151_Syllabus

MATH 151: 301/303
Engineering Mathematics I

Summer 2015 MWF 12:00-1:25 (HELD 109)

Instructors: Oksana Shatalov (Blocker 245E, e-mail: shatalov AT math.tamu.edu) and Jennifer Lewis (Blocker 243B, e-mail: jlewis AT math.tamu.edu)
To E-mail: please include Math151 in title
Web page: /~shatalov/
(check regularly for class announcements, class notes, important information, etc.)
Office Hours: click here.
Teaching Assistant: Kolton Keith, e-mail: kkeith@math.tamu.edu

    Course Description: Rectangular coordinates, vectors, analytic geometry, functions, limits, derivatives of functions, applications, integration, computer algebra (Matlab).

    Required texts: 1. Stewart, Calculus: Early Vectors, Preliminary Edition (You have already purchased an electronic book (eBook) through course fees. Buying a paper copy is optional.)
                              2.Gilat, MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications, 4th Edition

    Meeting Times/Locations: The lecture and lab meeting times and locations are posted at the MATH 151 course homepage /courses/math151/

    Prerequisite: High school algebra I and II, trigonometry and geometry; MATH 150 or satisfactory performance on a qualifying exam.

    Calculator Policy: Calculators will NOT be allowed on quizzes or exams, but will be allowed on online homework.

    Course Objectives: This course is to provide students with quantitative and problem-solving skills of 2-dimensional vectors and differential calculus. At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to
            1. Know and use techniques of limits and differentiation
            2. Apply techniques of differentiation to a variety of applications, including engineering applications
            3. Understand and apply vector operations in 2-dimensions, including dot product.
            4. Understand the relationship between derivatives and integrals via the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
            5. Use Matlab to solve non-routine problems or that are too difficult to solve by hand.

    Weekly Schedule: The (tentative) weekly schedule is posted on the MATH 152 course homepage at
/courses/math151/currentsched.html

    Recitation: Every Thursday, students will attend recitation, where they will have a quiz. Notes and calculators are not permitted during quiz. At the end of the 50 minutes,
students will turn this in for a weekly graded assignment. Note: If time permits, the instructor will administer quizzes during lecture. All of the quizzes are mandatory, although, one of worst grades will be dropped at the end of the semester. That is why, NO make ups for quizzes.

    Matlab: Every Tuesday, students will attend lab. During labs student will work on the assigned group activity. They also can ask the TA questions over homework.

Grade Ingredients: Average of 3 Exams (50%), Final Exam (25%), Online Homework(5%), Matlab 7%, Quiz (13%).

Letter Grades: A(90-100%), B(80-89%), C(70-79%), D(60-69%), F(0-59%)

Exams: All exams are in class. Dates TBA.

Final Exam: A comprehensive final exam will be given in HELD 109 according to the schedule posted here.

Remember to bring your ID with you for all exams!

    Homework: Suggested homework is posted at /courses/math151/currenthw.html. These problems are for practice and will not be handed in; however, quiz and exam questions may be similar to suggested homework problems. (NOTE: If you purchase a student solution manual, it is recommended that you do not open it until AFTER you have attempted the question on your own!)
In addition, there will be online homework assignments. (NO late submissions accepted!). Access to online homework was included in your course fees; once you log into Web Assign, you will automatically be enrolled in my course. The URL for online homework is /courses/eHomework. Only the highest 32 homework grades will be counted (5% of the total grade).

    Class Announcements And E-Mail Policy: Class announcements will be posted on the course homepage. Some important course announcements might be sent to your TAMU e-mail account. It is your responsibility to check the TAMU account and get familiar with the announcements.

Make-Up Policy: Make-ups are only given if written evidence of an official University excused absence is provided in a timely manner. (See University Student Rules, http://student-rules.tamu.edu/). Let your instructor know what is going on in writing, in advance, if possible. If there is an accident or an emergency that precludes advance notice, call your instructor immediately and get me documentation of the emergency in writing as soon as you can. If the instructor doesn't hear from you within 2 working days of the absence, she will not allow a make-up. It is your responsibility to schedule a make-up! The "explanatory statement for absence from class" form is not sufficient written documentation for an excused absence. If you are ill or injured, you need to provide the instructor with a note from a health care professional excusing you from work or school. You may go to your own doctor or to the Student Health Center in Beutel and obtain such a note. The note should provide all information needed to confirm that your absence is excused, i.e., phone numbers and email addresses.

    Grade Complaints: Sometimes the instructor or TA/grader might make a mistake grading your work. Any questions regarding grading/scoring of exams must be made before the exam leaves the room or no change in grade will be made. If you need more time to look at an exam and do not want to lose your right of protest, hand it back to me at the end of class, and arrange to come to office hours. Because of privacy rights, the instructor cannot discuss grades over email or phone.

    Attendance of both lectures and labs is important. If you must miss class or lab on days something is to be turned in, please contact your instructor or your TA as soon as you know. It is suggested you find a study partner or two to get notes on days you have to miss. Completed notes will be posted on my web page IF you do not use these as a substitute to attending class.

    Electronic Device Policy: Cell phones, laptops, and other electronic devices must be silent and put away during class. If you are unable to comply with this policy, you will be asked to leave class and will not be allowed to make-up any assignments missed in class that day.

       Scholastic Dishonesty: "An Aggie does not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do." Visit http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor and follow the rules of the Aggie Honor Code. There will be many opportunities (homework and computer labs) for you to work together in an appropriate manner. However, each student (or group in computer lab/activity) is responsible for turning in their own unique work. During exams and quizzes, you are not allowed to receive any kind of assistance from anyone. Any instance of scholastic dishonesty will be handled according to the processes outlined on the Honor Code website at http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor/Processes/reportingandadjudication.html .

    SOURCES OF HELP

Instructor: First, if you have a question, do not hesitate to ask before, after, or during a class. Second, you are encouraged to attend office hours to get individual help. You do not need an appointment to come to regular office hours. If your schedule does not permit you to come to the announced office hours, send to your instructor an e-mail with your schedule to make an appointment to meet at some other time.

Class Notes: An outline of notes will be posted before each class day. It will be beneficial to print these out and bring them with you to class. You should review your notes after class, and make sure you get any questions you have about the material answered before the next class day.

Week in Review: There is no Week in Review during summer. However, on the course webpage you can find a link to old Week in Review problems with detailed solutions. Students are highly encouraged to take full advantage of this extra help. Note that success on common exams requires LOTS of practice. This one is resource for you to obtain extra practice in order to master the material.

Students With Disabilities: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact Services for Students with Disabilities (Cain Hall, Room B118, or call 845-1637).

Copyright Policy: All printed materials disseminated in class or on the web are protected by Copyright laws. One copy (or download from the web) is allowed for personal use. Multiple copies or sale of any of these materials is strictly prohibited.

Note: This syllabus is subject to change at the instructor's discretion. The instructor reserves the right to make any changes he considers academically advisable. It is your responsibility to attend classes and keep track of the proceedings.

GOOD LUCK IN YOUR STUDIES!