M408C Fall 2011 Syllabus

Sep 27, 2026

M408C Fall 2011 syllabus outlines course prerequisites, placement exam requirements, and degree-relevant enrollment rules for mathematics and natural/science/engineering students. The document specifies the course focus on real-valued single-variable calculus problem solving, covering limits, continuity, derivatives, optimization, integration, volumes of revolution, and key transcendental functions and integration techniques. It details policies on calculators, attendance, homework submission, religious and illness-based exam procedures, grading weights, and a tentative lecture and important-dates schedule.

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Prerequisites and degree relevance

Course description and topics covered

Policies and requirements

Grading

Schedule

Important dates

Lecture schedule

M408C Fall 2011 Syllabus Unique numbers: 54430, 54435, 54440 Textbook (required): Stewart, Calculus, Early Transcendentals, Seventh Edition. Website: Accessible from BlackBoard, [http://courses. utexas. edu/](http://courses. utexas. edu/) . Instructor: Zachary Miner E-mail: [zminer@math. utexas. edu](zminer@math. utexas. edu)[ ](zminer@math. utexas. edu)[O](O)􀀎ce: RLM 11 .106 O􀀎ce hours: TuTh 4:30-6 pm TA: Jiexian Li E-mail: [jxli@math. utexas. edu](jxli@math. utexas. edu)[ ](jxli@math. utexas. edu)[O](O)􀀎ce: RLM 11 .156 O􀀎ce hours: TuTh 9:30-11 am Prerequisites and degree relevance Prerequisite is the minimum required score on the ALEKS placement exam. Math majors are required to take both M408C and M408D (or either the equivalent sequence M408K, M408L, M408M; or the equivalent sequence M408N, M408S, M408M) . Mathematics majors are required to make grades of C-or better in each of these courses. 408C may not be counted by students with credit for any of Mathematics 403K, 408K, 408N, or 408L. Course description M408C is the standard 􀀌rst-semester calculus course. It is directed at students in the natural and social sciences and in engineering. The emphasis in this course is on problem solving, and as such, doing the homework problems regularly is essential to succeeding in this class. Topics covered in this course are the basic topics in the theory of real-valued functions of a single real variable: limits, continuity, derivatives, maxima and minima, optimization, integration, area under a curve, volumes of revolution, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions, and techniques of integration. The 408 C/D sequence proceeds faster than the 408 K/L/M or the 408 N/S/M sequence and is intended for students with good algebra skills (e.g., comfortable expanding, factoring, and solving quadratic equations) and background in trigonometry, elementary functions, and graphing (this material is reviewed in Appendices A-E and Chapter 1 of the text) . Students who feel that they may require more review are encouraged to come to talk with me about their background and options regarding course selection. Policies and requirements 􀀏 Calculators will neither be required nor permitted in class, however, a simple calculator may be useful for some of the homework problems. In general, exact answers (e.g. , 􀀙 rather than 3:14, or 1=5 rather than 0:2) are preferred, with the exception of homework problems which already use numeric values (e.g., Problem 2.1.6 gives a function y = 10t􀀀1:86t2 ; in that case, decimal values are preferable) . If you wish to use a graphing calculator while doing exercises at home, you should do so only to verify already obtained results; you will not be able to use any calculators in class or during exams. 􀀏 Attendance is required at all class meetings, particularly for exams (dates can be found below) . 􀀏 University policy requires that a student must notify each instructor at least fourteen days in advance if they are going to miss required course work due toa religious observation, unless the holiday falls within the 􀀌rst two weeks of the term. Should it be necessary to miss an exam due to illness or other circumstances, please notify me by email as soon as possible. If an exam is missed for good cause, either a make-up exam will be o􀀋ered or the student will be excused from the exam, and the weights assigned to other exams will be adjusted. 􀀏 Homework will be assigned weekly. Assignments will be posted on the BlackBoard course webpage, and you will be responsible for checking for them there. Homework will be collected on Thursdays at the start of discussion. Late homework will not be accepted. Grading There will be 3 in-class exams during the semester and homework every week. The grades will be calculated as follows: 􀀏 2% Placement Exam 1 􀀏 30% Homework 􀀏 40% Exam average (in-class) 􀀏 30% Final exam Quizzes may be given during the semester at the discret

FAQs

What prerequisite determines placement into M408C?

Prerequisite is the minimum required score on the ALEKS placement exam.

What topics are covered in M408C?

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

How is student performance graded in M408C?

Grades include 2% for Placement Exam 1, 30% homework, 40% in-class exam average, and 30% the final exam; quizzes may be added at the instructor’s discretion.

Sep 27, 2026

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