MATH
1241 Survey of Calculus
COURSE POLICIES: SPRING 2003
INSTRUCTOR:
Kim Robinson, Ph.D.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 11:00
- noon; or by appointment
OFFICE PHONE: (770)
961-3696
EMAIL: kimrobinson@mail.clayton.edu
TECHNOLOGY: Math Success
StudyWorks! 2002 by
MathSoft, Inc.
TEXT: CALCULUS CONCEPTS, An Informal Approach to the Mathematics of Change (2nd ed),
by LaTorre, Kenelly, Fetta, Harris, and Carpenter, 2001.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an informal study of differential and integral
Calculus of functions of one variable with decision applications for business
and social science.
PREREQUISITE: Math 1101 or MATH 1111 (or equivalent mathematics placement score).
technology PREREQUISITE and computer requirement:
 | Clayton College & State University requires that students have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. See the website http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/ for full details of this policy. WE WILL USE THE COMPUTER EXTENSIVELY IN CLASS (at least once a week) and on tests. |
|
Basic
computer skills are necessary to succeed in Math 1241.
CCSU offers Notebook 101 workshops on Basic
Computer Training and Using
E-Mail. If you do not have
the skills covered in both of these workshops, then it is strongly
recommended that you attend the workshop(s).
These skills will not be taught in Math 1241. |
Resources
available to Math 1241 Students:
|
First and foremost, your text. You paid a handsome sum for your book so use it for more than just the exercises. Your text has many explanations and examples that are surprisingly helpful when read in conjunction with class discussions. |
|
I have regular office hours and I'm willing to assist you outside of class. |
|
The
StudyWorks Resource Center and website http://www.studyworksonline.com/
contain calculus tutorials, examples, and self-testing opportunities that
may be used during the course. |
|
The Center for Teaching and Learning is located in the lower level of the library building and is staffed by personnel with a background in mathematics. |
GRADING: All grades will be given on the traditional scale:
|
Assignment |
Possible Points |
|
|
|
Traditional Scale |
Total Points |
Final Grade |
|
Quizzes |
50 |
|
|
|
90-100 |
405-450 |
A |
|
Tests |
350 |
|
|
|
80-89 |
360-404 |
B |
|
Final Exam |
100 |
|
|
|
70-79 |
315-359 |
C |
|
Total Points |
450 |
|
|
|
60-69 |
270-314 |
D |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Below 60 |
Below 270 |
F |
QUIZZES: Unannounced quizzes and take home quizzes will be given. One quiz grade will be dropped, therefore missed quizzes CANNOT BE MADE UP.
TESTS:
| You must use a pencil on all tests and quizzes. Papers submitted in pen will not be accepted. |
| If you miss a test, arrangements MAY be made to take it. CALL ME IMMEDIATELY, preferably before the test is missed. NO MAKE-UP TESTS will be given; if a test is missed, you MIGHT be allowed to substitute the final exam score for the missing grade (this does NOT happen automatically – you must talk to me about ANY missed tests). |
| Test 4 will only be worth 50 points. |
FINAL EXAM:
| The Final Exam will be comprehensive. |
| No student will be excused from taking the final exam, and only under unusual circumstances will a student be allowed to take the exam at any time other than the regularly scheduled time. Failure to take the final exam will result in the grade of “F” for the course. |
ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance is expected and necessary to understand the material. You are responsible for all work whether you attend class or not. Roll will be taken and will be used to determine final grades in borderline cases.
Technology Etiquette: The computer is used extensively in Math 1241. When you come into class you should immediately set up your computer, unless otherwise informed by your instructor. The computer is to be used solely to enhance the learning atmosphere pertinent to this course. Use of the computer for non-instructional activities will not be permitted. All materials displayed on your computer AT ALL TIMES DURING CLASS must support the learning experience in the classroom. This includes screen savers, wallpaper, computer games, email, and internet access. Set the volume on your computer to a low setting.
RULES FOR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Any e-mail sent to the instructor should state your name and identify the class you are taking. For additional rules that must be followed, refer to Etiquette Rules for Communication.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR in the CCSU Student Handbook: We will adhere to all policies state in the CCSU Handbook regarding cheating, plagiarism, disruptive behavior in class, etc. (Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Students guilty of academic dishonesty will receive an F in the class. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, giving and receiving information. This policy will be enforced. No exceptions.)
DISABILITY SERVICES: Individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations should contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center 214, 770-961-3719, disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu.
MIDTERM: The last day to withdraw from classes and receive a "W" is February 28.
SPRING 2003 SEMESTER SCHEDULE
FOR MATH 1241
WEEK OF CLASSES |
TOPICS |
| January 8 - January 10 |
1.1, 1.2 |
| January 13 - January 18 |
1.3, 1.4 |
| January 20 - January 25 | MLK Day, 1.5 |
| January 27 - February 1 | 2.1, 2.2, Review |
| February 3 - February 8 | TEST 1, 2.3, 2.4 |
| February 10 - February 15 | 2.5, 2.6, 3.1 |
| February 17 - February 22 | 3.2, 3.3 |
| February 24 - March 1 | Review, TEST 2 |
| February 28 |
MIDTERM: Last day to receive "W" |
| March 1 - March 9 |
Spring Break |
| March 11 - March 15 | 3.4, 4.1 |
| March 18 - March 22 | 4.2, 4.3 |
| March 25 - March 29 | 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 |
| April 1 - April 5 | Review, TEST 3 |
| April 8 - April 12 | 5.1, 5.2 |
| April 15 - April 19 | 5.4, 6.1 |
| April 22 - April 26 | 6.2, 6.5 |
| April 30 - April 30 | Review, TEST 4 |
|
FINAL
EXAM: |
|
The schedule above is a tentative plan.
I may re-schedule any class lesson OR TESTS.