Calculus I – Course Syllabus Class Periods: 10:00am-10:50am MTWF Classroom: Thompson Hall 303 Instructor: Mei Q. Chen, Thompson Hall 328 E-mail: [email protected]

Calculus I – Course SyllabusCalculus I – Course Syllabus

Class Periods: 10:00am-10:50am MTWF Class Periods: 10:00am-10:50am MTWF

Classroom: Thompson Hall 303Classroom: Thompson Hall 303

Instructor: Mei Q. ChenInstructor: Mei Q. Chen, , Thompson Hall 328 Thompson Hall 328

E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: (843) 953-7896 (office)Phone: (843) 953-7896 (office)

http://macs.citadel.edu/chenm/131.dir/08fal.dir/syl.htmlhttp://macs.citadel.edu/chenm/131.dir/08fal.dir/syl.html


Textbook:Textbook:

Calculus - Calculus - 3rd Edition3rd Edition by R. T. by R. T. Smith and R. B. MintonSmith and R. B. Minton


Goals: Goals:

Have a good understanding of Have a good understanding of

(1)(1) concepts of calculus and concepts of calculus and

(2)(2) applications of calculus in applications of calculus in sciences and engineering.sciences and engineering.


Tips:Tips:taking good notes taking good notes participating in class discussions participating in class discussions and group work and group work asking questionsasking questionsseeking for assistance whenever seeking for assistance whenever it is neededit is neededkeeping up with assignments keeping up with assignments having fun having fun


Grading Policy: Grading Policy:

(1) Homework and Classroom (1) Homework and Classroom Assignments – Assignments – 14%14%

(2) Quizzes – (2) Quizzes – 12%12% (3) Hour exams - (3) Hour exams - 50%50% Sept. 16, Oct. 7, Sept. 16, Oct. 7, Oct. 28, Nov. 18Oct. 28, Nov. 18 (4) Final exam - (4) Final exam - 24%24%


Grading Policy: Grading Policy:

A = 90% or higher A = 90% or higher

B = 80% - 89%B = 80% - 89%

C = 70% - 79% C = 70% - 79%

--- (qualify for Cal II)--- (qualify for Cal II)

D = 60% - 69%D = 60% - 69%

F = 59% or lowerF = 59% or lower


Gateway Exam Policy: Gateway Exam Policy:

To pass the course with To pass the course with CC or higheror higher,,

one must pass one must pass

Derivative Gateway TestDerivative Gateway Test

given by the department. given by the department.

http://macs.citadel.edu/greimp/gatewayexam.htm


Office Hours/ESP Study Sessions Office Hours/ESP Study Sessions

(1) Office Hours: (1) Office Hours:

2:30-4:00pm, MTWR2:30-4:00pm, MTWR

TH 328TH 328

(2) ESP Study/Help Sessions (2) ESP Study/Help Sessions 8:00pm-9:30pm MR8:00pm-9:30pm MR

TH 319TH 319

Calculus I – Course SyllabusCalculus I – Course SyllabusMath Lab in Writing Center: ThompsonMath Lab in Writing Center: Thompson 117 117

Mondays and Wednesdays:Mondays and Wednesdays: 9 am to 12 pm; 1pm to 4 pm; 9 am to 12 pm; 1pm to 4 pm; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm6:30 pm to 9:30 pmTuesdays and Thursdays:Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9 am to 11 pm; 1 pm to 4pm; 9 am to 11 pm; 1 pm to 4pm; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm6:30 pm to 9:30 pmFridays:Fridays: 9 am to 12 pm9 am to 12 pmSundays:Sundays: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm6:30 pm to 9:30 pm


Math Lab in Writing Center: Math Lab in Writing Center: ThompsonThompson 117 117

TI-83/84 Workshop:TI-83/84 Workshop:

Tues, Sept. 2nd from 6:30-7:45Tues, Sept. 2nd from 6:30-7:45

TI-89 Workshop:TI-89 Workshop:

Wed., Sept. 3rd from 6:30-7:45Wed., Sept. 3rd from 6:30-7:45

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Calculus I – Course Syllabus Class Periods: 10:00am-10:50am MTWF Classroom: Thompson Hall 303 Instructor: Mei Q. Chen, Thompson Hall 328 E-mail: [email protected]