Martin Flashman courses- Math 105 F., '98

MATH 105
Calculus for the Biological Sciences & Natural Resources
Martin Flashman
Fall, 1998 MW 19:00 -20:20 SH 128

Course Description (not complete)
Course Assignments: Text Problem lists
Course Problem of the Week (sometimes with hints, etc.)
Some X(PLORE) Files
Some Calculus web sites for surfing.

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Special Math 105 hours: Monday and Wednesday 18:20-18:50 @ SH 128
E-MAIL: flashman@axe.humboldt.edu WWW: http://www.humboldt.edu/~mef2/
***PREREQUISITE: Math 115 or Math code 50 or permission.

TEXTS: Calculus in Context by Callahan, Hoffman, et al.. [This text is used only for this section.]

X(PLORE) for MS-DOS or MAC by David Meredith. (optional)

SCOPE: This course will deal with the elementary theory and application of what is often described as differential and integral calculus. We will cover essentially the same topics treated by other sections of this course, though we will cover some topics that the other sections will not cover. Supplementary notes and text will be provided as appropriate.
TESTS AND ASSIGNMENTS: There will be several tests and graded assignments in this course.

Daily Class Reports	25 points
Several reality check quizzes	100 points
Homework assignments	50 points
One (self scheduled) midterm exam	100 points
Weekly cooperative assignments (problems of the week and summaries)	25 points
Special "team" assignment	100 points
Final examination	200/400 points

Homework assignments (total value -50 points) are made regularly and should be passed in on the due date. Work is graded Acceptable/Unacceptable with problems to be redone. Redone work should be returned for grading promptly.

The Mid-term Exam will be announced at least one week in advance and will be self scheduled .
THE FINAL EXAMINATION WILL BE SELF SCHEDULED.
The final exam will be comprehensive, covering the entire semester.
MAKE-UP TESTS WILL NOT BE GIVEN EXCEPT FOR VERY SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES!
LATE REALTY CHECK QUIZZES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED .
It is the student's responsibility to request a makeup promptly.

*** ATTENDANCE SHOULD BE A HABIT! ***

Writing Assignments: At the beginning of each class you will submit a brief statement (at most four sentences) describing the content from previous class and any topics you would like to discuss further either in class or individually. I will read these and return them the next class. These assignments will be used to determine 25 points of your grade.
Team Activities: Summaries- Every two weeks your team will be asked to submit a summary of what we have covered in class. (No more than two sides of a paper.) These may be organized in any way you find useful but should not be a copy of your class notes. I will read and correct these before returning them. Team participants will receive corrected photocopies.

Your summaries will be allowed as references only at the final examination.

POW's- On alternate weeks teams will submit a response to the "problem/activity of the week." These will be graded 3(+ for good), 2 (check for OK), 1 (- for acceptable), or 0 (unacceptable) and will be used in determining the 25 points allocated for cooperative assignments.

GRADES: Final grades will be determined taking into consideration the quality of work done in the course as evidenced primarily from the accumulation of points from tests and the graded assignments. The homework will be worth 60 points based on the number of assignments done acceptably.
The Final Examination will be worth either 200 or 400 points depending on which will give a higher overall average for the term.

MORE THAN 4 ABSENCES MAY LOWER THE FINAL GRADE FOR POOR ATTENDANCE.

Students wishing to be graded with either CR or NC should make this request to the registration office.
Computers: The computer will be used for problems throughout the course. For this purpose, X(PLORE) will be sufficient for those wishing to use a computer outside of the class. Access to the internet will also be useful.
Graphing Calculators: Graphing calculators are welcome and highly recommended. I will use the HP48G for some in-class work. Most graphing calculators will be adequate. HP48G's will be available for students to borrow for the term by special arrangement with the Math department. If you would like to purchase one or have one already, let me know. Students wishing help with any graphing calculator should plan to bring their calculator manual with them. I will try to help you with your own technology when possible during office hours, in the hour before class, or by appointment (not in class).

MATH 105 Calculus for the Biological Sciences & Natural Resources Martin Flashman Fall, 1998 MW 19:00 -20:20 SH 128

MATH 105
Calculus for the Biological Sciences & Natural Resources
Martin Flashman
Fall, 1998 MW 19:00 -20:20 SH 128