Math 119-006
Fall 2000 Introduction to Calculus
Office Location and Hours: 308 TMCB. MWTh 1--2pm, and by appointment. (On most days when I am not attending seminar or committee meeting, you should be able to find me in my office during the hours of 10--12am or 4--6pm.) Textbook: Calculus & Its Applications, 8th edition by Goldstein, Lay and Schneider, Prentice-Hall Inc., 1996. (Please note that we are NOT using the more recent 9th edition.) Pre-requisite and Placement Test: Pre-requisite: Math 110. Students are requested to take the placement test given in the testing center during the first week of class. For a sample placement test, please visit http://www.math.byu.edu/Courses/Placement. More information can be found at http://www.math.byu.edu/~jarvis/placement-test.html. Course Objective and Description: To provide an introduction to basic concepts and calculation in calculus for students the College of Biology and Agriculture and the Marriott School of Management. In this course, concrete calculations are emphasized. This is a one-semester terminal course in beginning calculus. More mathematically prepared students are advised to take Math 112 or 112H. Syllabus: The following sections in the textbook will be covered: 1.1--1.8, 2.1--2.7, 3.1--3.3, 4.1--4.6, 5.1--5.2, 6.1, 6.3--6.5, 7.1-- 7.5, 8.1-- 8.4, 9.1--9.3, 9.5, 9.6, 10.1--10.2, 12.1--12.4. Additional topics may also be covered. Math Lab: The Math Lab, located in 159 TMCB, provides tutorial service for 97, 110,
111, 112, 113 and 119 on a walk-in basis. The math lab also has satellite
labs in the dorms and in the athletics department. There are tutorial services
available to the math 119 students. They may
Homework: Homework will be assigned daily. Late homework will be accepted subject to reduced credit. Quizzes: Most quizzes will be given in class two or three times per week. Questions are typically based on homework problems. The three lowest scored quizzes will not be counted. Made up quizzes may not be arranged except in case of emergency or absence due to official university business. Mid-Term Exam: Four mid term exams are currently scheduled. These tests will be given at the testing center. Personal calculators, computers, books or notes are not permitted. Made up tests may not be arranged except in case of emergency or absence due to official university business. There will be review sessions available prior to each midterm exam. Final Exam: Final exam may be taken at the testing center on Dec 11--14, 2000. Please note that no one may take the final at another time unless he/she has an official university excused absence or in case of emergency (with documented support.) The final will be comprehensive and will be mostly multiple choice with a few work out problems. Course Grade: Course grade details will be posted on the class web page in a few days. Preventing Sexual Harassment Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination against any participant in an education program or activity that receives federal funds. The act is intended to eliminate sex discrimination in education. Title IX covers discrimination in programs, admissions, activities, and student-to-student sexual harassment. BYU's policy against sexual harassment extends not only to employees of the university but to students. If you encounter unlawful sexual harassment or gender based discrimination, please talk to your professor; contact the campus EEO office (422-5895); or contact the Honor Code Office (422-2847). Dress and Grooming Standards The dress and grooming of both men and women should always be modest, neat, and clean, consistent with the dignity adherent to representing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and any of its institutions of higher learning. Modesty and cleanliness are important values that reflect personal dignity and integrity, through which students, staff, and faculty of BYU represent the principles and standards of the Church. Students with Disabilities If you have any disability that may
impair your ability to complete this course successfully, please let the
instructor know during the first week of class. Accommodations are coordinated
through the instructor in consultation with the Services for Students with
Disabilities (SSD) Office and may require medical and/or psychological
documentation. The SSD Office is located in 160 SWKT, 422-2767.
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