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Class Contract For Business Calculus 
Fall 2005   Mth 1007

Instructor: Wes Black
web site:  http://www.ivcc.edu/black
Text: Calculus for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences, 7th edition, TAN
Office hours: 7:30-8:00 MTRF,
9-10 MTWRF , 12-12:15 MW
Office: E303
Phone:
224-0459
e-mail: Wes_Black@ivcc.edu
        Day by Day Schedule        Homework Problems

Prerequisite: 1) Mth 1003 with a grade of "C" or better or the equivalent college course; or the equivalent college course; or 2) A score of at least a 20 on the calculus placement exam.

Expected Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the cartesian coordinate system.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of functions, limits, and the derivative.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of differentiation.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of applications of the derivative.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of exponential and logarithmic functions.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of integration.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of additional topics in integration.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of calculus of several variables. 

Tentative Test Schedule:

Test 1 Sept 9 (Fri) 2.1-2.6
Test 2 Sept 27 (Tues) 3.1-3.7
Test 3 Oct 13 (Thurs) 4.1-4.5
Test 4 Oct 28 (Fri) 5.1-5.6
Test 5 Nov 15 (Tues) 6.1-6.5
Test 6 Dec 2 (Fri) 6.6-8.2
Final Dec 14 (Wed) 2.1-8.2

Homework Requirements: All homework should be done before the next class period. The announced quizzes will be similar to the assigned problems. The unannounced quizzes will be the homework problems from previous assignments. You may use your homework notebooks but not your book during the homework quizzes.

Grading
(percentage)
100-90 A 89-80 B 79-70 C 69-60 D 59- F



Testing:
Subject to change by instructor
approx. 6-10 quizzes or homework checks (see homework req. below)
approx. six tests (80-100 pts) and two 100pt comprehensive finals
All tests will be taken with a pencil or a 5 point deduction will occur. The final will count twice and your lowest test score will be dropped.

Make-up tests: You are encouraged to take an exam early if you know you will miss it. The final exam will count twice. If you do not miss an exam, the final will replace your lowest test score. If you miss an exam, the final will replace your zero. If you score worse on the final exam, then all other tests will count and the final will only count once.

Make-up quizzes: Quizzes can not be made up. One quiz might be dropped.

For School Related Missed Quizzes, Projects, and Tests, you must fill out the form at http://www.ivcc.edu/black/missedassignment.htm 

Cheating: If you are caught cheating before the withdrawal date, you will be withdrawn from the course with a W. If you are caught cheating after the withdrawal date, you will receive an F for the final class grade.

Calculator: You will need at least a scientific calculator. You may use a graphing calculator if you want, but you must show all or your work. You may not store any information in the graphing calculator (see cheating above). A random check may occur during exams to check calculator memory.

IVCC attendance policy: "Students are expected to attend all classes regularly. If absence is unavoidable, it is the student's responsibility to explain the absence to his instructor and arrange to complete any work missed."

Withdrawal policy: Last day to withdraw is Nov 9, 2005. To request a withdraw from this class, the student must visit my office E-303 and fill out the withdrawal form with a signature. In my absence, the student must contact the Dean of English, Mathematics, and Education (Marianne Dzik). I will only withdraw a student if he or she has signed the withdraw form or has not taken any quizzes or tests by midterm. All withdrawals earn a grade of "W" which does not affect the GPA but deletes the course credit(s) for the involved course(s). Withdrawal from a course can affect financial aid. Students who receive financial aid should see an advisor in the Financial Aid Office before withdrawing from a course.

Disability: If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations through the Special Populations office B-204, phone 224-0284.