Math 151-152 General Information

Math 151--152 is the introductory year course in the calculus sequence in New Brunswick for majors in the mathematical sciences, the physical sciences, and engineering. The first semester, Math 151, presents the differential calculus of the elementary functions of a single real variable: the rational, trigonometric and exponential functions and their inverses; various applications via the Mean Value Theorem; and an introduction to the integral calculus. The second semester, Math 152, continues the study of the integral calculus, with applications, and covers the theory of infinite series and power series, touching on differential equations and a few other topics as well.

The new textbook is Calculus Early Transcendentals , ISBN 1-4292-1113-X by Jon Rogawski, published by W. H. Freeman and Company. This is the first edition.
The old textbook is Calculus (Early Transcendentals), 5th Edition, by James Steward, published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.

Textbook for Math 151-152-251 by semester
Course \ Semester	Fall 2007	Spring 2008	Fall 2008 and later
Math151	Rogawski	Rogawski	Rogawski
Math 152	Stewart	Rogawski	Rogawski
Math 251	Stewart	Stewart	Rogawski

Math 151 Spring 2008 Information

There is Math 151 tutoring at ARC 328 by the following teaching assistants:

• Sara Blight on Mondays from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
• Leigh Cobbs on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
• Linh Tran on Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:00 pm

Math 152 Spring 2008 Information

There are Math 152 clinics every Tuesday, 4:30 to 6:00 at ARC 328 (Busch). There is also Math 152 tutoring at ARC 328 by the following teaching assistants:

• Sara Blight on Mondays from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
• Leigh Cobbs on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
• Linh Tran on Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:00 pm

Fall 2007 Information

The calculators that are most familiar to the instructional staff are the TI-82 and 83. We certainly won't use all the power of these instruments, but will concentrate on straightforward applications such as those described in these nice tutorials. Students should be aware that the numerical and graphical output of devices like graphing calculators may be deceptive. You shouldn't read more into the output than is there. Problems can happen if you don't heed this warning!


Classes

For all students, lectures are given twice a week (80 min.), and workshops once a week (80 min).

Large Lecture Format	Small Section Format
Most sections meet in the large lecture format, in which lectures are conducted for three sections together, and the workshops are conducted separately for each section.	Certain sections meet in small classes. As of Fall 2007, these sections have the same format as the large sections: 2 lectures and one workshop; but the department sometimes offers a 5-credit version of the course, having two lectures, one workshop and, additionally, one 55-minute practicum (see below) each week.

In the workshop, you will work together with two or three other students. The emphasis will be on problem-solving strategies, multi-step problems, and good write-ups of your solutions. This small-group work will be directed by your professor if you are in one of the small classes, or by a teaching assistant if you are in one of the large lectures. Your TA is an experienced graduate student studying for a doctorate in some area of mathematical science. You will also be assisted by an undergraduate peer mentor. The peer mentors major in various fields and have been at Rutgers for varying amounts of time.

In 5-credit courses with a practicum, the practicum is taught by a teaching assistant. The practicum provides an opportunity to discuss homework exercises from the text.

Regardless of the course format, you will be required to hand-in for grading at least one workshop problem and a certain number of the textbook homework problems per week, as announced by your instructors. Late homework or workshop writeups will not be accepted.

Exams and Grades

Two midterm examinations will be given at times to be announced by your lecturer; they will occur approximately in the time slots for lectures #11 and #22. You may not be allowed the use of a graphing calculator on midterm exams, at the discretion of your instructor.

The final examination will be given in the Math Group Final time and ordinarily will be the same for all sections, in contrast to the midterm exams. You will not be allowed the use of a graphing calculator on the final exam.

There may also be short computational tests or quizzes. Computational tests will test your computational skills; no calculators will be allowed for these. Quizzes will test your mastery of the material; calculators may or may not be allowed at the discretion of your instructors. Both computational tests and quizzes may be announced or unannounced, at the discretion of your instructors.

Your course grade will be determined by your grades on the final exam and the two midterm exams, as well as your workshop assignments, participation in workshops, and grades on any quizzes and computational tests. Your instructor can give you the precise formula for computing a final total numerical grade. This formula may vary somewhat from section to section.


Further Information

Certain aspects of Math 151 and 152 will vary by section. Please refer to the links on this web page for a link to your specific section, as well as more information, such as materials specific to each of Math 151 and Math 152.

To apply for special permission to enter a closed section, go to www.math.rutgers.edu and click on "Special Permission for Mathematics Classes".

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