MATH 151 Engineering Math I Fall 2014 Sec 573 575 MW 4 10 5 25 PM Room BLOC 166 Instructor Sang Rae Lee Office BLOC 510J webpage https www math tamu edu srlee Office Hours M 3 00 4 00 WF 10 00 11 00 and by appointment E mail Address srlee math tamu edu Teaching Assistant Mahmood Ettehad mettehad math tamu edu Course Description Rectangular coordinates vectors analytic geometry functions limits derivatives of functions applications integration computer algebra MATH 171 designed to be a more demanding version of this course Prerequisite MATH 150or an acceptable score on TAMU Math Placement Exam Calculator Policy Calculators will NOT be allowed on quizzes or exams but will be allowed on online homework Course Objectives Students in this course students will be provided with quantitative and problem solving skills of 2 dimensional 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 Matlab 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 1 graded practice homework before working the associated graded homework Homework will be due on Thursdays No late homework will be accepted Do not wait until last minute to complete the online homework All information on WebAssign can be found here http www math tamu eHomework Text Book All Math 151 classes use the same book Stewarts 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 maybe useful 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 possibly 5th edition 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 Recitation 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 Grading Policies The course grading will be based on the results of 3 Exams 1 Final Exam as well as Quiz WebAssign and lab activity With the total 1000 points Exam I II and III 500 Final 250 Quiz 50 WebAssign 100 Lab 100 A 900 1000 B 800 899 C 700 799 D 600 699 F 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 If you don t attend classes well you can not excuse anything at the end of semester Make up Policy Make up exams will be only allowed due to excused absences and the timeline must be discussed with the instructor following Student Rules If you foresee the need to be absent during an exam you mustnotify the instructor in advance 2 Scholastic Dishonesty Remember the Aggie Code of Honor AnAggiedoesnotlie cheat orsteal ortoleratethosewhodo 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 aggiehonor tamu edu Faculty WhatToDo aspx 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 Webpage for Math 151 http www math tamu edu courses math151 You can find all information you need for the course including weekly schedule exam dates WebAssign etc Sources of Help 1 Week in Review A Week in Review is offered in each week that covers concepts taught during previous the week The dates and times will be posted on the course webpage 2 Help Sessions Help sessions are an opportunity for you to ask questions and get help with your homework The dates and times will be posted on the course webpage 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 additional information visit http disability tamu edu Copyright Statement All printed handouts and web materials are protected by US Copyright Laws No multiple copies can be made without written permission by the instructor 3
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