MATH110 Section 002, 2012/13 Term 1

Differential Calculus

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Course Description

MATH 110 is a two-term course in differential calculus. It covers the same calculus content as one-term differential calculus courses, but with additional material designed to strengthen essential precalculus topics. There is also an increased emphasis on proofs and problem solving.

Course Textbook

The required textbook is Calculus: Early Transcendentals by David Guichard. This is an online textbook available for free under the Creative Commons license. You are encouraged to download a copy here ; you may also print it out if you wish. A portion of each problem set will be posted on WebWork, an online homework system that allows you to receive immediate feedback. You will need a CWL account and password to access WebWork.

Contact Info

My e-mail address is . My office is Leonard S. Klinck (LSK) 311E. If you have any questions or concerns, you can come see me in my office, in my office hours or you can send me an email anytime.

Course Outline

This is an introduction to the calculus of single variables. We will cover the first 6 chapters of the online notes.


Online Notes by Chapter: Intro | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Grading Scheme

Important: This is a 3-credit course with a maximum grade of 100, with a passing mark of 50%. In addition, you need at least 40% on the final to pass the course. The instructor reserves the right to revise or round off grades if circumstances warrant. In order to make course grade standards consistent across all sections this raw final grade may be scaled.

Skills Test

On September 19, there will be an in-class Skills Test similar to the the Mathematics Department's Basic Skills Test. This is worth 5% of your final grade. If you pass, you will be granted the full 5%. If you fail, you will receive 0% but be given the opportunity to make up the 5% by doing remedial work throughout the year. This work is crucial. The mastery of basic skills is the most accurate predictor of success in this course.

Midterms & Final Exam

There will be common midterms and common exams for all 3 sections of MATH110. Two exams will be held in December and April. Students are advised not to make travel plans during the exam time. There will be two (2) 50 minute midterms through the term. The midterm dates and times are:

Books, and notes are not allowed in any midterms, quizzes or exams. Calculators are not allowed.

There will be no make-up tests. If a student misses a midterm, that student shall provide a formal documented excuse such as a doctor's note within 72 hours or a mark of zero (0) will be entered for that midterm. If you are to miss a midterm due to religious observance, two weeks written notice is required by the student. Missed final exams and long-term circumstances are dealt with by the Faculty of Science, see academic regulations. The official guidelines for UBC academic policy is the Vancouver Calendar 2011/12.

Assignments

Assignments must be handed in to me in lecture on the due date. Late assignments will not be accepted. If all assignments are handed in, the lowest mark will not count toward your final grade.

A portion of the assignments will be on WebWork.

Be sure to print your name, student number and section number (lecture section, not lab section) on a cover sheet and staple all the pages. See a sample cover page.

Quizzes

A week before each midterm and exam there will be a quiz based on homework problems. These will be typically be 2 questions in length and calculators will not be permitted unless otherwise stated. These quizzes are to prepare you for the midterms and final exam.

Workshops

In addition to regular lectures, you are assigned to a weekly problem-solving workshop run by teaching assistants. These workshops are an integral part of the course, and attendance is mandatory. Your workshop grade, which is worth 15% of your final grade, will be based on your submitted work and attendance.

Extra Help

Drop-in Tutorials: There is a drop-in tutorial centre in LSK100. A schedule will be posted on the math department website http://www.math.ubc.ca/Ugrad/ugradTutorials.shtml. The AMS offers tutoring services at http://tutoring.ams.ubc.ca/.

Important Dates

Academic Honesty and Standards

It is the student's obligation to inform himself or herself of the applicable standards for academic honesty. Students must be aware that standards at the University of British Columbia may be different from those in secondary schools or at other institutions. If a student is in any doubt as to the standard of academic honesty in a particular course or assignment, then the student must consult with the instructor as soon as possible, and in no case should a student submit an assignment if the student is not clear on the relevant standard of academic honesty.