The University of Western Ontario - Calc 1000

Fall 2011

This page contains only *some* of the information students in Calc 1000 will require. Students should regularly check specific web resources used by their section instructor (see below).

Course Description

Review of limits and derivatives of exponential, logarithmic and rational functions. Trigonometric functions and their inverses. The derivatives of the trig functions and their inverses. L'Hospital's rules. The definite integral. Fundamental theorem of Calculus. Simple substitution. Applications including areas of regions and volumes of solids of revolution.

News

The FINAL EXAM will take place on DECEMBER 19TH FROM 9AM-12PM. Locations will vary.

You MUST BRING the following to the exam:

Calculators and other electronic devices (including cell phones and mp3 players) cannot be used during the exam.

Notes and books will not be permitted.

The final exam is CUMULATIVE, with more weight being given to topics covered since the midterm exam.

There will be 25 multiple choice problems worth 2 marks each.

There will be 7 long-answer problems worth 50 marks in total.

The exam is out of 100 marks in total.

Some students in Calc 1000 are sensitive to strong smells. Please avoid using heavy cologne or perfume on exam day if possible.

 

Worked solutions to the Midterm Exam are posted here (Fall 2011)

The midterm exam will cover all material up to and including Chapter 3, Section 6.

Locations are still TBA

You MUST BRING the following items to the midterm exam:

Calculators and other electronic devices (including mp3 players and cell phones) are *not permitted* in the exam.

Notes and books are *not permitted* during the exam.

With the exception of multiple choice responses, you will be expected to complete your answers to problems in PERMANENT INK on the midterm exam sheet.

Arrive on time and at the correct location (locations TBA). You will not be permitted to enter the examination after 7:30pm. In addition, you will not be permitted to leave the examination during the last 15 minutes.

Students seeking academic accommodation due to illness or other extraordinary circumstances should review the relevant policies and procedures found on the course outline. Note that approval from the appropriate dean may be required to ensure accommodation.

 

The midterm exam is scheduled for FRIDAY OCT 21, 7-10 PM. The location will vary from section-to-section.

HELP IS AVAILABLE! Visit the Help Centre in Middlesex College Room 106 (MC 106), Mon-Fri from 2:30-6:30pm.

Links

Course outline for Calculus 1000 A (all sections).

List of suggested problems from the 7th edition of Stewart.

Some sections have their own website that is intended to either supplement or replace WebCT. These sections include

Please Note ...

It is expected that students will become familiar with various university policies, faculty policies, and course policies on conduct, absences, etc. These policies include (but are not limited to) the following:

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION DUE TO ILLNESS

If you are unable to meet a course requirement due to illness or other serious circumstances, you must provide valid medical or other supporting documentation to your faculty’s Dean's Office as soon as possible and contact your instructor immediately. It is the student's responsibility to make alternative arrangements with their instructor once the accommodation has been approved and the instructor has been informed. In the event of a missed final exam, a "Recommendation of Special Examination" form must be obtained from your faculty’s Dean's Office immediately. For further information please see: http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/appeals/medical.pdf. A student requiring academic accommodation due to illness, should use the Student Medical Certificate when visiting an off-campus medical facility or request a Records Release Form (located in the Dean's Office) for visits to Student Health Services. The form can be found here: https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/medical_document.pdf.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

You should familiarize yourself with University of Western Ontario’s Scholastic Offence Policy. The policy describes the university’s process for dealing with scholastic offences, including a list of sanctions: http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/appeals/scholoff.pdf. The Office of the Ombudsperson produces a student guide on cheating, plagiarism and other scholastic offenses: http://www.uwo.ca/ombuds/student/cheating.html.

USE OF CALCULATORS

Use of calculators (or any electronic device) during exams is prohibited.

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Please contact the course instructor if you require material in an alternate format, or if you require any other arrangements to make this course more accessible to you. You may also wish to contact Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) at 661-2111 extension 82147 for any specific questions regarding accommodation.