Math 151/152 - Calculus for the Mathematical and Physical Sciences
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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.
Math 151-152 Page for Instructors
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Textbook:
Calculus: Early Transcendentals , (ISBN 1-4292-1113-X) by Jon Rogawski, published by W. H. Freeman and Company, 2008. Math 151 and Math 152 now use Rogawski's book exclusively.
Math 151-152 Summer Information
Math 151 and Math 152 have the same content and essentially the same format during summer session as during the fall or spring semesters. Workshops are part of these courses at any time of year, though during the summer there is no TA or peer mentor.The summer versions of Math 151 and Math 152 do not have a common final exam, and instead each section has a final written by its own instructor. The links above to materials from the previous semester may be helpful in preparing for these exams.
MATH 151 SUMMER 2009 INFORMATION
Math 151 Web Pages for Specific Sections
MATH 152 SUMMER 2009 INFORMATION
Math 152 Web Pages for Specific Sections
OLD INFORMATION
OLD INFORMATION (SPRING 2009) FOR MATH 151-152
OLD INFORMATION (FALL 2008) FOR MATH 151-152
Required Materials
CALCULATOR: A graphing calculator is required for this course. We recommend the TI-83 or 83+, but any calculator with equivalent capacities can be used, such as the popular TI-85 or TI-86. Warning: Calculators can not be used on exams.
The calculators that are most familiar to the instructional staff are the TI-83 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). There is a
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 the small section format. As of Fall 2007, these sections also have 2 lectures and one workshop; but the department sometimes offers a 5-credit version of the small section 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 #10 and #22. You will not be allowed the use of a calculator during exams.
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 calculator during exams.
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, computational tests and
(possibly) homework problems from the textbook. 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".