Calculus I -- Fall 2012
MTH 229 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I. An
introduction to analytic geometry. Limits,
derivatives, and integrals of the elementary functions of one variable,
including the transcendental functions. (PR: MTH ACT of 27 or above, or
MTH 130 and 122, or MTH 127 and 122, or MTH 132)
- Time and
Place: 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm MW and 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm TR at 513 Smith Hall.
- Instructor:
Peter Saveliev (call
me Peter)
- Office:
Smith Hall 325
- Office
Hours: MTW 3:00 - 5:00, or by appointment
- Office
Phone: x4639
- E-mail:
saveliev@marshall.edu
- Class
Web-Page: math01.com
- Prerequisites:
fluency with algebra, good understanding of functions, MTH 130 College Algebra
- Text: Calculus by Rogawski,
Chapters 2 - 5
- Goals:
good understanding of limits, the derivative and the integral, fluent
differentiation
- Computer
Restrictions: graphic calculator TI-83 or TI-83+
- Grade
Breakdown: TOTAL = .05×A + .30×Q + .25×M + .40×F
- attendance
and participation: 5%
- quizzes:
30%
- midterm:
25%
- final
exam: 40%
- Letter
Grades: A: 90 - 100, B: 80 - 89, C: 70 - 79, D: 60 - 69, F: < 60
See also Course policy.