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Course Duration
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Prerequisite Information
A good foundation in college algebra and trigonometry is needed to be
successful in Math 112. Consequently, the first lesson in this course reviews
key principles in these subjects. It also contains a computer-graded pre-test.
While you cannot be dropped from the course if your score on the pre-test is
low, a low score indicates that you are not ready for the computations that will
occur later in the course. If you get a low score on the pre-test, we strongly
recommend you learn the material that you missed before continuing. If you
would like to assess your readiness before registering for the course, you
can go to the textbook web site
(http://www.stewartcalculus.com/media/11_inside_chapters.php?
show_cat=2). Select the “Review Algebra“ and “Review Analytic Geometry“
PDFs. Review the information and complete the exercises. If you do well, that
is a good indicator that you have the prerequisite skills for math 112.
BYU Course Outcomes
This course is designed for students majoring in the mathematical and
physical sciences, engineering, or mathematics education and for students
minoring in mathematics or mathematics education. Calculus is the
foundation for most of the mathematics studied at the university level. The
mastery of calculus requires well-developed skills, clear conceptual
understanding, and the ability to model phenomena in a variety of settings.
Calculus 1 develops the concepts of limit, derivative, and integral, and is
fundamental for many fields of mathematics. This course contributes to all the
expected learning outcomes of the Mathematics BS. For more detailed
information, visit the Math 112 Wiki page
(http://math.byu.edu/wiki/index.php/Math_112).
Course Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this course, you should have a mastery of limits,
differentiation, antiderivatives, definite integrals, and the substitution rule.
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Course Materials
This course uses online resources and the textbook:
Single Variable Calculus, Early Transcendentals, Volume 1, 7th
Edition by James Stewart (with WebAssign). Thomson Brooks/Cole
(Cengage), 2012.
Be sure to get the textbook with WebAssign access. If you need to order
WebAssign separately, you may do so from the website, but it is far less
expensive to buy the textbook and WebAssign bundled together.
Browsers
This course performs best in Mozilla Firefox; other browsers may not work as
well.
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Course Organization
Preparation Time
Adequately prepared students should expect to spend a minimum of three
hours of work for each section in the book. This time commitment may vary
from student to student. You may find that you need more time to complete a
section. A minimal time commitment is likely to lead to an average grade B/C+ or lower. Much more time may be required to achieve excellence.
Independent study students may need to spend additional time due to the fact
that they do not attend any lectures. Do not skimp on homework time.
Students who do so typically do not do well on exams.
Homework
Summary: 1 computer-graded pretest (resubmission allowed for a fee) and
WebAssign Homework for each of the 35 lessons, completed through a
separate web application (no resubmission allowed).
All homework is done online. You will not be able to access the online
homework system until you have completed and submitted the pre-test. Once
you have taken the pre-test, you will be able to view the instructions for
accessing the WebAssign homework.
Note: You will need a WebAssign code to access the online WebAssign
homework. As mentioned above, the most common way to get a code is to
purchase it with the book. If you purchased a used book, however, you will
need to purchase a WebAssign code separately. You will need to do this at
www.webassign.net (http://www.webassign.net/). Do NOT use your
WebAssign code before taking the pre-test. If you need to purchase a code,
do not do so until you complete the pre-test.
Since your WebAssign homework is not connected to the Independent Study
gradebook, you will need to have your WebAssign homework score
transferred to the gradebook of your Independent Study MATH 112 course.
There will only be one homework score in the gradebook and it will be for all
of the homework from chapters 2-5. (It will be your average homework score
for all 4 chapters).
IMPORTANT! Your homework score will not be entered in the gradebook
until you complete the "Homework Transfer Request and Final Homework
Grade" assignment at the end of Chapter 5. Once your homework grade has
been posted, that will be your final homework score; it will only be
transferred once. So, make sure you have the homework grade you want
before you submit the "Homework Transfer Request and Final Homework
Grade" assignment! Thus, you should complete and submit the homework
transfer assignment just before you are ready to take the final exam. In fact,
you will not be able to request the final before this score is entered.
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Exams
Summary: 3 proctored, instructor-graded midcourse exams and 1
proctored, instructor-graded final exam (one retake for each exam allowed
for a fee). Your homework grade must be posted to your Independent Study
course before you request the final exam. You must pass the final exam to
pass the course.
There will be three midcourse exams and one final exam in this course. The
first exam will come after Chapter 2, the second after Chapter 3, and the third
after Chapter 4. The material for Chapter 5 will be included on the final. Note
that the final is comprehensive, so it will contain problems from the other
chapters as well. Calculators will not be allowed on exams. Exams are
written carefully so that calculators will not be needed. You will need to bring
your own blank scratch paper to work the multiple-choice questions. Follow
exam instructions for when to show your work.
Using Calculators
Calculators can be useful for some of the homework assignments. Therefore,
it is advisable for each student to have access to a scientific calculator. There
is no need to be fancy here. A regular scientific calculator will suffice. If it has
buttons for the trig functions and e^x, it is good enough. You do not need a
graphing calculator for this course. A scientific calculator can usually be
purchased for around $10 or less. (Remember, you will not be allowed to use
a calculator on any of the exams.)
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Getting Help
Since this is an independent study course, you do not have a professor with
office hours to help you. However, you can e-mail the TA assigned to this
course at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), but it
will be very difficult to give help via e-mail. Please do not e-mail the
professor. If you are close to a university or college, they may have an open
math lab that can help you. Otherwise, you will need to check the textbook for
similar examples, or look for examples on the Web.
For those students who live near BYU, the BYU Math Lab is a great resource
for getting one-on-one help. You can find information about the location and
hours of the Math Lab (http://math.byu.edu/mathlab/) at
http://math.byu.edu/mathlab/ (http://math.byu.edu/mathlab/).
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Grading Information
Your grade will be determined by your performance on the homework,
midcourse exams, and the final. Remember that although this chart shows the
percentage of the total score for homework for the lessons in that chapter, the
homework score will be totalled and shown as a score associated with
chapter 5.
Please be aware that you must pass the final exam in order to pass the
class.
Chapter 1: Pre-test
3%
Chapter 2: Limits and Derivatives WebAssign Homework
6%
Midcourse Exam 1
16%
Chapter 3: Differentiation Rules WebAssign Homework
6%
Midcourse Exam 2
16%
Chapter 4: Application of Differentiation WebAssign Homework 6%
Midcourse Exam 3
16%
Chapter 5: Integrals WebAssign Homework
6%
Comprehensive Final Exam
25%
TOTAL
100%
Your overall grade will be determined by the following scale:
Grading Scale
A
90%–100%
C
60%–64%
A−
85%–89%
C−
55%–59%
B+
80%–84%
D+
50%–54%
B
75%–79%
D
45%–49%
B−
70%–74%
D−
40%–44%
C+
65%–69%
E (FAIL)
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Course Duration
39% or below
You have 12 months from the date of registration to complete this course.
Please be aware, it is very unlikely you will be able to successfully complete
this course in less than 3 months. If you need additional time, one 3-month
extension is allowed for a fee.
Inappropriate Use of Course Content
All course materials (e.g., outlines, handouts, syllabi, exams, quizzes, media,
lecture content, audio and video recordings, etc.) are proprietary. Students
are prohibited from posting or selling any such course materials without the
express written permission of BYU Independent Study. To do so is a violation
of the Brigham Young University Honor Code.
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