Class Contract For Business Calculus
Summer 2012 Mth 1007
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Instructor: Wes
Black web site: http://www.ivcc.edu/black |
Text: Calculus for Business, 11th edition, Barnett, Ziegler, and Byleen |
| e-mail: Wes_Black@ivcc.edu |
Office: E303 Phone: 224-0459 |
| Day by Day Schedule | My Math Lab (Course ID: black91513 ) |
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.
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Expected Learning Outcomes: |
Tentative Test Schedule:
| Test 1 | Sections 3.1-3.7 | June 11 | Monday |
| Test 2 | Sections 4.1-4.6 | June 20 | Wednesday |
| Test 3 | Sections 5.1-5.6 | July 3 | Tuesday |
| Test 4 | Sections 6.1-6.5 | July 12 | Thursday |
| Test 5 | Sections 7.1-8.2 | July 23 | Monday |
| Final | Sections 3.1-8.2 | July 25 | Wednesday |
Grading: (percentage)
100-90 A 89-80 B 79-70 C 69-60 D 59- F
Grading: subject to change by instructor
approx. 120pts in homework (Done in MML) with 20pts extra credit possible
approx. five tests (100pts) and two 100pt comprehensive finals
Tests: No exams may be
taken LATE. You are encouraged to take an exam early if you think
you will miss it or if you have already missed an exam earlier in the semester. 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. All tests will be
taken with a pencil or a 5 point deduction will occur.
Homework Requirements: All homework will be done in MyMathLab.
If you bring a computer to class, you must sit on the back row as
to not distract other students. With a computer in class, you may only work
on MyMathLab or you will leave the classroom for the remainder of the class
period. You may not work in groups on homework during class time. If you are
distracting other students, you will be asked to leave your computer at
home.
Extra Credit: On the day of each test , your overall homework
average will be checked. If you have 98% or better, you will receive 4 pts
extra credit. If you have 96% then 3pts, 94% then 2 pts and 92% then 1pt
extra credit. Extra credit stops at 20 cumulative points.
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be withdrawn from the course with a W. If you are caught cheating after the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 must still show all of your
work. You may not store any information in a graphing calculator (see
cheating above). A random check may occur before/during exams to check calculator
memory. Please remove calculator covers before each exam.
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 the instructor and arrange to complete any work missed."
Withdrawal policy:
Students will have the ability to initiate a withdrawal from classes.
By completing the form in the Records Office or at
www.ivcc.edu, the student is authorizing IVCC to remove him/her
from the course. Entering the student ID number serves as the student’s
electronic signature. IVCC has the right to revoke a withdrawal in cases of
academic dishonesty or at the instructor’s discretion.
Students
should be aware of the impact of a withdrawal on full-time status for
insurance purposes and for financial aid. It is highly recommended that
students meet with their instructor or with a counselor before withdrawing
from a class to discuss if a withdrawal is the best course of action for
that particular student.
School Closings and Class Cancellations:
In the event of inclement
weather, please tune to a local radio
station for possible school closings. If an exam is scheduled for a day
that the school is closed or class is cancelled, it will be conducted during the
next scheduled class period. Check IVCC's Class Cancellations (http://www.ivcc.edu/cancellations/)
and class announcements at CourseCompass/MyMathLab (http://www.coursecompass.com)
Special Needs:
You may be eligible for academic
accommodations if you have a documented physical, psychiatric (anxiety,
depression, bipolar disorder, AD/HD, post-traumatic stress, or others) or
cognitive disability such as a learning disability. If
you have a disability and need more information regarding possible
accommodations, please contact Tina Hardy at (Tina_Hardy@ivcc.edu,
224-0284) or Judy Mika Judy_Mika@ivcc.edu
or 224-0350) or stop by office B-204.