SINGLE VARIABLE CALCULUS I

The University of Toledo

Mathematics & Statistics Department, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
MATH1850-0XX, CRN XXXXX

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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Limits, differentiation, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Mean Value Theorem, curve sketching, maxima/minima,
definite and indefinite integrals, applications.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

The successful Calculus I student should be able to apply the following competencies to a wide range of functions,
including piecewise, polynomial, rational, algebraic, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential and logarith-
mic:
• Limits: Determine the existence of, estimate numerically and graphically and find algebraically the limits of
functions. Recognize and determine infinite limits and limits at infinity and interpret them with respect to
asymptotic behavior.
• Continuity : Determine the continuity of functions at a point or on intervals and to distinguish between the
types of discontinuities at a point.
• Derivatives: Determine the derivative of a function using the limit definition and derivative theorems. Inter-
pret the derivative as the slope of a tangent line to a graph, the slope of a graph at a point, and the rate of
change of a dependent variable with respect to an independent variable.
• Indeterminate Forms: Evaluate limits that result in indeterminate forms, including the application of
L’Hopital’s Rule.
• Higher Order Derivatives: Determine the derivative and higher order derivatives of a function explicitly
and implicitly and solve related rates problems.
• Graph Sketching : Determine absolute extrema on a closed interval for continuous functions and use the first
and second derivatives to analyze and sketch the graph of a function, including determining intervals on which
the graph is increasing, decreasing, constant, concave up or concave down and finding any relative extrema or
inflection points. Appropriately use these techniques to solve optimization problems.
• Antiderivatives: Determine antiderivatives, indefinite and definite integrals, use definite integrals to find
areas of planar regions, use the Fundamental Theorems of Calculus, and integrate by substitution.
PREREQUISITES
Before enrolling in MATH 1850, students must attain sufficient ACT MATH, College Algebra and Trigonometry
placement test results or minimum grade of C- in MATH 1320 and MATH 1330 or MATH 1340. Students with
marginal trig placement test scores take MATH 1980 concurrently. For details on the scores on the ACT MATH,
College Algebra and Trigonometry placement tests required for MATH 1850, see the Department’s placement table.

TEXTBOOK: Calculus – Volume I, OpenStax (ISBN: 9781938168024), Contributing Authors: Edwin Jed Herman
and Gilbert Strang. The book is available for free at [Link]
UNIVERSITY POLICIES:

POLICY STATEMENT ON NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY (ADA)

The University is an equal opportunity educational institution. Please read The University’s Policy Statement on
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability Americans with Disability Act Compliance.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS
The University of Toledo is committed to providing equal access to education for all students. If you have a
documented disability or you believe you have a disability and would like information regarding academic ac-
commodations/adjustments in this course please contact the Student Disability Services Office (Rocket Hall 1820;
419.530.4981; studentdisabilitysvs@[Link]) as soon as possible for more information and/or to initiate the
process for accessing academic accommodations. For the full policy see: [Link]
student-disability-services/sam/[Link]

ACADEMIC POLICIES:

STUDENT PRIVACY
Federal law and university policy prohibits instructors from discussing a student’s grades or class performance with
anyone outside of university faculty/staff without the student’s written and signed consent. This includes parents
and spouses. For details, see the Confidentiality of Student Records (FERPA) section of the University Policy Page
at [Link]

MISSED CLASS POLICY

If circumstances occur in accordance with The University of Toledo Missed Class Policy (found at [Link]
[Link]/policies/academic/undergraduate/[Link]) result in a student missing a quiz, test, exam or
other graded item, the student must contact the instructor in advance by phone, e-mail or in person, provide official
documentation to back up his or her absence, and arrange to make up the missed item as soon as possible.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Any act of academic dishonesty as defined by the University of Toledo policy on academic dishonesty (found at
[Link] will result in an F in the course or an F on the item in ques-
tion, subject to the determination of the instructor. Please note that any use of, or visibility of, a cell phone or smart
watch (or any other device capable of connecting to the internet or storing information, or anything not approved
by the instructor) during a test, quiz or exam will be considered academic dishonesty.

GRADING AND EVALUATION

Your syllabus should describe the methods of evaluation, whether by quizzes, exams or graded assignments. (There
should be at least two one-hour in-class exams. If quiz scores are not included in the final grade computation, there
should be three one-hour exams.) If a grading scale is used, it should be clearly stated. A statement of the proportion
that each evaluation component contributes toward the final grade should also be included. A sample reasonable
distribution for this class would be:
Component points
Homework and/or Quizzes 30%
Midterm Exams 40%
Final Exam 30%
In scheduling quizzes and exams, it should be kept in mind that the last day to add/drop the class is the end
of the second week of classes and the last day to withdraw is the end of the tenth week. By these dates, students
should have sufficient data to realistically gauge their progress in the class.
For program assessment purposes, each semester a committee of all Calculus I instructors will prepare a set of
six common exam questions to appear on the final exams of all sections of the course.
Information about the algebra and trigonometry placement (including practice tests) may be found on the Math
Department website at [Link]
IMPORTANT DATES
The instructor reserves the right to change the content of the course material if he perceives a need due to postpone-
ment of class caused by inclement weather, instructor illness, etc., or due to the pace of the course.

MIDTERM EXAM:
FINAL EXAM:

OTHER DATES
The last day to drop this course is:
The last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” from this course is:

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Students should be made aware of the tutoring help available during each week of the semester in the Mathematics
Learning and Resource Center, located in Rm B0200 in the lower level of Carlson Library (phone ext 2176). The
center operates on a walk-in basis. MLRC hours can be found on their web page at [Link]
mlrc/[Link].

CLASS SCHEDULE
The syllabus should provide a list of sections to be covered and ideally, should indicate the material that might be
covered on each in-class examination. Please include in your syllabus a list of important dates, including mid-term
exam dates, the drop and withdrawal dates, and the time and place of the final exam.
A recommended schedule of the class time to be devoted to each section is listed below. While individual
experiences may vary somewhat, the schedule is a template for completing all of the topics in the course and it
should be consulted periodically to ensure that you are on track to complete the syllabus with an appropriate
amount of time devoted to each section. Most students passing this course will proceed to MATH 1860. (If you are
not familiar with our calculus sequence, please consult the course coordinator.) It is critically important that
you do not shortchange them or hamper MATH 1860 instructors by skipping important sections or
by rushing through the introduction to integration because of poor planning.
SUGGESTED SCHEDULE

Chapter 1 Functions (total 4 hr)

1.1 (Op.)Review of Functions
1.2 (Op.) Basic Classes of Functions
1.3 Trigonometric Functions 1
1.4 Inverse Functions 1
1.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 2

Chapter 2 Limits and Continuity (total 5 hr)

2.1 (Op.) A Preview of Calculus
2.2 The Limit of a Function; Limits 1.5
2.3 The Limit Laws; Limits 2
2.4 Continuity; Continuity 1.5

Chapter 3 Differentiation (total 11 hr)

3.1 Defining the Derivative; Derivatives 1
3.2 The Derivative as a Function; Derivatives 1
3.3 Differentiation Rules; Derivatives 1.5
3.4 Derivatives as Rates of Change; Derivatives 1
3.5 Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions; Derivatives 1
3.6 The Chain Rule; Derivatives 1.5
3.7 Derivatives of Inverse Functions; Derivatives 1.5
3.8 Implicit Differentiation; Derivatives 1
3.9 Derivatives of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; Derivatives 1.5

Chapter 4 Applications of Derivatives (total 9 hr)

4.1 Related Rates; Higher Order Derivatives 1
4.2 Linear Approximations and Differentials; Derivatives 1
4.3 Maxima and Minima; Graph Sketching 1.5
4.4 (Op.) The Mean Value Theorem
4.5 Derivatives and the Shape of a Graph; Graph Sketching 1.5
4.6 Limits at Infinity and Asymptotes; Graph Sketching 1
4.7 Applied Optimization; Graph Sketching 2
4.8 L’Hôpital’s Rule; Indeterminate Forms 1
4.9 (Op.) Newton’s Method
4.10 (Op.) Antiderivatives

Chapter 5 Integration (total 7 hr)

5.1 Approximating Areas; Antiderivatives 1
5.2 The Definite Integral; Antiderivatives 1.5
5.3 The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; Antiderivatives 1.5
5.5 Substitution; Antiderivatives 1
5.6 Integrals Involving Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; Antiderivatives 1
5.7 Integrals Resulting in Inverse Trigonometric Functions; Antiderivatives 1

Chapter 6 Applications of Integration (total 1 hr)

6.1 Areas between Curves; Antiderivatives 1

Total Hours 37