MATH 111H Course Syllabus - fall 2012

NJIT Academic Integrity CODE:  All Students should be aware that the Department of Mathematical Sciences takes the University Code on Academic Integrity at NJIT very seriously and enforces it strictly.  This means that there must not be any forms of plagiarism, i.e., copying of homework, class projects, or lab assignments, or any form of cheating in quizzes and exams.  Under the University Code on Academic Integrity, students are obligated to report any such activities to the Instructor.

 

 Math 111H:  Honors Calculus I

Number of Credits:  4

 

Course Description:  Topics enhance those of Math 111 and concepts are studied in detail. Emphasizes science and engineering applications. Effective From: Spring 2009

Prerequisites:  Admission to this course is by invitation, based on standardized entrance examinations.

Textbook:  Thomas’ Calculus Early Transcendentals, 12e Media Upgrade (Bundled w/ MML SAK), by Thomas, Weir & Hass. Pub: Addison-Wesley, Pearson Education, Inc. © 2010. ISBN-13: 978-0321-62718; ISBN-10: 0-321-62718-0. 

Course Website:  MyMathLab - Course Compass

Instructor:   (for specific course-related information, follow the link below)

Math 111-H01

Prof. Bechtold

Math 111-H03

Prof. Blackmore

   Math 111-H05    Prof. Moore

 

Grading Policy:  The final grade in this course will be determined as follows: 

Homework, Quizzes, Projects & Class Participation:

17%

Common Midterm Exam I:

17%

Common Midterm Exam II:

17%

Common Midterm Exam III:

17%

Final Exam:

32%


Your final letter grade will be based on the following tentative curve. NOTE:  This course needs to be passed with a grade of C or better in order to proceed to Math 112.

A

88-100

C

65-71

B+

83-87

D

60-64

B

77-82

F

0-59

C+

72-76

 

 


 

Drop Date:  Please note that the University Drop Date November 6, 2011 deadline will be strictly enforced.

Attendance Policy:  Math 111 meets four times a week; there are three lectures and one recitation hour. Recitation classes provide an additional opportunity for you to seek help with homework and concepts taught in class. Attendance at all classes (both lecture and recitation) will be recorded and is mandatory. Please make sure you read and fully understand the Department’s Attendance Policy. This policy will be strictly enforced.

Homework Policy: There are two kinds of homework assignments: 1) online homework assignments on MyMathlab, which are listed in the syllabus, and 2) assignments that will be handed in to instructors. The MyMathlab assignments can be found online at www.mymathlab.com or www.coursecompass.com. In order to complete these assignments, you need to have a student access code. Access codes are included with a new book that is bundled with MyMathLab; codes can be purchased separately from the textbook at the campus bookstore or online at the course website. If you buy a new book from another source, make sure it is bundled with MyMathlab. Additional problem sets/projects, that emphasize applications in science and engineering will be handed out several times throughout the semester.  These problem sets will make up a substantial portion of the homework/quiz grade.

   How to get started with MyMathLab:

       http://m.njit.edu/Undergraduate/UG-Files/MML_GettingStarted.pdf

       http://m.njit.edu/Undergraduate/UG-Files/NJIT-MML-studentregistration.pdf

MATLAB Assignments:  MATLAB is a mathematical software program that is used throughout the science and engineering curricula. MATLAB assignments may be given during the semester; tutors are available to help students having difficulties in accordance with a posted schedule.

Quiz Policy:  Quizzes are given in class on a frequent basis (at least weekly). All of the quizzes will be graded. The homework and quizzes are intended to develop your problem-solving skills and to help you prepare for the exams.

Examinations:  There will be three common midterm exams during the semester and one comprehensive final exam during the final exam week. Exams are held on the following days:

Exam 1:

October 3, 2012

Exam 2:

October 31, 2012

Exam 3:

November 28, 2012

Final Exam Week:

December 14-20, 2012


The time of the midterm exams is 4:15-5:40 pm. The final exam will test your knowledge of all the course material taught in the entire course. Make sure you read and fully understand the department's Examination Policy. This policy will be strictly enforced. Please note that electronic devices (such as calculators, cell phones, MP3 or CD players, etc.) are not allowed during any exam.

Makeup Exam Policy:   There will be No make-up EXAMS or Quizzes during the semester. In the event the Final Exam is not taken, under rare circumstances where the student has a legitimate reason for missing the final exam, a makeup exam will be administered by the math department. In any case the student must notify the Math Department Office and the Instructor that the exam will be missed and present written verifiable proof of the reason for missing the exam, e.g., a doctors note, police report, court notice, etc., clearly stating the date AND time of the mitigating problem.

Further Assistance:  For further questions, students should contact their Instructor. All Instructors have regular office hours during the week. These office hours are listed at the link above by clicking on the Instructor’s name. Teaching Assistants are also available in the math learning center.

Cellular Phones:  All cellular phones and beepers must be switched off during all class times.


 

MATH DEPARTMENT CLASS POLICIES LINK 

All DMS students must familiarize themselves with and adhere to the Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Policies, in addition to official university-wide policies. DMS takes these policies very seriously and enforces them strictly. For DMS Course Policies, please click here.

September 3, 2012

M

Labor Day ~ University Closed

November 6, 2012

T

Last Day to Withdraw from this course

November 20, 2012

T

Classes follow a Thursday Schedule

November 21, 2012

W

Classes follow a Friday Schedule

November 22-25, 2012

R-Su

Thanksgiving Recess

December 13, 2012

R

Reading Day

December  14-20, 2012

F- R

Final Exams


Course Outline:


Week

Dates

Lect.

Sect.

Topic

Assignment

1

Sep 4-7

1

2

 2.1

2.2

Rates of Change and Tangents to Curves

Limit of a Function and Limit Laws

15, 21

8, 9, 47, 55, 65a, 77, 78, 81

2

Sep 10-14

3

4

5

2.3

2.4

2.5

The Precise Definition of a Limit

One-Sided Limits

Continuity

11, 18, 25, 32, 42, 56, 57

19, 22, 38, 41, 43-46

26, 30, 34, 44, 55, 61, 66, 67

3

Sep 17-21

6

7

8

 2.6

  3.1

3.2

Limits Involving Infinity; Asymptotes of Graphs

Tangents and the Derivative at a Point

The Derivative as a Function

 25, 43, 69, 81

30, 33, 35

12, 21, 23, 32, 33, 35, 46, 53

4

Sep 24-28

9

10

11

3.3

3.4

3.5

Differentiation Rules

The Derivative as a Rate of Change

Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions

19, 31, 50, 55, 59, 67, 72, 77

9, 11, 14, 15, 25

9, 19, 31, 49, 57, 61

5

Oct 1-5

12

13

14

 

3.6

3.7

Review for Exam 1

The Chain Rule

Implicit Differentiation

 

6, 17, 22, 33, 56, 97, 103

5, 17, 31, 44, 47

6

Oct 8-12

15

16

17

3.8

3.9

3.10

Derivatives of Inverse Functions and Logarithms

Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Related Rates

4, 7, 19, 21, 39, 47, 52, 89, 98, 100

15, 20, 23, 24, 34, 35, 43

7

Oct 15-19

18

19

20

3.11

4.1

4.2

Linearization and Differentials

Extreme Values of Functions

The Mean Value Theorem

11, 17, 39, 47, 53, 55, 61

27, 45, 50, 80, 82, 86

15, 18, 29, 51, 54, 57, 58, 61, 66

8

Oct 22-26

21

22

23

 4.3

4.4

4.4

Monotonic Functions and First Derivative Test

Concavity and Curve Sketching

Concavity and Curve Sketching (cont.)

7, 71, 80

3, 12, 31, 32, 51, 61, 114, 119

9

Oct 29-Nov2

24

25

26

 

4.4

4.5

Review for Exam 2

Indeterminate Forms & L’Hopital’s Rule

 

7, 14, 27, 34, 36, 59, 61, 67, 73

10

Nov 5-9

27

28

29

4.6

 

4.7

Applied Optimization

 

Newton’s Method

9, 10, 15, 25, 38, 42, 48, 50, 59, 60

 

 

11

Nov 12-16

30

31

32

 4.8

5.1

Antiderivatives

Area and Estimating with Finite Sums

 29, 33, 38, 42, 65, 122

10, 13, 20

12

Nov 19-23

33

34

5.2

5.3

Sigma Notation and Limits of Finite Sums

The Definite Integral

5, 17, 31, 33, 40, 42

11, 17, 22, 58, 71, 73, 83

13

Nov 26-30

35

36

37

 

5.3

5.4

Review for Exam 3

The Definite Integral (cont.)

The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

 

 

12, 20, 31, 41, 52, 71, 74, 81

14

Dec 3-7

38

39

40

5.5

5.6

Indefinite Integrals & the Substitution Rule

Substitution and Area Between Curves

Special Topics: Mathematical Induction

3, 10, 13, 19, 27, 49, 63, 78

11, 15, 17, 27, 77, 91, 129, 133, 134           

15

Dec10-12

41

42

 

Special Topics: Mathematical  Induction

Review for Final Exam

 


 

Prepared By:  Prof. John Bechtold

Last revised: August 23, 2012

 

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