MATH 105 Section 208
Integral Calculus with Applications to Commerce and Social Sciences
2009W

Course Information

Text: Calculus and Its Applications 12th Edition by Goldstein, Lay, Schneider, and Asmar.

This book is available at the UBC Bookstore; since it was used last term for Math 104/184, there may be used copies available.

Evaluation

Your final mark in this course will be determined by the following breakdown:

  • 50% April Final Examination (date to be set by the Registrar)
  • 30% 1 Midterm Examination (Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in class)
  • 20% Assignments and Quizzes. NB: There will be a 30 minute Chapter 7 quiz worth 5% after we finish this chapter.

    The final examination in this course is common to all sections of MATH 105. It is board marked (i.e. all faculty teaching this course mark the exams together) to ensure consistency and fairness across sections.

    IMPORTANT: The final mark distribution of the term work of each section will be scaled to match the final exam mark distribution of that section. It is my intent to set the midterm exam at a difficulty level to match that expected for the final exam -- I'd rather scale up than down. The official statement of course policies can be found at the MATH 105 website.

  • Note that NO unauthorized electronic devices (e.g. cell phones, ipods) or memory aids are permitted on any quizzes or exams.
  • Missing midterms/quizzes: There are NO make-up quizzes during the term. I will compute your final grade by dropping the lowest mark from your quizzes.
    If you miss the midterm with a valid, documented excuse, I will give a make-up midterm. Examples of valid excuses are illnesses or absences for a varsity game that is out of town. In the former case, I will ask for a medical excuse, and in the latter, your coach will supply a letter. If the illness is an ILI, then we will follow the university's procedures of this term; it is possible that self-reporting via the SSC will continue to be the practice.
  • Late Assignments: I do not accept late assignments. Assignments will also be due at the BEGINNING of class on the day they are due. NO exceptions.
  • Missing the Final Exam: You will need to present your situation to the Dean's Office of your Faculty to be considered for a deferred exam. See the Calendar for detailed regulations. Your performance in a course up to the exam is taken into consideration in granting a deferred exam status (e.g. failing badly generally means you won't be granted a deferred exam). In Mathematics, generally students sit the next available exam for the course they are taking, which could be several months after the original exam was scheduled.

  • First year can be an overwhelming experience for many students. If you find yourself having serious academic difficulties in this course, it is best to come see me as soon as you can.
    • Instructor Information
    Instructor: Mark Mac Lean
    Email: maclean (domain: math.ubc.ca)
    Office: MATH 113
    Phone: 604-827-3038
    Hours: Tuesdays 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays 2 to 3 p.m. I am also happy to answer questions by email.
    Online Course Material

  • Course Outline.
  • Suggested Problems: The course outline lists some suggested problems for each section of the text.

  • Integration Worksheet for the April 8th quiz.


    Quizzes and Assignments
    There will be regular quizzes and assignments in this class. Mathematics is a subject one learns by DOING problems, so please take these quizzes and assignments seriously.

    You will have weekly on-line homework assignments in addition to any work you hand in as hardcopy. These assignments are done on the WebWork system. You login using your CWL. Unless otherwise informed, your on-line homework will be due at 11:59 p.m. on Mondays.

    ****Please note that plagiarism (e.g. copying someone else's solutions to an assignment) is a serious academic offense at UBC. Generally, students caught plagiarizing receive suspensions (usually 12 months) and a notation on their transcripts that would jeopardize admission to professional programs, for example.

    It is my practice to post solutions to any work that you hand in for me. I DO NOT post solutions to the suggested problems or other work that is not turned in for grading. The instructor-in-charge for Math 105 (not me) may choose to post answers (as opposed to complete solutions) for the suggested weekly problems.

    Assignments:

  • Assignment 1 is due Thursday, January 28 at 8:00 a.m.

    Quizzes:

  • Quiz 1 solutions.

    Some Handouts
  • Plot from class on Jan.7 is here



    Exams
  • Mock Midterm and solutions

  • Solutions to the integration quiz
    Useful Links
  • Technical Writing with Mathematics is a site prepared by me and Aleteia Greenwood,a UBC librarian, to help you learn to incorporate mathematics in your technical writing.
  • Common Errors Students Make (from Vanderbilt University)
  • If you are interested in some examples which may help you see the more subtle points about the relationship between continuity and differentiabiity, check out Dr Vogel's Gallery of Calculus Pathologies.
    Page updated: 13 April 2010.
    Page maintained by Mark MacLean.