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WELCOME TO. MAC 2312 Calculus II. This Syllabus Is Subject to Change. All changes will be announced during class. Instructor: Cheryl Cantwell. Office: S204A Phone: 407-708-2251 E mail: cantwelc@seminolestate.edu Include course number in subject line Office hours:
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WELCOME TO MAC 2312Calculus II
This Syllabus Is Subject to Change. All changes will be announced during class.
Instructor: Cheryl Cantwell • Office: S204A • Phone: 407-708-2251 • E mail: cantwelc@seminolestate.edu • Include course number in subject line Office hours: • Monday & Wednesday: 7:45-8:00 9:15-9:30 10:45-11:00 1:20-2:20 • Tuesday & Thursday: 7:45-8:00 10:45-1:45
Text: Calculus, 9th Ed.Larson/Hostetler • Get your textbook as soon as possible • You may use the eBook through WebAssign • Solutions manual is your option • WebAssign is mandatory for homework • See your syllabus for class key • Start a notebook • Half for notes • Half for homework • Keep it neat and organized
Graphing Calculators • Get a graphing calculator immediately • TI84 Smartview is used in class • Other models can be acceptable for use • TI-Nspire may not be used during a test • Some tests may have a no calculator part • Bring your calculator to class everyday • Practice using your calculator • In-class exercises • Homework • Do not wait until the day of a test
Method of Grading • 4 tests • Cumulative final exam • Homework • Quizzes • Extra credit • If all four test scores are 90% or above you are exempt from the final exam
Homework Check-up • All homework is done through WebAssign. • Each homework grade is determined the day of the test. I average the homework section grades and then take this percentage of 15 points.
Quiz Check-up • 5 Quizzes • Lowest score dropped • May not make up if absent, late, or leave early • Some are announced, others are not • Some may be given on WebAssign
Extra Credit • Take home problems (posted online) • From the textbook or online • Turned in on test day • Take advantage of all opportunities • Possible to improve class grade by a letter
Attendance • Taken daily • Deadline for grade of W is March 19, 2012 • No instructor may give a grade of W after March 19, 2012 • No W can be given for 3rd attempt • You may be withdrawn before the above date if you miss 4 consecutive classes without contacting instructor • You may be given a grade of F after the above date if you miss 4 consecutive classes without contacting instructor
Test Taking Policies • NO make-up tests unless: • Medical emergency with documentation • Make arrangements ahead of time • Final exam score counts twice and replaces first missed test score • 2nd missed test gets a score of 0
Prerequisites • Successful completion of Calculus I MAC 2311 or • Acceptable placement test score • It is your responsibility to make sure these prerequisites have been met • If they have not been met, please see me after class • It is important to get into the correct class as early as possible
Academic Integrity • Honesty is expected • Cheating on tests will result in • Grade of 0 on that test • Possible 0 for the course • Quizzes are just like tests • Students may work together on out of class extra credit problems
COMMON COURTESIES • Turn off all pagers and cell phones • Text messaging during class is unacceptable • Arrive late or leave early-sit by door • Close door quietly • No side conversations-distracts others
Schedule • It will be adhered to as close as possible • All changes to test dates will be announced in class • Know when your tests are scheduled-be prepared! • Must move at a very fast pace to complete all material
Resources • Instructor’s office hours • Free tutoring in the Academic Success Center • WebAssign • Videotapes:check-out of library • www.college.hmco.com/mathematics • Study groups • www2.seminolestate.edu/ccantwell • www2.seminolestate.edu/mathstudent
Study Groups • 2 or more students in a group • 10 or more hours over the semester • Drop lowest test score OR • At the date of the final if you are satisfied with your course grade and have not scored less than 50% on any test then you may opt out of the final exam. If any test or the homework/quiz grade is below 50% then you may not drop the final exam grade. • Flexible • Communicate with each other • Time sheets turned in every 5 weeks • 1st and last names • Class title • Totals • All timesheets submitted by the day of the 4th test