MATH 161-B2

Calculus IA

Instructor

Zheng Zhu

Office: Hylan 715

Lectures: 5:45pm-8:00pm (Rochester time). Zoom room number: 658 358 6374

Office Hours: MW 3:00-4:00pm. To be held via Zoom, same room number.

Textbook

Calculus: Early Transcendentals (9th edition) by James Stewart. A physical copy or online/e-book are both acceptable. You may use an older edition, however there will be some differences in page and section numbers.

Course Description

Elementary real functions: algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, their inverses, graphs, derivatives and integrals; limits, l’Hopital’s rule, Mean value theorem, maxima and minima, curve plotting. The fundamental theorem of calculus, with geometric and physical applications, substitution rule for integration.

Lecture Notes and Recordings

Each lecture note and recording will be uploaded to our course Google Drive, see BlackBoard for link.

Exams and Grading

There will be two midterm exams and a final exam. For exam times and further info, see the see the Exams and Grading page.

Your grade for the course will be based on your performance on exams and WebWorK:

WebWork - 30%

Midterm Exams - 20% each

Comprehensive Final Exam - 30%

The Final Exam will have two parts: Part A will cover the material tested in both Midterms 1 & 2, while Part B will only contain questions related to material appearing after Midterm 2. Part A accounts for 10% of your course grade and Part B accounts for 20% of your course grade. In addition, the Part A score will replace the lowest midterm score if it is indeed higher (but not both). Makeup exams are typically not offered. If you miss a midterm exam for some reason, then Part A of the final exam will count as your makeup. Final Part A can only replace one midterm score, however.

You will NOT be permitted calculators or other electronic devices (smart phones, smart watches, etc) on any exams. You will NOT be permitted books, notes, or “cheat sheets” on any exams.

You will be required to have your camera open on zoom while you take the exam, with your hands and workspace in view. The presence of calculators, cell phones, and other electronic devices at this exam is strictly forbidden. You are allowed to have one regular size (8.5 x 11 inch) sheet of hand-written notes (writing on both sides is ok), but no other notes or texts of any kind are allowed.

Webwork Homework

WeBWorK problems are done over the web and provide instant feedback as to whether you have done a problem correctly or not. You are encouraged to discuss problems with other students, however WeBWorK problems are individualized for each student, so you must do your own assignment. WeBWorK problems count for 30% of the total grade. There will be weekly WeBWorK assignments, which may consist of up to 25 problems. Your lowest WeBWorK score will be dropped. Please note that extensions will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. A crowded schedule or minor illness are NOT valid reasons to ask for an extension. If you know you will be absent from school for an extended period, inform your instructor as early as possible so arrangements can be made. To access webwork click the Webwork link in Course Materials on the MTH 161 blackboard site.

Academic honesty

All assignments and activities associated with this course must be performed in accordance with the University of Rochester’s Academic Honesty Policy. More information is available at: www.rochester.edu/college/honesty.

In this class, you are encouraged to discuss homework with each other, but your work must be your own, and you may not copy someone else’s answers. The detailed policy on homework collaboration can be found on the Homework Rules page.

Be aware of the Mathematics Department policy on unauthorized online resources:
Any usage whatsoever of online solution sets or paid online resources (chegg.com or similar) is considered an academic honesty violation and will be reported to the Board on Academic Honesty. In particular, any assignment found to contain content which originated from such sources is subject to a minimum penalty of zero on the assignment and a full letter grade reduction at the end of the semester (e.g. a B would be reduced to a C). This applies even if the unauthorized content was obtained through indirect means (through a friend for instance) and/or the student is seemingly unaware that the content originated from such sources. If you have any questions about whether resources are acceptable, please check with your instructor.

Disability Support

The University of Rochester respects and welcomes students of all backgrounds and abilities. In the event you encounter any barrier(s) to full participation in this course due to the impact of disability, please contact the Office of Disability Resources. The access coordinators in the Office of Disability Resources can meet with you to discuss the barriers you are experiencing and explain the eligibility process for establishing academic accommodations. You can reach the Office of Disability Resources at: (585) 275-3424; Taylor Hall. Or, visit Disability Resources.

Please note that to be granted alternate testing accommodations, you (the student) must fill out forms with Disability Resources at least seven days before each and every exam. These forms are not sent automatically. Instructors are not responsible for requesting alternative testing accommodations at CETL or making accommodations on their own.

College Credit-Hour Policy

This course follows the College credit hour policy for four-credit courses. This course meets 3 academic hours per week. Students may also be expected to deepen their understanding of the course material through close examination/evaluation of the readings assigned in the course.