Instructor: Jianfeng Zhang, KAP 248E, (213)740-9805, jianfenz@usc.edu, www-bcf.usc.edu/~jianfenz
Teaching Assistant: Lang Wang, langwang@usc.edu
Time and location:
Lecture (39463R): MWF 10:00-10:50am, SOS B44
Discussion(39464R): TTh 11:00-11:50am, KAP141
Discussion(39465R) : TTh 12:00-12:50pm, KAP141
Office hours:
Instructor (Jianfeng Zhang): WF: 11:00am-12:30pm or by appointment, KAP 248E
TA (Lang Wang): TBA
You may also get help in Math Center (KAP 263)
Required Textbook: Essential Calculus (2nd ed.), by James Stewart
Optional book: Student Solutions Manual for Stewart’s Essential Calculus, 2nd (ancillary), by James Stewart
Prerequisite: MATH 108
Exam dates:
Midterm Exam 1 (in class): Friday, Sept. 25
Midterm Exam 2 (in class): Friday, Oct. 30
Final Exam: Wednesday, December 9, 2-4 pm
Course Description: The course intrdocues the basic materials of calculus. It will cover Section 1.1 to Section 5.5 of the textbook. The main topics include: Functions and Limits, Derivatives, Applications of Differentiation, Integrals, and Inverse Functions.
Grading Policies: 10% on homework, 10% on quizzes, 20% each on Midterm Exams, and 40% on Final Exam.
Homework: Homework will be assigned weekly in lecture (typically on Fridays) and collected in discussion class (typically on Thursdays). Selected problems could be graded, but most problems will only be checked for completeness. However, it is extremely important that you have enough practice on the homework problems. Although you may have answers to many of them, it is strongly suggested that you use the solution manual only to check your answers rather than to look for solutions. You are allowed and even encouraged to discuss the problems with others (including your classmates, and TA, and instructor), but each one should write down your final solutions independently. There will be computer lab assignment(s), for which the details will be specified later.
Quizzes: Quizzes will be given in discussion class weekly (typically on Thursdays), except in the first week, the two midterm exam weeks, and the last week. The quizzes are close book, close notes, and non-cooperative. Calculator is NOT allowed.
Exams: All exams are close book, close notes, and non-cooperative. You are allowed to bring one cheating sheet (A4 paper, ok for writing in both sides). The Midterm Exam 2 will cover only the materials after the Midterm Exam 1. The Final Exam is a common exam for all Math 125g sections. It is comprehensive for all the materials covered throughout the semester.
Missed Assignments/Exams: The lowest two homework scores and the lowest quiz score will be dropped automatically. Other than that no make up homework or quizzes will be allowed. There will be NO makeup Midterm Exams. If you miss a Midterm Exam and/or homeworks/quizzes with VALID reason, please talk to me as early as possible, and I may excuse you by rescaling your other exams/assignments.
You must take the Final Exam in order to get the grade. If you cannot take it at the regular time (with a VALID reason), please talk to me as early as possible and I’ll arrange a make up exam.
Final letter grade: The final letter grade will be assigned following the procedure at below. I’ll first grade the Final Exam, and decide the quota for each letter grade based (only) on the class performance in Final Exam. Then I compute the weighted total of each student, following the formula specified above. Finally, I assign the letter grade based on the weighted total. For example, let’s assume that, based on the Final Exam, I decide to give 10 As and 20 Bs, then the top 10 in terms of the weighted total will get A, and the next 20 in terms of weighted total will get B. Please note that those 10 students getting A may not be exactly the same top 10 students in Final Exam (there is a very positive correlation though).
Feedback and Questions: It is very useful to get feedback and questions, both inside and outside class. You are very welcome to visit me during my office hours. You can also make appointments to see me at other time.
Statement for Students with Disabilities: Any student requesting academic accommodations based on a disability is required to register with Disability Services and Programs (DSP) each semester. A letter of verification for approved accommodations can be obtained from DSP. Please be sure the letter is delivered to me (or to TA) as early in the semester as possible. DSP is located in STU 301 and is open 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The phone number for DSP is (213) 740-0776.
Statement on Academic Integrity: USC seeks to maintain an optimal learning environment. General principles of academic honesty include the concept of respect for the intellectual property of others, the expectation that individual work will be submitted unless otherwise allowed by an instructor, and the obligations both to protect one’s own academic work from misuse by others as well as to avoid using another’s work as one’s own. All students are expected to understand and abide by these principles. Scampus, the Student Guidebook, contains the Student Conduct Code in Section 11.00, while the recommended sanctions are located in Appendix A: http://www.usc.edu/dept/publications/SCAMPUS/gov/. Students will be referred to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs and Community Standards for further review, should there be any suspicion of academic dishonesty. The Review process can be found at: http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/SJACS/.