Course Syllabus

2025-2026_Syllabus_Mat220_Calculus1.pdf

Calculus I (Fall 2025)

Instructor: Isatou Jobe
Class Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:00 PM – 7:15 PM MST
Location: Online via Zoom
Email: njobe@tocc.edu
Office Hours: By Appointment

Course Description

This course covers foundational concepts in differential and integral calculus, including limits, continuity, derivatives, applications of derivatives, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and introductory integration techniques. Emphasis is placed on conceptual understanding and practical application.

In addition to regular lectures, mandatory lab sessions will be held on select weeks where the instructor will walk through problem sets related to topics covered in class. These sessions are designed to reinforce conceptual understanding and provide students with step-by-step guidance on problem-solving.

Recommended Reading

• Textbook: OpenStax – Calculus Volume 1
  By Herman & Strang, Rice University (Free online)

Free PDF and web version available at: https://openstax.org/books/calculus-volume-1/pages/1-introduction

Important Dates

• Labor Day (No Class): Sep 1

• Fall Break (No Class): Oct 1

• Last Day of Instruction: Dec 3

• Final Grades Due: Dec 12