Math 10A - Syllabus

Course: Math 10A (Course Catalog)

Title: Calculus I

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite: Math Placement Exam qualifying score, or AP Calculus AB score of 2, or SAT II Math Level 2 score of 600 or higher, or MATH 3C, or MATH 4C.

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

Textbook: Calculus (V1), by Openstax College. We will cover parts of chapters 1 - 4 of the textbook.

Course Readings:  Reading the sections in the textbook that correspond to what we are discussing in class is a very important part of learning the subject. Lecture time is very limited and not every subject can be fully covered in the time allotted for lecture. Consequently, it is in your own interest to read the related chapters in the textbook. You should read the section of the book prior to the lecture in which that section is discussed.

Homework:   Homework is a very important part of the course and in order to fully master the topics it is essential that you work carefully on every assignment and try your best to complete every problem. We will have two different kinds of homework assignments in this class: online WebAssign homework (which will be graded) and "paper-and-pen" homework (which will not be graded).

• No homework assignment scores will be dropped at the end of the quarter.
• You can get help with the textbook homework in TA office hours, or in the course Piazza site, or in the Teaching & Learning Commons Drop-In Math Tutoring Service.

Late Homework:  It is possible to submit online homework after the deadline, but there are multiple restrictions. See the course Homework page for details.

Piazza:  Piazza is an online discussion forum that allows you to ask questions using mathematical symbols and expressions. Piazza was designed to enable you to get help quickly and efficiently from classmates, TAs, and instructors. Rather than emailing questions to the teaching staff, you are encouraged to post your questions on Piazza. Find our class page at:  https://piazza.com/ucsd/fall2024/math10a/home

Note: If you have any problems or feedback for the developers, email team@piazza.com.

Electronic Computing Devices:  Graphing calculators and computer programs (or online computing websites such as Wolfram|Alpha) can be very helpful when working through your homework. However, a calculator/computer should be used as an aid in the learning concepts, not just as a means of computation. You should not hesitate use these devices when working on math problems at home, but always keep in mind that you will not be allowed access to any electronic computing devices during exams. Of course, this also means that you will not be asked to solve problems on exams that require the aid of an electronic computing device.

• The use of electronic devices will not be permitted during exams.

Exams:  There will be two midterm exams and one final exam. See the course calendar for the specific dates.

• 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.
• There are no make-up exams for any reason. Nor do we allow alternate times for taking exams. (If you have a documented disability or must miss the exam for a university sponsored activity, then arrangements can be made using the standard procedures.)
• You may bring ONE 8.5 by 11 inch sheet of handwritten notes with you to examinations. You may use both sides. (No photocopies!)
• No calculators or electronic devices of any kind will be allowed during the examinations.

Regrade Policy: Your exams will be graded using Gradescope. You will be able to request regrades directly from your TA through Gradescope for a specified window of time. Be sure to make your request within the specified window of time; no regrade requests will be accepted after the deadline. Note: Your grader will consider your regrade request only if you have explained clearly, thoroughly, and politely why you think an error in grading was made.

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:

• Method 1: 20% Homework, 10% Discussion (6 of 9), 20% Midterm Exam 1, 20% Midterm Exam 2, 30% Final Exam
• Method 2: 20% Homework, 10% Discussion (6 of 9), 20% Best Midterm Exam, 50% Final Exam

OSD Accommodations:   Students requesting accommodations for this course due to a disability must provide a current Authorization for Accommodation (AFA) letter issued by the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD).  We will make every effort to arrange provide any accommodations stipulated by your AFA letter.  For more information, visit the OSD website.

Assessment Versioning:   following UCSD (and common) practice recommended by the Academic Integrity Office,  assessments given at non-overlapping times will be comparable, but may not be identical.  This practice is meant to maintain course integrity, avoiding non-allowed collaboration (either intentional or accidental).

Academic Integrity:  Academic integrity is highly valued at UCSD and academic dishonesty is considered a serious offense.  Students involved in an academic integrity violation will face an administrative sanction which may include suspension or, in very serious cases, expulsion from the university.  Your integrity has great value:  Cultivate and protect your academic integrity. For more about academic integrity and its value, visit the UCSD Academic Integrity Website.