Calculus I – Course Syllabus Class Periods: 10:00am-10:50am MTWF Classroom: Thompson Hall 303 Instructor: Mei Q. Chen, Thompson Hall Phone: (843) (office)

Calculus I – Course Syllabus Textbook: Calculus - 3rd Edition by R. T. Smith and R. B. Minton

Calculus I – Course Syllabus Goals: Have a good understanding of (1) concepts of calculus and (2) applications of calculus in sciences and engineering.

Calculus I – Course Syllabus Tips:  taking good notes  participating in class discussions and group work  asking questions  seeking for assistance whenever it is needed  keeping up with assignments  having fun

Calculus I – Course Syllabus Grading Policy: (1) Homework and Classroom Assignments – 14% (2) Quizzes – 12% (3) Hour exams - 50% Sept. 16, Oct. 7, Sept. 16, Oct. 7, Oct. 28, Nov. 18 Oct. 28, Nov. 18 (4) Final exam - 24%

Calculus I – Course Syllabus Grading Policy: A = 90% or higher B = 80% - 89% C = 70% - 79% --- (qualify for Cal II) --- (qualify for Cal II) D = 60% - 69% F = 59% or lower

Calculus I – Course Syllabus Gateway Exam Policy: To pass the course with C or higher, one must pass Derivative Gateway Test Derivative Gateway Test given by the department.

Calculus I – Course Syllabus Office Hours/ESP Study Sessions (1) Office Hours: (1) Office Hours: 2:30-4:00pm, MTWR 2:30-4:00pm, MTWR TH 328 TH 328 (2) ESP Study/Help Sessions 8:00pm-9:30pm MR TH 319 TH 319

Calculus I – Course Syllabus Math Lab in Writing Center: Thompson 117 Mondays and Wednesdays: 9 am to 12 pm; 1pm to 4 pm; 9 am to 12 pm; 1pm to 4 pm; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9 am to 11 pm; 1 pm to 4pm; 9 am to 11 pm; 1 pm to 4pm; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm 6:30 pm to 9:30 pmFridays: 9 am to 12 pm 9 am to 12 pmSundays: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Calculus I – Course Syllabus Math Lab in Writing Center: Thompson 117 TI-83/84 Workshop: Tues, Sept. 2nd from 6:30-7:45 TI-89 Workshop: Wed., Sept. 3rd from 6:30-7:45