Fall 2004

Syllabus for Math 77

 

  Instructor’s name: Wissam Raji

 

Email address: wissam@math.temple.edu

 

Office: Room 513, Wachman Hall

 

Office Phone Number: 215-204-6771

 

Office Hours: TR 10:00-11:30

 

Course: Math C077 Section 6

 

Lectures: TR 8:10-10:00 in EA 311

 

Text: Calculus, Single Variable- by Deborah Hughes- Hallett et al Publisher. John Wiley and Sons, 3rd edition.

ISBN: 0471408263

 

Description: This is a calculus course in the reform style that will introduce students to the basic concepts of differential and integral calculus. The emphasis of the course will be on understanding the concepts (intuitively rather than rigorously) and on developing analytic ability. However, the course will also cover techniques of differentiation and some techniques of integration.

 

Prerequisites: Mathematics placement test or grade of C or better in Mathematics C073 or its equivalent.

 

Grading Policy: Grade = 30% Final + 15% Each Midterm+ 40% Homework

 

There will be two Midterms

           

            Midterm 1: Thursday September 30, 2004

            Midterm 2:  Tuesday November 23, 2004

            Final Exam: It will be announced later.

 

Homework: There will be homework assignments on weekly basis.

There is a list of suggested problems from the textbook that are especially relevant for the material covered in class.  You are expected to do all the assigned problems. 

 

 

 

  

Calendar:* First class: Monday, August 30.
           * Labor Day (no class) Monday, September 6.
           * Last day to drop (tuition refund available): Monday, September 13. Last day to withdraw (no refund): Monday, November 1.
Students who have previously withdrawn from the same course, or who
have already withdrawn from 5 courses since September 2003 may not
withdraw.
           * Thanksgiving 
Holiday
: November 25-26
           * Last Class: Wednesday, December 8.

 

 

Disability Disclosure Statement:  Any student who has a need for accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss the specific situation as soon as possible. Contact Disability Resources at 215-204 1280 in 100 Ritter Annex to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.

 

 

You can always log on www.math.temple.edu/~wissam  for information in case you lose this syllabus.

  


 
Note that Students who miss the final and do not make alternative arrangements with me before I turn in the grades will be graded F.

 

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