Math 151 801 803 Course Syllabus Instructor David Manuel Office Hours Official hours TR 9 10 30am F 1 30 3 30pm Contact Points Office BLOC 601J phone 845 4299 e mail dmanuel calclab math tamu edu OR dmanuel math tamu edu Web Page http www math tamu edu dmanuel m151 11a Course Name Engineering Math I Course Description Rectangular coordinates vectors analytic geometry functions limits derivatives of functions applications integration computer algebra Matlab Texts Stewart Calculus Early Vectors Preliminary Edition 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 http www math tamu edu courses math151 Prerequisite High school algebra I and II trigonometry and geometry MATH150 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 2dimensional vectors and differential calculus At the conclusion of this course students should be able to I Know and use techniques of limits and differentiation II Apply techniques of differentiation to a variety of applications including engineering applications III Understand and apply vector operations in 2 dimensions including dot product IV Understand the relationship between derivatives and integrals via the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus V Use Computer Algebra Systems such as Matlab to solve non routine problems Grading Policy 3 exams Labs Q Act HW Final Total 500 points 250 points 250 points 1000 points A B C D F 900 1000 800 899 700 799 600 699 0 599 Attendance 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 me or your TA as soon as you know I suggest 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 Make up Policy If you miss an exam you must contact me within 48 hours Exams must be made up within 30 days and require appropriate documentation of a university excused absence Make up policy for lab assignments activities and quizzes are discussed below Scholastic Dishonesty Remember the Aggie Code of Honor An Aggie does not lie cheat or steal or tolerate those who do 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 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 Expectations I expect you to have read the material and stepped through the examples before class and I expect you to treat me with respect You can expect me to be prompt and consistent in grading and treat you with respect Weekly Schedule The weekly schedule is posted on the MATH 151 course homepage at http www math tamu edu courses math151 currentsched html Exams Dates for the exams are Thursday 17 Feb Thurs 24 Mar and Tues 26 Apr 7 30 9 30pm in a location to be announced Final Exam A comprehensive final exam will be given in HELD 111 according to the schedule posted at http admissions tamu edu registrar General FinalSchedule aspx Spring 2011 Homework Suggested homework is posted on the MATH 151 course homepage and at the bottom of my Blank Notes 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 due every Sunday starting 23 Jan at 11 55 00pm NO late submissions accepted You either received an access code with your new textbook or you may purchase one online or possibly at one of the bookstores in town The URL for online homework is http www math tamu edu courses eHomework Only the highest 20 homework grades will be counted 5 of the total grade NOTE during exam weeks online homework sections will be combined to make a takehome quiz and will be graded as such Online homework assignments will count 5 of your final grade Recitation To assist you in learning the course material you will attend recitations every Monday During this time weekly activities will be assigned Students will work in groups of 3 or 4 and will complete each activity during recitation under the help and supervision of the TA Each group will turn in one activity for a weekly grade Only the highest ten activities will be counted therefore missed activities may not be made up Weekly activities will count 6 of your final grade Matlab On Wednesdays you will meet in a computer lab where you will have an individual quiz over the previous activity for the first 15 20 minutes to encourage all group members to actively participate in the activities then work on computer assignments using MATLAB except for exam weeks Matlab assignments are posted on the MATH 151 course homepage and are due at the BEGINNING of lab on Wednesday of the deadline week Labs turned in between 5 minutes and 48 hours after the official start of lab will receive a 30 late penalty labs will not be accepted more than 48 hours late for any reason Quizzes will count 6 and Matlab will count 8 of your final grade Maplets While not graded there are some very useful Java Applets written in MAPLE which help illustrate and or drill the concepts of this course These are linked on the MATH 151 course homepage Note that you must be using a machine with Maple installed such as those in the Calclabs or Open Access Labs Knowledge of Maple is NOT required to run these applets 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
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