Math 121 - Spring 2014
Math 121 - Calculus I
Differentiation and integration of algebraic and trigonometric functions, with applications to physical sciences and engineering.
This page contains general information for students in ALL Math 121 sections.
- Quick-start Guide for Blackboard (pdf)
- Syllabus (pdf)
- Homework (pdf)
- Final Exam - May 12th from 4:30 to 7pm in Wescoe 3139 or 3140
- Sample Final Exam I (pdf)
- Sample Final Exam II (pdf)
- Review Problems for Midterm (pdf)
- Sample Midterm I (pdf)
- Sample Midterm II (pdf)
Class Meeting Information (pdf)
Textbook
Calculus:Concepts and Contexts by James Stewart.
You need to buy the "WebAssign + Ebook Access F/ Calculus (New Only)" directly from the Kansas Union Bookstore.
This will be your only required "textbook." Be sure that you are getting the "life of edition" version. That means it will still work next semester for MATH 122.
We will cover most parts of Chapters 1 through 6.
TOPICS: Functions, limits, derivatives and applications, anti-derivatives and integration techniques.
Math 121 Consulting Room
Graduate teaching assistants will be available in 439 Anschutz to help Math 121 students.
Exams and Quizzes
There will be three common exams: a midterm, a final, and a Gateway.
There will also be two in-class exams, and possibly some quizzes, depending on the instructor.
Common midterm and final:
| Exam | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Common midterm | Wednesday, March 12, 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm | You must bring your KU ID with you to the exam. |
| Common final: comprehensive | Monday, May 12, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm | You must bring your KU ID with you to the exam. |
Gateway Exam
The Gateway exam will consists of 10 randomly selected differentiation problems. You must pass an online exam first in order to take the in-lab test (see the deadlines below). Students are required to have their KUID.
Additional Info
- Gateway Exam website
- Gateway help email address
- Math 121 Gateway problems
Deadlines
- Online Gateway deadline: March 5, 2014.
- In-Lab Gateway deadline: March 14, 2014.
In-Lab Exam Procedures
- Log in as “Gateway Exams.”
- Open “Safari” or “Maple T.A. - Login.”
- Log in with your KU Online ID, same as email.
- Choose your course and In-Lab Exam.
- Lab monitor will check your photo ID.
- Take exam, then click “Grade.”
- Lab monitor will check your ID again.
- Click “Quit & Save.”
Grading
| Assessment | Points |
|---|---|
| Common midterm exam | 200 points |
| Common final exam | 300 points |
| Gateway exam | 100 points |
| In-class exams | 200 points |
| Homework and quizzes | 150 points |
| Attendance | 50 points |
| Total | 1000 points |
Important Dates
| Date | Course Event |
|---|---|
| January 21 | First Day of Class |
| January 27 | Last day to add/change sections online |
| February 10 | Last Day to drop online |
| March 5 March 14 | Last Day to pass the Online Gateway Last Day to pass the In Lab Gateway |
| March 12, 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm | Midterm exam |
| March 17-21, Monday-Friday | Spring Break |
| April 14-17 | Second In Class Exam |
| May 8 | Last Day of Class |
| May 12, 4:30pm - 7:00 pm | Final Exam |