MATH 135 AB (Fall 2006)
This is the first half of the year-long sequence replacing Pre-Calculus and Calculus I. You will have covered the same topics as the Calculus I course at the end of the year. We use the same text as Calculus I, together with supplementary Pre-Calculus textbook A Companion to Calculus, covering pre-calculus material as needed, at the time it is needed. We will have covered the first three chapters of the textbook at the end of the fall term. You will be responsible to let me know when we need to stop and review these materials. You may do so by asking in class, sending an email, or talking to me privately, as you might desire.
Key Concepts of Math 135/136 Sequence : study of functions, limits, slope, differentiation, integration, the fundamental theorem of calculus
If you intend to take the full year of Math 135/136, you will receive one unit of credit for each semester. If you complete 136 successfully, you will receive a group 1 credit, and Q certification by finishing Q standards in Math 136. After 135/136 sequence, you will be ready to take Math 152 (Calculus II) course, or any other course that requires Math 151 as prerequisite.
Homework problems will be assigned each class hour, and they will due the following Wednesdays during the class hour. I will not be collecting homework, but we will have weekly quizzes on Wednesdays to test your understanding of the homework material. I'll be posting homework assignments above in the daily schedule as they are assigned each week. I encourage you to work with other students in the class when solving the homework problems. Do problems before you look at any solutions! It helps you to understand the material better, and it will also boost your confidence on the topic.
There will be no excuses given on any missed quizzes. Instead, I will count only 10 best quiz scores out of possible 12 quizzes.
There will be three midterm (in class) exams and a scheduled final exam. Attendance at the exams is mandatory! If you have a conflict, let me know as soon as you learn about the conflict - before the exam. Only then you will be allowed to take a make-up exam.
If you can't make office hours or you have more questions than time permits let me know. I will gladly meet people outside of office hours. You can e-mail me at jsong@depauw.edu, or you can sometimes reach me by calling my office; the number is (765) 658-4733.
Homework/Quiz will count as 30% of the final grade. The three midterms will be 45% and the final exam will count as 25%.
Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments or accommodations is requested to speak with me during the first two weeks of class. All discussions will remain confidential. Students with disabilities should also contact Academic Services.
Important Dates: Also see Academic Calendars
Aug. 23 First day of class
Aug 23 - 30 Adjustment Period
Oct 9 Progress Reports Due
Oct 13 Last Day to withdraw from a course
Oct 14 - 22 Fall Break
Oct 30 - Nov 8 Registration for Spring Semester
Nov 8 Last day to change from P-F to a grade
Nov 22 - 26 Thanksgiving Recess
Dec 8 Last Day of Classes
Dec 11 - 15 Final Examinations