The three-course calculus sequence for science majors consists of Math 171, Math 172, and Math 221. (The parallel track for engineering majors is Math 151, Math 152, and Math 251.) This course, Math 171, covers vectors and vector functions, limits, derivatives, the mean-value theorem, applications of derivatives, integrals, and the fundamental theorem of calculus.
The required textbook is Calculus: Early Vectors by James Stewart, Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, ISBN 978-0534493486. The course covers most of Chapters 1-6.
The official prerequisite for this course is Math 150 (Functions, Trigonometry, and Linear Systems = Math 2412 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System). A high-school course in algebra and trigonometry should be sufficient preparation.
The course meets in three different rooms, as follows:
| Day | Time | Room |
| Monday | 1:50-2:40 | ENPH 205 |
| Wednesday | 1:50-2:40 | ENPH 205 |
| Thursday | 2:20-3:10 | ENPH 206 |
| Friday | 1:50-2:40 | BLOC 130 |
The web site for section 501 is /~harold.boas/courses/171-2007c/. The departmental web site for all sections of Math 171 is https://www.math.tamu.edu/courses/math171//. The author of the textbook has a web site https://www.stewartcalculus.com/media/2_home.php containing study materials, book supplements, and other material.
There will be exams in class on the following days: Wednesday 26 September, Wednesday 24 October, and Wednesday 28 November. Each of these three exams counts for 20% of the course grade.
The cumulative final examination, scheduled by the Registrar for 3:30-5:30 on Tuesday 11 December, counts for 20% of the course grade. The remaining 20% of the course grade will be based on homework and quizzes.
The instructor for section 501 is Dr. Harold P. Boas. Office hours are in 202 Milner Hall, 11:00-12:00 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; also by appointment. Contact information: email boas@tamu.edu, office telephone (979) 845-7269.
The department sponsors help sessions.
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