MTH 111

CALCULUS I

Calculus of functions of one variable. Topics include: functions, limits and continuity,derivatives and their applications, and definite integrals. Not open to students with credits in Mth 105.


Course Specifics



Meeting Times(s):

This course carries four (4) credits. Class will meet Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:05 pm in SLC 403.

Prerequisiste(s):

A score of 30 or higher in the Wilkes University Mathematics Placement Examination or a grade of 2.0 or higher in MTH 100 or a course deemed equivalent by the university.

Assignments:

Homework will be assigned. Many assigned problems will be reviewed and explained in class.

Grading:

Course grades will be determined as follows:


There will be a minimum of four (4) examinations. All tests will aggregate to 70% of the course grade. A cumulative final examination will be given and will be worth 30% of the total grade. No electronics(calculators, smart watches, or any other communication devices) will be allowed during testing.

Failure to take any test will result in a failing grade for the course. You must receive a passing grade in the final examination to receive a passing grade for the course.


All work is to be your own - any instances to the contrary will result in a failing grade for the course and referral to the Academic Deans.

Class attendance is highly encouraged. Should you miss a class for any reason, you are still responsible for all announcements and all material presented during that class. Attendance will be taken and will affect borderline grades. Please note that the Wilkes Student Handbook states that after five consecutive instructional hours of unexcused absences from a class, students may be readmitted to the class only by action of the Office of Student Affairs and the department chairperson concerned.

Contact R.L. Pryor