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Course Project/Exam Solutions: Can be accessed at the following website. http://faculty.matcmadison.edu/alehnen/calculus1/ProjectExamSolutions.html .

Winplot Tutorial: http://faculty.matcmadison.edu/alehnen/winptut/winpltut.htm .

Winplot Examples: http://my.execpc.com/~aplehnen/winplotf.htm .

Couse Outline of Instruction: http://matcmadison.edu/course-descriptions/20804231.pdf

Course Objectives: To provide the student with

1. An opportunity to learn the basic concepts and methods of the differential and integral calculus of real functions of a single real variable.
2. An opportunity to apply the methods studied to the solution of problems taken primarily from the physical and engineering sciences.
3. The mathematical preparation for higher level mathematics and science courses.
4. An understanding and appreciation of the logical sequence of advanced mathematics.

Core Abilities: To accomplish its mission, MATC has identified eight Core Abilities students need to develop in order to become productive and civic-minded citizens. The Core Abilities which have been identified as having a major emphasis in Calculus I are Communications, Critical Thinking, Mathematics, and Science and Technology.

Attendance: This is the responsibility of each individual student. An exam missed without adequate notification and explanation will result in an automatic grade of zero. Assignments which are due will not be accepted late. There will be No Exceptions to these rules !

Grading: Five separate sources will contribute to the grade in this course :

    1. The five highest scores on six projects each worth 30 points.
    2. A group project worth 35 points.
    3. An exam portfolio worth 15 points.
    4. Six hour exams each worth 100 points.
    5. A final exam worth 200 points.

The final grade will be based on a maximum of 1000 points. Note: Any  exam missed without an excuse counts as a score of zero, as does any project not handed in when due. Since the lowest project is dropped, this is the only one that you can afford to miss. Exams may be taken early to avoid conflicts, but at least a three-day notice is required. The following point totals are guaranteed as minimum grade requirements:
 

These minimum values may be lowered if results warrant. In borderline situations class participation, attendance, the trend of exam scores, etc., may be used to justify the higher grade. The Excel file http://faculty.matcmadison.edu/alehnen/calculus1/Scorecard.xls can be used to record your scores and compute your current average.

Assignments: A first course in calculus is not necessarily difficult. However, it does assume a good working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry. It will also involve a great deal of work on your part. It will be nearly impossible for you to learn and master the content of this course without the persistent working of problems. In this regard, there will be two kinds of assignments.

1. Working assigned exercises associated with the sections of the text covered. It is the responsibility of the student to keep current, as these problems will not be collected.

2. Six projects each worth 30 points plus a group project worth 35 points. These should be completed as directed and handed in when due. They will not be accepted late. Some of the projects involve using Winplot. Projects can be downloaded at http://faculty.matcmadison.edu/alehnen/calculus1/projcalc1s09.pdf.

Calculator/Exam Policies: Handheld calculators (including graphing calculators) may be used on both homework and exams and should prove helpful. For each exam you may bring one sheet of paper on which you have written any information you desire.

Course Content: Chapters 0 through 5 of the text are covered.
 
 

The date and time of the comprehensive final exam will be announced later in the semester.

It is my sincere desire that you will succeed in this course. I hope you will have questions, comments and suggestions!If you find yourself getting lost and/or behind please come see me for help before it is too late.