Calculus – Mathematics 9
Brown University – Fall, 2005
Professor Joseph Silverman
| Text |
Single Variable Calculus - Early Transcendentals, Volume 1, 5th Edition, James Stewart, ISBN 0534496784 |
|---|---|
| Office | Mathematics Department, Kassar House, Room 202 |
| Phone | 863-1124 |
| joseph_silverman@brown.edu | |
| Web Site | www.math.brown.edu/~jhs/MA0009/MA0009HomePage.html |
| Study Guide | Click on the following link to download a Math 9 study guide. NOTE: this guide does not replace your class notes, but it does summarize most of the topics that we covered this semester and is designed to assist you in studying for the final exam. |
| Office Hours |
Regular office hours have ended for the semester. Special exam
period office hours and review session are as follows:
Office Hours: Weds, Dec 14, 1:00-2:30pm, Kassar 202 Review Session: Fri, Dec 16, 10:00-11:30am, Kassar Foxboro Auditorium |
| Course Time | MWF 10:00 - 10:50 AM (C hour) |
| Course Location | Salomon 001 (downstairs) (starting Mon, Sept 26) |
| Recitation |
Math 9 recitations meet for 80 minutes on Tuesdays. They provide
an opportunity for you to ask questions, go over the homework, etc.
There will be occasional short quizzes. Recitations are a required
part of Math 9. Click here to go to the
to find out which recitation you should attend. If you need to
change recitation sections, you must send an email, with
your reason for requesting a change, to Professor Silverman (course head for Math 9). |
| Problem Sets |
Note:
Homework is assigned each class and is due the next class.
Late homework will NOT be accepted. There are no exceptions to this policy. The problem sets are challenging. Don't leave them until the last minute! We will be moving rapidly. In order to learn the material, it is very important to DO THE HOMEWORK WHEN IT IS ASSIGNED.Homework must be stapled with name and recitation clearly printed at the top. |
| Homework on the Web | The list of assignments is available on the Math 9 Homework Page. |
Dates to Remember: There will be two in-class hour exams and a final exam.
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Hour Exam #1 |
Friday, Sept 30 |
In class |
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Hour Exam #2 |
Weds, November 2 |
In class |
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Final Exam |
Monday, December 19 |
2:00 - 5:00 pm |
Grading: Math 9 is graded only on a Satisfactory/No Credit. The course grade will be determined on the following basis:
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Problem Sets |
10% |
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Quizzes (in section) |
5% |
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Hour Exam#1 |
20% |
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Hour Exam #2 |
25% |
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Final Exam |
40% |
Abbreviated Syllabus:
Where To Go For Additional Help: