INSTRUCTOR: Andy Long. Office: ST 328; phone: 572-5794; email: longa@nku.edu
MEETING TIME: 9:00-10:00 MWF, ST 255.
EXPECTED BACKGROUND: Mathematics ACTE score of 21 or higher, or grade of C or better in MAT 109. Not open to students who have passed MAT 120 or MAT 121. All students in MAT 112 will be required to have a graphing calculator for classroom use (and one with calculus functionality is even better). If you have doubts or concerns about your background, please see me as soon as possible.
TEXT: Calculus with Applications, Lial, Greenwell, and
Ritchey, 8th edition, Pearson, 2004.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will give the fundamental background of both differential and integral Calculus, especially for those who are pursuing careers in business or the biological sciences.
GRADING: There will be three hour-long tests over the course of the term, as well as a comprehensive final.
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The tests will be given in class, closed book. Make-up exams will be given only under the most extreme circumstances. |
HOMEWORK: Homework will be assigned regularly, and some assignments will be handed in for grading. In particular, each student should do the assigned reading before the class session in which it is discussed.
ATTENDANCE: The student is responsible for all material assigned or discussed in class. Attendance will be taken, and may be used along with class effort (as measured by participation - asking questions, answering other students' questions, group work, etc.) to resolve borderline grades.
WITHDRAWAL: The last day to withdraw from any class with a grade of "W" is 10/30/2004. After that day it is not usually permitted.
OFFICE HOURS: MWF 10:00-10:50 and 1:00-2:00; TR 12-1. I am also available by appointment, and at random when approached with a smile.
Notes:
I reserve the right to alter this syllabus if necessary. Any changes will be discussed in class, and all students will be notified.
The general syllabus for all Mathematics and Computer Science courses is a part of the syllabus for this course, and is available on-line.
The use of cell phones or beepers is forbidden in class without a doctor's orders. If one goes off in class, I will make up an additional homework assignment for the offending student, and it's likely to be hard!