M 408C Calculus I - Differential and Integral Calculus - Course Syllabus - UT Austin

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M 408C is a standard first-semester calculus course for students in the natural sciences and engineering, centered on problem solving and core theory of real-valued functions of a real variable. Topics include limits, continuity, derivatives, extrema, integration, area under a curve, volumes of revolution, and trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential functions plus techniques of integration. Classes meet TTH 800-930A with additional problem sessions. Three in-class tests and a comprehensive final determine grading (70% tests, 30% final).

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Course Overview

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Testing

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Tentative Lecture and Test Schedule

Revised 8/30/2012

Tentative Homework - M 408C

M 408C Calculus I – Differential and Integral Calculus PREREQUISITES: The minimum required score on the ALEKS placement exam. DESCRIPTION: M408C is our standard first-semester calculus course. It is directed at students in the natural sciences and engineering. The emphasis is on problem solving and the syllabus includes most of the elementary topics in the theory of real-valued functions ofa real variable: limits, continuity, derivatives, maxima and minima, integration, area under a curve, volumes of revolution, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions and techniques of integration. M408C classes meet three hours per week for lectures and two hours per week for problem sessions. MEETS: TTH 800-930A JGB 2.216 55005 MW 100-200P RLM 6.124 55010 MW 200-300P ENS 126 55015 MW 400-500P BUR 216 INSTRUCTOR: David Fonken [fonken](fonken@math.utexas.edu)[@](fonken@math.utexas.edu)[math.utexas.edu](fonken@math.utexas.edu) [OFFICE HOURS: TTH 7:30-7:45 AM and 9:30-10:00 AM in RLM 13.164](OFFICE HOURS: TTH 7:30-7:45 AM and 9:30-10:00 AM in RLM 13.164) TA: Iordan Ganev [iganev](iganev@math.utexas.edu)[@](iganev@math.utexas.edu)[math.utexas.edu](iganev@math.utexas.edu) OFFICE HOURS: TEXT: Stewart: Calculus, Early Transcendentals, 7th edition, Thompson – Brooks/Cole, 2012. TESTING: Three tests during class times and a comprehensive final exam. The final exam score will also be used to replace one low (or missing) test score if this improves your overall course grade. HOMEWORK: Homework will be assigned regularly, but not to be turned in or graded. GRADING: Your grade for this class is determined by your test average (70%) and final exam score (30%) . I do not assign plus/minus grades. OTHER: Students with disabilities may request appropriate academic accommodations from the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement; Services for Students with Disabilities, 471-6259, [http://www.utexas.edu/diversity](http://www.utexas.edu/diversity). | Revised 8/30/2012
Tentative Lecture and Test Schedule | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Week of | T | TH | | | | August 27 | | 1.5, 1.6 | | | | September 3 | 2. 1, 2.2 | 2.3 | | | | September 10 | 2.4, 2.5 | 2.6, 2.7 | | | | September 17 | 2. 8, 3.1 | 3.2 | | | | September 24 | 3.3 | Test 1 | | | | October 1 | 3.4 | 3.5, 3.6 | | | | October 8 | 3.7, 3.8 | 3.9, 3.10 | | | | October 15 | 3. 11, 4.1 | 4.2, 4.3 | | | | October 22 | 4.4, 4.5 | Test 2 | | | | October 29 | 4.7 | 4.9, 5.1 | | | | November 5 | 5.2, 5.3 | 5.4 | | | | November 12 | 5.5, 6.1 | 6.2 | | | | November 19 | 7. 1, 7.2 | Thanksgiving | | | | November 26 | 7.3 | Test 3 | | | | December 3 | 7.3, 7.4 | 7.5 | | | | Comprehensive Final Exam – Thursday, December 13, 9:00-12:00 noon | | | | | Tentative Homework – M 408C | 1.5 | 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 23, 25, 30, 33 | 4.1 | 2, 7, 12, 23, 34, 37, 42, 53, 60, 72 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1.6 | 3, 10, 13, 20, 29, 40, 45, 52, 62, 67, 72, 75 | 4.2 | 7, 12, 15, 20, 26, 27, 33 | | 2.1 | 2, 5, 8 | 4.3 | 6, 15, 28, 43, 48, 64, 72, 86 | | 2.2 | 2, 5, 10, 11, 18, 21, 24, 35, 44, 46 | 4.4 | 4, 5, 13, 23, 32, 41, 48, 54, 63, 78, 80 | | 2.3 | 2, 13, 21, 26, 29, 32, 36, 44, 47, 49, 57, 64 | 4.5 | 11, 26, 37, 50, 56, 60, 63, 72, 74 | | 2.4 | 2, 11 | 4.7 | 15, 20, 29, 35, 48, 67, 76 | | 2.5 | 3, 6, 22, 30, 42, 45, 48, 53, 64 | 4.9 | 6, 13, 22, 31, 35, 46, 54, 63, 68, 79 | | 2.6 | 4, 6, 9, 18, 23, 26, 31, 34, 43, 46 | 5.1 | 2, 5, 14, 17, 24 | | 2.7 | 8, 11, 14, 17, 22, 31, 36, 41, 46, 49, 54 | 5.2 | 6, 9, 18, 23, 34, 39, 48, 52, 58, 71 | | 2.8 | 9, 10, 14, 27, 30, 35, 44, 56 | 5.3 | 2, 11, 16, 31, 34, 39, 44, 47, 56, 61, 68 | | 3.1 | 2, 13, 25, 32, 35, 44, 55, 58, 69, 71, 74, 77 | 5.4 | 4, 11, 16, 26, 33, 38, 43, 52, 62, 63, 70 | | 3.2 | 2, 4, 7, 18, 31, 33, 44, 46, 49, 57 | 5.5 | 4, 11, 18, 25, 30, 39, 48, 59, 66, 71, 90 | | 3.3 | 2, 5, 12, 15, 18, 21, 27,34, 37, 40, 43, 54 | 6.1 | 1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26, 31, 45, 5

FAQs

What prerequisite is required for M 408C?

The course requires the minimum required score on the ALEKS placement exam.

What topics are covered in M 408C?

The syllabus covers limits, continuity, derivatives, maxima and minima, integration, area under a curve, volumes of revolution, trigonometric/logarithmic/exponential functions, and techniques of integration.

How are grades determined for M 408C?

Grades are based on test average (70%) and comprehensive final exam score (30%), with no plus/minus grades.

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