UNLV  Department of Mathematical Sciences

MAT 181 – Calculus I  (Summer II)

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I. Outline of the Course

 

Instructor: Hokwon A. Cho, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Office: CDC 1008 (Building #10, Room 1008), Office phone: 895-0393 (Math. Sci. dept. office: 895-3567), E-mail: cho@unlv.nevada.edu.

Class Time and Location: Mon-Fri 4:55pm – 6:55pm  CBC-C128.

Office Hours: MTu & ThF 2:30pm – 4:00pm, or by appointment.

Textbook: Essential Calculus: Early Transcendentals, by J. Stewart, published by Brooks/Cole.

Scope of Course:

The major objective of this course is to explore the differential and integral calculus together with applications. By completing the course, one will know how to differentiate and integrate algebraic and transcendental functions, apply these techniques to various physical and geometrical problems, and demonstrate a knowledge of the underlying mathematical theory.

 

Homework, Quiz: The problems that you should work after each lecture are (at least) every other odd number of problems (#1,5,9,…) in the Exercises. Some of the homework will be collected for credit and quizzes will also be given. No late homework will be accepted unless arranged with the instructor in advance.

 

Exams: There will be two midterm tests and a comprehensive final examination. Final Exam is scheduled to be the last day of the Summer Session II.  No makeup tests or quizzes will be given except for documented medical reasons or prior permission from the instructor.

 

Evaluation: The course grade is based on the followings: 

Homework & Quiz – each 10%, Two tests (in class) – each 25%, Final Exam – 30%.

 

è Course Syllabus  è Class Policy

 

II. Lecture & Homework Schedules

 

A (tentative) lecture schedule detailing which topics will be covered on which weeks is available on the course webpage. The schedule may vary from it, depending on time constraints. Any changes will be noted on the class website. To see more details, click next: è Lecture Schedule 

 

For your practice (selected problems) and preparation for tests:                                         * new/updated

·         Practice tests/problems: Prac #2  Prac #3  Prac #4*  Prac #5*  Prac #6*

-          Solutions Practice:  Prac #3sol  Prac #4sol   Prac #5sol*  Prac #6sol*

·         Quiz solutions: Qz #2sol  Qz #5sol*

 

III. Bulletin Board           Last updated:  2pm Mon. Jun. 29

 

1.       Final Exam is scheduled to be on Thu. Jul 2. Detail announcement will be made on Wed.

-          Focus on Chapters 3, 4 and 5.

-          More details will be given in class.

2.       Solution for Quiz #4 (Sec. 4.1-4.3) is now posted.

3.       Practice Problem Sets #5 and #6 are posted.

4.       Keep solving HW problems and Preview Sec. 5.3-5.4.

 

IV. Tips for Doing Well in the Class

 

·         Due to the pace of this course in the summer session, you cannot miss class and expect to keep up.  Be in class and on time Attendance is critical.

·         Keep solving problems! Do lots of problems - not just the assigned homework. Learning to differentiate and integrate is a skill, and like playing the piano or shooting hoops, practice makes perfect.

·         Form a study group with your classmates. Discuss questions and answers with them. One of the best ways to thoroughly master material is to explain it to someone else.

·         If you need tutoring, visit MATH Clinic in the CDC 701 (Building #7, Room 701).

 

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