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Calculus
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MATH 200 Section 18
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Spring
2020
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3:30–5:15
Harris 2108
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SYLLABUS
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Virginia Commonwealth University
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MATH 200 is the first course in a two-semester sequence
covering the calculus of one-variable functions. This course
covers the fundamental ideas of differential and integral
calculus: functions, limits, continuity, differentiation and
integration. We also examine some aspects of how these ideas
apply to solve real-world problems. All this involves
Chapters 1 through 5 of the text. The course is designed to
give you the mathematical background necessary for many
courses in the natural and social sciences, as well as to
provide a foundation for further study in mathematics. |
MATERIALS: |
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- REQUIRED: Textbook. Calculus:
Early Transcendentals, 2nd or 3rd edition, by
Briggs, Cochran and Gillett (published by Pearson).
There may be some good prices for used books on Amazon,
especially if you opt for the 2nd (previous) edition.
- OPTIONAL: MyMathLab subscription.
MyMathLab is a web-based system on which you can work
practice problems with feedback and hints. I will not
assign any homework through MyMathLab, but if working
practice problems on line fits your learning style this
may be a good purchase. MyMathLab also contains an
e-copy of the textbook, so you would not need to buy a
hard copy. If you want to do this, follow the
instructions below. Please note that you can also get a
free three-week trial subscription.
You have three options for purchasing the above
materials. You may do any one of the following.
- Hard Copy of 2nd edition of the Text:
Calculus: Early Transcendentals,
2nd edition, by Briggs, Cochran and Gillett, ISBN:
978-0-194-7345.
- Hard Copy of 3rd edition of Text with
MyMathLab:
Go to the VCU Bookstore and purchase
Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 3rd edition,
by Briggs, Cochran and Gillett, with MyMathLab
Access. The inside cover of this book contains a
package with an access code. Using this code you can
then register for MyMathLab using the link "MyMathLab
Registration" at the top of my MATH
200 web page. To do some of the MyMathLab
exercises, you will need to have the software
package Mathematica installed on your
computer. VCU students may download Mathematica
for free Here.
(We will not use Mathematica in class, nor
will you be required to use it for homework.)
- MyMathLab and e-text:
Click on the link MyMathLab Registration link at the
top of my MATH 200 web page.
Follow the directions to purchase a MyMathLab
subscription directly from Pearson. If you do
this, your MyMathLab account will have a link to an
electronic version of the text, Calculus: Early
Transcendental, 3rd edition, by Briggs,
Cochran and Gillett. To open the online textbook,
you will need to have the software package Mathematica
installed on your computer. VCU students may
download Mathematica for free Here.
(We will not use Mathematica in class, nor
will you be required to use it for homework.)
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You are NOT required to have a calculator in this
course. You are free to use a calculator in doing the
practice exercises, but calculators are NOT allowed
on tests. |
GRADED WORK: |
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- Tests: There are three closed book
tests, at dates are to be announced. Calculators
and computers are not allowed on any in-class test.
All phones must be put away. Tests are
written under the assumption that you are studying the
material AT LEAST 8 hours per week outside of
class.
- Assignments: Weekly written
assignments are collected, graded and returned.
- Papers are collected at the beginning of class on
appointed days.
- Papers submitted after the beginning of class may
not be graded.
- If you must miss class when an assignment is due,
please give it to me early or have a classmate turn
it in for you.
- You may email an assignment to me, but it must
arrive in my inbox no later than the beginning of
class on the day it is due. Please send the file in
one PDF document with correct pagination, scale
and orientation. I sometimes don't print
emailed assignments, so you may not get any written
feedback from me. If the scan or photo is of poor
quality I may not be able to grade it.
- Exceptionally sloppy work is not graded.
- I encourage you to work together, though the work
you turn in must be your own.
- Resist the temptation to hunt for solutions on
line. I do not grade work that I recognize as
copied.
- In addition to the work you hand in, you should
work lots of extra problems for practice.
- Some assigned problems are intended to
make you think about ideas not discussed in
class.
- Engagement: Engagement 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 engagement may include your
working lots of exercises, taking advantage of office
hours, and displaying preparedness, dedication and
intellectual curiosity. Things that could cause you to
lose engagement points include sleeping in class,
missing too much class, not putting you phone away,
texting in class, and other rude behaviors.
- Final Exam: The final exam is cumulative,
covering all material discussed in class. It is
scheduled for Tuesday May 5, 4:00–6:50 pm, in our usual
classroom. All you will need to bring to the finial exam
is something to write with. Books, notes, calculators,
computers, phones etc., are not allowed on the final.
The exam is written under the assumption that you have
been studying the material AT LEAST 8 hours per
week outside of class for the entire semester.
- Dropped Scores: Your lowest test
grade and several low homework grades will be dropped.
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GRADING CRITERIA:
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The 10-point grading scale is
used:
A: |
90–100 |
(Clear mastery of
material) |
B: |
80–89 |
(Ready for MATH 201) |
C: |
70–79 |
(Pass, but not yet
prepared more advanced math courses) |
D: |
60–69 |
(Marginal pass) |
F: |
0–59 |
(Insufficient
progress) |
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Your final average will be
computed as follows:
Highest test grade: |
25% |
Second-highest test grade: |
25% |
Written assignments:
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23%
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Engagement:
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2%
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Final Exam grade |
25% |
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COURSE POLICIES: |
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- Attendance: Attendance is not taken. You are
responsible for all material covered in class.
- Etiquette: Please arrive promptly.
- Phones: Put away all phones for the
entire duration of class. Do not text
in class or leave to take a call.
- Please do not take photos of the board.
- Devices: You are expected to be
connected with the course and course material. All
devices not related to coursework (iPods, laptops, etc.)
are to be turned off and put away for the entire
duration of class.
- Make-up work: Under normal
circumstances I do not give make-up tests or homework. I
will drop your lowest test grade and several low
homework grades. If you miss one test it will be your
dropped grade. (Please note that the final exam cannot
be dropped.) The final exam cannot be given early. If
you miss the final exam because of a documented illness
or emergency, then I can give you a grade of incomplete
(I) for the course and you will have to make up the
final exam by the date set by the University.
- Honor System: Any instance of
cheating on tests and exams is considered an honor
offence and is dealt with according to University
policy.
- You are expected to work lots of
extra problems for practice. Please see the Exercise
List on the course web page.
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LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW: Friday
March 20 |
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