Math 142 Calculus
I MTWF 12:00 - 12:50 TBA
Dr. Anneke Bart
Office: Ritter
Hall 115
Email:
barta@slu.edu
Phone:
(314) 977-2852
Office Hours:
MWF 10:00 – 11:00 or by appointment.
Book:
Calculus: Single Variable by Hughes-Hallett, Gleason, McCallum et al.
John Wiley and Sons 4th Ed. (2005)
Prerequisite:
''C'' or better in MT-A141 Pre-Calculus.
Course Goals
1. Develop a thorough understanding of the concepts and techniques of
calculus.
2. Further develop the ability to apply your knowledge of calculus to
solve unfamiliar problems.
3. (Further) develop skills for working effectively with others on
mathematics problems.
Calculator: A
graphing calculator is required for this course. A TI-83 is
recommended. This is the model I use and will be used to give
demonstrations in class.
Warning: Calculators capable of symbolic manipulations, such as the
TI-89 and TI-92 will NOT be allowed on the exams/final.
Topics:
Topics covered include, but are not limited to: functions, derivatives,
and integration.
Grading:
- Three exams – The highest score will account for 20% of
your grade, the lowest score will account for 10% of your grade, and
the middle score will account for 15% of your grade.
- Problem Sets, reading assignments, quizzes and in-class work –
17%; Problem sets and reading assignments will be collected
regularly. The assigned problems are chosen to prepare you for your
quizzes and exams. Your assignment is to figure out how to do all the
problems.
<>- A Gateway Exam – 8% - The gateway exam will
cover differentiation. A score of 9 out of 10 or higher will result in
full credit, lower scores will receive no credit. No partial credit
will be given on the gateway exams. Example tests will be handed out
before the exam is given.<>
- <>Final – 30% The final will be cumulative. If you don’t take the
final, then your course grade will be an F. Final: Monday May 7,
2007 – 2:00 – 3:50 pm.
If you are excused from an exam because of a documented serious
illness, a death in the family, or similar documented circumstance,
then the remaining exams will count for 20%, and 15% and the final will
count for 40% of your final grade. If you are excused from two
exams because of a documented serious illness, a death in the family,
or similar documented circumstance, then the remaining exam will count
for 25%, and the final will count for 50% of your final grade.
Policy on late
assignments, homework, etc. : Late assignments will not be
accepted.
Attendance:
Experience tells us that students who skip class usually have a
difficult time learning the material on their own. Class time will be
divided up into some (often short) lectures, and in-class assignments.
Worksheets done in class will regularly be collected.
Grading Scale:
A: Solid performance. No significant mistakes. Clear explanations are
given when appropriate. A (94-100%), A- (90-93%)
B: Good work. Some small mistakes, but still above average.
Explanations are given when appropriate. B+ (87-89%), B (84-86%), B-
(80-83%)
C: Average. Several mistakes are made, no clear explanations given. C+
(76-79%), C (71-75%)
D: Below average. Attempts were made, but the solutions/explanations
are insufficient. (60-70%)
F: Failing work. below 60%
When I grade problems on exams your work will be compared to that of
other students. For instance if your work falls within the B range,
then your relative performance will determine if you receive a B+, a B
or a B-.
Academic Honesty:
Any instance of cheating will automatically result on a grade of F on
the assignment/test, and will be reported (and hence possibly result in
further university level sanctions such as probation or expulsion). It
should be noted that a lot of cheating occurs unintentionally. Always
citing your sources, and never presenting someone else’s work as your
own can prevent problems.
Disability
Services:
“Saint Louis University is committed to providing equal access to
employment and educational opportunities for persons with disabilities.
The objectives are to enable persons with disabilities in the
University to function adequately, both personally and professionally.”
If you have special needs, these must be documented with the
disabilities office:
Coordinator, Office of Disabilities Services, 977-2930, Room 131,
Academic Resources Center,
3840 Lindell Blvd.;
Confidentiality will be observed in all inquiries.
Students are responsible for making the necessary arrangements at exam
time.
Cell phones:
Cell phones need to be turned off during class and may definitely not
be used for any purpose during exams.