MAT 131: Calculus I - Summer 2006
In order to take MAT 131, you must have either
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first year mathematics at Stony Brook for more information
about the math placement exam and other calculus courses.
LEC I
MWTh
6:00pm-9:05pm Physics P113.
| Satyaki Dutta | email: sunny at math dot sunysb dot edu | Office: 3-105 Math Tower |
| Somnath Basu | email: basu at math dot sunysb dot edu | Office: 3- , Math Tower |
The textbook for the course is the Stony Brook Edition of the calculus book Calculus: Concepts and Contexts, Third Edition by James Stewart (Brooks/Cole 2005, ISBN 0-495-08145-0).
This book is available both at the campus bookstore and at Stony Books for a reduced price. You can also use the 3rd edition of Stewart's Calculus: Concepts and Contexts, though this will probably cost you about $25 more to buy new. If you are buying a used book, be aware that the 2nd edition (used in previous semesters and currently in MAT126, MAT127, and MAT132) has subtle differences; used copies of the 3rd edition will be hard to find.
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 syllabus for a (tentative) week by week list of the sections covered.
See the syllabus for the list of assigned exercises. Homework will be due the Monday of the week after we cover the relevant material, for example, HW 1 is due the 2nd week. Since there are no recitations all homeworks will be collected in class. Graded homework will be returned to you at the lecture as well. Late homework will not be accepted under any circumstances. If you have any questions regarding your homework, you should first try to get in touch with your grader.
| Midterm | In class, June 22, Thursday, Time 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Final Exam | In class, July 10, Monday, Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Please 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.
No calculators will be permitted during the exams. For a few of the homework problems, however, you may need to use a calculator. Otherwise, we strongly recommend you to do your homework without using a calculator.
Final course grade will be determined by the following breakdown:
| Midterm | 30% |
| Final Exam | 40% |
| Homework | 30% |
A grade of C or better in MAT 131 is required to take MAT 132.
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:
Thurs 1:00 - 4:00 at MLC and Thurs 4:00 - 5:00 at 3-105 Math Tower.
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