Mathematics 165T: Theory of Calculus I

Dr. Roger Alexander, Associate Professor of Mathematics
444 Carver Hall, (29)4-7579, alex at iastate dot edu

Consulting Hours

WWW: http://www.math.iastate.edu/alex/165T/homepage.html

According to the Catalog, this course features "Consideration of some of the basic theoretical concepts associated with a first course in calculus" with "Emphasis on student presentation of the material studied."

Here is a brief summary of the course:

Arrangement of meeting times (1 week)
Trigonometry, Algebra, and completeness (3 weeks)
Rules for differentiation (3 weeks)
Derivatives and linear approximation (2 weeks)
The Mean Value Theorem for Derivatives (2 weeks)
Applications of the Mean Value Theorem (inverse functions, L'Hôpital's Rule, antiderivatives) (4 weeks)

You are responsible for consulting the Math 165T calendar for assignments.

REQUIRED WORK

Your course grade will be determined from

Attendance. Essential. It is not feasible to "make up" the work of a missed class meeting.
Homework. One or more proofs will be due at each class meeting.
Class participation. Students will present assigned proofs in small-group class meetings.
Final Exam.

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