Calculus I – Course Syllabus Class Periods: 1:00pm-1:50am MTWF Classroom: Thompson Hall 315 Instructor: Mei Q. Chen, Thompson Hall Phone: (843) (office)

Calculus I – Course Syllabus Textbook: Calculus – 7th Edition of Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 7E, by James Stewart by James Stewart Chapter 1-5 (click here for details) here

Calculus I – Course Syllabus Goals: Have a good understanding of (1) concepts of calculus and (2) applications of calculus in sciences and engineering

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

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 28 to September 11), please meet with me as soon as possible to discuss the possibility of switching you back to Precalculus.

Calculus I – Course Syllabus Grading Policy: (1) Homework and Classroom Assignments – 12% Online homework: (a) use FireFox! (b) class code: citadel (c) a quick start for students (d) WebAssign help a quick start for studentsWebAssign helpa quick start for studentsWebAssign help (2) Quizzes – 12% (3) Hour exams - 46% on Fridays September 19, October 11, November 1, and November 22 September 19, October 11, November 1, and November 22 (4) Gateway Exam - 10% Gateway Exam Gateway Exam (5) Final exam - 20%

Calculus I – Course Syllabus Grading Policy: Extra Points (1) Problem of Week – Two extra points will be added to the final exam score for each correct answer. Two extra points will be added to the final exam score for each correct answer. (2) Math Lab Participation Point Program - You will earn 1 extra point to your homework total for every visit with at least 30 minutes in the Math Lab working on your MATH 131 homework or review but not exceed 5 points a week. You must sign in and sign out at the Math Lab on the sign-in sheet.

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) --- (qualify for Cal II) D = 60% - 69% F = 59% or lower

Calculus I – Course Syllabus (1) Office Hours: 11:00am-12:00pm, MW, 2:00pm-3:00pm, MTWR, Thompson Hall 230 or by appointment (2) ESP Study/Help Sessions 8:00pm-9:30pm Mon & Thur, TH 230 (3) Math Tutors at Math Lab: September 1 – December 11 Monday-Thursday 1pm-4pm, Thompson Hall 107 Sunday-Thursday 7pm-10pm, Thompson Hall 203 Monday-Thursday 1pm-4pm, Thompson Hall 107 Sunday-Thursday 7pm-10pm, Thompson Hall 203

Calculus I – Course Syllabus Math Lab in Writing Center: Mondays - Thursday: 1pm to 4 pm; Thompson 107 1pm to 4 pm; Thompson 107 Tuesdays and Thursdays: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Thompson 203 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Thompson 203 Sundays and Mondays: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Thompson 203 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