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 131: Calculus A
Number of Credits: 4
Course Description:
The course covers limits, continuity,
differentiation, and related rates, also reviewing the
foundations of algebra, precalculus, and trigonometry.
(4-1-4) Math 131, 132, and 133 are equivalent to math 111
and math 112.
Effective From: Fall 2011
Prerequisites: Math 110 with a grade of C or higher or placement
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. The NJIT bookstore offers both a hardcover and a binder-ready version of the textbook. Either book is acceptable.
Tutoring Groups: The Mathematical Sciences Tutoring Center is an important resource for this course.Tutoring groups will be assigned according to the performance on exmas.
Math Tutoring Help (click here)
Course Website:/span> MyMathLab - Course Compass
Instructor: (for specific course-related information, follow the link below)
Math 131-002 | Prof. Mohebbi |
Grading Policy: The final grade in this course will be determined as follows:
▪ Homework, Quizzes & MATLAB: |
15% |
▪ Common Midterm Exam I: |
15% |
▪ Common Midterm Exam II: |
20% |
▪ Common Midterm Exam III: |
20% |
▪ Final Exam: |
30% |
A |
88-100 |
C |
65-71 |
B+ |
83-87 |
D |
60-64 |
B |
77-82 |
F |
0-59 |
C+ |
72-76 |
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Drop Date: Please note that the University Drop Date March 26, 2013
deadline will be strictly enforced.Attendance Policy:
Math 131 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. The homework problems to be handed in can be found at m.njit.edu/~bukiet/M111/Math111-Fall-2011-HW.doc. Your instructor will tell you when to submit each problem set. NOTE: Homework assignments are DUE frequently (at least weekly) at the dates and times specified on the course website or by the instructors.
How to get started with MyMathLab:
How to enroll in a new course flyer
▪ 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. Three MATLAB assignments will 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 two 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: |
February 13, 2013 |
Exam 2: |
March 6, 2013 |
Exam 3: |
April 10, 2013 |
Final Exam Week: |
May 9-15, 2013 |
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.
M |
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ~ University Closed |
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Su-Su |
Spring Recess ~ No Classes Scheduled ~ University Open |
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T |
Last Day to Withdraw from this course |
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F |
Good Friday ~ University Closed |
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T |
Classes follow a Friday Schedule, Last Day of Classes |
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W |
Reading Day |
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T-W |
Final Exams |
Course Outline:
Course
Outline |
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Week |
Lecture |
Sections |
Topic |
Assignment
(online – homework to hand in is available
on the course webpage) |
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1 |
1.1 |
Functions and
their graphs |
1, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 19, 23 |
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2 |
1.1 |
Functions and
their graphs |
25, 27, 29, 37, 39, 45, 47, 51 |
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3 |
1.1 |
Inequalities
and Absolute Value |
53, 54, 59, 61, 63, 65 |
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4 |
1.2 |
Combining
Functions; Shifting and Scaling Graphs |
3, 5, 7, 11, 15, 17, 21, 23, 25, 29 |
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5 |
1.2 |
Combining
Functions; Shifting and Scaling Graphs |
31, 33, 37, 41, 49, 51, 55, 57, 65, 85 |
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6 |
1.3 |
Trigonometric
Functions |
1, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17 |
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7 |
1.3 |
Trigonometric
Functions |
31, 33, 39, 41, 43, 45 |
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8 |
1.3 |
Trigonometric
Functions |
47, 49, 51, 53, 63, 65 |
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9 |
1.5 |
Exponential
Functions |
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10 |
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Review for
Midterm Exam |
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11 |
1.5 |
Go over exam
Exponential
Functions |
1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 19, 23 |
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12 |
1.6 |
Inverse
Functions and Logarithms |
1, 3, 9, 13, 20, 21, 31, 33, 39, 41, 43 |
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13 |
1.6 |
Inverse
Functions and Logarithms |
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14 |
Chapter 1
review |
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15 |
2.1 |
Rates of
change and tangents to curves; |
1,5,9,21
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16 |
2.2 |
Limit of a
function and limit laws (MATLAB 1 assigned) |
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17 |
2.2 |
Limit of a
function and limit laws; |
1,3,11,15,19,23,27,35,37,43,49,53,63,79,81
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18 |
2.4 |
One-sided
limits |
1,5,13,15,17,21,25,37,39,52 |
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19 |
2.5 |
Continuity |
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20 |
2.5
2.6 |
Continuity
Limits
involving infinity; asymptotes of graphs |
1,13,19,27,29,35,39,43,47,53,57 |
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21 |
2.6 |
Limits
involving infinity; asymptotes of graphs |
1,3,7,11,17,19,23,29,35,43,49,57,67,81,101
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22 |
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Review for
Midterm Exam |
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23 |
3.1 |
Go over exam
Tangents and
Derivative at a Point |
5,7,13,29,33,37
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24 |
3.2 |
Derivative as
a function
(MATLAB 1
due) |
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25 |
3.2
3.3 |
Derivative as
a function;
Differentiation Rules |
3,11,18,23,27,3.1.23,3.1.25,31,33,37,41,47,53;
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26 |
3.3 |
Differentiation Rules |
1,7,11,13,17,31,39,41,53,57,72 |
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27 |
3.4 |
Derivative as
a rate of change |
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28 |
3.4
3.5 |
Derivative as
a rate of change Derivatives of
trigonometric functions |
1,3,7,13,15,19,23,25,28;
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29 |
3.5 |
Derivatives
of trigonometric functions |
3,15,25,27,31,35,47,49,53,59,61 |
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30 |
3.6 |
Chain Rule |
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31 |
3.6 |
Chain Rule
(cont) |
1,7,9,21,23,29,35,41,55,61,73,89,95
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32 |
3.7 |
Implicit
Differentiation |
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33 |
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Review for
Midterm Exam |
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34 |
3.7 |
Go over exam
Implicit
Differentiation |
1,15,19,25,29,39,47
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35 |
3.8 |
Derivatives
of Inverse Functions and Logarithms |
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36 |
3.8 |
Derivatives
of Inverse Functions and Logarithms |
7,11,13,21,24,29,37,41,51,65,89,95 |
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37 |
3.9 |
Inverse
Trigonometric functions |
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38 |
3.9
3.10 |
Inverse
Trigonometric functions
Related rates |
1,3,7,9,11,13,23,25,33,49;
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39 |
3.10 |
Related rates
(cont) |
1,5,13,21,23,25
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40 |
3.10
3.11 |
Related rates
(cont)
Linearization
and Differentials |
27,29,31,37,40,43 |
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41 |
3.11 |
Linearization
and Differentials |
1,11,13,19,23,43,45,51,53,57 |
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42 |
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Review |
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Prepared By: Prof. Bruce Bukiet
Last revised: January 3, 2013