Department of Mathematics, Statistics
and Computer Science
Wim Ruitenburg's Spring 2012 MATH 1400-103. Syllabus
Last updated: February 2012
Comments and suggestions: Email wimr@mscs.mu.edu
OBJECTIVES:
(1) Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of both differential and integral
calculus through interpretation of symbolic definitions, numerical answers, and
graphs.
(2) Apply improved problem solving skills and strategies to various types of
calculus problems.
(3) Construct logical arguments to support mathematical assertions.
(4) Demonstrate an appreciation for the applications of calculus to problems in business, economics, and the social sciences.
CLASS PLACE AND TIME: CU 114, MWF 10-10:50
INSTRUCTOR: Wim Ruitenburg
OFFICE HOURS: Shortly after class, or by appointment. Office CU 384
HELP DESK HOURS (for ALL 1390 and 1400 students):
Mo, Tu, We, Th: 2-5 and 7-10 (memememe on We 2-4)
The help desk is on the 3rd floor of CU, north side
PREREQUISITES: MATH 1100, or an equivalent like 3 years of college
preparatory mathematics
BOOK: Barnett, Ziegler, and Byleen: College Mathematics, 12th Edition.
Published by Prentice Hall
CALCULATOR: TI-83 or TI-84
GRADES will be determined by performance on exams and on homework
problems.
There will be three exams: EX1, EX2, and EX3.
Each exam is worth 100 points.
Occasionally we arrange for homework that may be collected for
grading.
Such occasionally collected and graded homework is worth extra points.
In case of inclement weather during finals week, the final EX3 will be
canceled and grades calculated on the basis of the coursework the student has
completed up to the cancellation.
Points to grade conversion.
The following are minimum guarantees:
Points
Grade
281-300
A
261-280
AB
241-260
B
221-240
BC
201-220
C
181-200
CD
161-180
D
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
You are expected to attend all classes for their full periods.
MAKEUP OF MISSED WORK:
Makeup of missed work that contributes to your final grade for reasons of
absence not automatically recognized by Marquette University:
My policy is NO, but then again I tend to give everybody a chance to make up
work once
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: See the undergraduate bulletin