Math 2200 Differential Calculus Spring 2003

Instructor: Susan Whitehead Phone 542-0945
Office: 325, Boyd Graduate Studies E-mail susan@math.uga.edu
Office hours: MW 10:30-11:15am, 1:15-1:45pm TTh 10-11am
Topics
· The definition of the derivative: calculating it from the definition, its meanings (slope of the tangent line, velocity, rate of change)
· Differentiation rules (including facility with the chain rule)
· Reading, setting up, and solving word problems (extremum problems and related rates)
· Conceptual skills with graphing - understanding the first and second derivative
· Some experience with the "theoretical infrastructure" of calculus - some discussion of any or all of the following: continuity and the intermediate value theorem, maximum value theorem and mean value theorem.
Guidelines for grades
A The student has computational mastery of the course, can set up and solve non-routine word problems, and has an understanding of the theoretical aspects of the course (e.g., how to apply the Intermediate Value Theorem or Mean Value Theorem)
B The student has computational expertise but make occasional errors, can set up and solve standard word problems and can give an example of a non-differentiable continuous function.
C The student demonstrates basic computational skills, has some conceptual understanding of the meaning of the derivative, and can do most of a routine word problem.
D The student can do routine calculations, including a moderate chain rule application, can find the equation of the tangent line but struggles to set up a routine word problem.

Grading Tests: Test 1:February 4, Test 2: February 27, Test 3: April 1, Test 4: April 29
Any missed test can be made up only in the case of a documented emergency. Any
student missing a test must contact the instructor before the next class meeting.

Quizzes: Given almost every week. The problems for the quizzes are very similar to homework problems. 25% of the quiz grades will be dropped at the end of the semester. The average of the remaining quizzes will count as a 5th test score. No makeup quizzes will be given.

Homework: Homework will be assigned but not collected or graded. When possible, we will spend some class time answering homework questions, but if time does not permit us to answer all questions, it is the student's responsibility to seek help outside of class.

Final Exam: Cumulative; Wednesday, May 7, 8-11am

Course Grade: Final Exam = 25%, Average of five tests = 75%

Important dates: Midpoint withdrawal date, March 7. Any withdrawal on or before this date will result in a "W". Any withdrawal after this date will result in a "WF".

Academic Honesty: All students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of honesty. In the case of suspected violations, procedures as outlined by the Academic Honesty Policy of the University of Georgia will be followed.

Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to change any of the details of this syllabus upon notification to students.