Math 141 - Calculus I

Instructor: Brian Lins
Class Times & Location: MWF 9:30-10:20 Bagby 106, R 12:30-1:20 Bagby 111
Office Hours: See my weekly schedule, and also by appointment.
Text: Calculus of a Single Variable, 9^th Edition, by Larson & Edwards.

Announcements

(4/24) Here are suggested review problems for the final exam.
(4/20) Here is the final exam I gave last year.
(1/16) The first homework assignment is available on the tentative schedule.
(1/15) Here are detailed solutions to the algebra review problems.

Course Description

Math 141 will cover chapters P-4, on functions, limits, derivatives & applications, and integration. By the end of this course, you should be able to use functions to model real-world situations, understand how limits are used to define derivatives and intergrals, and apply derivatives and integrals to solve problems.

Attendance Policy

Attendance in this class is required. Repeated absences may result in a forced withdrawal from the course. You are responsible for any material you miss due to absence. Please let me know ahead of time if you know that you will not be able to attend class.

Tentative Schedule

The course schedule is tentative, and may be subject to change. Changes will be announced in class, and you are responsible for knowing about any changes even if you miss the class when they are announced.

Grading Policy

The term grade will be based on the results of the examinations, the scores on homework quizzes, and on a final group presentation.

Homework Quizzes	16%
Midterm 1	18%
Midterm 2	18%
Midterm 3	18%
Final Exam	30%

Exams

There will be three in-class midterm exams and a cumulative final. The exams will be closed book and calculators will not be permitted.

Homework & Quizzes

Homework problems will be assigned after every lecture. You are expected to complete all problems assigned. The assigned problems will not be collected however. Instead, every Friday there will be a homework quiz during which you must copy problems from your homework to the quiz. You may also have to solve an additional problem similar to the homework problems. You may not use your textbook during the homework quizzes, but you may use your homework and notes. There are no make-up quizzes. The lowest homework quiz grade will be dropped from your average. As with the exams, no calculators are allowed during the quizzes, however you are encouraged to use calculators when you do the homework.

Special Accommodations

In compliance with the Hampden-Sydney College policy and equal access laws, I am available to discuss appropriate academic accommodations that may be recommended for students with disabilities. Requests for academic accommodations are to be made at the beginning of the semester (except for unusual circumstances) so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Students are required to contact the Office of Academic Success in order to verify their eligibility for appropriate accommodations.