Calculus I | Math 131 |
Fall 2004
Copley 244 |
Instructor: Richard Hammack | Office hours: |
Office: 238 Copley | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30--10:30 |
Work: 752-7210 (and voice mail) | Tuesday, 10:00 -- 11:30 |
Home: 353-8572 (before 9:30 p.m., please) | and by appointment |
Fax: 752-4724 | |
E-mail: rhammack@rmc.edu | http://faculty.rmc.edu/rhammack/ |
Test #1: | Tuesday October 5 | Chapters 1, 2 |
Test #2: | Wednesday November 3 | Chapter 3 |
Test #3: | Wednesday December 1 | Chapter 4 and part of 5 |
Final Exam: The final exam is comprehensive, covering Chapters 1 through 5 of the text. I teach two sections of this course, and each has its own final exam time. Thus, you may take the final exam either on Monday, December 13, 2:00-5:00, or on Wednesday, December 15, 2:00-5:00. A make-up final can be given only with the consent of the Dean's office.
Participation: Participation means that you in some way demonstrate
intellectual involvement in the course. It does not necessarily mean
that you ask questions and volunteer answers. Active participation may include
your working lots of homework problems, taking advantage of office hours, and
displaying preparedness, dedication and intellectual curiosity.
Graded Homework: I will assign graded homework problems to be due 2 to
4 days per week. You should be prepared to turn these solutions in to me on
the appointed days. However, on some days, instead of collecting the papers,
I will call randomly on several students to present some of their solutions
on the board. I will maintain a Graded Homework
List where you will find the latest assignments.
Make-up Tests and Quizzes: I will drop your lowest test grade and several
of your lowest quiz grades. If you miss a test or a quiz, that is one of the
grades that will be dropped. As was noted above, a make-up final can be given
only with the consent of the Dean's office.
Grading: |
The 10-point grading scale will be used:
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Your final average will be computed as follows:
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Attendance: I do not take attendance, but I do notice if you are not attending
class. If your grades are high, I do not mind if you miss class. However, if
your grades are low and you miss a lot of class, I will notify your advisor
and the Dean of Students. Excessive absences can result in a lower participation
score. As a matter of courtesy, you should arrive punctually and stay for the
entire duration of each class you attend. Please inform me ahead of time if
you must leave early.
I reserve the right to deduct a one- or two-point service charge on
each test that, due to an unexcused absence, is not claimed on the class day
after the test is given.
Cell Phones: Please be sure that all cell phones and pagers are turned
off for the entire duration of each class.
Calculators: Although calculators are not used on tests and quizzes,
they are occassionally useful (though not essential) for verifying homework
answers or for personal exploration of course ideas.
Your calculator should have buttions for ln(x), ex,
cos-1 (or arccos), sin-1 (or arcsin), and tan-1
(or arctan).
HAC Tutoring: If you need extra help, the Higgins Academic Center runs
weekly tutoring sessions for calculus. I will announce the schedule when it
becomes available.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If your class average is below a "C," you are REQUIRED
to attend at least one HAC session per week until your average reaches a "C"
or higher. Failure to do so will result in a lower participation score.
Internet: Information about this course is posted on the Internet. To
find it, go to my home page (http://faculty.rmc.edu/rhammack/) and
click on "Math 131." There
you will find the syllabus, homework assignments, a course calendar, grades,
and copies of tests and quizzes from previous semesters.
Office: Please feel free to stop by my office whenever you have a question,
or if you just want to chat. If my posted hours are inconvenient I will be happy
to schedule an appointment.
Tell me if you are having trouble. Catching up can be very difficult once you
get behind, so let me know as soon as you think there is a problem.
Notice: The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other federal
laws require Randolph-Macon College to provide a "reasonable accommodation"
to any individual who advises us of a physical, psychological, or learning disability.
If you have a physical, psychological, or learning disability that requires
an accommodation, you must first register with the Office for Disability Support
Services, located in the Higgins Academic Center.