• Prerequisites

  In order to take MAT 131, you must have either

  • passed MAT 123 or MAT 130 with a C or better, or
  • received a score of 5 or better on the mathematics placement examination.

  See the document first year mathematics at Stony Brook for more information about the math placement exam and other calculus courses.

• Lectures

  LEC I	MWF	9:35am-10:30am in Engineering 145
  LEC II	MW	5:20pm-6:40pm in Engineering 143
  LEC III	TuTh	9:50am-11:10am in Old Chem 116

• The textbook

  The textbook for the course is Calculus: Concepts and Contexts, Single Variable, Second Edition by James Stewart (Brooks/Cole 2001, ISBN 0-534-37862-5).

• Course material

  Sections 1.1 through 5.5 from the textbook will be covered in this course. You should read the assigned sections before the lectures. See the schedule for a (tentative) week by week list of the sections covered.

• Homework

  See the schedule for the list of assigned exercises. Homework will be collected and turned back to you by your TA each week in the recitation sections.

• Exams

  There are three common exams in MAT 131: two evening midterms, and a comprehensive final exam. The dates for these exams are:

  Midterm I	September 28, Tuesday at 8:30pm
  Midterm II	November 8, Monday at 8:30pm
  Final Exam	December 15, Wednesday, Time: 11:00am - 1:30pm

  Note that exam dates and times are not flexible and there will be no make-up exams. It is your responsibility to arrange your schedule to be able to take the exams at the scheduled times.

  Grading Policy

  Final course grade will be determined by the following breakdown:

  Recitation	15%
  Midterm I	25%
  Midterm II	25%
  Final Exam	35%

  A grade of C or better in math 131 is required to take math 132.

  Extra help

  Math Learning Center:

  The Math Learning Center is located in Room S-240A in the Mathematics Building, Floor S. MLC hours are MTuW 10-9, Th 10-6, F 10-2. It is staffed by experienced mathematics tutors, including professors, graduate students, and advanced undergraduate students. Students may drop in, without an appointment. Your recitation instructor will hold at least one office hour per week at the Math Learning Center. Check out the Math Learning Center website for more information.

  Office hours:

  The lecturers and the recitation instructors will hold three office hours per week. The specific times of these office hours will be announced by the lecturers and the recitation instructors.

If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact Disability Support Services, ECC (Educational Communications Center) Building, room 128, (631) 632-6748. They will determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential. Students requiring emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their needs with their professors and Disability Support Services. For procedures and information, go to the following web site: http://www.ehs.stonybrook.edu/fire/disabilities.asp