Notices

(in reverse chronological order)

Answer keys to the sample finals are posted here. (posted on May 7)

Room assignment for the final exam is available. Check the exam schedule. (posted on Apr. 30)

Sample final is available online. Instructions for access were already emailed to students. (posted on Apr. 24)

Exam 3 (Thursday Apr. 24) will cover sections from 4.3 to 6.2. (posted on Apr. 16)

Exam 2 (Thursday Mar. 27) will cover sections from 3.1 to 4.2. (posted on Mar. 14)

Exam 1 (Thursday Feb. 21) will cover all from the beginning to Sec 2.6. (posted on Feb. 19)

Instructor's office hours are cancelled on Tuesday (Feb 5). (posted on Feb. 3)

There will be no quiz next Tuesday (Jan 29). (posted on Jan. 24)

The first list of problems is now available. (posted on Jan. 24)

Welcome to Math 1142. The first lecture is on Wed. Jan 23. Recitation sessions start on Tues. Jan 22. (posted on Jan. 21)

General information

Time and locations: M W F 12:20 pm - 1:10 pm, VinH 16
Instructor: Luan Thach Hoang
Office: VinH 535
Phone: (612) 625-9347
Fax: (612) 626-2017
Email address: lthoang(at)math(dot)umn(dot)edu
Office hours: T Th 10:15am-11:45am
Recitation sessions (01/22/2008 - 05/09/2008):
  • 021 DIS , 12:20 P.M. - 01:10 P.M. , Tu,Th , KoltH 136 , Huang,Jia
  • 022 DIS , 12:20 P.M. - 01:10 P.M. , Tu,Th , ApH 303 , Wang,Teng
  • 023 DIS , 01:25 P.M. - 02:15 P.M. , Tu,Th , VinH 113 , Huang,Jia
  • 024 DIS , 01:25 P.M. - 02:15 P.M. , Tu,Th , ApH 103 , Wang,Teng

Overview

A one-semester tour of differential and integral calculus in one variable, and differential calculus in two variables. Does not involve any trigonometry. Emphasis on formulas and their interpretation and use in applications. 4 credits. 3 lectures. 2 recitations per week.

Prerequisite

3 1/2 years high school math or grade of at least C- in [1031 or 1051].

Syllabus

The syllabus is available here.

Text

Calculus for Business, Economics, and Social and Life Sciences, 9th Edition, by Hoffman and Bradley.

Grading and examination policies

Homework will be assigned and collected weekly on Wednesdays at the end of lectures. They will count for 15% of the grade. There will be quizzes given every week on Tuesdays in recitations and count for 10%. There will be three midterm exams in recitation sessions during the semester and a final exam. Each midterm exam will count for 15% of the grade, the final exam for 30% of the grade. Students are expected to turn in all homework problems. The lowest homework score and the lowest quiz score will be dropped. No make-up quizzes are given. The exams are closed-book. No make-up exams unless legitimate documents for excuses are presented to the instructor in advance.

Calculators

Only scientific calculators are allowed in exams and quizzes. These calculators can calculate the values of the standard algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Graphing calculators and calculators that can do symbolic manipulations are not allowed. (See Mathematics department's calculator policy.)

Examination Schedule

  • Midterm 1: Thursday, Feb. 21
  • Midterm 2: Thursday, Mar. 27
  • Midterm 3: Thursday, Apr. 24
  • FINAL EXAM: Monday, May 12, 1:30pm-4:30pm.
    ROOMS:
    • DIS 021, 023: NichH 35
    • DIS 022, 024: NichH 155

Class schedule

An tentative schedule of lectures is here.

Homework assignments

Listed and updated here.

Student conduct

Students are required to have scholastic honesty and respect for others. We will follow university policy on student conduct (click here to see the details).

Tutoring

  • LindH 150 (starts Thursday Jan. 24) Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
  • LindH 128 (starts 2nd week of classes) Make an appointment for 25 minutes. Call (612) 624-2890
See more information here.

Advice

Come to class regularly, work on homework problems, write the solutions clearly. Ask questions in class and get help from the instructor during the office hours. Master the material quickly and DO NOT wait too late until the midterms or final exam. Students are encouraged to give feedbacks to the instructor during the semester using the form posted here.

Downloads

  • A printable version of the syllabus is here.
  • Unofficial evaluation: Students can use this form to give feedbacks to the instructor anytime during the semester.
  • Keys to sample finals.