MATH 1571 A01: Calculus 1

MATH 1571 - Calculus 1

Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 30559,

Credit hours: 4

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Instructor

Jamal Tartir

Professional Qualifications:
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, Ohio University
Master of Arts in Mathematics, Miami University
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Management with a concentration in Finance, Hiram College

Professor

Email: jktartir@ysu.edu

Office: Cafaro Hall 516

Office Phone: 330-941-1812

Preferred Contact Method: Email

Communication Expectations:
Normal response time is 1 business day or less.

How to Refer to me:
Professor Tartir or Dr. Tartir

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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
Cengage Unlimited Subscription or Calculus by James Stewart James Stewart 978-1-285-74062-1

Cengage Unlimited Subscription or Calculus by James Stewart, 8th edition (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.  

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
5/11 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.
5/18 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.
5/25 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.
6/1 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.
6/8 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.
6/15 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.
6/22 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.