UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

MATH 241-019 Analytic Geometry and Calculus A
(Calculus 1), Fall 2017
General Course Information
Instructor: Dr. Dariusz Panek
Office: 435 Ewing Hall
Office Hours: M, W, F 9.30AM-11AM or by appointment.
Email: dpanek@udel.edu (the best way to reach me)
Telephone: (302) 831-8067 (please do not leave phone messages)
Teaching Assistants:

Dheer Noal Sunil Desai Office: 327 Ewing Office Hours: M, W 2-3PM, F 2:15-3:15PM
Email: dheernsd@udel.edu Telephone: (302) 831-6628

Lan Zhong Office: 108 Ewing Office Hours: T, R 2:00-4:30PM

Email: lianchen@udel.edu Telephone: (302) 831-7429
Lecture Section 019 Meets: MWF 3:35 PM – 4:25 PM in Purnell Hall Room 115
Discussion Sections Meet:
120D: TR 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM in ALS 131 with Dheer Noal Sunil Desai
121D: TR 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM in GOR 318 with Lan Zhong
122D: TR 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM in MDH 204 with Lan Zhong

Out of Class Exams: Two out of class common exams are scheduled. You can see a schedule of all
out of class exams by going to www.udel.edu/registrar and clicking on “Course Information &
Class Registration”; once there, click on “Fall 2017 Out of Class Exam Schedule”. The information
you need for Math 241:
Midterm 1: Friday, September 29, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, room TBA
Midterm 2: Friday, November 3, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, room TBA
Note that common exams take precedence over regular class meetings. If at all possible you
should avoid registering for another class with conflicts with our common exams. If there is an
unavoidable conflict, you need to let me know as soon as possible.
The day and time for the final exam will be set by the registrar later in the semester. Please do
not make travel plans until you know when your final exams are scheduled.
Recommended free software: https://www.geogebra.org/download
WebAssign: We will use the online program WebAssign for assigning and grading homework
problems. You will have access to an e-book version of the textbook through WebAssign. The UD
Bookstore is selling bundles that include a hard copy of the textbook along with an access code
giving WebAssign access. If you prefer not to buy a bundle that includes WebAssign access
through the bookstore, you can purchase standalone access online. Directions for purchasing
WebAssign access and enrolling in the site for Math 241-019 may be found by going to:

http://www.webassign.net/user_support/student

Once you are on this web page, download the “Quick Start Guide” and follow the directions to
purchase access, if necessary. In order to enroll in WebAssign site for this class, again follow
the directions in the Quick Start Guide.

Every correct answer submitted 24 hours or more before the deadline will earn a 10% bonus. Final
HW score will be capped at 100%.
Grace period: You are allowed to use WebAssign for free for two weeks. Consider taking
advantage of this before making a purchase in case you decide to drop or change sections.

You will need a class key: udel 9598 8419

Please remember to use your official UD email account when you sign up.

If you have not previously used WebAssign, you will need to create a new user account.

Textbook: Calculus (Early Transcendentals version), 8th ed., by Stewart.

The bookstore is offering 2 bundles that include WebAssign access along with a loose leaf
version of either the entire textbook, or just those chapters needed for Math 241. The Math 241
only bundle includes WebAssign access for 1 semester only. The full book bundle includes
multiple semester WebAssign access.
Calculators: The Department of Mathematical Sciences prohibits the use of calculators on
quizzes and exams for Math 241, Math 242, and Math 243. Test questions will be designed to
test your paper-and-pencil calculation skills and your conceptual understanding. You are not
required to purchase a calculator for Math 241, but a calculator may be helpful on certain
homework problems if a numerical answer is required

Sakai: I will create and maintain a class web page using Sakai. You should get access to this
page automatically if you are registered for the course. You can log in at sakai.udel.edu. Please
notify me immediately if you are registered for the class but cannot access our Sakai page. It is
important that you check the Sakai page on a regular basis. I will post announcements and class
materials (i.e. handouts, solutions, etc.) there; I will post exam seating assignments there; and I
will record grades there.
If you plan to continue on to Math 242/Math 243:
Get the bundle priced at $171.65, ISBN: 9781305616691

If you do not plan to continue on to Math 242/Math 243:

Get the bundle priced at $90.05, ISBN: 9781337051545

Course Description:

Overview and Student Learning Goals

Why study calculus? One way to think about the subject is that is consists of a basic mathematical
tool kit for dealing with processes that change continuously. Part of the reason that calculus turns
out to be so useful is that the details of the process turn out not to matter so much – all that
matters is that the process is continuous. In fact, if the increments are small enough, discrete
processes can sometimes be approximated as continuous and treated using the techniques of
calculus. In this course, we will try to develop a working knowledge of integrals and derivatives,
which are two of the basic mathematical tools for dealing with processes that change
continuously. Derivatives and integrals are defined in terms of limits, so we will spend some time
working out the basic rules for dealing with limits. Once we have the tools in hand, we will see
how to use them on a variety of problems. Success in this course will require you to learn lots of
specific facts (the derivatives and antiderivatives of basic functions, for instance) but if you limit
yourself to memorizing facts and formulas, you will miss out on a very important part of the
course: learning the patterns of thought and the problem-solving skills helpful when dealing with
problems involving continuous change. Calculus is a prerequisite for many other classes precisely
because these problem-solving skills are so important for so many application areas. Computers
can be programmed to handle many of the formal symbolic manipulation aspects of calculus.
Computers are also quite good at producing numerical answers to problems when formulas are too
difficult to use or impossible to find. However, in order to analyze a new problem, it takes a person
who knows how to think about continuous processes and understands what is going on behind the
symbols. In order to do well in Math 241, you need to work both on memorizing facts and on
developing conceptual understanding. Memorized facts are not much help if you do not know
how to use them; knowing the basic concepts is likewise not very helpful if you are unable
to easily use them because your knowledge is not built on a firm foundation of specific facts.

Prerequisites and Background

Calculus depends very heavily on algebra and analytic geometry. You will need to be able to
compute quickly and accurately by hand in order to succeed in calculus. You should also be well
acquainted with the concept of a function and the basics of trigonometry. If you are a little shaky
on any of these, your book includes some review material in chapter 1 and appendices A through
D. More review material is available through WebAssign. Officially: a passing grade in Math 117
Precalculus, or math placement exam level VI is necessary to register for Math 241.

Attendance
It is very important that you attend lecture. I might occasionally discuss a topic that is not in the
textbook, and anything and everything discussed during lecture might show up on homework,
quizzes, and exams. I have two goals in lecture: (1) to remind you of how the topic of the day fits
into the big picture, and (2) to help you make connections between the topic of the day and the
things that you already know. These goals are of course closely related, and both are meant
to make it easier for you to learn the material. Instead of trying to memorize a long list of unconnected
facts without a conceptual framework, if you understand the logical structure of the subject, you can
concentrate on learning a smaller number of facts, and then use your conceptual understanding to
work out things that you have not memorized, when necessary. You should also keep in mind that
students who attend lecture regularly tend to get better grades.
Time Required
A general rule of thumb is that you should expect to spend at AT LEAST two hours outside of
class for every hour spent in class. If your background is a little shaky, or you have not taken a
math class for a while, you should expect to spend more time. If you want to do well in the
course you should expect to spend more time. I suggest that you budget a minimum of eight
study hours per week for Math 241 in addition to the lecture and discussion section meetings.

Discussion Sections
Your discussion sections will meet two times per week. You will have a chance to ask questions
and work problems individually and in groups. Quizzes will be given. It is very important that
you attend – no make up quizzes will be given unless mandated by university regulations.

Quizzes
Short (5 – 10 minute) quizzes will be given during some of the discussion sections. You will not
always be warned in advance that a quiz is scheduled. The quizzes will be drawn from material that
was recently covered in lecture. This is meant to encourage you to keep up with the course material
and attend the discussion sections.

In addition, to better help students prepare for the paper and pencil format of the midterm and
final exams, three longer (25-35 minute) quizzes will be given at intervals throughout the semester.

If you miss a quiz without a valid excuse, it will be scored as a zero.

Midterms
Two out of class midterms are scheduled for the dates given above. If you miss an exam because of
a non-foreseeable medical problem or other emergency, it is your responsibility to provide a valid
excuse from the Dean’s Office, the Health Center, or your personal physician. If you must miss a
midterm because of a religious observance, athletic competition, medical school interview, or for
any other valid, foreseeable reason, please let me know during the first week of the semester.
Schedule an appointment and we will discuss your options. With a valid excuse, a missed exam
may be treated in one of two ways. I may give you the chance to take a make up exam; otherwise
I will use your score on the final exam to replace the missing midterm. If you miss a midterm
without a valid excuse, it will be scored as a zero.
Final Exam
The final exam will be comprehensive.

The time and location of the final exam will be set later in the semester by the Registrar. Once the
final exam schedule is set, it will be published by the registrar. Note that the final exam could
be set for any day of finals week, and it is your responsibility to plan accordingly. Please do not
make travel plans until you know your final exam schedule!

Electronic Devices
Please refrain from texting or web surfing during class.
All electronic devices should be turned off and put away during quizzes and the midterm and
final exams. Such devices include, but are not limited to: laptop computers, tablets, calculators, cell
phones, iPods, electronic pens, electronic dictionaries, etc.

Academic Integrity
Cheating will not be tolerated. For details of the University of Delaware policy on academic
integrity, consult the student handbook at the following web site:
http://www1.udel.edu/stuguide/16-17/index.html
also see: http://www1.udel.edu/studentconduct/ai.html

Grading

Weights
Your final average for the class will be determined as follows:

 Homework: 10%
 Lecture Quizzes: 15%
 Discussion Quizzes 5%
 Midterm Exams: 40% (2 exams, each worth 20%)
 Final Exam: 30%

Grade Scale
Final Grade Final Average
A ≥ 92%
A- ≥ 88%
B+ ≥ 84%
B ≥ 80%
B- ≥ 77%
C+ ≥ 74%
C ≥ 71%
C- ≥ 68%
D+ ≥ 65%
D ≥ 62%
D- ≥ 59%
F < 59%
The breakpoints may be adjusted. Note that any modifications to the break points for the grade
scale, or any other adjustments to the grading scheme, will be made for all sections of Math 241,
after consultation between the Coordinator for Calculus Instruction and all Math 241 instructors.

Grades are not negotiable. Please do not try to argue your way to a better grade.

Grades and grading can not be discussed via telephone. This is due to federal privacy laws.
These laws also mean that I am not allowed to discuss grades with parents. Any discussion of
grades or grading should ideally be conducted in person between the instructor and the student.
Any communication about grades via email must be done using the student’s official UD email
account.

Extra Credit. No extra credit will be awarded. Your grade will depend on your command of the
material, as demonstrated by your performance on the homework, quizzes, and tests. There is
one possible small exception to this rule: it is possible to give a minor bonus for submitting
WebAssign homework in advance of the due date. If the class agrees on this, we will do so.

You will not be graded on a curve.

The Mathematics department has instituted two cut-offs: a grade of A requires a final average
of 92 or higher, and a passing grade requires a final average of 59 or higher. Your grade will
depend on your command of the material, as demonstrated by your performance on the
homework, quizzes, and tests.

Your grade is not based on effort. Please do not try to argue that you deserve a higher grade
because of the effort that you put in. Your grade is based on your command of the material, as
demonstrated by your performance on the homework, quizzes, and tests.

Grading Mistakes. If you believe that a grading mistake was made on a midterm exam, follow the
following procedure. Exams will be returned in a discussion section meeting after the exam. Your
TA should review the exam in the discussion section when it is returned. If you believe there
was a grading mistake, note the problem number and write a brief description of the mistake
that you believe was made, on a separate piece of paper, and return this description and the exam
to your TA, who will bring the request for a review to my attention if he or she feels that you
have a valid case. If you write on the graded exam, or attempt to make any changes to the graded
exam, you lose all rights to a review. In addition, any attempt to change the exam before
requesting a review is a violation of the academic integrity policy and will be dealt with as such.
If the exam is removed from the discussion section, you lose all rights to a review. You should
follow a similar procedure with the quizzes.
Students with Disabilities
If you need an accommodation for any type of learning disability, for ADD/ADHD, for vision or
hearing problems, or for any other disability, it is your responsibility to contact the Office of
Disability Support Services for evaluation. You can investigate the available services and the
procedures for getting an approved accommodation at the website: http://www.udel.edu/DSS/
Once you have been evaluated and an accommodation has been approved, you should schedule a
meeting with me so that we can privately discuss any measures that are necessary for you to fully
participate in the course and so that I can fairly evaluate your progress. You should be aware of
two issues: (1) It can take some time to get evaluated. Act quickly and start the process as early as
possible if you think that you have an issue that needs to be addressed. (2) Attempting to take
advantage of accommodations for which you have not been approved is a violation of the
academic integrity policy and will be dealt with as such. For returning UD students, please note
that procedure for signing up at the Testing Center has changed. There is information about the
new system on the DSS home page.
Extra Support
Please make use of all available resources. I am eager to help you, so do not be shy about asking
questions in lecture and coming to my office hours. The same is true for your TA. Please make the
best use of your discussion section by going to class ready to ask questions, and make use of your
TA’s office hours. In addition:
 Get to know your classmates. Many students like studying in small groups. You can also
take turns teaching one another. There is an old saying: you never really learn a subject
until you have to teach it to someone else.
 The Math Tutorial Lab is located in 053 McKinly Lab and staffed by students. When it
is open, you can drop in with questions on material up through Math 241. The Lab’s web
page is :
http://www.mathsci.udel.edu/about-the-department/facilities/msll/Pages/default.aspx
Information about the services offered and hours can be found there.
 The Office of Academic Enrichment can help with issues like study skills, time
management, preparing for exams, and test anxiety. The office also offers several
tutoring options, many of which are available for free. The Office’s web page is:
http://www.ae.udel.edu/

At UD, we provide 24 hour crisis assistance and victim advocacy and counseling. Contact 302-
831-2226, Student Health Services, to get in touch with a sexual offense support advocate.
For more information about Sexual Misconduct policies, where to get help, and reporting
information, please refer to www.udel.edu/sexualmisconduct

At UD, we provide 24 hour crisis assistance and victim advocacy and counseling. Contact 302-
831-2226, Student Health Services, to get in touch with a sexual offense support advocate.

Tentative Lecture Schedule plus Quiz and Exam Dates

W Week 1
 Tuesday 8/29 First Day of the Semester: Discussion Sections meet
 Wednesday 8/30 Intro & Review topics (sections 1.4, 1.5)
  Thursday 8/31 DQ 1
 Friday 9/1 Review topics (sections 1.4, 1.5)

W Week2
Monday 9/4 Labor Day Holiday. No classes.

  Wednesday 9/6 2.1: The tangent & velocity problems; 2.2 The limit of a function
 Thursday 9/7 DQ 2
 Friday 9/8 2.2: The limit of a function ctd., & 2.3 Calc. limits using limit laws

W Week3
Monday 9/11 2.3 Calculating limits using the limit laws ctd.

  Wednesday 9/13 2.5: Continuity
 Friday 9/15 Lecture Quiz 1

W Week4
Monday 9/18 2.5: Continuity ctd.

  Wednesday 9/20 2.6: Limits at infinity & horizontal asymptotes
 Friday 9/22 2.7: Derivatives and rates of change

W Week5
Monday 9/25 2.7: Derivatives and rates of change (ctd.)

  Wednesday 9/27 2.8: The derivative as a function
 Friday 9/29 3.1: Derivatives of polynomial and exponential functions;
Review for Midterm 1 (in class)
 Friday 9/29 Midterm 1, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Room TBA

Week6

Monday 10/2 3.2: The product and quotient rules

Wednesday 10/4 3.3: Derivatives of trigonometric functions
Thursday 10/5 DQ 3
Friday 10/6 3.4: The chain rule
Week 7

Monday 10/9 3.4: The chain rule (ctd.)

  Wednesday 10/11 3.5: Implicit differentiation
 Thursday 10/12 DQ 4
 Friday 10/13 3.6: Derivatives of logarithmic functions

Week
W 8
3.7: Rates of change in the natural and social sciences &
 Monday 10/16
3.8: Exponential growth and decay
 Wednesday 10/18 3.7 & 3.8 ctd.; start on 3.9: Related Rates
 Friday 10/20 Lecture Quiz 2

Week
W 9
3.9: Related Rates ctd.
 Monday 10/23
 Wednesday 10/25 3.10: Linear Approximations; 3.11: Hyperbolic Functions
 Friday 10/27 4.1: Maximum and minimum values

W
Week 10
4.2: The mean value theorem
 Monday 10/30
 Wednesday 11/1 4.3: How derivatives affect the shape of a graph
 Friday 11/3 4.7: Optimization Problems; Review (in class)
 Friday 11/3 Midterm 2, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Room TBA

W
Week 11
4.7: Optimization Problems (ctd.)
 Monday 11/6
 Wednesday 11/8 4.9: Antiderivatives
 Thursday 11/9 DQ 5
 Friday 11/10 5.1: Areas and distances

Week
W 12
5.2: The definite integral
 Monday 11/13
 Wednesday 11/15 5.3: The fundamental theorem of calculus
 Thursday 11/16 DQ 6
 Friday 11/17 5.4: Indefinite integrals and the net change theorem

Thanksgiving Break: week of 11/20 – 11/24

Week13

Monday 11/27 5.4: Indefinite integrals and the net change theorem ctd.
Wednesday 11/28 5.5: The substitution rule
Friday 12/1 Lecture Quiz 3

Week 14
Monday 12/4 5.5 The substitution rule ctd.
Wednesday 12/6 Topics from chapter 9: Differential Equations
Friday 12/8 Topics from Chapter 9: Differential Equations
Math 241 Suggested Problems from the Textbook
Updated for Stewart’s Calculus, Early Transcendentals, 8th edition

Prerequisite review:

Section 1.1: 1-4, 7-15, 24-50, 54-65, 69-78

Section 1.2: 1-11, 13-17
Section 1.3: 1-5, 31, 33-38, 41, 43-53, 59
Section 1.4: 1-4, 19-22
Section 1.5: 35-41, 51-56, 63-68
Chapter 1 Review: 1-3, 5-8, 19, 20, 25, 26
Appendix A: 1-13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 37, 43, 44, 47, 49
Appendix B: 1, 7, 11, 21, 24, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 41, 55, 57, 58
Appendix C: 1-4
Appendix D: 1-14, 65-71

The course proper starts in chapter 2:

Section 2.2: 1-11, 31-43, 44a, 45a

Section 2.3: 1-32, 35-52, 59, 60, 64, 65
Section 2.5: 1-8, 11-28, 39-49, 51-58, 59a, 60a
Section 2.6: 3-10, 13-42, 47-52, 60-64, 65a, 67
Section 2.7: 1, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5-28, 29a, 31-36, 45, 47, 50-54
Section 2.8: 1-11, 21-29, 41-44, 47-55, 57, 58a, 58b, 58c, 59, 64
Chapter 2 Concept Check: 1-15
Chapter 2 True-False Quiz: 1-24
Chapter 2 Review Exercises: 1-20, 23, 24, 29, 30, 33-37, 39a, 39b, 40, 45a, 45b, 47, 48, 53

Section 3.1: 3-38, 45-46, 49, 50a, 50b, 55,58, 61-64, 67-71
Section 3.2: 1-34, 35a, 36a, 37a, 38a, 39a, 40a, 41, 43-56, 59, 62
Section 3.3: 1-24, 25a, 26a, 27a, 28a, 29-36, 38a, 38b, 39-48
Section 3.4: 1-54, 55a, 59-73, 79-82, 84a, 84b
Section 3.5: 1-4, 5-32, 33a, 34a, 35, 42b, 49-60, 72a, 73, 74a, 75, 76
Section 3.6: 2-34, 36a, 37, 39, 44, 49, 50
Section 3.8: 1-4, 7-12, 17, 18, 20a, 21
Section 3.9: 1-19, 21, 31-33, 37-41, 48
Section 3.10: 1-4, 5a, 6, 23-28, 32a
Section 3.11: 1-21, 23, 30-41
Chapter 3 Review Exercises: 1-45, 51, 52, 57-61, 63a, 63b, 64a, 65-67, 69-81, 83-88,
89a, 89b, 89c, 90, 92-98, 102a, 103a, 106-111

Section 4.1: 1-44, 47-63, 65b-68b, 76-78

Section 4.2: 1-14, 17-21, 25-27
Section 4.3: 1, 2, 5-57, 65, 73-76, 83, 88, 92
Section 4.7: 2-17, 34-40, 44, 46a, 59-61, 73, 77
Section 4.9: 1-52, 59-65, 72-79
Chapter 4 Review: 1-6, 65-74

Section 5.2: 33, 35-40, 43, 48-50, 52

Section 5.3: 2-44, 55-56, 59-70, 73, 74, 82
Section 5.4: 1-46, 49-62, 64, 71
Section 5.5: 1-45, 53-74, 80-83, 87, 88
Chapter 5 Review: 8-40, 45-50, 58, 59, 68

Section 9.1: 1-4, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15

Section 9.2: 1, 3-7, 18, 28
Section 9.3: 1, 3, 6, 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 45
Section 9.4: 1-5, 8, 11, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23
Section 9.5: 1-5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 19, 26, 31, 33
Section 9.6: 1-5, 10, 11

Academic Calendar and other Important Dates for Fall 2017

A complete academic calendar is available at:
http://www1.udel.edu/registrar/cal/calendars/2017-2018.pdf
Here are some important dates:

Fall Semester 2017 starts on Tuesday, August 29.

Labor Day Holiday: Monday September 4.
Tuesday, September 12: Last day to register or add classes without fee; last day to drop
without W on transcript; deadline for completion of incomplete work from Spring and
Summer 2017 classes.
Rosh Hoshanah begins at sundown of Wednesday, Sepember 20, continues for 2 days.
Yom Kippur begins at sundown of Friday, September 29, continues the following day.
Please let me know of any conflicts with Midterm 1 ASAP.
Mid-semester grades for Freshmen are due to UDSIS on Friday, October 13.
The last day to withdraw or change registration status w/o penalty is Tues., October 24.
Registration for Winter Session 2017 begins Monday, October 30.
Registration for Spring Semester 2017 begins Monday, November 6.
Thanksgiving break starts after last class (10 PM) on Friday, November 17.
 Classes suspended for Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 20 – Nov. 24.
Classes resume after Thanksgiving holiday at 8:00 AM on Monday, Nov. 27.
The last day of classes is Friday, December 8.
The Reading Days for Fall 2017 are:
Saturday, December 9
Sunday, December 10
The Final Exam Days for Fall 2015 are:
Monday, December 11 – Saturday, December 16.
The deadline for Fall 2017 grades to be posted on UDSIS is Wednesday, December 20.

This Syllabus is subject to change.