MATH 1571 - Calculus 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 40497,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jamal Tartir
Email: jktartir@ysu.edu
Course Description
1571. Calculus 1.This course is an introduction to calculus. The main concepts to be studied are limits, continuity, rates of change, derivatives, integrals and applications. Prereq.: At least Level 70 on the YSU Mathematics Placement Test or C or better in either MATH 1510 and MATH 1511, MATH 1510C and MATH 1511C, or MATH 1513. 4 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Calculus | James Stewart | 978-1-285-74062-1 |
Course Notes. See Blackboard page.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Note Chapters 1 -- 6. | Algebra and Trigonometry | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes |
| 8/31 | Note Chapters 7 -- 12. | Trigonometric Identities, Linear and Quadratic Functions | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes |
| 9/7 | Note Chapters 13 -- 15. | Polynomials, Rational Functions, and Limits | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes |
| 9/14 | Note Chapters 16 -- 19. | Limit Theorems and Continuity | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes |
| 9/21 | Note Chapters 20 -- 23. | Intermediate Value Theorem, Infinite Limits, Limits at Infinity, and Asymptotes | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes |
| 9/28 | Note Chapters 24 -- 25. | Trigonometric Functions and Derivatives | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes |
| 10/5 | Note Chapters 26 -- 28. | Derivatives of Algegraic Functions, the Chain Rule, Slope of the Tangent Line | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes |
| 10/12 | Note Chapters 29 -- 32. | Higher Derivatives, Rates of Change, Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions, Implicit Differentiation | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes |
| 10/19 | Note Chapters 33 -- 35. | Derivatives and Graphs, Related Rates | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes |
| 10/26 | Note Chapters 36 -- 38. | Optimization, Approximation, the Mean Value Theorem | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes |
| 11/2 | Note Chapters 39 -- 40. | Summations and the Reimann Integral | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes |
| 11/9 | Note Chapters 41 -- 44. | Integral Properties, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Substituion | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes |
| 11/16 | Note Chapters 45 -- 46. | Area, Average Value, Mean Value Theorem | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes |
| 11/23 | Chapter 47. | Volume | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes |
| 11/30 | Chapters 48 -- 49. | Solids of Revolution and Work | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes |
| 12/7 | Final Exam Week |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.