| COURSE: |
Survey of Calculus (MATH 123) |
| TIME/PLACE: |
Spring
2013 |
M
WRF |
11
a.m. |
KRH
347 |
| TEXT: |
Survey
of
Calculus,
by T. M. Thompson & K. L. Wiggins: Available at
Judy's Copy Center |
| INSTRUCTOR: |
T. M. Thompson |
KRH 332 |
ph:
2181 |
| OFFICE HOURS: |
Office Hours
|
BULLETIN COPY:
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Introduction
to
calculus,
including
topics such as functions, limits, derivatives, and
integration in one or more variables; applications from
business and social sciences. Will not apply toward a
major or minor in mathematics. Credit will not be allowed
for both MATH 123 and MATH 181. Prerequisite: MATH 117 or 121 or a satisfactory score on a
departmental placement examination. |
OBJECTIVES:
|
After finishing this course, the student should
be able to organize and effectively communicate ideas
involving the geometrical significance of derivatives and
integrals, derivatives and their application to solve
simple problems, and calculus techniques and their
application to simple business-oriented problems.
|
| EXAMINATIONS: |
3 one-hour exams: |
22 Apr (Mon) |
8 May (Wed) |
29 May (Wed) |
|
1 two-hour final: |
10 Jun (2 p.m. Mon)
|
HOMEWORK (computer)
|
Each WeBWorK
assignment is worth 10 points.
|
 |
HOMEWORK (handwritten)
|
Each
handwritten
assignment
is
worth
10
points
and
is
due
on
Monday
unless
otherwise
stated.
|
TOPICS
&
ASSIGNMENTS
SUGGESTIONS
ON WRITING
UP SOLUTIONS
|
Late handwritten homework
(MORE THAN ONE CLASS DAY LATE) is deducted at the rate of
two points per class day late --- see me about late work
due to illness. |
| Paper should be
approximately 8.5 by 11; one or both sides may be used. |
| Must be neat. |
| Must be done in
pencil to be accepted. |
| Due at the
beginning of the class period. |
Papers are to be
folded as a book with name and assignment number on the
outside as illustrated.
|
| GRADING: |
Homework: 20%
of grade (lowest score is deleted). |
|
Hour Exams: 16% + 16% + 16% =
48% of grade. |
|
Final: 32% of grade. |
|
|
A:
A-:
B+: |
92-100%
90-91
88-89 |
|
B:
B-:
C+: |
82-87%
80-81
78-79 |
|
C:
C-:
D+: |
67-77%
65-66
63-64 |
|
D:
D-:
F: |
57-62%
55-56
0-54 |
|
|
Appropriate (to
me) modification of these percentages may be made in
individual cases for progress, unusual circumstances,
etc. |
|
All materials
submitted by a student will be evaluated in a timely
manner (typically 2 weeks). Exams will be scored
(with overall class grades attached) and be accessible for
viewing by a student before the next exam. |
| ELECTRONIC DEVICES |
Please
do NOT use
cell phones, computers, personal organizers, etc.,
during class UNLESS
PRIOR PERMISSION is obtained. |
| DISABILITIES: |
If you have a
physical and/or learning disability and require
accommodations, please contact me or the Disability
Support Services office at 527-2366 or their website.
Furthermore, this syllabus is available in alternative
print formats upon request. |
