calc131

Math 132 - sections 03 & 04
Calculus for Physical and Life Sciences II
Spring 2009
Prof. Ballantine

Course Times and Location

Section 03: MWRF 11:00 -11:50 AM in Stein 217

Section 04: MWF 12:00-12:50 PM & R 12:30-1:20 PM in Stein 217

Instructor Information

Office: Swords 335
Office Phone: 793-3940
e-mail: cballant at holycross dot edu
web page: http://math.holycross.edu/~cballant/math132-s09/math132-s09.html

Office Hours: Monday 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Wednesday 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Thursday 9:30 - 11:30 AM & 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Text
Calculus (Single Variable) - Concepts & Contexts, Third Edition - James Stewart. This book is available at the Holy Cross bookstore. We will cover material from chapters 5 - 8.

Homework Assignments
There will be weekly homework assignments. They are due at the beginning of class on the due date (usually on Friday). The problem sets and their due dates will be posted on the course web page. You will find a link to this web site on my home page. NO late assignments will be accepted without a serious documented reason. Should this happen, you need to contact me before the homework is due.

Please follow these guidelines when writing up your homework papers.

On the first page write your name, the assignment details, and your section number.
Write neatly. It is your responsibility to make sure the grader can read your work.
Remove any frayed edges and staple or clip multi-page assignments together.
Show your work. Correct answers without any explanation will not receive full credit.

Exams
There will be three midterm exams and a final exam. Please plan your schedule accordingly. If you have a conflict with any of the midterm exam times, please bring it to my attention well before the exam date, so that alternate arrangements can be made. The final exam is scheduled by the Registrar's office. Please consider the final exam date when making travel plans.

Exam 1: Thursday, February 19, 6:00PM to 7:30PM. Location to be announced.
Exam 2: Thursday, March 19, 6:00PM to 7:30PM. Location to be announced.
Exam 3: Thursday, April 23, 6:00PM to 7:30PM. Location to be announced.
Final Exam (cumulative): Section 03: Tuesday, May 5, 8:30-11:30 AM

Section 04: Friday, May 8, 2:30-5:30 PM

Grading Policy
Three midterm exams - 25%, 20%, 10% (in decreasing order of scores)
Final exam - 30%
Homework - 10%

Class participation - 5%

Attendance
Attendance is important to me and could make a difference in the grade in border line cases.

Calculators
You may use a graphing calculator on the homework (but you can do without one since you will learn how to use Maple). However, you are not allowed to use one on the tests or on the final exam. I will provide you with a scientific calculator at the beginning of the tests/final exam.

Academic Honesty
You are expected to comply with the Departmental Statement on Academic Integrity (found at http://mathcs.holycross.edu/AcademicIntegrity.htm) as well as the Academic Honesty Policy of the College (found on page 13 of the Holy Cross Catalog). You can work together with other students on homework assignments. However, the work you turn in must represent your own thoughts and be in your own words. Please do not allow others to copy your homework. There is no collaboration allowed on tests and the final exam.

Sources of Help
My office hours are listed above. If you need to speak with me, but cannot attend any of my regular office hours, you can also make an appointment to visit at an alternate time. I strongly encourage you to stop by whenever you have a question about the course material.

The Calculus Workshop provides drop-in peer tutoring on a first-come, first-served basis. It is open Sunday through Thursday, 7:00-9:00PM in Swords 328.

Cell Phone Policy

If your cell phone rings during class, I will deduct 1% from your final grade. The only exceptions are emergencies. If your cell phone rings during class and you bring a note from the class dean documenting the emergency, the 1% policy does not apply.