MATH 1571 - Calculus 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A02, CRN 44269,
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.
Course Videos. 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 -- 12. | Algebra, Trigonometry, Linear Functions, and Quadratic Functions | Study the notes along with the videos (if any) from the chapter. Read the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook. Complete the graded assignment for the chapter. |
| 8/31 | Note Chapters 13 -- 20. | Polynomials, Rational Functions, Limits, and Continuity | Study the notes along with the videos (if any) from the chapter. Read the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook. Complete the graded assignment for the chapter. |
| 9/7 | Note Chapters 21 -- 25. | Asymptotes, Trigonometric Functions, and Derivatives | Study the notes along with the videos (if any) from the chapter. Read the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook. Complete the graded assignment for the chapter. |
| 9/14 | Note Chapters 26 -- 32. | Derivative Theorems and Applications | Study the notes along with the videos (if any) from the chapter. Read the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook. Complete the graded assignment for the chapter. |
| 9/21 | Note Chapters 33 -- 38. | Graphing, Related Rates, Optimization, Approximation, and the Mean Value Theorem | Study the notes along with the videos (if any) from the chapter. Read the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook. Complete the graded assignment for the chapter. |
| 9/28 | Note Chapters 39 -- 44. | Integration | Study the notes along with the videos (if any) from the chapter. Read the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook. Complete the graded assignment for the chapter. |
| 10/5 | Note Chapters 45 -- 49. | Applications of Integration | Study the notes along with the videos (if any) from the chapter. Read the corresponding/related material in the textbook. Work the assigned exercises in the textbook. Complete the graded assignment for the chapter. |
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.