sources of help.
Monday through Friday
9:00 am -- 4:00 pm
Iowa State University complies with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please contact the instructor early in the semester so that your learning needs may be appropriately met. You should contact the Disability Resources office for information on appropriate policies and procedures. The Disability Resources office is located on the main floor of the Student Services Building, Room 1076; their phone is 515-294-6624.
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