Math 107 Calculus I, Spring 2005
Section 31 7:10-8:50 pm MW Sci 112
Instructor: Dr. Z. Zeng, Office: Sci 204H Phone: x5763
email: zzeng@neiu.edu
Web site: http://www.neiu.edu/~zzeng
Office hours: Mon & Wed: 4:15- 5:30 pm, Tue: 12:15-1:30 pm
Prereq: Math 106 with grade A, B, or C
Text: Calculus, Single Variable, Hughes-Hallett Gleason, et al.
3nd edition, John Wiley and Sons.
Course Introduction to Analytic Geometry, limits and derivatives,
Description applications, integration, fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
Cource Students will
Objectives 1. Develop the ability to use graphical numerical and
and algebraic reasoning in the analysis of mathematical
problems
2. Gain deeper understanding of the elementary functions
and improve algebraic and trigonometric skills.
3. Master the terminology, concepts and methodology of
differential and integral calculus
4. Be able to differentiate functions constructed from
elementary functions
5. Be able to use the derivative and integral to set up
and solve mathematical models from verbal descriptions
6. Improve communication skills by writing up problem
solutions and participating in class discussions
Method Lectures, question and answer sessions, moderated individ-
of Instruction ual and group problem solving sessions, hand-in problem
assignments, regular use of technology in and out of the
classroom.
Homework: Homework assignment will be announced at end
of every class day and posted on the website.
Homework will be collected at beginning of every
class and will be graded. Late homework will
not be accepted but the 3 worst scores will be dropped.
Homework will be counted for 100 points and can be used
to substitute either Exam 1, Exam 2 or Exam 3.
Exams: Exam 1: Monday, Feb. 14, 100 points
Exam 2: Monday, Mar. 14, 100 points
Exam 3: Monday, Apr. 18, 100 points
Skill Test: 100 points
(Skill Test consists of 10 derivative problems, 10 points
each, no particial credit. If the total is below 80, then
the score is automatically 0, can be repeated many times)
Final Exam: Monday, May 2, 8:00-9:50 pm, 200 points
Method Evaluation of your performance in the course is based on
of Evaluation three mid-term Exams, homework, Skill Test and the Final Exam.
With the lowest score among the mid-term exams and homework
being dropped, The total number of points is 600.
Grading: 90-100% (540-600 pts): A, 80-89%(480-539 pts): B,
65-79% (390-479 pts): C, 55-64%(330-389 pts): D
Free tutoring is available. The room and schedule will be announced.
Department secretaries will not give out final grades. Please do not ask.
Friday, March 18 is the last day to drop this course.