MATH 271 APPLIED CALCULUS

FALL 2007

MONDAY/WEDNESDAY

7:30-10:10 PM AA456

PHONE 703 845 6521

E-MAIL lstark@nvcc.edu

Instructor: Lawrence W. Stark

Prerequisites: MTH 163 or MTH 166 or a satisfactory score on an appropriate proficiency exam.

Text: Applied Calculus 4th  edition, Berresford and Rockett, Houghton Mifflin Company

Methods of Instruction: The class will be structured around lectures, discussions and problem solving. There will be a question and answer period on Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-7:30 pm. It is essential that you do your homework in order to benefit fully from the class.

Attendance: Attendance will be taken on a daily basis. Regular attendance and punctuality will be required. Any student that fails to attend class after the first two weeks  will be withdrawn by the instructor.

GRADING POLICY: During the semester you will be given three exams each worth 100 points and a cumulative final exam worth 200 points. From the three exams taken before the final I will drop the lowest grade and keep your two highest grades. These two grades will be added to your final exam grade. The final exam grade will not be dropped and everyone will be required to take the final exam. Therefore, your grade will be based upon a total of 400 points as follows:

A = 360-400

B = 320-359

C = 280-319

D = 240-279

F below 240

<>THERE WILL BE NO MAKEUP EXAMS GIVEN DURING THIS CLASS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. If you miss an exam it will count as the exam to be dropped. If you miss more than one exam this will seriously effect your final grade. You will have a 100 point deficit from which it may be impossible to receive a passing grade. ALSO, THERE WILL BE NO EARLY FINAL EXAMS. EVERYONE WILL TAKE THE FINAL ON THE SAME DAY AT THE SAME TIME. FAILURE TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM DURING THE TIME IT IS SCHEDULE WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF "F" FOR THE SEMESTER.
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EXAMS: Each exam will be based upon assigned readings, homework and lectures. You must show all of your work to receive credit for a problem. Clarity and appearance will usually result in a higher score. FINALLY, ANYONE CAUGHT CHEATING ON AN EXAM WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF “F” FOR  THE SEMESTER!

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MATH 271
APPLIED CALCULUS

FALL  2007

EXAMS:

Exam 1 Oct 31

Exam 2 Nov 14

Exam 3 Dec 12

Final Dec 17

<>If you wish to withdraw from the course, do not forget to officially withdraw through the registrar office. FAILURE TO OFFICIALLY WITHDRAW WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF “F” FOR THE COURSE. The last day to withdraw or change to an audit is November 20.

SPECIAL NEEDS AND ACCOMMODATIONS: Please address with the instructor any special problems or needs at the beginning of the semester. If you are seeking accommodations based on a disability, you should provide a disability data sheet, which can be obtained from the counselor for special needs, who is located in Room 148 of the Bisdorf Building, telephone number 845-6301.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course will cover limits, continuity, differentiation of transcendental and algebraic functions with applications along with an introduction to integration.

CHAPTERS:

Chapter 2 Sec 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4,2.5, 2.6, 2.7

Chapter 3 Sec 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6

Chapter 4 Sec 4.1, 4.2, 4.3,4.4

Chapter 5 Sec 5.1, 5.2, 5.3

Office Hours
Tuesday               5:00-6:00 pm         AA352
Wednesday        5:00-6:00 pm          AA352
Wednesday        6:00-7:30 pm          AA359  (Help Session)