MATH 131 Course Syllabus - spring 2013

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%


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 132.

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 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


The time of the midterm exams is 4:15-5:40 pm for daytime students and 5:45-7:10 pm for evening students. 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.

January 21, 2013

M

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ~ University Closed

March 17-24, 2013

Su-Su

Spring Recess ~ No Classes Scheduled ~ University Open

March 26, 2013

T

Last Day to Withdraw from this course

March 29, 2013

F

Good Friday ~ University Closed

May 7, 2013

T

Classes follow a Friday Schedule, Last Day of Classes

May 8, 2013

W

Reading Day

May 9-15, 2013

T-W

Final Exams


Course Outline:

Course Outline

Week

Lecture

Sections

Topic

Assignment (online – homework to hand in is available on the course webpage)

 

1

1.1

Functions and their graphs

1, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 19, 23

 

2

1.1

Functions and their graphs

25, 27, 29, 37, 39, 45, 47, 51

 

3

1.1

Inequalities and Absolute Value

53, 54, 59, 61, 63, 65

 

4

1.2

Combining Functions; Shifting and Scaling Graphs

3, 5, 7, 11, 15, 17, 21, 23, 25, 29

 

5

1.2

Combining Functions; Shifting and Scaling Graphs

31, 33, 37, 41, 49, 51, 55, 57, 65, 85

 

6

1.3

Trigonometric Functions

1, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17

 

7

1.3

Trigonometric Functions

31, 33, 39, 41, 43, 45

 

8

1.3

Trigonometric Functions

47, 49, 51, 53, 63, 65

 

9

1.5

Exponential Functions

 

 

10

 

Review for Midterm Exam

 

 

11

 

1.5

Go over exam

Exponential Functions

 

1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 19, 23

 

12

1.6

Inverse Functions and Logarithms

1, 3, 9, 13, 20, 21, 31, 33, 39, 41, 43

 

13

1.6

Inverse Functions and Logarithms

47, 51, 53, 57, 65, 66, 79

 

14

Chapter 1 review

 

 

 

15

2.1

Rates of change and tangents to curves;

1,5,9,21

 

 

 

16

2.2

Limit of a function and limit laws (MATLAB 1 assigned)

 

 

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

 

 

18

2.4

One-sided limits

1,5,13,15,17,21,25,37,39,52

 

19

2.5

Continuity

               

 

20

2.5

2.6

Continuity

Limits involving infinity; asymptotes of graphs

1,13,19,27,29,35,39,43,47,53,57

 

21

2.6

Limits involving infinity; asymptotes of graphs

1,3,7,11,17,19,23,29,35,43,49,57,67,81,101

 

 

22

 

Review for Midterm Exam

 

 

23

3.1

Go over exam

Tangents and Derivative at a Point

 

5,7,13,29,33,37                                                             

 

24

3.2

Derivative as a function

(MATLAB 1 due)

 

 

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;

 

 

26

3.3

Differentiation Rules

1,7,11,13,17,31,39,41,53,57,72

 

27

3.4

Derivative as a rate of change

                                               

 

28

3.4

3.5

Derivative as a rate of change Derivatives of trigonometric functions

1,3,7,13,15,19,23,25,28;

               

 

29

3.5

Derivatives of trigonometric functions

3,15,25,27,31,35,47,49,53,59,61

 

30

3.6

Chain Rule

 

 

31

3.6

Chain Rule (cont)

1,7,9,21,23,29,35,41,55,61,73,89,95                             

 

32

3.7

Implicit Differentiation

               

 

33

 

Review for Midterm Exam

 

 

34

3.7

Go over exam

Implicit Differentiation

 

1,15,19,25,29,39,47           

 

35

3.8

Derivatives of Inverse Functions and Logarithms

 

 

36

3.8

Derivatives of Inverse Functions and Logarithms

7,11,13,21,24,29,37,41,51,65,89,95

 

37

3.9

Inverse Trigonometric functions

 

 

38

3.9

 

3.10

Inverse Trigonometric functions

Related rates

1,3,7,9,11,13,23,25,33,49;

 

 

39

3.10

Related rates (cont)

1,5,13,21,23,25

 

 

40

3.10

3.11

Related rates (cont)

Linearization and Differentials

27,29,31,37,40,43

 

41

3.11

Linearization and Differentials

1,11,13,19,23,43,45,51,53,57

 

42

 

Review

 


 

Prepared By:  Prof. Bruce Bukiet

Last revised: January 3, 2013

 

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