Math 107 Calculus I, Summer 1A 2000
Section 41     11:50-4:30 pm MW   Sci 222

Schedule:        Monday and Wednesday
                 Session I:       11:50am - 1:20 pm
                 Lunch recess:     1:20pm - 2:00 pm
                 Session II:       2:00pm - 3:10 pm
                 recess:           3:10pm - 3:20 pm
                 Session III:      3:20pm - 4:30 pm

Instructor:      Dr. Z. Zeng,   Office:    Sci 204H       Phone: x6518
                 email: zzeng@neiu.edu
Web site:        http://www.neiu.edu/~zzeng and select Teaching materials

Office hours:    9:30-11:30 am, Monday, Tuesday and Wedesday

Prereq:          Math 106 with grade A, B, or C

Text:            Calculus, Single Variable
                 Hughes-Hallett Gleason, et al. 2nd 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 11:50am of every  
                 class day and will be graded. Late homework will  
                 not be accepted but the worst score will be dropped. 
                 Homework will be counted for 100 points and can be used
                 to substitute either Exam 1 or Exam 2.

Exams:           Exam 1:      Monday, June 5,  Session I, 100 points 
                 Exam 2:      Monday, June 19, Session I, 100 points
                 Skill Test:  06/12-06/26,                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:  Wedesday, June 28, 1:00-3:00 pm, 200 points

Method           Evaluation of your performance in the course is based on
of Evaluation    two 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 500.

Grading:         90-100% (450-500 pts): A, 80-89%(400-449 pts): B, 
                 65-79% (325-399 pts): C, 55-64%(275-324 pts): D

Tentative        Week of     Monday                       Wedesday 
schedule           05/22     2.1, 2.2, 2.3                2.3 (cont.), 2.4, 2.5
                   05/29     holiday                      4.1, 4.2, 4.3
                   06/06     Exam 1, 4.3(cont), 4.4       4.5, 4.6
                   06/12     4.7, 4.8, Skill Test         5.1, 5.3
                   06/19     Exam 2, 5.3 (cont.), 3.1     3.2, 3.3
                   06/26     3.4, Review                  Final Exam