Syllabus - MATHS 267

CALCULUS III

Section 1 Spring 2009
RB 118
M 3-3:50, W 3-4:50, F 3-3:50 pm

INSTRUCTOR:

Dr. Rich Stankewitz (email: rstankewitz@bsu.edu)

OFFICE AND PHONE:

RB 422

285-8645

MASTER SYLLABUS:

To view the Master syllabus for Math 267 go to http://www.bsu.edu/web/math/ugsyllabi/267.htm.

TEACHING SCHEDULE AND OFFICE HOURS:

Other times by appointment. Do not hesitate to make an appointment if these times do not fit your schedule.

TEXT:

You are expected to READ THE TEXT.  My lectures are only a supplement to the book.  I will not be able to cover everything in lecture, but you are responsible for what is covered in the text as well as what is covered in the classroom.

J. Stewart, Calculus: Early Transcendentals (6th Edition), Brooks/Cole Publishing, 2008, 2003.

LABS:

We will have some computer lab work to motivate or reinforce selected topics. This work will not require previous knowledge of a programming language. We will use Mathematica, a moderately friendly CAS software package. You will be provided with any information you will need about Mathematica.

I anticipate giving three to five lab assignments.

I will strongly encourage (perhaps even require) all computer assignments to be team projects. A team consisting of two or three students should submit a single report for each project. There is strong anecdotal evidence that students have more computer lab success working in a team environment.

You should be aware that there are goals for these labs beyond simply enhancing the understanding of specific course content. Learning to verbally formulate mathematical ideas and to converse about mathematics is an important part of your mathematical development. Working in small groups provides a relatively risk-free environment for starting to develop these skills. Similarly, the required lab reports should give you a start at learning to write about mathematics.

TESTS AND CALCULATOR POLICY:

There will be three 50 minute in class exams (see dates and times at  http://www.bsu.edu/web/rstankewitz/math267.html) and a cumulative two hour final examination.

The Final Exam is cumulative and will be given at 2:15-4:15 on May 5, 2009. 

Calculators will likely NOT be allowed any exam.  The exams will be written in such a way that calculators will not be needed. 

HOMEWORK AND QUIZZES:

Most every week I will give a quiz (based on the homework) OR collect homework for grading.  You will not be told ahead of time. All homework should be written up neatly, be stapled and be with full explanation of the work. Remember, the right answer is only part of the solution. You need justification for the rest.  Each person is allowed to miss one HW/quiz due to illness.  If you turn in all HW and take all quizzes, then the lowest will be dropped.

You should feel free to discuss homework problems with other members of the class. In fact, you are strongly encouraged to participate in a study group which focuses on homework. However, you should write out the final solution to each problem on your own.

Homework problems will be regularly posted at the course web page http://www.bsu.edu/web/rstankewitz/math267.html as will solutions to selected problems.

MAKE-UPS:

There will be NO MAKEUPS for HW or quizzes.

Exam makeup’s will only be given with documented University-approved excuses. You may notify me by

• calling my office (285-8645),
• sending an e-mail message to rstankewitz@bsu.edu,
• leaving a message with the departmental office (285-8640)

 ALGEBRA-TRIG QUIZ:

To make sure everyone is up to speed on their algebra and trig skills your first assignment will be to take a web quiz.  See http://www.bsu.edu/web/rstankewitz/math267.html for details.

ATTENDANCE:

Attendance at class is expected even though it is not counted toward your grade in a formal and direct way.  I may approach some of the course material from a different perspective than the text. These differences may well affect the way questions are phrased on tests. You are responsible for what we talk about in class whether or not it is in the textbook. More to the point, it is my experience that students who miss class frequently seldom complete this course successfully.

ADAPTATIONS:

If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.

GRADING:

Your grade will be based on the following weights:

Exam I-III: 20 % each

HW/Quiz: 15 %

Final Exam: 25 %

SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY:

SCHEDULE:

See http://www.bsu.edu/web/rstankewitz/math267.html for regular updates on the weekly schedule.  In particular, HW assignments will be posted there. 

Spring Break is March 7 - March 15.

The course withdrawal period ends Monday, March 23, 2009. Before this date, students can elect to receive a “W” for the course by completing and submitting the proper form. The instructor’s permission is not required. For details, see page 19 of the current Undergraduate Catalog.

I will also use your BSU email accounts frequently to disseminate information.  Make sure you check this account often.