WELCOME TO MAC 2313

1. WELCOME TOMAC 2313 CALCULUS III

2. This Syllabus Is Subject to Change. All changes will be announced during class.

3. 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 1:20-2:15 Tuesday & Thursday: 7:45-8:00 9:15-11:00 12:40-2:00

4. 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

5. 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 • On in class exercises • Homework • Do not wait until the day of a test

6. Grading Scale

7. 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

8. Homework • 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. • Show the work you did to get your answers in an organized homework notebook.

9. 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

10. 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

11. Attendance • Taken daily • Deadline for grade of W is Oct. 29, 2012 • No instructor may give a grade of W after Oct. 29, 2012 • No W can be given for 3rd attempt • You may be withdrawn before the above date if you miss 4 consecutive classes without contacting instructor or a total of 6 classes • You may be given a grade of F after the above date if you miss 4 consecutive classes without contacting instructor or a total of 6 classes

12. Test Taking Policies • NO make-up tests unless: • Medical emergency with documentation • Jury Duty, Court-Mandated Appearance, Religious Holiday, Military Duty, Work-Related Travel • Make arrangements ahead of time • Final exam score counts twice and replaces first missed test score • 2nd missed test gets a score of 0

13. Prerequisites • MAC 2312 • 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. Resources • Instructor’s office hours • My website at www2.seminolestate.edu/ccantwell • www2.seminolestate.edu/mathstudent • Free tutoring in the Academic Success Center • Study and Solutions Guide • Videotapes • www.college.hmco.com/mathematics • Study groups

18. 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 • 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

19. Class Webpage • Visit our class webpage at www2.seminolestate.edu/ccantwell • Click on the button for MAC 2313 Calculus III • Click on each link and explore the site • Pay special attention to the Extra Credit link, the Test Preparation link, and the Grade Calculator link

20. Opening page of Cantwell’s Website • You will find a button for printing your own graph paper • You will find a button for printing your own study group timesheet • You will find a button for Helpsheets on topics from Algebra that we use in Calculus

21. Calculator Help • Go to our class webpage and click the link for Additional Resources • You will see a link for an excellent calculator help site

22. What is expected on test days • Before the test, put your extra credit papers on the front table in the classroom • You may keep out 1 or 2 pieces of scratch paper for the test • Put your name on the scratch paper and turn it all in with your test • Number the problems on your scratch paper and keep it neat • All books, notes, phones, backpacks, etc must be under the table during the test • You must show all supporting work for answers on the test in order to get credit • Once you complete the test, turn it in and you are free to leave

23. How to Succeed in This Class • Do not miss class • Take good, thorough notes • Use your notes to help you when you do the homework • Do the homework in a timely manner • Remember the homework and quiz grades combined have the same weight as a test. This can really impact your grade! • If you are struggling, get help! Do not wait and let it get beyond you. • Work with others in a study group, use each others’ strengths.

24. How to Prepare for the Tests • Do homework on a daily basis and keep up • A few days before the test take the Test Preparation Quiz on WebAssign • Take the quiz without books, notes, or help. This will give you an honest assessment as to how prepared you are. • You are allowed to take it multiple times • Look at the Test Preparation Guide on our class webpage to see information concerning the test

25. Good luck! • I want nothing more than for each of you to succeed in this course. • To me, success means you leave with an understanding of the material, you have developed some critical thinking skills, you have improved your study and organizational habits, you have a better eye for detail, and you care about the quality of the work you produce!