Basic Calculus 125
Fall 2008
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Monday, Wednesday,
Friday
Instructor:
Ms. Donna Stein
Section
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Class Time |
Room Number |
034
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MWF 8:00-8:50 |
Ayres 214
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| 032 |
MWF
12:20-1:100 |
Ayres 314 |
Course
Description:
For students not planning to major in the physical sciences,
engineering, mathematics, or computer science. Math
125 is designed to introduce and explore the calculus of algebraic,
exponential,
and
logarithmic functions with applications. The objective of the
course is to
familiarize the student with the basic concepts and techniques of
differential and
integral calculus and their applications
in problem solving.All
students are required to
have a graphing
calculator . The math
department supports the TI-83+ and the TI-84+.
Office
hours:
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Day:
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Monday
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Wednesday
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Friday
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Time:
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7:15-7:50
10:15-11:00
1:25-2:15
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10:15-11:00
1:25-2:15 |
10:15-11:00
Or by appointment
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Office
Location: Ayres 103
Phone:
974-2461 (Math
Office)
Web Page:
http://www.math.utk.edu/~dstein/
E-mail:
dstein@math.utk.edu
(write
on subject
line: Math 125 & Section # )
Text:
Applied Calculus,
Calculator
Handouts: Double click on the link for your
calculator below.
Print out your
handout.
Calculator: A
graphing calculator is required. The mathematics department provides
support for the
TI-83 plus.
You may
also use the TI-84 plus.
I can help you with other versions of the TI calculator- but
tutorial center staff may not be able to provide help on how to use
them. If you have lost your calculator
guidebook, you
may go to one of the links above and print out directions for your
particular calculator. Use of cell phone calculators and calculators
with advanced alpha-numeric capabilities, such as the TI-89 are
forbidden in this course.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory
placement test score, or math 119 or math 130. If
you previously received credit for 141 or 152 with a C or better
you will not subsequently receive credit for math 125. Students
who receive a grade of C or better in math 125 will not
subsequently receive credit for 119.
Classroom
Etiquette:
While
in the classroom you are expected to behave as adults. Do NOT come to
class late or leave class early. If you disrupt the class or disturb
others by whispering or talking you will be asked to leave the
classroom. Turn off cell phones and beepers during class. Refrain from
reading newspapers or working on other course work during lecture. For
information on classroom behavior expectations go to the following link
http://www.math.utk.edu/Undergraduate/undergrad/Expectations.pdf
Extra
Help: Double
click on the following link: Exam
and Study Hints
The math tutorial Center (Ayres 322) provides free
tutoring. Hours of operation are posted at http://www.math.utk.edu/MTC/.
Disability
Services: If you need extra
help due to a disability please contact the office of
disability services at 2227 Dunford Hall (phone: 974-6087).
Math
109: (Algebra
Workshop) is a self-paced tutorial center for students who need
additional help (as determined by placement exams, assessment exams or
classroom performance). Students practice algebraic skills needed (but
not necessarily taught) to master the material covered in Math 125.
This one-credit course meets at a time selected by the student and
compatible with his/her schedule. Interested students should register
for the section whose time best fits your schedule. Once registered,
they can check the announcements
at http://online.utk.edu under Algebra Workshop for more information.
S/NC grading. Students who
complete math 109 with a passing grade receive up to 10 points added to
their lowest test score (This does not include the final exam).
Student
ID: You must
have your student
ID when you take the exams.
Quizzes
& Attendance:
(16%) There
are NO
make-ups for quizzes under any
circumstances. Your three lowest quiz grades will be dropped. Quizzes
are not
announced in advance. Attendance grade
will be incorporated
with the quizzes. Attendance is required.
Exams:
(16% each) A total of four exams are given in the semester.
There
are NO
make-ups! Do
not miss an exam. The material covered on Exams 3 and 4 are the most
"application" oriented.
Final:
( 20%) The
final exam is
comprehensive-
(covers "all" material.). The final exam is mandatory for all students. Students who miss the
final without securing permission ahead of time will fail the course.
ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM. If
you do
not show
up to take the final exam- you shall receive an "F" in the course.
Grading
Scale:
|
Percentage
of Grade |
Grading Scale
|
Letter
Grade |
| Exam
1 |
16% |
90- 100 %
|
A |
| Exam
2 |
16% |
85- 89
%
|
B+ |
| Exam
3 |
16% |
80- 84
%
|
B |
| Exam
4 |
16% |
75- 79
%
|
C+ |
| Quizzes |
16% |
70- 74
%
|
C |
| Final |
20% |
60- 69
%
|
D |
| Total |
100% |
59% and
below
|
F |
Note:Your
letter grade
is a
measure of your mastery of course material and your fulfillment of
course objectives. Letter grades are not
assigned on the basis of a
curve or class average. In other words, there are "no curves" on any
exams in this class.
| Date:
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section
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Topic
& homework problems.
Solutions to odd problems are
in the back of the book.
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| W,
8/20 |
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| F, 8/22 |
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| M,
8/25 |
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| W,
8/27 |
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| F, 8/29 |
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| M,
9/1 |
Holiday |
Labor Day. No
Classes |
| W, 9/3 |
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| F, 9/5 |
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| M,
9/8 |
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| W,
9/10 |
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| F, 9/12 |
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| M,
9/15 |
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| W, 9/17 |
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| F, 9/19 |
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| M, 9/22 |
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| W, 9/24 |
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| F,
9/26 |
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| M, 9/29 |
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| W, 10/1 |
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| F,
10/3 |
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| M,
10/6 |
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| W,
10/8 |
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| R
10/9 - F 10/10 |
Holiday
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Fall
Break. No Classes |
| M, 10/13 |
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| W,
10/15 |
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| F,
10/17 |
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| M, 10/20 |
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F,
10/24
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| W, 10/29 |
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| F,
10/31 |
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| M, 11/3 |
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11/5 |
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| F, 11/7 |
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| M, 11/10 |
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11/12 |
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11/14 |
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11/19 |
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11/21 |
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| M, 11/24 |
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| W, 11/26 |
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| R11/27- F 11/28 |
Holiday |
Thanksgiving, No Classes |
M,
12/1
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See
Below |
Final
Exam |
Comprehensive Final. All students
must take
the Final Exam. |
FINAL EXAM
TIMES
Section
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Time:
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Room: |
| 034 |
8:00-10:00,
Monday, December 8 |
Ayres
214 |
032
|
12:30-2:30,
Wednesday, December 10 |
Ayres
314 |
| Alternate
Time |
Friday,
December 5 |
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Important Dates |
Deadline |
|
Add/drop without a W deadline |
August
25, 2008 |
|
Drop with W deadline |
October
21, 2008 |
|
Drop with WP/WF deadline |
November
11, 2008 |
Academic
Standards
of Conduct
(from
"Hill topics: Student Handbook,"
All
students are expected to abide by the University Honor
Statement. In mathematics classes, violations of the honor
statement include copying another person's work on any graded
assignment
or test, collaborating on a graded assignment without the instructor's
approval, using unauthorized "cheat sheets" or technical devices such
as calculators, cell phones or computers for graded tests
or
assignments, or other infractions listed in
"Hill topics". These violations are serious
offenses, subject to disciplinary action that may include failure in a
course and/or dismissal from the University. The instructor has
full authority to suspend a student from his/her class, to assign an
"F" in an exercise or examination, or to assign an
"F" in the course. See "Hill topics" for more
complete information. A report of all offenses will be sent to
appropriate deans and the Office of Student Judicial Affairs for
possible further action.
The Honor Statement:
An essential feature of the
University of Tennessee is a commitment to maintaining an atmosphere of
intellectual integrity and academic honesty. As a student of the
University, I pledge that I will neither knowingly give nor receive any
inappropriate assistance in academic work, thus affirming my own
personal commitment to honor and integrity.