Course Information
- Course Title: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
- Course Description: First course in the standard calculus sequence. Introduction to the theory, methods, and applications of differential calculus and an introduction to the definite integral. Topics include: algebraic and trigonometric functions, limits and continuity, rules for differentiation, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives, and the definition and basic properties of the definite integral.
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- Instructor: Tom Lewis.
- Office & Phone Numbers: 205-J Riley Hall, (864) 294-3640.
- Office Hours: Monday: 10:30-11:30, Tuesday 10:30-11:30, Wednesday: 2:30-3:30, Thursday: 10:30-11:30, Friday: 2:30-3:30, and by appointment.
- Text: Calculus, Ninth Edition, Stewart, et al.
- Tests and Assignments: There will be four tests, a final examination and weekly assignments. See the course calendar for the test and exam dates.
- Grading: There will be a total of 600 points
available, distributed as follows:
each test will be worth 100 points;
the final exam will be worth 100 points; and the
weekly assignments will be worth 100 points.
Your grade for the course will be determined according
to the following scale:
- A: 540-600
- B: 480-539
- C: 420-479
- D: 360-429
- F: 0-359
- Final Examination: See the course calendar for the final exam date and time.
- Course Withdrawal: November 1 is the last day to withdraw from the course.
Course Calendar
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