MATH 151 Engineering Math I Fall 2011 Sections 531 536 TR 8 9 15 HELD 200 Instructor Amy Austin Office 630B Blocker E mail Address austin math tamu edu Web Page http www math tamu edu amy austin check regularly for class announcements important information class notes and daily schedule Office Hours TBA Teaching Assistant For sections 531 533 Daniel Godber dgodber math tamu edu For sections 534 536 Stephen Rowe srowe math tamu edu Texts All Math 151 classes use the same book Stewart s Calculus Early Vectors You have already purchased an electronic book eBook through course fees Buying a paper copy is optional Buying the solutions manual is optional but encouraged in order to view detailed solutions of the odd numbered suggested homework problems The computer laboratory will use Matlab An Introduction with Applications 4th edition by Wiley Learning 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 Know and use techniques of limits and differentiation Apply techniques of differentiation to a variety of applications including engineering applications Understand and apply vector operations in 2 dimensions including dot product Understand the relationship between derivatives and integrals via the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Use Computer Algebra Systems such as Matlab to solve applied problems Common Exams Engineering Calculus I and II use Common Exams in order to establish consistency among sections These common exams are administered in the evening schedule attached If you have a class conflict with these exams you must provide documentation and arrangements will be made for you You and your recitation partner must purchase a packet of quizzstrips 815 or 815E and turn them in to me no later than the third week of class for use during the exams Put a sticky note with your name and your partner s name section number on the packet Failure to do so will result in a penalty of 2 points on your common exam score Calculators are not permitted on the common exams In Class Assignments At various times throughout the semester you will be given in class assignments during lecture which must be completed before leaving class In order to complete these in class assignments you will need to have loose leaf notebook paper and something to write with always come to class with these materials Many times the in class assignments will be due within the first 5 minutes of class so it is imperative that you arrive to class prepared and on time each day Other times the in class assignments may be given at the end of class so it is also imperative that you do not leave class early None of the grades on these assignments may be dropped unless you are missing a grade due to a verified University excused absence Recitation Every Wednesday students will attend recitation During this time weekly activities will be assigned Students will work in pairs during recitation and they will complete the activity with the supervision help of the TA Notes are allowed during each activity but calculators are not permitted At the end of the 50 minutes students will turn this in for a weekly graded assignment Matlab Every Monday students will attend Matlab During the first 15 20 minutes of Matlab students will have a quiz on the previous activity Notes and calculators are not permitted on the quizzes This will encourage students to actively participate on the activity and learn the material before the following Matlab After the quiz students can work on the assigned Matlab or ask the TA questions over homework Visit the link below for Matlab assignments http www math tamu edu courses math151 matlabsched html WebAssign Online homework WebAssign is required in all math 151 classes For each homework a practice will be available Students are highly encouraged to work the non graded practice homework before working the associated graded homework Do not wait until last minute to complete the online homework All information on WebAssign can be found here http www math tamu eHomework Academic Integrity Statement An Aggie does not lie cheat or steal or tolerate those who do I further refer the student to the Honor Council Rules and Procedures on the web at http www tamu edu aggiehonor 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 Disability Services in Cain Hall Room B118 or call 845 1637 For more information visit http disability tamu edu Grades Your grade will be determined by 3 exams a comprehensive final and the lab grade online homework as follows Exam I 16 of course grade T Sept 27 7 30 9 30 pm Exam II 16 of course grade R Oct 27 7 30 9 30 pm Exam III 16 of course grade T Nov 29 7 30 9 30 pm Final Exam 41 of course grade T Dec 13 1 3 pm 1 Recitation Activities 20 of course grade 1 In Class Assignments 20 of course grade 1 Matlab 20 of course grade 1 of course grade Quizzes 20 1 of course grade WebAssign homework 20 Make Up Policy No make ups will be given without written evidence of an official University excused absence See University Student Rules According to Section 7 3 of the University Student Rules for an absence to be considered excused the student must notify his or her instructor in writing acknowledged e mail message is acceptable prior to the date of absence if such notification is feasible In cases where advance notification is not feasible the student must provide notification by the end of the second working day after the absence This notification should include an explanation of why notice could not be sent prior to the class If no such notice is given the rights to a make up are forfeited In addition and also in accordance with University Student Rules a written excuse must be presented upon return to class Specifically in the case of illness or injury students are required to obtain a confirmation note from a health care professional affirming date and time of a medical office visit regarding the illness or injury and confirming the need of absence before a
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