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\textbf{Math 131, Section 01} \\
Course Information Sheet, Fall Semester, 2003 \\
Professor Andrew D. Hwang
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\subsubsection*{Contact Information}

\noindent Office: 320 Swords Hall \\
Office Hours:  \\
Telephone: (508) 793-2458 \\
email: \texttt{ahwang@mathcs.holycross.edu} \\
web: \verb+http://mathcs.holycross.edu/~ahwang/teach/131/index.html+
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Office hours are for your benefit; please use them. $\ddot{\smile}$ If
you cannot make any of the times, see me or send email to make an
appointment. If you're having trouble, it's best to see me as soon as
possible. The sooner you talk to me, the easier it is to get you back
on track in the course.


\subsubsection*{Grading}

The course grade has four components: Problem sets and computer labs,
quizzes, midterm tests~(3), and the final exam. Your course grade is
out of 1000~points, but there will be 1050~points of coursework. While
you cannot earn more than~100\% in a given component, you may use the
bonus points if you miss a problem set, do poorly on a quiz, or just
want to raise your average.

\paragraph{Problem Sets and Labs}

Problem sets will be handed out each Friday, and are due the following
Friday at the beginning of the lecture. Late problem sets will not be
accepted. There will be four short computer labs during the term. In total,
there will be 180~points, of which 150~count toward your grade.

\paragraph{Quizzes} 

There will be a short quiz each Friday (11~in all) on the week's
material.  Each quiz is worth 20~points, of which 200~points count
toward your course grade.

\paragraph{Midterm Exams}

There are three non-cumulative midterm exams, scheduled for 
Friday, September 26; Friday, October 24; 
and Monday, November 24.
Each midterm is worth 100~points (10\% of the grade), and will consist 
of about five questions. Midterms will be held at the usual class time in 
the lecture room (Swords~328). 

\paragraph{Final Exam}

The final exam, which is worth~35\% of the course grade, is
cumulative. The College has scheduled the final exam for 
Tuesday, December 16, at 8:30 AM.
\textbf{Do not make travel plans that conflict with the midterms or 
final exam!}

\subsubsection*{Academic Honesty}

Like all Holy Cross faculty, I strongly support the College's Policy on
Academic Honesty, which is detailed in the catalog. It is \textbf{your 
responsibility} to read and adhere to this policy. Plagiarism and cheating 
are serious academic offenses.

I encourage you to discuss the problem sets with each other.  However,
it is crucial that you write up your problem sets in your own words,
without outside assistance. Do not plagiarize other students' work, and
do not lend your ungraded work to classmates for any reason.

\subsubsection*{Outside Help}

Aside from office hours, there is a Calculus Workshop that provides
drop-in peer tutoring. It is open Sunday--Thursday, 7:00--9:00~PM, in
Swords~302. The workshop runs on a first-come, first-served
basis. Tutors are there to help you develop solutions to problems, not
to do your homework for you.

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\subsubsection*{Meeting Schedule}

The following is the syllabus for the term. It is possible that this
schedule will change slightly, though in no event will we go faster
than advertized.

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