Introduction

In this course, we will learn some of the basic concepts and applications of calculus. Check out the Course Outline for Math 16A provided by the Math Department. This document explains the topics to be dicussed in Math 16A, and we will closely following these outlines throughout the semester. Basically, we will spend an hour for each section from Chapter 1 to Chapter 6, and half an hour for each section in Chapter 0.

This information document covers the following subjects: how to contact the staff, prerequisites, textbooks, course work and grading, late penalties.

If you have a general question about something that is NOT covered here, or if you wish to talk with your GSI or me, the easiest way is to come during office hours. Otherwise, please make an appointment by sending the staff electronic mail.

Staff

GSIs

• Gwyneth Harrison-Shermoen (M Noon-1:00PM, W 6:00-7:00PM, 741 Evans)
  send Gwyneth email at gwyneth@math.berkeley.edu.
  Discussion sections 204 (Th 9:30AM-11:00AM, 7 Evans), 210 (Th 2:00-3:30PM, 247 Dwinelle) and 216 (Th 8:00-9:30AM, 385 Le Conte).
  
• Alexandru Hening (Office Hours: M 2:00-3:00PM, Th 1:00-2:00PM, 1010 Evans)
  send Alexandru email at ahening@math.berkeley.edu.
  Discussion sections 211 (Th 3:30-5:00PM, 105 Latimer), 215 (Th 2:00-3:30PM, 105 Latimer) and 213 (Th 5:00-6:30PM, 385 Le Conte).
  
• Yuhao Huang (Office Hours: M 1:00-2:00PM, F 3:00-4:00PM)
  send Yuhao email at huang@math.berkeley.edu.
  Discussion sections 201 (Th 8:00-9:30AM, 81 Evans), 205 (Th 11:00AM-12:30PM, 105 Latimer) and 203 (Th 9:30-11:00AM, 3109 Etcheverry).
  
• Te Zhang (Office Hours: Th 4:00-6:00PM, 937 Evans)
  send Te email at tezhang@math.berkeley.edu.
  Discussion sections 202 (Th 8:00-9:30AM, 85 Evans), 207 (Th 12:30-2:00PM, 7 Evans) and 209 (Th 2:00-3:30PM, 385 Le Conte).
  
• Andy Wand (Office Hours: Tu 11:00AM-Noon, W 3:00-4:00PM, 1043 Evans)
  send Andy email at wand@math.berkeley.edu.
  Discussion sections 206 (Th 11:00AM-12:30PM, 107 GPB), 208 (Th 12:30-2:00PM, 285 Cory), 212 (Th 3;30-5:00PM, 3 Evans) and 214 (Th 5:00-6:30PM, 83 Dwinelle).
  

Prerequisites

Textbooks

• L. I. Goldstein, D. C. Lay, D. I. Schneider, and N. H. Asmar, Calculus and Its Applications, Custom Edition for Berkeley Math 16A. Please do not use any other edition of this book.

Course Work and Grading

There are a total of 100 points you can earn toward your final grade in the course. There will be two midterm exams. The better of the two is worth 25 points and the worse 15 points. The final exam is worth 30 points. All exams will be graded by the GSIs and myself. In addition to exams, there will be up to 14 homeworks and 12 quizzes. Only the best 10 homeworks and best 10 quizzes will be counted towards the final grade, with each homework and quiz worth 1.5 points. Homeworks are in general due on Thursdays in discussion sections. Quizzes are on the days homeworks are due. There will be no quizzes in the weeks of the midterm exams.

Here are the exam dates:

• Midterm I: Sept. 23, Wednesday in class.
• Midterm II: Oct. 26, Monday in class.
• Final: 8:00-11:00AM, Saturday, Dec. 12.

Homeworks will involve written assignments to be done individually. Your final letter grade will be determined based on the class performance curve , which is based on the number of points you earned in the course. In general well over 1/3 of the class will get A level grades, about 1/3 B grades, and less than 1/3 C grades or worse.

Grades of Incomplete will be granted only for dire medical or personal emergencies that cause you to miss the final, and only if your work up to that point has been satisfactory.

To obtain an early report of your grade, leave a stamped, self-addressed postcard with your final or in my mail box. I will only post the class performance curve after the final exam.

Lateness