MATH 1571 - Calculus 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 06, CRN 44143,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Sepideh Khavari
Email: skhavari@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 |
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| Required | Calculus | James Stewart |
You need to buy Cengage Unlimited and will have access to the homework system (WebAssign). Through WebAssign, you will have access to an electronic copy of the textbook.
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 |
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| 8/24 | Functions and Limits: 1.1-1.4 | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes.g Weekly Quiz |
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| 8/31 | Functions and Limits: 1.4-1.6 | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes. Weekly Quiz |
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| 9/7 | Functions and Limits: 1.6-1.7 | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes. Weekly Quiz |
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| 9/14 | Functions and Limits: 1.8 Derivatives: 2.1 |
Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes. Weekly Quiz |
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| 9/21 | Derivatives: 2.1-2.2 |
Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes. Weekly Quiz |
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| 9/28 | Derivatives: 2.3-2.6 | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes. Weekly Quiz |
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| 10/5 | Derivatives: 2.6-2.9 | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes. Weekly Quiz |
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| 10/12 | Application of Differentiation: 3.1-3.2 | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes. Weekly Quiz |
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| 10/19 | Application of Differentiation: 3.2-3.5 | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes. Weekly Quiz |
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| 10/26 | Application of Differentiation: 3.5-3.7 | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes. Weekly Quiz |
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| 11/2 | Application of Differentiation: 3.9 Integrals: 4.1-4.3 |
Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes. Weekly Quiz |
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| 11/9 | Integrals: 4.3-4.4 | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes. Weekly Quiz |
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| 11/16 | Integrals: 4.4 Application of Integration: 5.1 |
Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes. Weekly Quiz |
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| 11/23 | Application of Integration: 5.2-5.3 | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes. Weekly Quiz |
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| 11/30 | Application of Integration: 5.3-5.5 | Study the notes along with the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook/notes. Weekly Quiz |
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| 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.