Math 1550, Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Section 14
MTWTF 11:40-12:30
116 Lockett
Fall 2005

  • Instructor: Tara E. Brendle
  • Office: Lockett 254
  • E-mail: brendle@math.lsu.edu
  • Phone: 578-1657
  • Disclaimer: This syllabus is subject to change -- any changes will be announced in class.

    Text: Stewart, Calculus, 5th edition (2003).

    Course Description: This is a five (5) hour introductory Calculus course designed primarily for engineering majors and certain other technical majors. The student is assumed to be capable and versed in the standard Pre-Calculus topics: functions (including exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric), graphing, and solving equations. No prior exposure to Calculus is assumed. Topics we will cover include limits and continuity for functions of one variable, differentiation, and integration. A more detailed syllabus can be found at www.math.lsu.edu/courses/syllabi/1550.html.

    Homework/Quizzes: Homework will be assigned regularly. THIS COURSE IS CUMULATIVE, SO IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO COMPLETE HOMEWORK DAILY IN ORDER NOT TO FALL BEHIND. Most homework assignments are to be completed and submitted through WebWork. Click on the button below to access WebWork. Your login is your PawsID, and your password is initially set to be your SSN (no hyphens, no spaces). You will have the option to change your password (and should do so) as soon as you log in!


    In addition to WebWork problems, I will list additional suggested problems from your textbook. These will not be collected, but will give you extra practice. Click HERE for a list of these suggested homework problems.

    Quizzes based on the homework may also be given in class. These quizzes will be announced in class at least one day in advance.

    Exams: There will (tentatively) be four in-class midterm exams and one comprehensive final exam. No calculators, books, notes, etc., may be used for any of the exams or quizzes. No make-up exams will be given, except in extreme cases. If you must miss an exam, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to notify the professor as soon as possible. The tentative exam dates are as follows:

    Grading: Homework/Quizzes 10%, midterms 15% each, final 30%.

    Office Hours: (Tentatively) M & Th 1:30-3:00pm or by appointment

    Important Dates:

  • Last day for dropping: September 14
  • Last day for adding: September 16
  • Fall holiday: October 6-7
  • Last day to withdraw: November 11
  • Thanksgiving holiday: November 24-25
  • Last day of class: December 9


    Tara Brendle
      Wed September 7 2005