MAT204 – Calculus I
Section B – MWF 11:00 –
11:50 SC203
Lab – T 11:00 – 11:50
SC208
Fall 2005
Instructor: Shawn Chiappetta
Office:
Science Center
115 Office
Hours: MWF 1:30-3:30pm
Phone:
(605) 575-2081
(office) T
9:00-10:00am
(605) 332-7507
(home) and
by Appointment.
E-mail:
shawn chiappetta (campus)
shawn.chiappetta@usiouxfalls.edu
(off campus)
Web Page: http://www.usiouxfalls.edu/~sjc
Text:
Thomas’ Calculus,
11th ed., Weir, Hass and Giordano
Course Description: An introduction to the
theory, principles, techniques and applications associated with analytic
geometry, differentiation and integration.
Prerequisites: MAT112 (College Algebra with
Trigonometry) or equivalent is absolutely essential for success in this
course. A high school “pre-calc” course is considered equivalent to
MAT112.
Course Objectives: Throughout the course, the
successful student will develop:
1. an awareness and value for calculus;
2. a
solid understanding of the fundamental principles and theories of differential
and integral calculus;
3. the
ability to perform accurate calculations and evaluations;
4. intuition
and knowledge with respect to how mathematical “truths” are derived and proved;
5. facility
with the technical tools used (i.e. Mathematica and graphing
calculators), and
6. improved
skill in clearly communicating mathematical ideas.
Course Grades: Grades will be based on exams,
homework, projects and participation. They will be broken down into the
following values:
Exams 3 @10%
ea 30%
Homework 25%
Mathematica Labs 5 @5% ea 20%
Final Exam Monday
12/12 @10:30
am 25%
Grades will be determined
according to the standard grading scale: 100 – 90 = A, 89 – 80 = B, 79 –
70 = C, 69 - 60 = D and 59 – 0 = F. Distribution of pluses and minuses
will be made at the end of the semester.
Individual exceptions to
this grading policy are left solely to the discretion of the instructor and as
a general rule, will not be made.
Exams will be given on the following days: September 23rd (F), November 4th
(F) and December 2nd (F).
Late Work: I typically do NOT take late homework
because students tend to abuse the privilege. Understand though, I know
“Life Happens” and will try to be understanding in those situations that
merit. Tests are another matter. I do NOT give make up exams.
If a situation arises that precludes you from taking the exam on the stated
day, a time PRIOR to the exam may be set up to take the exam. These again
are not given on an everyday pass, but rather for those instances that have put
us in a bind.
Homework: The following rules will be adhered to in
regards to turning in homework.
Many people have come to the conclusion that the
“right” answer is what mathematics is about. This is only PARTIALLY
correct. As a student it is very important to know how that answer was
obtained. To that end, each homework problem must have the actually
problem, clear steps and explanation of steps and the answer must have the
appropriate units and labeled clearly. It gives me the opportunity to
spot errors in thinking easily and it gives you a wonderful set of study guides
for the exams.
Each homework problem will be graded using the
following rubric.
4 pts – Problem is done
correctly. No fault in logic or method. Explanation is
clear
and concise.
3 pts – Problem has minor
flaws. Minor errors in arithmetic.
2 pts – Correct ideas, but
poor execution. Little or no explanation.
1 pts – Some signs of
direction, but lack of understanding. Also 1pt for only
answer
and no steps.
0 pts – Did not attempt
problem or showed NO lack of effort.
Attendance Policy: Regular attendance
and participation is expected. You may read USF’s policy at www.usiouxfalls.edu/stuserv/attendancepolicy.htm.
Academic Honesty Statement: We encourage you to
collaborate and assist each other. However, that assistance should be a
knowledge exchange, not the replication of the work of another.
Plagiarism (with or without the permission of the originator) defeats the learning
process and jeopardizes your success in the course. Copying homework
and/or exams of another is dishonest and a violation of the ethical standards
of USF (www.usiouxfalls.edu/stuserv/misconduct.htm).
Allowing your work to be copied by another is equally a violation. All
students who observe an incident of cheating have an obligation to
confidentially report such to the instructor.
Disability Services Statement: (Text supplied
by USF) The University of Sioux Falls is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations for students with physical, learning, and/or other
types of disabilities. Accommodations for students with disabilities are
made only in consultation with the Coordinator of Disability Services, so if
you believe you have a disability requiring accommodation in this or any
course, please contact Ms. Libby Larson, Coordinator of Disability
Services. Ms. Larson's office is on the lower level of the Salsbury
Student Union, and her phone number is 331-6740.
Status of Syllabus: This syllabus
results from the instructor’s effort to represent fairly the plan for this
course. Circumstances may cause the instructor to make changes in the
plan, but such changes will not be without reason and will be made in a timely
fashion. Please speak with your instructor if there is anything in the
syllabus about which you are unclear.