Math1003: Course Outline

Math1003 University of New Brunswick
Introduction to Calculus I Department of Mathematics & Statistics

Prerequisites: Grade 12 maths; an acceptable score on the Maths Placement Test.
Text: Calculus: Early Transcendentals (6th Edition), by James Stewart (Brooks/Cole, 2008).
Syllabus: We will cover the following material:
  • Calculus Overview:
    Sections 1.1 - 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 4.9, 5.1.
  • Limits and Derivatives:
    Sections 2.2, 2.3, 2.5 - 2.8.
  • Derivatives:
    Sections 3.1 - 3.7, 3.11.
  • Mean value Theorem, Curve Sketching, and Applications:
    Sections 4.1 - 4.5, 4.7.
Grades: The final mark is allocated as follows:
  • Assignments:
    Ten assignments totalling 10%.
  • Quizzes:
    Six quizzes totalling 10% (No Calculators, Closed Book).
  • Mid-Term: 24 Oct, 7pm-8.30pm, Bailey 146.
    20% (No Calculators, Closed Book, ID required).
  • Final Examination:
    60% (No Calculators, Closed Book, ID required).
Note: Your lowest quiz mark will be excluded when calculating the final mark. If it is to your advantage and you have a grade of at least C on term work (mid-term exam, quizzes, and assignments), then the final will count for 100%.
Warning: Please be aware of UNB's policy on plagiarism and other academic offences. This can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.