MATH 2250, Calculus I for Science and Engineering , Spring 2012
MWF 9:05-9:55,  Th  9:30-10:45
Geology Geography Speech Building, Room 154

Practice Problems for Second Exam

Practice Problems for First Exam

 Selected Solutions to Practice Problems for First Exam

Dr. Mitchell Rothstein, Room 404, Boyd. (706) 542-2567, rothstei@math.uga.edu

Office hours: MWF 1 - 2 pm, and by appointment

Text: University Calculus, Early Transcendentals , 2nd edition, by Hass, Weir and Thomas,

Prerequisite:    MATH 1113

Course Objectives:  To gain a deep understanding of the notion of derivative of a function and the applications of the derivative to  problems in science and engineering, to develop an understanding of limits and continuity, to be introduced to the foundations of Integral Calculus via Riemann Sums, and to link Differential and Integral Calculus through the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

Grades: There will be three in-class exams during the semester,   frequent quizzes,  and a three-hour comprehensive final exam.  The quizzes will consist of one or two problems from homework assigned from the text.   Your grade will be determined as follows:

In-class exams:  55%
Quizzes:       20%
Final exam:       25%

USE OF CALCULATORS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED DURING EXAMS.

Exams dates (tentative):  Thursday January 26,  Thursday March 8, Thursday April 19

Final Exam:  Mon., May 7, 8:00 - 11:00 am

Other key dates:

Drop dates: Jan. 9 – Jan. 12    Monday - Thursday
Add dates:   Jan. 9 – Jan. 13    Monday - Friday
Holiday: Martin Luther King Jr. Day:    Jan. 16    Monday
Last Day of Classes Prior to Spring Break:    March 9    Friday
Spring Break:    March 12 - 16    Monday – Friday
Classes Resume:    March 19    Monday
Withdrawal Deadline:    March 22    Thursday
Classes End:    April 30    Monday
Reading Day    May 1    Tuesday

Tutoring:  

1.  The division of academic enhancement operates a learning center at Milledge Hall, where you can drop in and get tutorial assistance.  They also have an online tutoring service. 
 
2.  Here is  the Mathematics Department student services link, where you will find information about Mathematics Department Study Hall and also a list of graduate students available as tutors on a fee-basis.

Academic Honesty: As a University of Georgia student, you have agreed to abide by the University’s academic honesty policy, “A Culture of Honesty,” and the Student Honor Code. All academic work must meet the standards described in “A Culture of Honesty” found at: www.uga.edu/honesty. Lack of knowledge of the academic honesty policy is not a reasonable explanation for a violation. Questions related to course assignments and the academic honesty policy should be directed to the instructor.

Disclaimer: The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary.