MAT 210: Brief Calculus
Spring 2004 Syllabus
Instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus as needed
 
SLN: 79137 and 35111
Instructor: Jay Abramson
Office: PSA 745
Office Hours: M W TH F 1240 to 130 pm
E-mail: abramson@math.la.asu.edu 
Phone: 480/965-5007
MAT210 URL: http://fym.la.asu.edu/~fym/mat210/mat210.shtml
Instructor URL:
http://math.la.asu.edu/~abramson/

    Text:Calculus: Applications and Technology, 2nd Ed. by Tomastik, Edmond C.

    Graphing Calculator: A graphing calculator is required for this course. Recommended: Casio 9850GB+ or TI-83

    * If you already have a graphing calculator, you may use it.
    * NOT permitted: Calculators with QWERTY keyboards or those that do symbolic algebra, such at the Casio FX2, Casio 9970Gs, ,TI-89,or TI-92
 
    Prerequisites: Students entering MAT 210 are expected to have completed MAT 117 (College Algebra) or its equivalent with a grade of A, B or C.
    Placement Exam: Students must take the Unified Mathematics Placement Test outside of class on the Internet prior to enrolling in this course. The URL   is http://fym.la.asu.edu/placement/. This exam emphasizes required algebraic skills and assesses the student's general level of current mathematical ability. The placement exam may count toward the student's course grade.
 
    Final Exam: The final exam will be given in your regular classroom at the time prescribed by the standard university final exam schedule.
                  Time and date of my 210 final:
            8:40-9:30 Section is on Tue., May 11 7:40-9:30 AM
            9:40-10:30 Section is on Mon., May 10 7:40-9:30 AM 
* Makeup finals will NOT be given for conflicts with travel and/or other events. PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
 
        Course Exams: You will take three exams during the semester. Each will involve a mix of mechanical skills and conceptual reasoning. The best possible preparation for them is regular attendance and completion of assigned homework.
* These exams are taken outside of class time in the Mathematics Department Testing Center, in PSA 21 (basement).
* To be admitted to the Testing Center each student must have a valid ASU "Sun Card" and an official testing center label provided by the instructor. The instructor will distribute Testing Center labels in class prior to each exam.
* The testing center is open 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. M-Th and 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Friday. Make sure you arrive before 6:30 p.m. M-Th or 3:30 p.m. Fri. The testing center will not allow late entry. Arrival before the door closes allows the student an hour and a half to complete the test.
* Students should complete exams as early as possible during the allotted time frame, since the center can get extremely busy in the afternoons.
* Your calculator memory may be viewed during any exam and will be cleared if anything suspicious is noted. The instructor has the right to regard finding suspicious material in your calculator memory as cheating.
Exam
Dates
Sections Covered
Placement Exam
On the internet before the semester starts
Prerequisite skills--Algebra
Exam #1
   Tue-Wed  Feb 10-11
  Chapter 2
Exam #2 
   Tue-Wed  Mar 30-31 
  Chapters 3 and 4
Exam #3
  Tue-Wed  Apr 27-28
  Chapters 5 and 6
Final Exam
  
Cumulative, including 7.1-7.3 

    Makeup exams: Makeup exams are given at the discretion of the instructor and only in the case of verified medical or other documented emergencies. Notify your instructor before the test is given if possible. Call your instructor or the Math Department Office (480-965-3951) and leave a message or directly notify your instructor by email ASAP. If the event is not an emergency, you must notify the instructor in advance to request a makeup.

    Grading Criteria:

 
Point Allocation
Grades
3 Course Exams
45 %
A
90% - 100%
Final Exam
25 %
B
80% - 89%
HWK, Quizzes, Attendance, Projects, Modeling (Instructor Discretion)
30 %
C
70% - 79%
No Test will be dropped
  
D
60% - 69%

    Homework, Quizzes & Projects:

* Students are expected to read relevant sections of the textbook prior to attending class.
* Homework, quizzes, and projects will be graded. Students may work together on homework, but each individual student is required to submit their own work. Quizzes and projects are given at the discretion of the instructor and frequently reflect material that has recently been discussed in class. To encourage attendance, instructors need not give makeup quizzes or projects.
 
    Graphing Calculator Workshops: OPTIONAL - for students unfamiliar with the basic operation of a graphing calculator
            See links for times on http://fym.la.asu.edu/~fym/StudentResources/student_resources.shtml
                Look under:   TI Graphing Calculator Workshop Flier (html format) or  Casio Graphing Calculator Workshop Flier (html format)
 
    Students Resources:
    Tutor Center: The Math Tutor Center (free of charge) in PSA 116 will be open M-Th 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sat. and Sun. noon - 4:00 p.m. Come in for help before it is too late, and several days before an exam day to strengthen your preparation. In order to be admitted to the Tutor Center each student present their valid ASU "Sun Card".
    ASU Learning Resource Center (LRC): The LRC provides counseling, tutoring in math (and many other subjects), supplemental instruction, and other types of support to students. It is located in PV West (in the “turtle building”) and in the Memorial Union, Room 14, and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


The actual problems that will be graded will be assigned during each lecture in the classroom.

More optional Practice Homework Problems below: (Answers for selected problems are available at the 210 website)

2.1 1-6, 8, 12, 14, 18, 24, 28, 34, 38, 44
2.2 2-24 even, 48
2.3 4, 12, 18, 24, 26, 30, 42, 44, 56, 66
2.4 2, 4, 18 (consider 2 and 4 only), 27, 28, 30, 31-36, 38, 40

3.1 2-64 every other even, 66, 68, 78, 80
3.2 2-12 even, 26-32 even, 36 (Do 36 by quotient rule only!)
3.3 2-34 even, 38, 40
3.4 2-64 every other even, 66, 70
3.5 2-22 even, 25-27
4.1 2-10, even, 14, 16, 18, 22, 26, 32, 54, 58, 60
4.2 2-30 even, 68
4.3 2-8 even, 12-20 even, 32, 34, 44, 48, 56
4.4 2-8 even, 30, 32, 34, 38, 40, 42, 48, 50
5.1 2-36 even, 42, 44, 48, 50
5.2 2-24 every other even, 38, 40, 46
5.3 2-18 every other even, (Only do parts (a) and (b) on 2-10), 22, 24
5.4 2-18 every other even, 24-32 even
5.5 2-34 even, 42, 44, 54, 58
5.6 5, 13, 15, 51, 52 (On 51 & 52, find both the total amount, and the increase due to the new function)
6.1 2-20 even, 22, 23, 26
6.2 2-26 every other even, 28, 30
7.1 1-5 odd (also plot points), 20-26 even (sketch surfaces), 34, 36,45 & 46 (interpret results with a sentence)
7.2 2, 4, 8, 14, 18, 22, 46, 48, and find all 2nd derivatives for #4
7.3 6, 12, 14, 16, 33, 34

First Year Mathematics Courses: Spring Semester 2004
Departmental and University Policies and Procedures

Unrestricted Withdrawal; February 13th - In person

Unrestricted Withdrawal;  February 15th - Sun Dial and ASU Interactive
Restricted Withdrawal; April 2nd
Restricted Complete Withdrawal; April 28th
 
Departmental Drop Back: Based on results of the pretest and advising from the course instructor, a student may elect to drop back to a lower level math course before the drop back deadline. Students should go to the Undergraduate Mathematics Office in PSA 211 to initiate a drop back request.
 
Unrestricted Withdrawal: A student may withdraw from a course with a grade of W during the unrestricted withdrawal period. The instructor's signature is not required.
 
Restricted Withdrawal: In order to withdraw during this period, the student must obtain the instructor's signature. A grade of W will be assigned only if the student is doing acceptable work at the time of the request. Otherwise, the student will receive an E.
 
The grade of Incomplete: A grade of incomplete will be awarded only in the event that a documented emergency or illness prevents the student who is doing acceptable work from completing a small percentage of the course requirements. The guidelines in the current general ASU catalog regarding a grade of incomplete will be strictly followed.
 
Instructor-Initiated Drop: At the instructor's discretion, any student who has not attended class during the first week of classes may be administratively dropped from the course. However, students should be aware that non-attendance will NOT automatically result in their being dropped from the course. Thus, a student should not assume they are no longer registered for a course simply because they did not attend class during the first week. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of their registration status.
 
Final Exam Make-up Policy: The final exam schedule listed in the Schedule of Classes will be strictly followed. Exceptions to the schedule and requests for make-up final examinations can be granted only by the Department Chair, Associate Department Chair or the Director of First Year Mathematics, and for one of the following reasons:
1. Religious conflict (e.g., the student celebrates the Sabbath on Saturday)
2. The student has more than three exams scheduled on the same day as the math final
3. There is a time conflict between the math final and another final exam.
 
Incomplete: If there is a last-minute personal or medical emergency, the student may receive a grade of Incomplete and make up the final within one calendar year. The student must provide written documentation and be passing the class at the time to receive an Incomplete. Make-up exams will NOT be given for reasons of a non-refundable airline tickets, vacation plans, work schedules, weddings, family reunions, and other such activities. Students should consult the final exam schedule before making end-of-semester travel plans. The Dean of the student’s college must approve any exceptions to these rules.
 
Honor Policy: The highest standards of academic integrity are expected of all students. The failure of any student to meet these standards may result in suspension or expulsion from the University or other sanctions as specified in the University Student Academic Integrity Policy. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, cheating, fabrication, tampering, plagiarism, or facilitating such activities.
 
The grade of XE: A grade of XE is reserved for "failure for academic dishonesty." The XE grade may be petitioned after 1 year.
 
Ethics: It's highly unethical to bring to your instructor's attention the possible impact of your mathematics grade on your future plans, including graduation, scholarships, jobs, etc. The instructor may exercise an option to withdraw you from the course if they think you are compromising the ability to assess your work independently of any other consideration. Students found to be involved in academic dishonesty will be removed from the class, and a grade of XE for the course will be submitted to the registrar. The student will be advised to repeat the course with another professor, possibly at another institution. This is the least action taken. Further, more serious actions may be taken if the situation indicated that such actions are appropriate. We will act very harshly against cheating during Quizzes or Exams.