Text.  Applied Calculus, Third Edition by Waner and Costenoble.  For sections covered, see end of syllabus.

Graphing Calculator.

     You must have a graphing calculator for this course.  Acceptable calculators will have the following capabilities:

1. Plot the graph of a function in a user-specified viewing window,
2. Construct tables, and 
3. Estimate solutions of equations numerically.

I will be using a TI-83 in class, but you may choose other graphing calculators that include these capabilities.  Calculators with symbolic differentiation and integration capabilities (such as the TI-89 and TI-92) are not permitted.  Please see me if you have any questions about which calculators are appropriate.  

     If you're concerned about the cost of a graphing calculator, you might wish to rent one from the Math Department or check internet auction sites such as Ebay or Yahoo! Auctions. 

Grading.

     Course scores will be based on a weighted average of homework quizzes, in-class tests, and a comprehensive final exam according to the following weights:
 

Use the following formula to compute your score:

Letter grades will be based upon the following score ranges:

    A:  90-100        B:  80-90        C:  70-80        D:  60-70
 
I don't automatically round scores up.  Scores are computed to one decimal place.  This means, for example, that a score of 79.8 might be regarded as a "C" for the course grade.

Text Exercises

     Text problems have been assigned for your practice and classroom discussion.  It is your responsibility to use them to assess your understanding of the material covered in class.  I will not collect the assigned problems, but doing the problems is important to your doing well on the homework quizzes.  Moreover, your participation in class discussions might be considered when I assign course grades.  

Homework Quizzes

     During the semester, I will give several short quizzes based on the homework problems assigned for discussion.  The quizzes might or might not be announced in advance.  You will be permitted to drop one of your lowest quiz scores for every three quizzes given (round down).

     The short quizzes will usually be given at the beginning of class.  Students arriving late or missing class will NOT be permitted to take a make-up quiz.  Generally, I will allow 5-10 minutes for each quiz.   

Tests

     Four in-class tests will be given during the semester; the tentative dates are listed among the noteworthy dates below.  Absolutely no makeup tests will be given; please refer to the absentee policy below for more information.  Also please note: students arriving late for a test and after a completed test has already been submitted will not be permitted to take the test and a zero will be assigned for that test score.
     Students who have taken all four tests will be given the option of replacing the lowest test score with the score on the final exam.

Final Exam.

     The final exam will be comprehensive and is required of all students.  Expect the problems to resemble assigned homework exercises.  The date and time are listed with the noteworthy dates below.

Noteworthy Dates

Aug. 19 -- last day for schedule changes
Sep. 1 -- Labor Day holiday, campus closed
Sep. 12 -- Test 1
Oct. 3 -- Test 2
Oct. 6-7 -- Fall Break, no classes
Oct. 13 -- Semester midpoint, last day to withdraw from class with a "W"
Oct. 24 -- Test 3
Nov. 14 -- Test 4
Nov. 26-30 -- Thanksgiving holiday, no classes
Dec. 8 -- last class day
Dec. 9 -- study day for final exams
Dec. 12 -- Final exam, 10:30-12:30

Cheating and Plagiarism

     Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses and will not be tolerated.  Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work as your own (this someone may be another student, a tutor, a member of the faculty, or an author).  Any student caught cheating or committing plagiarism will be subject to disciplinary action.  In this course, disciplinary actions will include assignment of an "F" for the course grade, and possibly other actions consistent with the policies of the university.

Retention of Graded Papers.

     Students' papers and final exams will be archived until the midpoint of the next semester.  At that time, any papers not picked up by the student will be discarded. 

Attendance and Absences from Tests

    Attendance at each scheduled class meeting is expected.  Students with six or more absences will be dismissed from the course and assigned the grade of "WF".  Any combination of two late arrivals or early departures will be regarded as one absence.
     In the event that you must miss a class meeting, YOU are responsible for learning the covered material.  Please do not expect me to re-teach it during my office hours.
     No makeup tests will be given. If a student misses a test with my approval, the score on the final exam will be used to replace the missing test score (likewise for additional missed tests).  In the event that a student misses a test without my approval, a zero will be assigned for that test score.  Approval must be obtained in advance if at all possible.

Academic Withdrawal.  

Any course dropped after August 19 becomes a part of your academic record.  From that date until mid term (Oct. 13) a grade of "W" will be assigned for completed withdrawal requests (available through the ISIS online registration system) received by the Registrar.  A grade of "WF" will be assigned for withdrawal requests received after mid term.  The student is responsible for completing the withdrawal request and submitting it to the Registrar's Office.  I recommend keeping a printed copy of your withdrawal requests to document the fact (and date) that they have been submitted.

Course web page.

     Any modifications to the course policies and/or course syllabus will be announced on the course web page.  You are expected to check the web page at least once per week.  If you miss a class day, you should take special care to check the course web page and check with me as soon as possible  in case you missed an assignment or an announcement.

Respectful Conduct

     I aim to treat all student with respect and fairness.  Since I expect the same consideration, please observe the following courtesies:

Arrive for class on time.  Late class arrivals are disruptive and inconsiderate; moreover, they may be regarded as absences.  Students who frequently arrive late may be asked not to return to class.

Stay for the entire class.  If you must leave early, do so without causing a disruption.  Sit near the exit and inform me in advance if you must leave.

Silence pagers and cell phones.  Use of cell phones in the class room will not be permitted; you should not bring one into the classroom unless the ringer is turned OFF.  If you carry a pager, it must be set on silent mode or left outside of the classroom.  Students in violation of this policy may be asked not to return to class.

Students who fail to behave courteously may be asked not to return to class.

Students with Disabilities.

If you have a documented disability as described by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 933-112 Section 504) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and would like to request academic and/or physical accommodations, please contact Joy Norman at the Office of Disability Services in the Center for Academic Support and Student Retention, Tucker Hall (phone 706-568-2330) as soon as possible.  Course requirements will not be waived but reasonable accommodations may be provided as appropriate.

Material Covered.

The text sections and topics I expect to cover follow below.