INSTRUCTOR: K. W. Nicholson email: caccphysic@aol.com
Phone: office: 256 215 4336 Lab 256 215 4343 Webpage: http://207.157.12.149
Office: BS 224 Office Hours : Tuesday and Thursday 3- 5 PM

COURSE TITLE AND CREDIT:

Math 125 Calculus I

4 Hrs Lecture Credit: 4 semester Hours

COURSE PREREQUISITES: A minimum prerequisite of high school Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II with an appropriate mathematics placement score is required. An alternative to this is that the student should successfully pass with a C or higher MTH 113.

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is the first of three courses in the basic calculus sequence taken primarily by students in science, engineering, and mathematics. Topics include the limit of a function; the derivative of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and the definite integral and its basic applications to area problems. Applications of the derivative are covered in detail, including approximations of error using differentials, maximum and minimum problems, and curve sketching using calculus.

II. COURSE OBJECTIVES: As a result of successfully completing this course the student will be able to:
1. Recognize and analyze polynomial, rational polynomial, exponential, log, and trig functions.
2. Understand and use the concept of the limit of a function.
3. Take derivatives of the above functions and composites thereof using differentiation formulas.
4. Solve constant acceleration problems using the kinematic equations of motion.
5. Analyze and solve simple maximum and minimum problems.
6. Use first and second derivatives to aid in curve sketching.
7. Use the integral to find area under curves, and analyze simple mechanics problems.
8. Approximate errors using differentials.

III. CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION:
1. L, H, & E Chapter 1: Limits & continuity.
3. L, H, & E Chapter 2: The derivative.
4. L, H, & E Chapter 3: Applications of the Derivative
5. L, H, & E Chapter 4: Integration
6. L, H, & E Chapter 5: Exponential functions, logarithmic functions, and other transendental functions

IV. References: Serway's Physics for Scientists and Engineers

V. Required (Graded) Assignments: 3- 100 pt tests, 1-200 point final, daily homework.

 

VI. Evaluation Procedures: Grading System: A: 90 - 100 Accumulative percent, B: 80 - 89 Accumulative percent, C: 70 - 79 Accumulative percent, D: 60 - 69 Accumulative percent, F: 0 - 59 Accumulative percent.

VI. TEXTBOOKS CURRENTLY BEING USED:

Larson, Hostetler and Edwards, Sixth Edition, Calculus

VIII. Other Important Information:

1. If you decide to drop this course, you must do so formally before mid-term by going to student services in the Administration Building and filling out a drop form. If simply stop coming to class, you will receive an F in this course!

2. If you have a disability that may prevent you from meeting the course requirements, contact the instructor before the end of the first week of classes to file a student disability request and to discuss a reasonable plan. Course requirements will not be waived but accommodations may be made to assist you in meeting the requirements, provided you are timely in working with the instructor to develop a reasonable accommodation plan.