Case Western Reserve University

(Spring / 2003)

 

MATH 125 - MATHEMATICS I

Credits:  03

 

                          Section # 51015        MWF 8:30 – 9:20 and  T 11:35-12:25       Wickenden 301

 

    

Instructor:   Paul Zachlin

 

Office:   Yost 203

 

Phone:  216-368-2883

 

E-mail Address:  pfz@po.cwru.edu

 

Office Hours:   TBA

 

Course Webpage:  http://www.home.cwru.edu/~pfz/MATH125/m125.htm

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

 

Math 125 is the first semester of a two semester introduction to college mathematics.  The course covers topics in probability and differential calculus and their application to physical, life and social sciences. One objective of this course is to provide students with the mathematical background necessary for further studies in these areas.

 

Textbooks:   Calculus and its Applications (9th edition)
            Goldstein, Lay and Schneider
            Prentice Hall
            0-13-087304-7

            A First Course in Probability (6th edition)
            Ross
            Prentice Hall

 

(Note these texts are compiled into our text entitled Calculus and its Applications:  Volume I)

 

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

 

During the semester I am prepared to meet individually [by appointment] with any and all students enrolled in this course. I would like especially to meet with students with disabilities who are registered with the Coordinator of Disability Services (368-5230) and who may need individual arrangements.  Contact me via email or talk to me before or after class to arrange a meeting.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS:

 

Students should consult the website for the assigned homework problems for each day.  Homework will be collected every day except Tuesday.  Answers to many of the problems appear in the back of the book, and students should check their answers so that they know where they need help.  Assignments will be graded as follows:

                                                                                                3 – High Quality

2 – Fair

1 – Poor

 

QUIZZES:

 

Short quizzes may be given on occasion in class.  Quizzes will be graded using the same scale as homework.

 

 

EXAMS:

 

The schedule for exams during the semester is as follows:

 

            Exam I -          Tuesday, February 4th

Exam II -        Tuesday, March 4th

Exam III -       Tuesday, April 1st       (I’m not kidding!)

Exam IV -       Tuesday, April 22nd

FINAL EXAM - Friday, May 2nd,  3:30 – 6:30 P.M.

 

MAKEUP EXAMS:

 

Makeup exams will not be given without the written permission of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies.

 

 

GRADING:

 

Homework and Quizzes: 20%; Midterm Exams: 60%; Final Exam: 20%

 

 

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

 

1.      Attend all Class Meetings

2.      Do ALL Assigned Problem Sets

3.      Check answers as you do homework using the back of the book.

4.      Do EXTRA work on concepts/sections that are challenging for you before an exam.

5.      Come for help early and often (office hours, SI review sessions).

6.      Work with other students if possible.  Study groups are very valuable learning tools.