1. Calculus I – Course Syllabus
Class Periods: 1:00pm-1:50am MTWF
Classroom: Thompson Hall 303
Instructor: Mei Q. Chen, Thompson Hall 328
Phone: (843) (office)

2. Calculus I – Course Syllabus
Textbook:
Calculus - 3rd Edition by R. T. Smith and R. B. Minton

3. Calculus I – Course Syllabus
Goals:
Have a good understanding of
concepts of calculus and
applications of calculus in sciences and engineering

4. Calculus I – Course Syllabus
Tips:
taking good notes
participating in class discussions and group work
asking questions
seeking for assistance whenever it is needed
keeping up with assignments
having fun

5. Calculus I – Course Syllabus
A Note:
If any of you do not feel comfortable
in Calculus I during the first two
weeks of the semester (from August
25 to September 7), please meet with
me as soon as possible to discuss the
possibility of switching you back to
Precalculus.

6. Calculus I – Course Syllabus
Grading Policy:
(1) Homework and Classroom Assignments – 14%
(2) Quizzes – 14%
(3) Hour exams - 48%
Sept. 15 (Wed), Oct. 6 (Wed),
Nov. 3 (Wed), Dec. 3 (Fri)
(4) Final exam - 24%

7. Calculus I – Course Syllabus
Grading Policy: (assume one passes the Gateway Exam)
A = 90% or higher
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
--- (qualify for Cal II)
D = 60% - 69%
F = 59% or lower

8. Calculus I – Course Syllabus
Gateway Exam Policy:
To pass the course with C or higher,
one must pass
Derivative Gateway Test
given by the department.

9. Calculus I – Course Syllabus
Office Hours/ESP Study Sessions
(1) Office Hours:   TH 328
10-11:30am, MWF
2:15-3:30pm, TR
(2) ESP Study/Help Sessions   8:00pm-9:30pm MR
TH 326

10. Calculus I – Course Syllabus
Math Lab in Writing Center:
Mondays - Thursday:
1pm to 4 pm; Thompson 107
Tuesdays and Thursdays:
  7:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Thompson 203
Sundays and Mondays:
  8:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Thompson 203
Calc Workshop for TI-83/84
August 31st from 8:15pm-9:45pm, Thompson 303
Calc Workshop for TI-89
Sept 1st from 6:30pm-7:45pm, Thompson 303