Instructor: Alan Durfee
Lectures: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00--11:50, Clapp 407. Fourth hour: Monday 3:15--4:05, Clapp 407.
The fourth hour will be used used for discussion homework problems and other topics. In particular we will do some reviewing of the mathematics required for calculus, such as the basic properties of trigonometric, expontial and logarithmic functions. You do not have to come, but you may want to attend when we discuss some of the above topics since this will not be done in class.
Text: Calculus Lite, Third Edition, by Frank Morgan.
Homework: Homework can be handed in during class or put in the envelope outside my office door. Homework is due by 5 pm on the due date. Late homework will have points deducted from the score. Graded homework can be picked up any time from the other envelope on my bulletin board. Homework can be redone and handed in again; the higher score will count. Redo's are due at most two weeks after the assignment date.
Graders:
Technology: You should have a scientific calculator (one able to calculate trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions). Graphing calculators are not required.
Quizzes and Tests: Most friday classes will start with a brief quiz. The topics on the quiz will be announced the previous Wednesday. There will be two tests, on March 3 and April 14 and a self-scheduled final examination. All quizzes and tests are closed book. If you are unable to take a quiz or test for any reason, you should consult with me, preferably beforehand. (You may call my answering machine at x2299 at any time, day or night.) They can always be taken early. Tests taken late for reasons other than illness will have points deducted from your score.
Placement test: Everybody who has not done so should take the placement test.
Evening help sessions: Sunday through Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 10:00 PM in Clapp 401.
Projects: Each student will participate in a presentation of a particular topic. These will be assigned in advance.
Grading: Each test is 80 points, the final examination is 80 points, homework is 80 points, and the project presentation is 80 points. Each quiz is about 10 points, and the lowest quiz score will be dropped. Labs, if assigned, will be allotted a set number of points.