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:

• 5%   Attendance and Class Participation
  
• 10% Homework
• 10% Quizzes
  
• 40% Midterms
• 35% 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. + or - will be given accordingly.
  If you have any question about your grade at any time please speak with
  me.
  

Exams

There will be two midterms and one common final exam. No calculators with symbolic or graphing capabilities are allowed on
quizzes and exams.

Mideterm I   Friday, September 20, 2013, 10am-10:50am in class
Mideterm II  Monday, October 28, 2013, 10am-10:50am in class
Final Exam: Final exam & Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 10:15-12:15 pm, in class

Quizzes

There will be 10 quizzes during the semester. The date of the quiz will be announced in class and posted on the homepage of the class. The rst quiz is on August 26th (Monday). The material on the quiz will be mainly drawn from the homework assignment.

Homework

Weekly homework will be collected. Your solutions must be neat and show all work. If you do not show your work then you will not receive credit for your solution. I will drop your lowest homework score. No late homework will be accepted,

Academic honesty

You are encouraged to discuss ideas with other students. Nonetheless, every piece of work you turn in must be your own. It will be viewed as cheating if you copy someone's work (homework or exam). Any act of academic dishonesty as dened 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

Absences for quizzes and exams can only be excused if covered by the University's missed class policy. The policy specifically mentions absences from class may be excused for personal emergencies, religious observances, participation in certain UT sponsored activities, and government required activities. For
more information see
http://www.utoledo.edu/facsenate/missed_class_policy.html. Arrangements for make up quizzes and exams will only be made if you inform me of the absence without delay by phone or email and present a documented excuse.

Attendance and Classroom behavior:

Attendance is considered mandatory and may be recorded periodically. It may also be a factor (though a minor one) in my decision about whether to make a "discretionary adjustment" in a grade. Unless you have cleared it with me before the lecture or have a very compelling excuse, do not come to class late or leave early and expect to be recorded as attending. Cell phone, Ipad or text messaging is not allowed in class unless you get permission from me to use it.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The University of Toledo is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in education, arms the values and goals of diversity.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

The University will make reasonable academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Students should
contact the Oce of Academic Access (Rocket Hall 1820; 419.530.4981; officeofacademicaccess@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/success/academicaccess/sam/index.html

STUDENT PRIVACY

Federal law and university policy prohibits instructors from discussing a student's grades or class performance with anyone outside of university faculty/sta without the student's written and signed consent. This includes parents and spouses. For details, see the Condentiality of student records (FERPA)" section of the University Policy Page at http://www.utoledo.edu/policies/academic/undergraduate/index.html

Help

here are several venues available if you have any question in this course.

• Office hours:M,W 2-4 pm and Friday 2-3 pm
  

                        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.

Calculators

Calculators is not allowed during any tests or exams.

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.