VIU  Department of Mathematics 

MATH 100 

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FALL 2018

 Professor Lev V. Idels

Calculus for Engineering and Physical Sciences I

 

 

 

Functions and graphs; limits; derivatives; techniques of differentiation, implicit functions, analysis of transcendental functions, l'Hospital's Rule, optimization, Newton’s method, related rates, applications; antiderivatives and definite integrals basic concepts.

 Credit will only be granted for one of MATH 121 or MATH 191 or MATH 100. (4:0:0)

Prerequisite: Minimum "B" in Principles of Mathematics 12 or Pre-calculus 12; or minimum "B-" in both Principles of Mathematics 12 and Calculus 12; or minimum "B-" in both Pre-calculus 12 and Calculus 12.

Success in this course is not based only on memorizing formulas and drilling exercises. Instead, you need to have critical analysis skills that are developed over time.

Course web: https://web.viu.ca/idelsl/MATH 100 FALL 2018.htm

Office Hours & Timetable Email: lev.idels@viu.ca (the best way to contact me!) Bld 359 R 204 Ph: (250)753-3245 ext. 2409  

Textbook: Single Variable Essential Calculus: Early Transcendentals (1st or 2nd Edition), or Essential Calculus: Early Transcendentals (1st or 2nd Edition), all by James Stewart. Math 100 Syllabus (Tentative).

Students will be expected to use the textbook as a resource for homework assignments and occasionally to learn new material independently. Course attendance will be taken for granted. Lecture notes will not be provided.

To review  Algebra  (with solutions) and Trigonometry Basic Formulae.

Grading: Four Midterms 60%  and Final Exam 40%.

Grades are awarded roughly as follows.     

%

90-100

85-89

80-84

76-79

72-75

68-71

64-67

60-63

55-59

50-54

0-49

 

Letter Grade

A+

A

A-

B+

B

B-

C+

C

C-

D

F

 

Grade Point

4.33

4.00

3.67

3.33

3.00

2.67

2.33

2.00

1.67

1.00

0.00

 

 

The dates for the midterm tests all Wednesdays: Sep 26, Oct 17, Nov 7 and Nov 28.
 

To build your confidence as a test day approaches, the practice test would be posted on this webpage a week ahead of the test day.


Sample Test #1 

 

Sample Test #2 

 

Sample Test #3

 

Sample Test #4

 

All midterms and final are closed-book test.  Final exam is three hours long and is held during the exam period. The midterm tests are cumulative in nature. The solution to a problem should be written bearing in mind that you are communicating to a reader (me, in this case). Thus an answer should guide the reader toward the solution.

Midterm absence: If you are unable to attend the midterm, you must notify the instructor in advance (Prior to the due date) with a legitimate excuse or provide professional documentation of any medical emergency etc. within two days of the exam date. Undocumented absence from the midterm will be given a score of zero. In either of these two cases (and only in these two cases), the weight of the final exam will be increased to compensate for the missed midterm.

Re-marking requests: If you have a question or concern about an assigned mark, please bring it to my attention within 3 calendar days of the date when the midterm is returned to the class. I will always answer your questions, but after 3 days I won’t change your mark.

Class etiquette: Use of cell phones (including text messaging, answered or unanswered ringing etc.), laptops, and most other electronic gizmos during class is highly inappropriate and disrespectful to both the instructor and fellow students. Chit chat with neighbours, even when whispered, is equally unacceptable.

Math Learning Centre Room 303 of building 360
This is an open, friendly place offering expert instruction to anyone who needs it. The center is staffed by student-tutors selected from Vancouver Island University science programs. All students are welcome to come and get help from fellow students.

 

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