This course has a prerequisite of a grade of "C-" or better in Math 180 (Calculus II). The text is: Stewart, Calculus, Early Transcendentals, 4th Edition, Brooks/Cole Publishing Co. (This is the same book used last quarter for Calculus II.) You will also need a graphing calculator. A TI83 or better is recommended.
The following sections of the book will be covered.
| Chapter 9 | Differential Equations |
| Chapter 10 | Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates |
| Chapter 11 | Infinite Sequences and Series |
There will be three midterm exams. The dates for these are:
| Wed., Apr. 11 | Fri., May 4 | Wed., May 30 |
Grades will be determined as follows. A 100 point scale will be used.
Each midterm counts as one score and the final examination counts as two scores.
The lowest of these scores
will be dropped and the remaining four scores
will be averaged to determine the final grade. The scale is:
| 93-100 = A | 90-92 = A- | |
| 87-89 = B+ | 83-86 = B | 80-82 = B- |
| 77-79 = C+ | 73-76 = C | 70-72 = C- |
| 67-69 = D+ | 60-66 = D | |
| <60 = F |
Homework will be assigned from each section of the text we cover. (See the weekly assignment selection at the left.) This homework will be the basis of class discussion the following day and will also be a guide to the material to be included on tests. Homework will not be collected.
Regular attendance is expected and attendance will be recorded. Attendance is not directly calculated in the student's grade, however, poor attendance usually results in lower test scores. Students who frequently miss class without good reason should not expect the instructor to spend extra time helping them catch up.
Many calculus students need assistance beyond what can be given during the normal class hour. Please arrange to see me for help at the earliest sign that you are having difficulty.
Cheating. Calculators will be permitted (in fact, required) for some parts of tests. On other parts you will NOT be permitted to use a calculator. Any form of unauthorized assistance (such as crib notes, using a calculator where it is not permitted, copying from a neighbor's paper, etc.) will result in a grade of zero for the test and an official report to the office of the Academic Dean. A second instance in this class, or a report from the Academic Dean that the student has been involved in previous cheating instances will result in a grade of "F" for the class and a referral to the judicial system.
Records. You are expected to keep all returned papers in case there is any disagreement over record keeping. If you take a test and it is not returned to you when others receive theirs please check promptly. Claims at the end of the term that the instructor lost papers will not be honored.
Following is a rough schedule that the course will follow. You may access week by week details from the selection at the left, or on the attached sheets. This schedule is tentative; any changes will be announced as early as possible. If you miss a class it is your responsibility to find out if you missed any announcements. Regular attendance and conscientious effort at homework should make it unnecessary and unproductive to engage in heavy cramming for a test.
A Note: If at any time you are unclear about policies or procedures in this class or about your status in the class please see me for clarificaiton.
A Final Note: With all this said, we can put it in the background and begin to learn some mathematics. Calculus is challenging, but if you take up the challenge it can even be fun.
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