Course Website:    http://www.math.ucsd.edu/~m1cheung/summ10a

Credit Hours:  4   (No credit given if taken after Math 20A.)

Prerequisite:  Math Placement Exam qualifying score, or AP Calculus AB score of 2, or SAT II Math 2C score of 650 or higher, or Math 3C with a grade of C or better, or Math 4C with a grade of C- or better

Catalog Description:   Differential calculus of functions of one variable, with applications. Functions, graphs, continuity, limits, derivatives, tangent lines, optimization problems.

Textbook: Calculus, fifth edition, by Deborah Hughes-Hallett, et. al.; published by Wiley; 2009 (Note: The "Single Variable" paperback version suffices for Math 10A and 10B; the full hardcover version is appropriate if you will be taking Math 10A, 10B, and 10C.)

Subject Material:   We shall cover parts of chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the text.

Reading:  Reading the sections of the textbook corresponding to the assigned homework exercises is considered part of the homework assignment; you are responsible for material in the assigned reading whether or not it is discussed in the lecture.  It will be expected that you read the assigned material in advance of each lecture.

Calculators:   A scientific calculator will be useful in doing some of the homework problems. Calculators will not be permitted on exams.

Homework:   Homework will be assigned and is listed on the main course page. It will typically be due at the beginning of lecture on Monday and Wednesday. You are encouraged to study with others, but the work you turn in should be your own; do not just copy someone else's answer. You should make every effort to complete the homework assignments and seek help with problems you have not been able to solve.

Your homework grade will be based on your best 4 of 6 graded homework assignments. Late homework will not be accepted.

Midterm Exams:   There will be two midterm exams given during the regular lecture time. You may bring one 8.5 x 11 inch handwritten sheet (back and front is ok) of notes. No calculators. There will be no makeup exams.   

Final Examination:  You may bring one 8.5 x 11 inch handwritten sheet (back and front is ok) of notes. No calculators. The final examination will be held at the following time.

• 3:00-6:00pm Friday, Aug 2
Please note: It is your responsibility to ensure that you do not have a schedule conflict involving the final examination; you should not enroll in this class if you cannot sit for the final examination at its scheduled time.

Grading:
Your course grade will be determined by your cumulative average at the end of the term and will be based on the following scale:

• 15% Homework,   20% Midterm Exam I,  20% Midterm Exam II,  45% Final Exam
• 15% Homework,   30% Best Midterm,   55% Final Exam

Academic Dishonesty:   Academic dishonesty is considered a serious offense at UCSD. Students caught cheating will face an administrative sanction which may include suspension or expulsion from the university.