Policies & Procedures
Goals
At the end of the course, students should be able to
- make calculations with agility, accuracy, intelligence and flexibility;
- explain the basic concepts of calculus clearly and reason logically with them;
- solve extended problems, with good judgment in the choice of tools and in checking answers.
Expectations
To achieve these goals, students are expected to
- attend the lectures and tutorials
- complete all homework assignments
- discuss mathematics with other students.
Assessment
The course grades will be computed as follows:
- 10% Homework
- 10% Quizzes
- 5% Class Attendance And Participation
- 45% Midterms
- 30% Final exam
Your
final
grade
will
be
determined
from
the
distribution
of
total
points earned, on the following scale: 90-100% earns an A; 80-–89%
earns a B; 70–-79% earns a C; 60–-69% earns a D. Plus/Minus grades will be assigned accordingly (within 2.5 percent of the grade above/below). Please note that there is no grade of A+.
If you have any question about your grade at any time please speak with
me.
Exams
There will be three midterms and one comprehensive final exam.
Midterm I September
21 (Friday) 2-2:50 pm at Newton Lab (UH 1000)
Midterm II October
22 (Monday) 2-2:50 pm at Newton
Lab (UH 1000)
Midterm III November
19 (Monday) 2-2:50 pm at Newton Lab (UH 1000)
Final Exam: December 13 (Thursday) 12:30pm-2:30pm at Newton Lab (UH 1000)
Quizzes
There will be weekly quizzes given during the class. The date
of the quiz will be announced in class and posted on the
homepage of the class. The material on the quiz will be mostly
drawn from the homework assignment.
The time of the quizzes can be found on the web.
Homework
I will assign problem sets every week, to be handed in. These assignments and their due dates will be posted on the course website and announced in class. You are encouraged to discuss homework problems with your classmates, but you must write up solutions on your own.
Academic honesty
Any act of academic dishonesty as defined by the University of
Toledo policy on academic
dishonesty (found at http://www.utoledo.edu/dl/students/dishonesty.html)
will result in an F in the course or an F on the item in
question, subject to the determination of the instructor.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The University of Toledo is committed to a policy of equal
opportunity in education,
affirms the values and goals of diversity.
Students with Disabilities
Any act of academic dishonesty as defined by the University of
Toledo policy on academic
dishonesty (found at http://www.utoledo.edu/dl/students/dishonesty.html)
will result in an F in the course or an F on the item in
question, subject to the determination of the instructor.
Missed Quizzes and Exams
The University will make reasonable academic accommodations for
students with
documented disabilities. Students should contact the Office of
Accessibility (Rocket Hall 1820; 419.530.4981;
officeofaccessibility@utoledo.edu) as soon as possible for more
information and/or to initiate the process for accessing
academic accommodations. For the full policy see:
http://www.utoledo.edu/utlc/accessibility/faculty.html
Help
here are several venues available if you have any question in this course.
- Office hours:3pm-4pm, W 3pm-5pm, F 1pm-2pm and 3-4pm
at UH2080B or make appointment
- Mathematics Learning and Resource Center (Carlson Library Lower Level, Rathbun Cove B0200).
- Make appointment: You can make appointment with me by email.
Additional Remarks:
Cell phones and other electronic devices that make noise should be turned off during class. No food is allowed in class. You should try to keep disruptions to a minimum (come to class ON TIME and DO NOT LEAVE EARLY). The reason for this is to provide a good learning environment. During tests, you should have all electronic devices (other than calculators when allowed) turned off and on the floor or in your bag. Cheating will not be tolerated and may result in severe academic sanctions. If a student is caught cheating, his/her test will be taken and he/she will receive a zero for the test or quiz. Disruptive talking in class will not be tolerated. On the other hand, asking and responding to questions in class is strongly encouraged.
Written work
We write to communicate. Please bear this in mind as you complete assignments and take exams. Work must be neat and legible to receive consideration. You must explain your work in order to obtain full credit; an assertion is not an answer. For specific suggestions, see A guide to writing in mathematics classes.