AMTH 141 CALCULUS
I (4 Cr) FALL 2006
Instructor David Jaspers 237E
ADMN
Class hours MW 6:00-8:40 ADMN 213
Telephone 641-3525(off) 663-4721
(home)
E-mail davidj@usca.edu or
Web www.usca.edu/math/%7Emathdept/dgj/
Office Hours MW 2:00-4:00, T/TH 10:00-12:00, F 2:00-3:00, or by appointment
Prerequisite:
Placement, or grade of C or better in AMTH 111 and 112; consent of the
department.
Text:
CALCULUS (SINGLE VARIABLE) by Blank
and Krantz, 1st edition, Spinger; Software:
MAPLE Ver. 10
Topics
covered:
Chapter 1 – Basics (Number systems, functions,
plotting, trigonometry)
Chapter 2 – Limits
Chapter 3 – The Derivative
Chapter 4 – Applications of the Derivative
Chapter 5 - The Integral
Course
Objectives At the end of this course, the successful student
will:
·
understand and be able to apply the concepts of
calculus outlined above
·
understand and be able to apply numerical
computational and estimation techniques
·
understand and be able to apply the process of
measurement
·
be able to use geometric concepts and relationships
to describe and model mathematical ideas
·
be able to formulate and solve problems from both
mathematical and everyday situations, and in the process connect mathematics to
other disciplines
·
be able to communicate mathematical ideas in
writing, using everyday and mathematical language, including symbols
Homework Homework
assignments account for 30% of your grade, as follows:
·
15% quizzes and written exercises from the text
·
15% computer assignments done using Maple software.
These assignments will be done in the teams described below.
Teamwork For computer assignments,
the class will be divided into two- (or three-) person teams. Generally each
team member gets the same homework grade but it is possible that a team member
that does not contribute their fair share of the work may get a lower grade.
Style Turn in your assignment
through email or using the USCA LAN, as explained by the instructor. Each homework
file should begin with the names of the team members.
Help You may seek help from
other students but you must acknowledge this help in your homework file. And if you help someone, point them in the
right direction but don't do their work for them.
Tests You must demonstrate
literate knowledge of the basic concepts of the calculus covered in this
course. These tests will be "paper and pencil" tests, no computer
help will be possible. There will be three
tests given throughout the Semester.
Each test has questions based upon the written exercises in your
text. Your test average will account for
40% of your grade. The tests will be approximately 50 minutes in length. IMPORTANT! Make up exams will only be given in cases of
illness or other written excuse. If you must miss a scheduled exam, contact me
as soon as possible after the exam to arrange a make up. Exams not made up within one
week of the regular test will be recorded as 0’s.
Final Exam A final examination for
20% of the total grade. The final exam
will be comprehensive, and there are no exemptions from the Final Exam. Your
grade on the Final Exam will replace your lowest test score (if it helps your
grade). You must take all 3 semester exams to qualify. Note: A low score on the
Final can hurt your grade! The
Final Exam is scheduled for Monday, December 11 at 8:00 p.m.
Grading
Scale 90-100
A 70-74 C
85-89 B+
65-69 D+
80-84 B
60-64 D
75-79 C+
0-59 F
Academic Integrity: Please read and review the Academic Code of Conduct
relating to Academic Integrity located in the 2006-07 Student Handbook. If you are found to be in violation of this
Code of Integrity, a grade of F (0) may be given for the work. Additionally, a
grade of F may be assigned for the course and/or further sanctions may be
pursued.
Attendance Policy: I may occasionally take
attendance. It is highly recommended that the student not miss any class.
However, the Attendance Policy established by the Department of Mathematical
Sciences states that the maximum number of unexcused absences allowed in this
class before a penalty is imposed is four.
Please refer to the 2006-2007 Bulletin, page 36, for further
information.
Cell Phones/Pagers:
As a courtesy to the class, cell phones and pagers
should be placed in such a mode that they will not disturb the class. Under no
circumstances are calls to be placed or taken in the classroom. Students who are on call as a condition of
their employment or other circumstance will leave the classroom to receive a
call.
Students with Disabilities: If you have a
physical, psychological, and/or learning disability which might affect your
performance in this class, please contact the Office of Disability Services,
126A B&E, (803) 641-3609, as soon as possible. The Disability Services Office will determine
appropriate accommodations based on medical documentation. If you are registered with Disability
Services and have an accommodation sheet, please see me after the first class
or phone me (803-641-3525) the first day to set up an appointment as soon as
possible
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My door is always open; if you are
ever having problems with your homework, if you feel like you're behind and
there's no way to catch up, of if for any other reason you just want to drop
by, feel free - I'm here to help!