COURSE SYLLABUS FOR MATH 150

Welcome to MAT 150

Summer I, 2008-2008 Academic Year

 

Instructor: Dr. Gang Wang

Office: SAC 528

Phone: (773) 325-1352

Office Hours: MTuTh 4:30-5:30 p.m., or by appointment

Prerequisite:

MAT 131 or equivalent. It is strictly enforced by the math department. A prerequisite can only be waived by approval of the chairperson and me.

Text book:

Calculus, Single Variable, 6th Edition by J. Stewart. The book  will be used for the calculus sequence MA 150-151-152.

Course Description:

In MAT 150, we will almost the entire three chapters of the book. It includes limits of functions, continuity, derivatives, differentiation formulas, chain rule, implicit differentiation, max and min value of a function, concavity, curve sketching, and applications of derivatives. Students from other related field such commerce, music, and arts, are also encouraged to take if prerequisite is met.

Learning outcomes:

Math 151 is part of the Scientific Inquiry Domain. This course will focus on the following learning outcomes:
Students will understand the major principles guiding modern scientific thought. Students will demonstrate a mastery of the science content knowledge of their   SID courses.
Students will know that science, technology, and math serve as mechanisms for inquiry into the nature of the universe.
Students will understand and appreciate the interrelationships among science, technology and math.
Students will understand and appreciate the role of science in society and in their lives.
Students will understand the nature of science, technology, and mathematics.

Calculator:

A scientific calculator is required. Graphic calculator without symbolic algebra manipulation is allowed. A calculator with symbolic algebra manipulation, such as but not limited to TI-89, TI-92, CFX-9970G, are not allowed to use in all the tests. If you are unsure about if your calculator meet the standards, please ask me during my office hour.

Technology:

In addition to traditional personal and telephone contact during office hours, all students are encouraged to use the Internet and e-mail. 
 
During the summer session, I will use the Internet to give online weekly quiz, in class weekly quiz, and major exam preparations. So it is important you take the full advantage of the technology by using the Internet if you haven't done so. You will find many other useful information on the class website. Visit it regularly, as many announcements will be made there in between classes.

Grading:

In general, if your total grade is between 90% to 100%, you will get A for the class; 80% to 89% is B; 70% to 79% is C; 65% to 69% is C-; 60% to 64% is D; and below 60% is F. Plus and minus grade will be also given.

Your total grade is based on the following:

(i) On-line weekly quizzes, 30 percent,
(ii) In class weekly quizzes, 30 percent,
(iii) Final exam, 35 percent and,
(iv) Homework and Class performances, 5 percent.

On-line Weekly Quiz:

There will be two on-line quizzes given each week. They are treated like homework problems. Usually, the first on-line quiz of the week is due by Wednesday, 3 PM, of the week, and second online weekly quiz is due on Monday, 3 PM, of the following week. Each on-line quiz usually has four to eight questions that are similar to the homework assigned. It is important that you finish reading the class notes, books, and doing all the homework. Old quizzes are also useful to prepare the current quiz and for the exams. They are available on the website.
 
Note, the quiz date and time may subject to change. See posted quiz page for actual deadline of submission.

Note for section 301 students (those with 4.5 credit hours). You need to complete on-line quiz # 7 by Monday, July 7, 12 noon. 

In-class Weekly Quiz:

There will be one in class weekly quizzes given each week on Thursdays. They are similar to homework and on-line weekly quizzes. However, unlike on-line quizzes, they are not multiple choice formats. You need to work out the details in order to get credits. To prepare it, do the homework and on-line quizzes. Old quizzes are also useful to prepare the current quiz and for the exams.

Final:

In general, you have three chances to prove yourself that you know the material, one through on-line quiz, one through in class quiz, and one in the final. They have almost the same weight in grading, but the last two (in-class quiz and final) require independent work.
 
Final exam covers all we will learn (Chapter 2.1-4.7, except 2.4, 3.8, and 4.6) in the class and is comprehensive. The time is Monday, July 7, 5:45-9:00 p.m.

Homework:

I will limit about 10 minutes of the class time to answer your questions on homework assignments. If you have more questions, please come to see me during my office hour, ask math tutor on the 5th floor SAC outside my office. I will post some homework answers on the class website if necessary to accommodate class needs.
 
The homework will be assigned at each class meeting. It may or may not be graded. Since quiz problems are very similar to the homework, it is important for you to work them out in time and to have them understood.

Class performance:

You are expected to show up in each of the class meetings, work actively with me and your follow classmates, use the internet to prepare your weekly quizzes and major exams, ask questions if you feel unclear and don't understand during class presentation, come in the office hours to ask questions about homework problems if you don't know how to work them out and other class related questions.
 
If you get below 65% in either online quiz or in class quiz, it is mandatory for you to either go to the TA session to correct the mistakes so you are ready for the next level of class. 

Late works:

Late work will not be accepted unless it can be justified that a) it was due to the reasons out of your control and b) all the efforts have been made to prevent and avoid that situation to happen and to correct that situation after it happens. If the reason is personal, please discuss with me first to see if it is allowed. If it is medical reason, doctor's note is required for sickness excuse. If you are late for a test, you will automatically lose the time you miss. So please come to the test on time. Make-up quizzes and exams are usually rescheduled on the next available regular office hour, or by appointment.

Important Dates

The last day for withdraw from the class with 100% tuition refund is Friday,  June 20, 2008.
The last day to apply for pass/fail option is Friday, June 20, 2008.

The first on-line quiz is due on Wednesday 3 PM, June 18, 2008. It covers Chapter 2.1-2.3.
The first in class quiz is given on Thursday June 19, 2008. It covers Chapter 2.1-2.3,2.5, 3.1.
The second on-line quiz is due on Monday 3 PM, June 23, 2008. It covers Chapter 2.5. 3.1-3.3.
The third on-line quiz is due on Wednesday 3 PM, June 25, 2008. It covers Chapter 3.4-3.5.
The second in class quiz is given on Thursday June 26, 2008. It covers Chapter 3.2-3.7.
The fourth on-line quiz is due on Monday 3 PM, June 30, 2008. It covers Chapter 3.6-3.7, 3.9, 4.8.
The fifth on-line quiz is due on Wednesday Noon, July 2, 2008. It covers Chapter 4.1-4.2
The third in class quiz is given on Thursday, July 3, 2008. It covers Chapter 3.9, 4.1-4.4, 4.8.
The sixth on-line quiz is due on Monday Noon, July 7, 2008. It covers Chapter 4.4-4.5, 4.7
The seventh on-line quiz is due on Monday Noon, July 7, 2008. It covers Chapter 4.5 and 4.7 (only for section 301 students). 
Final is on Monday, July 7, 2008, 5:45 to 9:00 p.m, covers all the sections above.

Quiz coverage, dates are time may subject to change. Check the actual quiz for real due time.

Academic Integrity

DePaul University is a learning community that fosters the pursuit of knowledge and the transmission of ideas within a context that emphasizes a sense of responsibility for oneself, for others and for society at large.
Violations of academic integrity, in any of their forms, are therefore detrimental to the values of DePaul, to the students' own development as responsible members of society and to the pursuit of knowledge and the transmission of ideas.
Violations of academic integrity include but are not limited to the following categories: cheating; plagiarism; fabrication; falsification or sabotage of research data; destruction or misuse of the university's academic resources; alteration or falsification of academic records; and academic misconduct. Conduct that is punishable under the Academic Integrity Policy could result in additional disciplinary actions by other university officials and possible civil or criminal prosecution.
For more details regarding Code of Academic Integrity, please refer to your Student Handbook on Academic Integrity Policy for details.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Students with documented disabilities who may need special accommodations over the course of the quarter should contact me during the first week of the quarter so that appropriate arrangements provided by the University can be made
 

Study Hard and Good Luck To Everyone!