Course Materials:

Text: University Calculus: Fourth Custom Edition for UML Pearson © 2015. Available on through the Bookstore.
ISBN-13: 978-1-323-13184-8
ISBN-10: 1-323-13184-1
Online Access: MyLab/Mastering access code.

Note on purchasing books and online access codes: Book packages from the campus store come with an access code to a web site called MyLab/Math. There you will find MyMathLab. The web access also contains an electronic version of the book. You can buy the access alone (no hard copy,) either at the bookstore or online. However, for not too much more you can buy the access code with an actual copy of the textbook. The online component of the course utilizes web-based homework found on the web site entitled, MyLab/Math. The website will request the course number, which will be given to you in class by your professor. Once the site finds your course, you will be able to create an account using the access code you purchased.

Calculators: You do not need calculators in this course since you are not allowed to use them on quizzes and exams. However, you may want a good one for future use, and checking online homework in this class.

The following documents spell out how the course runs and what is required of you.

Course Format

Course Coverage

Schedule

Pre Semester Work:

It is strongly recommended that you read Lecture 1 and Lecture 2 (Lectures) then solve the odd number exercises at the end of the lecture. The answers are provided to check your work. You should do this before the first day of classes. The material will be on Exam 1. The course will officially start beginning with section 1.1 from the book.

Making it through Calculus 1:

There's a lot to learning mathematics. It's hard! No doubt about it. But the key to succeeding in calculus courses is primarily solving lots of problems. In the process you determine where your weaknesses lie and must fix them either by seeking help from the tutoring centers or from your instructor. We have office hours for a reason, and we are all available for you at other times if you can't make our set office hours. You must keep up with the reading and all the homework. Falling behind even 2 or 3 classes can be your demise. As for methodology: You should pre read material before a lecture. In class, ask your professor about any difficulties you had with the previous night's homework. Then, take good notes, specifically making sure you neatly write down any examples your professor presents. Seeing solved problems will help you in your assigned homework. That night immediately do the homework in that section. (DON'T WAIT!) If you get something wrong, ask your instructor in the next class to explain it. After finishing your homework, pre read the next class’s lecture, and off you go. (Rinse, lather, repeat.) The following document, written by Dr. Charles Ormsby, contains extremely valuable information. Read it carefully.

Calculus 1 Survivors Guide

Academic Dishonesty:

Academic dishonesty (i.e. cheating) is prohibited in all programs of the University and sanctions may be imposed on any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty. Details on UML policy can be found at https://www.uml.edu/Catalog/Undergraduate/Policies/Academic-Policies/Academic-Integrity.aspx. Note in particular that any incident which results in some action being taken must be reported to the Provost's Office.

Important Notice:

There is no longer the requirement for a C- or better in MATH.1310 to proceed to MATH.1320. You can now take Calculus 2 simply with a passing grade in Calculus 1.

Course Coordinator:

Jennifer E. Gonzalez-Zugasti
Department of Mathematical Sciences
e-mail: jennifer_gonzalezzugasti@uml.edu
Office: Olney Hall Room 428-X
Office Hours: posted at office