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Mathematics and Statistics

Sir Isaac Newton
(1643-1727) 		       

The Calculus

MATH 1500 X/Y

Dalhousie University
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
        
G. W. Leibniz
(1646-1716)
"The calculus is the greatest aid we have to the application
of physical truth in the broadest sense of the word."
- W. F. Osgood (1864 - 1943)
  • Basic Information:
    • Instructor: Karl Dilcher (dilcher@mathstat.dal.ca)
    • Office: Chase Building Room 325; ph.: 494-3784
    • Office hours: TBA
    • Class time: M-W-F, 11:35 - 12:25, in LSC 334. (Please note new classroom!)
    • First class of Winter term: Jan. 5, 2015.

  • Textbook:

    No "official textbook".
    Printed and bound course notes will be made available in class for the cost of copying.

  • Course Description:

    This class is intended primarily for students who anticipate taking an honours program in the physical or mathematical sciences.
    The topics of MATH 1000 and MATH 1010 are covered, but in greater depth.
    MATH 1500X/Y is equivalent as a credit to MATH 1000/1010.

  • Course outline:
    The main topics are:
    • Introduction (numbers, functions, graphs)
    • Limits and Continuity
    • Differentiation
    • Some Applications of Derivatives
    • Transcendental Functions
    • Integration
    • Applications of Integration
    • Techniques of Integration
    • Further Applications of Integration
    • Infinite Sequences and Series

  • Evaluation:

    • Weekly assignments: 25%
    • 2 midterm tests: 15% each
    • Midyear exam: 20%
    • Final exam: 25%

    Conversion to letter grades (Dalhousie Common Grade Scale):
    90-100 A+    77-79 B+    65-69 C+    50-54 D
    85-89 A 73-76 B 60-64 C < 50 F
    80-84A-  70-72 B- 55-59 C-

  • Students With Disabilities
    ... are encouraged to register as quickly as possible at the Student Accessibility Services if they wish to receive academic accommodations. To do so please phone 494-2836, e-mail access@dal.ca, drop in at the Mark A. Hill Accessibility Centre, Killam G28, or visit their website. Students are also reminded that all forms are now available on their website.

  • Intellectual Honesty
    This course, as all other courses, is subject to the university's Intellectual Honesty guidelines; please see the appropriate section in the Undergraduate Calendar.

  • One last point:

    Students have the option of transferring to MATH 1000 during the first three weeks of classes without any penalty.

    Last update: January 3, 2014
    Created and maintained by Karl Dilcher