Christopher
Hoffman
Office: Padelford C-333
Phone: 206-543-1725
email: hoffman@math.washington.edu
Course Material: This course is an introduction to differential calculus.
We will start with a review of algebra and precalculus. We will then
move on to limits and derivatives. Finally we will cover rules for
calculating derivatives as well as applications of the derivative.
If you want a good grade in
this class, you should expect to spend at least 12--15
hours a week on homework and reading the book.
Office Hours: Monday 12:00-2:00 and by appointment in Padelford C-333.
Grades: The grades
are based on four factors: homework, worksheets, two midterms and the final.
- Homework--10%
- Worksheets--5%
- Midterms--25% each
- Final--35%
Homework:
All homework is assigned on Webassign. There is no class key. Log in at https://www.webassign.net/washington/login.html and click on the big button that says "log in @ university of washington".
Homework is generally due on Tuesday and Thursday nights. No late homework is accepted.
Exams
- There are 2 midterm exams, on Tuesday February 4 and Tuesday
February 25.
They are both given when
the quiz section is 80 minutes long. A compilation of old exams is
located here.
- The final exam
will take place from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm on
Saturday, March 14. This is not the
time listed in the final exam schedule.
Rules for taking exams
- You are required to have a Ti-30x IIS Calculator. You may
not use any other calculator or other device on the exams.
- You are allowed to use one handwritten 8.5 by 11
sheet (both sides) of notes.
- There are no make-up exams. If you have a compelling and
well-documented reason for missing an exam, speak
to the professor about it.
- If you feel that your exam was improperly graded you must return your exam to your TA during the
class when the exams are returned.
Worksheets
- On Tuesdays in quiz section you will complete a worksheet.
- You must print out the worksheet and bring it to class. Worksheets are available here.
- The
lowest score will be dropped.
- No late worksheets will
be accepted.
Text: Single Variable
Calculus, Early Transcendentals
by James Stewart (The Eighth Edition).
Religious Accommodation: Washington state law requires that UW develop a policy for accommodation of student absences or significant hardship due to reasons of faith or conscience, or for organized religious activities. The UW's policy, including more information about how to request an accommodation, is available at
Religious Accommodations Policy.
Accommodations must be requested within the first two weeks of this course using the
Religious Accommodations Request form.
Lecture Notes
January 6 Circle and Tangent notes
Week 1 and 2 notes
Week 3 notes
Week 4 notes
Week
5 notes
Week 6 notes
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