Syllabus for MTH 143: Calculus II



Course Syllabus

MTH 1332.04

College Mathematics (3 credit hours)

Summer II 2012

Instructor: Dr. John Alford

Class Meeting Time: M-F 10:00-11:50

Class Meeting Place: LDB 212

Office: LDB 417B

Phone: 294-4663

E-mail: jalford@shsu.edu

Web: http:// shsu.edu/~jga001

Office Hours: M-F 9:00-10:00 or by appointment

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Objective: The purpose of Math 1332 is to expose students to topics in mathematics that you may read about or use on a daily basis. These topics may include sets, counting principles, probability, logic, linear algebra, linear programming, the mathematics of finance, geometry, and calculus.

Description: This course is designed to meet the objectives of Component Area 2 of the core curriculum for non-business and non-science related majors. Students taking this course should have a THEA score of 270 or its equivalent.

Textbook: Excursions in Modern Mathematics, (7th edition) Peter Tannenbaum

Exams, Quizzes/Homework, Final Exam, and Class Grade: There will be 2 unit exams, multiple quizzes/homeworks, and a final exam. The final exam is comprehensive. Unless you experience a major illness, there are no make-up exams or quizzes/homework. You will get 0 points for any exam or quiz that you miss. The lowest exam grade and two lowest quiz/homework grades will be dropped. The weights are as follows:

Unit Exams: 40% (drop the lowest exam grade),

Quiz/homework average: 15% (drop the two lowest quiz/homework grades),

Comprehensive Final Exam: 45%

The grading scale is:

90-100% A;

80–89%: B;

70–79%: C;

60–69%: D,

59% and below: F

I reserve the right to lower the scale if necessary. No extra credit can be earned.

Calculator: You must have a scientific calculator for this (a four function calculator will not do). You cannot borrow a calculator during the exam.

Notes:

• Attendance – You should attend all classes and are responsible for all announcements, assignments, quizzes, and exams given in class. Additionally, homework and exam dates will be posted on the class webpage at: http:// shsu.edu/~jga001

• Academic Honesty – The University expects all students to engage in all academic pursuits in a manner that is above reproach. Students are expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity in the academic experiences both in and out of the classroom. Any student found guilty of dishonesty in any phase of academic work will be subject to disciplinary action.

• Religious Holy Days – Students are excused from attending classes or other required activities, including examinations, for the observance of a religious holy day, including travel for that purpose. As a courtesy, it is appreciated if you notify me in advance and in writing of the dates and times that are to be missed so that appropriate arrangements can be made regarding homework and/or exams.

• Disability Issues – It is the policy of Sam Houston State University that no otherwise qualified individuals shall, solely by reason of their disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any academic program of the university. Students with a disability that affects their academic performance are expected to arrange for a conference with the instructor in order that appropriate strategies can be considered to ensure that participation and achievement opportunities are not impaired.

• Classroom Etiquette - Students will refrain from behavior in the classroom that intentionally or unintentionally disrupts the learning process and, thus, impedes the mission of the university. Cell phones and text messaging devices are prohibited during class time unless used for emergency purposes. During an exam, your cell phone or text messenger should be stored securely in such a way that it cannot be seen or used. The visible presence of such a device during an exam may result in a zero for the exam and is considered de facto evidence of cheating. You may use your cell phone for emergency notification purposes during an exam if you notify me prior to such use. Students are prohibited from eating in class, using tobacco products, making offensive remarks, reading newspapers, sleeping, talking at inappropriate times, wearing inappropriate clothing, or engaging in any other form of distraction. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom shall result in a directive to leave class. Students who are especially disruptive also may be reported to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action in accordance with university policy.

• Visitors in the Classroom – Only registered students may attend class. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis. In all cases, visitors must not present a disruption to the class by their attendance.

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