I was late with my homework submission. Can I still get the points?
Unfortunately we need to be very strict. This is a large course and making exceptions is very time-consuming. Unless there is a serious reason why you were late, your homework will not be accepted. (To avoid unpleasant surprises that might cause a delay, please be aware that your submission needs to consist of a single PDF file.)


Explain the differences between different kinds of exams
After the course there will be a course exam. The course exam is part of our ongoing course, that is, part of the continuous assessment.

Every year there will be four opportunities to take an exam that simply covers the whole course and is a standalone entity sharing only the learning objectives. These exams are not connected to any specific instances of lectured courses. Registration for these exams is mandatory.

Explain the difference between exercise groups and Laskutupa
Laskutupa is a free help centre primarily aimed at students in the basic mathematics courses (MS-A) although students from any mathematics courses are welcome to come for help. Exercises groups (tutorials) including the online one are focused on uor course only with teaching assistants assigned specifically to our course.
The exercise group with Zoom is full. What to do?
You can follow anyway the online sessions on Zoom, even if you registered to one of the other groups. The participant limits are only meaningful with respect to physical space.
I cannot make it to my group's session. Can I visit another group?
Yes, it is possible. But please only register to a sinlge group whose session you really want to follow. 
How can I submit the homework?
You will be able to submit your homework in the "Submit your homework here" section of MyCourses. Boxes where you can submit the homework will appear there.
In which form should I submit the homework?
The only accepted form is a single PDF file. It doesn't need to be necessarily typeset by computer, it can also be a scan of an image, but with a clear handwriting.
The solutions to WHAT homework problems should I submit?
Each sheet contains six exercises. You have to submit solutions only to the last two exercises. The first four exercises are like a warm-up, and sometimes they can also be very useful for the following exercises.
My friends in another Calculus 1 course are going much faster / slower / harder ...
Each person has their own taste, also in terms of math and lecturing. Rest assured that you will anyway see all the important concepts needed for the following courses.
I have taken Calculus before. Is there a way to convert previous credits?
Yes, it may well be possible. Your own study coordinator helps you with the paperwork. Every request is handled individually.
Textbook. Do I have to buy it?
You'll be provided the lecture notes and problem sheets via MyCourses. The main advantage of the book is that it contains a vast number of examples and additional exercises. The lecture time is precious, there is only little time for examples, so having a calculus book is a good idea. However, any calculus book will do. Adams & Essex is the one we have used over the years, that's the reason it is listed.

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