home phone: 683-6983 (Please call after 9am
and before 9:30pm - I generally work at home on Fridays).
Textbook:
Calculus, Early Transcendental Functions
by Larson, Hostetler, and Edwards, 1995, D. C. Heath and Company.
Prerequisite: Calculus I.
Grading:
Homework: 150 point
3 tests (100 points each): 300 points
Final Exam: 150 points
Total: 600 points
Each test and the final exam will be curved.
For example, suppose on test 1 you receive
85 points out of a possible 120 and the curve is such
that 75-95 is a C. Then your test grade will be recorded
as
(x-70)/(85-75) = (80-70)/(95-75), x=75.
Your final
grade will be determined on a straight scale (divide your total
number of points by 600 and multiply by 100):
90-91.5% A-; 91.5-98% A; 98-100% A+
80-81.5% B-; 81.5-88% B; 88-90% B+
70-71.5% C-; 71.5-78% C; 78-80% C+
60-61.5% D-; 61.5-68% D; 68-70% D+
Homework:
Homework will be assigned weekly, and will be due
at the beginning of the class the following week. I will grade
4-6 problems from each homework set and you will get additional
points for attempting every problem. I will accept late
homework, but with a penalty. For every class period it
is late I will deduct 1/3 of its value, e.g. suppose
the homework is worth 30 points - if it is turned in any
time from directly after that class has started through the following
class period, 10 points will be deducted from the total score;
if it is turned in 2 class periods late, 20 points will be deducted,
etc. If you think I have made a mistake in grading a problem
(not unheard of!), then you need to tell me within
a week after the homework is returned. A list of all assignments
will be kept on file in SCI 130 as well as on my homepage.
A solution key to the graded
problems will be available in a notebook in SCI 130. The two
lowest homework grades will be dropped.
Tests and Final:
There will be 2 parts to some tests. Part A will
be an in class test in which you will not
be able to use a calculator (or DERIVE). Part B will
consist of questions for which you may use DERIVE (or
other graphics calculator, but see restrictions below).
Technology:
This class incorporates the use of the mathematical
software package called "Derive". Throughout the semester
you will be required to use this software. You have access
to this software in SI 130-132. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO
REGISTER FOR MATH 1999 TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THIS CLASS.
This is a mandatory mathematics policy. The labs carry 0 hours of
credit
since the math dept. views the time as a part of the homework-study
time students should apply to a course. (Luckily, the lab does not
increase
your tuition). You are not required to attend labs every week,
but it can't hurt. By registering for a lab, you are reserved a
computer for that time
period. If you need extra time in the lab, drop by and claim
any unused stations. The lab is reserved several times a week for a
class called MATH 1350 and it isn't possible to use the computers during
these times. The schedule is posted on the door to Science 130.
(Note: Math Education Resource Center (MERC) phone: 556-8532).
You may use pocket calculators or computers at home
which have graphics capability
for homework requiring the use of technology. However, for the
take-home portion of tests requiring technology, you must be able to
print outputs. It is your responsibility to be able to perform the
needed graphing skills on whichever device you choose to work on.
Also note that Calc III REQUIRES the use of Derive.
Make Up Tests:
I do not plan to give any make-up tests. If you must
miss a test, please come to me BEFOREHAND, as I will
tend to be more lenient. However, if I am approached
after the fact, I will expect some ``hard'' evidence
(i.e. doctor's excuse, death certificate...) Whatever the
circumstance, please get in touch with me.
Cheating:
Cheating of any kind on an in-class exam or take-home exam
results in a course grade of F and possible expulsion
from the university. It isn't worth it, so don't do it.
Final Exam:
Finals Week is May 11-15. Because commencement is scheduled
on Sat. May 16, we will have a uniform final
from on Sat. May 9 . This is
contrary to the published dates in the Spring
1998 Schecule of classes . Having the final
re-scheduled is extremely rare and is not permitted for
reasons such as plane tickets purchased early and
attendance at weddings. Plan accordingly!
Important Dates:
Feb. 4: To add courses after this date, students need
instructor's and dean's signature.
March 16-21: SPRING BREAK. No classes.
April 6: After this date, no DROPS or WITHDRAWLS unless very special
circumstances are involved. Student needs instructor's signature,
then needs to petition the dean of his college.
May 9: Final exam, scheduled from 9AM-noon.