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Course Information
Course Description:
Course Description:
This is a first course in calculus. The name "calculus" is really short for "the calculus of functions" which is a collection of very clever techniques for studying the same functions you saw in your previous math classes. It took humankind thousands of years to get to the place you will be at the end of this semester. You have every right to feel smart once you've finished this class.
Add/Drop Policy:
Add/Drop Policy:
If you enroll in the class and don't attend the first two class meetings I will drop you unless you've made arrangements with me beforehand. I may add students during the first week but I will won't add any new students during or after the second week.
Materials Required:
Materials Required:
You will need paper and writing implements. You will also need a copy (physical or digital) of the textbook: Calculus Early Transcendentals 8th edition by James Stewart. ISBN: 978-1285741550 . Make sure you get the one titled "Calculus Early Transcendentals" and NOT the one simply titled "Calculus".
Important Dates
Important Dates
First class meeting:
First class meeting:
Monday June 10th at 9:00 AM in Batmale Hall Room 713.
Final Exam:
Final Exam:
Friday July 19th at 9:00 AM in Batmale Hall Room 713.
Other Exams:
Other Exams:
All other exams will be scheduled after the first day of class. You will always have a minimum of one week's notice before any exam or other graded activity.
Course Syllabus
Course Syllabus
Instructor:
Instructor:
Jamey Bass
Email:
Email:
Phone:
Phone:
(415) 452-5269
Office:
Office:
758 Batmale Hall
Office Hours:
Office Hours:
TBA
Class time:
Class time:
9AM- 11:50 AM Monday through Friday
Room: BATL 713
Textbook:
Textbook:
Calculus 8th edition by James Stewart. ISBN: 978-1285741550
How you are graded:
How you are graded:
Unfortunately I have to grade you. I’ll determine your grade by giving you two midterm exams and one final exam. Each midterm exam will be worth 30% of your grade. The final exam will be cumulative and will be worth 40% of your grade. If you'd like to get an A in the class you should try to get 90% of the total possible points. I reserve the right to lower the bar for any letter grade but I'll never raise it. This means that a 90% or higher will guarantee you get an A, an 80% or above will guarantee you get a B, a 70% or above will guarantee you get a C, et cetera.
Missed Exams:
Missed Exams:
If you miss an exam you will not be allowed to make it up unless you: 1) Have a VERY good excuse or 2) Have my permission before the exam date to make up the exam at a different time.
How to get an A in this class:
How to get an A in this class:
Come to class every day (this is easier said than done, but stick with it). Do the homework I assign as soon as you can after the class meeting. If you can't find time to do every problem do as many as you can before the next meeting. Even if you only have 10 minutes you can still get through 2 or 3 problems which will help you MUCH more than doing no homework at all. Ask lots of questions. Just keep them coming. The more questions you ask the better you'll understand the material.
Extra Help/Tutoring:
Extra Help/Tutoring:
There is free tutoring at the Learning Assistance Center in Library R207. The DSPS has an Alternative Learning Lab also on the Ocean campus at Batmale 231. I strongly encourage you to take advantage of these resources.
Disabilities:
Disabilities:
If you have a disability that you feel I should know about I encourage you to talk to me about it. You should also contact the following:
Disabled Students Programs and Services
Ocean Campus, R323
415-452-5481 or TTD 415-452-5451
I guess that’s about it…. Good luck and welcome to the class.
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