Math CO75 will meet five times a week (MTWHF) from 12:55-2:30 each
day in Barton Hall 207.
We will be using the text book Calculus and its Applications.
From the text, we will cover selected sections from Chapters 0-5.
There will be a test on each chapter and a cumulative final.
No make-up tests will be given.
You must be in class on test dates (please see me at the begining of
the semester with any problems).
Homework will not be collected, but practice problems will be given
and the test problems will be based on these.
Click here to view Class
Information on COW.
On this link you will find the problems that I suggest you try and
some general information on COW.
Please click here to go directly to Calculus on the Web.
Exam 1 (Chapter 0): 10%
Exam 2 (Chapter 1): 15%
Exam 3 (Chapter 2): 15%
Exam 4 (Chapter 3): 15%
Exam 5 (Chapter 4): 15%
Cumulative Final : 20%
Attendance/Participation: 10%
There are four things that any student can do to succeed in this class.
(1) Read the book:
Reading mathematics can be difficult and it can often take much longer
than reading other material. Do not let this discourage you. I highly recommend
that you read each section after we cover it in class. When you read, try
to make sure that you understand every step (this might take a long time!).
Reading the text will give you a much deeper understanding of the material.
(2) Do the practice problems:
After each section, I will suggest problems from the text for you to
try. There may be many suggested probelms from each section. You do not
need to do every problem. If there are problems that you know how to do,
practice a couple and then skip the rest. Concentrate on attempting problems
that you are unsure how to do. When starting a problem, do not immediately
give up if you do not know how to proceed. Think, check other examples,
and consult the text. I will use the problems from the text when making
up tests. Click here to see the Suggested Practice Problems.
(3) Use Caluclus on the Web:
This tool is like having a tutoring working one on one with you. COW
will help you develop methods for solving problems and methods to identify
your mistakes. I will also you COW problems when making up the tests.
(4) Attendance:
Attendance is part of your grade, but it is also very important for
other reasons. Especially in the summer, the class moves very fast and
you could be very far behind if you miss even a single class. Also, there
will not be any make-up tests, so please be sure to consult the schedule
and keep track of any changes that I may make in class. Please talk with
me during the first week of class if you will be missing any classes.
Click here for Information on Exam
1
Click here for Information on Exam
2