Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
(1550 Section 13), Fall 2003,
MTWRF 10:40a-11:30a, Lockett 285

Homework Assignments: TBA

Instructor: Dr. Oliver Dasbach

office hours: MTTh 9:40a-10:30a (or by appointment), Lockett 306

phone (office): (225) 578 1784,

email: kasten@math.lsu.edu

http://www.math.lsu.edu/~kasten

Final Exam: Tuesday, 12/9/2001, 10:00a-12:00p

Welcome to Calculus I.

The course is based on the book 'Calculus: Early Transcendentals (5th Edition)', by James Stewart

Here are the rules of the Game:

1. Some sections of Calculus 1550, as this section and Section 9, will be using an electronic system of assigning
   and grading routine problems, called WebWork. We intend to begin the weekly assignments on WebWork
   in the second week of classes.
   

   The purpose of using WebWork is that the instructor can spent more time on the conceptual understanding
   of mathematics and its application to a variety of practical problems. These sections are for students
   who want to learn calculus at the level of its underlying concepts.

2. There will be two tests and a midterm. The test will most likely be administered through WebWork.
   Dates and details will be announced in class. The midterm will be on Friday, October 10, 2003 (tentative).
3. The final exam will be a comprehensive exam.
4. Homework will be done on WebWork. For a passing grade in the class it is required that you try at least
   50 % of the homework problems. You should plan at least one hour per week for working on these problems.
5. There will be no make-up test or make-up exams.
6. Calculators are NOT allowed in tests and midterms.

It is normal to have problems with calculus, in particular at the beginning. You are highly encouraged to come to my office hours,
pose questions in class (or by email) and, in particular, to discuss the material with your classmates.

There will be free math help for students on Monday through Friday in Allen 39. Times will be announced at the beginning
of the semester on the door of Allen 39.

Class attendence is absolutely necessary.

Suggestions are always welcome.

Grading policy:

Homework	150 pts.
Tests	175 pts. each
Midterm	200 pts
Final	300 pts.

The final grade will be determined by the grading scale:

900-1000 points	A
800-899 points	B
700-799 points	C
600-699 points	D

There will be no curving.

Course outline

We will cover Chapters 2 - 6 and parts of Chapter 8:

Chapter	Material that we will cover (tentative)
2	2.1 - 2.9
3	3.1 - 3.8, 3.10, 3.11
4	4.1 - 4.5, 4.7, 4.9, 4.10
5	5.1 - 5.6
6	6.1 - 6.5
8	8.1 - 8.3