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MTH 131 Ð Applied
Calculus I
Spring 2018
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Course Description
Basic topics in calculus for
students who do not need all the topics in MTH 141. Limits, derivatives,
and integrals of algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential functions.
Applications including graphing, maxima and minima problems, etc. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: passing a placement test or C- or
better in MTH 111. Not for major credit in mathematics. Not open to
students with credit or concurrent enrollment in MTH 141. (A1) (B3)
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Course Sections
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Section
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Day
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Time
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Locale
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Instructor
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0001
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MWF
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8-8:50 A.M.
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Balentine 113
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Erin Denette
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0002
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MWF
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8-8:50 A.M.
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Balentine 105
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Steven Gambino
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0003
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MWF
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9-9:50 A.M.
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Quinn 104
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Sarah Van Beaver
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0004
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TuTh
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12:30-1:45 P.M.
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Pastore 305
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Aleksandr Kodess
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0005
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MWF
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11:00-11:50 A.M.
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Ballentine 112
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Erin Denette
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0006
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MWF
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11:00-11:50 A.M.
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Swan 305
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Ayse Sharland
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0007
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MWF
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12-12:50 P.M.
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Pastore 305
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Joseph Erickson
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0008
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MWF
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12-12:50 P.M.
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Morrill 215
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Albert Gerheim
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0009
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MWF
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8-8:50 A.M.
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Chafee 244
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Charles Faella
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Textbook and Required Materials
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TEXTBOOK & ONLINE HOMEWORK
Applied Calculus (Fifth
Edition) by
Hughes-Hallet et. al. with WileyPLUS
Online Homework Access Code
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CALCULATOR
A graphing calculator is
required. Be sure to bring your calculator to class and to regular exams.
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Course Calendar
An approximate schedule for the
course can be found here.
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Grading
Final grades will be based on
class assignments, online WileyPLUS homework, three
night exams, and a comprehensive final exam at a date/time/locale TBA.
Total points is 660 with points distributed as
follows:
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Precalculus Enhancement
Project
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60
points
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WileyPLUS Online
Homework
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75
points
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Class Assignments
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75
points
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Exams
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100
points each
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Final Exam
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150
points
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There is no alternative credit
in this course. Assignments will not be graded on a curve nor will any
extra credit be made available.
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Letter Grade Distribution
Final grades will be determined according
to the following scale.
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93-100 A
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73-76.99
C
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90-92.99
A-
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70-72.99
C-
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87-89.99
B+
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67-69.99
D+
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83-86.99
B
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60-66.99
D
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80-82.99
B-
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0.0-59.99
F
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77-79.99
C+
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PreCalculus Enhancement
Project
During the first regularly scheduled
class, all students will take a gateway exam. The gateway exam consists of
20 precalculus problems to be completed within 45
minutes. There is no partial credit, and the exam is graded as either pass
or fail. If you fail or miss the gateway exam, you will be automatically
recruited to the Precalculus Enhancement Project
(ÒMTH131-PCE-Spring2018Ó set up in Sakai).
Scoring. If you pass the gateway exam, you will receive 60
points, counted to the overall point total for this course. If you do not
pass or miss the gateway exam, you will be added to the PCE project. This
project will offer you six mini online lessons which afford you the
opportunity to enhance your precalculus skills
and earn up to 60 points through six corresponding 10-point online quizzes.
All the points from these six quizzes will be counted toward the PCE
portion of your overall course points.
Since 60 points of the
total available 660 points is over 9% of the total points, not passing the
gateway exam and not taking the PCE project would lower your final course
grade by approximately a letter grade.
Purpose. Precalculus skills are essential to
calculus courses. The PCE project is intended to provide a more focused
online environment for URI students who may be unprepared for this course.
This project provides an opportunity for students to enhance their math
skills at their own pace and succeed in calculus classes. All mini lectures
are designed following the pace of the course syllabus, and they will be
ready to take in your Sakai account, under site ÒMTH131-PCE-Spring2018Ó.
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WileyPLUS Online Homework
System
You will be given weekly
homework assignments via the WileyPLUS Online
Homework System. Typically, homework assignments will be made available the
Monday of the week that the corresponding sections are scheduled to be
covered and will be due at 11:00pm on the Tuesday following the lecture
week. Late submissions will be accepted with a 50% point
deduction.
To sign up for this system, you
will need a WileyPlus registration code.
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If you buy a new text book, make sure to buy the book bundled with WileyPlus code. (ISBN: 9781118865590) _
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If you buy a used book, you need to buy the WileyPlus
registration code separately. You can directly purchase the code from WileyPlus website for about $90; you can also buy the
code alone from URI book store.
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Your WileyPlus code comes with an
electronic version of the text book in your WileyPlus
account.
You
register for the WileyPLUS system by going to the
URL that is unique to your section of MTH 131, so do not sign up for WileyPLUS until you are sure which section of MTH 131
you are taking.
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Exams
This class will have
three midterm exams and one final exam, with the following dates, times,
and locations. Each exam (including the final) will be half multiple-choice
and half free-response. You are
required to bring your student ID to all exams.
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Exam
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Date
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Time
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Locale
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Midterm Exam 1
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Tuesday
February 20
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6-7:30
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Chafee
271
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Midterm Exam 2
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Tuesday
March 20
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6-7:30
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Chafee
271
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Midterm Exam 3
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Tuesday
April 17
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6-7:30
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Edwards
Auditorium
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Final Exam
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TBA
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TBA
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TBA
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Make Up Exam Policy
Makeup
exams may be scheduled in the event you are unable to attend exams under the
following conditions. In particular, if you must miss the exam because of a
scheduling conflict, you must notify your instructor before, not after, the
exam, and emergencies require you to contact your instructor within 24
hours. See University Manual sections 8.51.10 and 8.51.14 for guidelines.
_ If your reason for missing the
exam as scheduled is (i) a University sanctioned
event for which verifiable documentation can be provided (including another
scheduled class), (ii) a responsibility to an employer that cannot be
rescheduled (with documentation from your employer), or (iii) Religious
holidays, then you MUST INFORM YOUR INSTRUCTOR 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE
EXAM AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION IF REQUESTED. Makeup exams will be scheduled
after the actual exam, and preferably before the class period when exams
are to be handed back, but no later than one week after the original date.
_ If the reason for missing
the exam as scheduled is due to (i) illness (with
verifiable documentation from a medical provider), or (ii) an emergency
(with appropriate documentation), then you MUST INFORM YOUR INSTRUCTOR
WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE EXAM and provide documentation upon your return.
Failure to notify your instructor within 24 hours will result in a 0 for
the exam. No exceptions. Makeup exams may be scheduled no later than a week
after the original date, unless the illness or emergency precludes this, in
which case the makeup exam will be given on a common date during the last
few weeks of the semester.
_ If your circumstances do not
meet either of the above (no documentation, a non- emergency excuse without
sufficient notice, etc.), then you will receive a zero for the missed exam.
No exceptions.
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Electronic Device Policy
Cell
phones, iPads, iPods, laptops, etc. should be turned off during
class. Excepted from this are electronic pads used for note-taking and
graphing calculators. Your instructor may tell you about other exceptions.
ÒTextingÓ is not allowed.
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Attendance Policy
Attendance is a vital and necessary part of this course. While
there is no formal attendance policy, we cover a lot of information at a
rapid pace; missing a class will result in a large amount of material
missed. Students are responsible for all missed work, regardless of the
reason for absence. It is also the absenteeÕs responsibility to get all
missing notes or materials.
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Other Policies
All class materials (e.g. notes,
projects, exams, lectures, etc.) are property of the University of Rhode
Island and the instructor. Copying, audio recording, video taping, taking
pictures, and/or posting any course material is not allowed without consent
of the instructor and the University of Rhode Island. In particular, STUDENTS IN THIS COURSE ARE STRICTLY
PROHIBITED FROM USING ANY COURSE MATERIALS (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
NOTES TAKEN IN CLASS) FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING THEM FOR PROFIT.
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Special Needs
Any
student with a documented disability should contact your instructor early in
the semester so that he or she may work out reasonable accommodations with
you to support your success in this course. Students should also contact
Disability Services for Students: Office of Student Life, 330 Memorial
Union, 874-2098. They will determine with you what accommodations are
necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is
confidential.
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Tutoring
There
is help available from the Academic Enhancement Center (AEC). The AEC
offers tutoring (both walk-in and appointment-based types) and academic
coaching. For more information on AEC services and study tips, visit the
AEC website at http://web.uri.edu/aec/.
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Incomplete Grade
University
of Rhode Island regulations concerning incomplete grades will be followed. See
University Manual sections 8.53.20 and 8.53.21 for details.
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Religious Holidays
It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to accord
students, on an individual basis, the opportunity to observe their
traditional religious holidays. Students desiring to observe a holiday of
special importance must provide written notification to each instructor.
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Standards of Behavior
Students
are responsible for being familiar with and adhering to the published
ÒCommunity Standards of Behavior: University Policies and RegulationsÓ
which can be accessed in the University Student Handbook (www.web.uri.edu/studentconduct/university-student-handbook/). If you must come in late, please do not disrupt the
class. Please turn off all cell phones or any electronic devices.
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