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Applied Calculus I (MAT 1251, Section 153 & 155)

Sean L. Forman

Spring 2005

Contact Information:

Office:	217 Barbelin (the wing with the bell tower)
Office Phone:	x3394
Math Office:	x1540
E-Mail:	sforman@sju.edu
MailBox:	In math office
Webpage:	http://www.sju.edu/~sforman

Course Time and Place: TuTh, 8:30 - 9:45, Sci 100A & TuTh, 10:00-11:15, Sci 100A

Course Website: http://www.sju.edu/~sforman/courses/2005S_MAT_1251/

Office Hours:

Tuesday	1:00-2:00
Wednesday	10:00-12:00
Thursday	3:00-4:00

and other times by appointment. Office hours are times I have set aside specifically to answer your questions. How do I answer number 6? Can you look at this solution and tell me if it's close? I have a family emergency, can I take the test beforehand?, etc.

Textbook: Applied Calculus, by Geoffrey C. Berresford and Andrew M. Rockett. We will cover most topics from Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 and possibly 10.

Goals and Prerequisites: This is an introductory course for calculus stressing applications. My primary goal is for you to have an appreciation for some of the things math can do in business, social science, and other fields, and to develop your rational thinking skills. Calculus is a gateway to a whole host of advanced mathematical techniques.

1. Understand the meaning and definition of the derivative.
2. Compute the derivative for a wide variety of problems.
3. Apply calculus techniques to solve applied problems.
4. Perform basic and some moderate algebra skills.

Total Points: 650 points,

Homework: 100 Points, I feel homework is without a doubt the best way to learn mathematics. We will have daily homework assignments throughout the semester. Also see Homework Guidelines. I'll probably throw out some extra credit opportunities as well.

Tests: 430 points, There will be two in-class exams (130 points each) and a cumulative final exam (170 points).

Quizzes: 120 points, There will be four in-class quizzes.

Grading: My grading scale is 90% to 100% an A, 80% to 90% a B, 70% to 80% a C, 60% to 70% a D, and 60% or below will most likely result in an F for the course.

Attendance: Class time is why college costs big bucks. When testing you, I will assume that you have attended every class, and you are responsible for any material missed. Once you have missed three classes (for any reason), I will deduct ten points from your total points for every additional missed class. Showing up very late or leaving early from a class will count as a missed class.

What you should expect of me: You should expect me to show up for class on time prepared to give a well-planned, coherent lecture. I should place a high value on the 75 minutes of class time we have each day. I should realize that you have classes to get to after mine and not keep you late. I should have the homework and exams back to you in a reasonable amount of time and graded fairly and clearly. The homework assignments and test questions should be fair and checked for mistakes. I should be very interested in you learning the material and be willing to answer questions. I should always be at my office hours and my appointments. I should treat you like adults.

What I expect of you: I expect you to show up for class on time ready to take notes and listen when I start lecturing. I expect you pay attention and take notes for the entire 75 minutes we have class. If I should, on occassion, run over our allotted 75 minutes, I expect you to not put away your materials and pack your backpacks until I've finished my lecture. I expect you to shut off any cell phones, beepers, radios, televisions, or alarm clocks you might be carrying. I expect you to come to my office hours if you are really stumped with questions in mind. I expect you to ask a lot of questions in class. I expect you to respect each other's questions. I expect you to spend at least 10 hours a week on this course. I expect you to do your homework neatly and on time. I expect you to follow the academic honesty policy.

Academic Honesty: You are expected to know and follow the University's academic honesty policy. Both copying other's work and allowing others to copy yours are violations of this policy. On exams, you are only permitted to use materials authorized by the instructor, and use of unauthorized materials or other forms of cheating will result in a 0 on the quiz or exam, the notification of the Vice President's office, and potentially an F in the course. Any straight copying of solutions for homework will result in a 0 on the homework set, and multiple offenses will result in the notification of the Vice President's office.

Students with Disabilities: If you have a documented disability (learning, physical, psychological) for which you are or may be requesting academic adjustments you are encouraged to contact Services for Students with Disabilities, Room 113 Science Center, 610-660-1774 as early as possible in the semester.

Webpage: My course webpage will contain information regarding homework, tests, and, review materials.

You will be notified of any necessary changes made to the syllabus.