MA 121
Elements of Calculus
Summer I, 2007
Sec 002
MTWHF 9:50-11:20
HA 377

INSTRUCTOR: George Yuhasz

OFFICE: HA 381

PHONE: 515-2039

Office HOURS: MTH  1:00-2:00, and by appointment

E-MAIL: gyuhasz@unity.ncsu.edu

WEB: www.math.ncsu.edu/~gyuhasz

HOMEPAGE for MA 121:  www.math.ncsu.edu/~gyuhasz/ma121

TEXT:

Calculus and its Applications 8th edition, by Bittinger

GRADING:

The following percentages will be used in determining final grades.

Quizzes----------10%
WebAssign-------10%
Tests------------------55%
Final------------------25%

FINAL GRADES:

In general a 10 pt scale is used for final grades.

ATTENDANCE:

Attendance will be taken everyday.  If a student misses two classes or less during the semester, then they will be allowed to replace their lowest test grade with their final exam grade, provided they do better on the final.  There is no distinction between excused and unexcused absences except in the case of a major test, where there must be official documentation.  If you will have to miss a major test, let me know before the test, otherwise you will not be allowed to make up the test.  You will not be allowed to make up any quizzes.  If you are not present when I take roll, whenever that may be, you will be counted as absent.  So don't be late!  Leaving early also counts as being absent.  You may sit where you like, but if a problem arises, I reserve the right to move you.

QUIZZES/WEBASSIGN:

Your homework will be completed via WebAssign. Know when your WebAssign(ments) are due! Extensions will not be granted. You have plenty of time to do each assignment, so start early.    The WebAssign homepage is webassign.ncsu.edu .  In addition to the WebAssign homework, I will suggest problems from each section for you to complete. These problems will not be graded but are important to fully understand the material and to prepare for the exams. There will be one or two short, closed book pop quizzes given every week. The quizzes will cover the material from the previous days, never material from the day of the quiz.

FINAL:

There will be a comprehensive final exam in our regular classroom on Tuesday June 26, at 8 AM to 11AM.

TESTS:

Three tests will ge given throughout the semester. Makeup or early tests will be given for excused absences with official documentation only. Excused absences consist of medical problems or emergencies approved by the instructor BEFORE the test is given. Unexcused absences will result in a zero score.   Make up tests will cover material through the day you make up the test.   If you feel a test problem was graded incorrectly then you can challenge the grade in person and explain your reasoning.  Challenges cannot be made on the day the test is handed back and you only have a week to challenge a grade.  Show all work on the test or no credit will be given.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Students are expected to follow university guidelines available at http://www.ncsu.edu/provost/academic_regulations/integrity/reg.htm