• Prerequisites:  Math 103 or an appropriate score on the mathematics placement test.
• Section information:
           Section 5, class number 7650, 9:00 A.M.-9:50 A.M., MWF, Witmer 302
           Section 8, class number 7652, 1:00-1:50 P.M., MWF, Witmer 305
• Textbook:  Calculus for the Managerial, Life and Social Sciences, Seventh Edition, by Soo T. Tan (Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2006). If the bookstore sells you a condensed version of the textbook containing only chapters one through six, this is fine. The bookstore may run out of copies of the textbook. It may not order any more copies unless you ask a clerk to order a copy specifically for you.
• Computers:  You may not use computers or calculators during exams, but you may need a scientific calculator for some of the homework problems.
• Instructor:  L. Peterson
• Phone numbers:  777-4609 (office), 795-8984 (home), 777-2881 (Mathematics office). Voice mail is available at my 777-4609 number.
• E-mail address:  lawrence.peterson@und.nodak.edu
• URL:  http://www.und.nodak.edu/instruct/lapeters. This syllabus appears on my Web site. Use of the Web is optional. I will announce all assignments in class as well as on the Web.
• Office:  322 Witmer Hall.
• Office hours:

  	Mondays:	2:00-2:50 P.M.
  	Tuesdays:	11:00-11:50 A.M.
  	Wednesdays:	2:00-2:50 P.M.
  	Thursdays:	11:00-11:50 A.M.
  	Fridays:	2:00-2:50 P.M.

  These office hours do not apply during university recesses and holidays, on Reading and Review Day (May 2, 2008), or during final exam week. It is generally better for me if you come to see me during my posted office hours rather than at other times, but you may drop in to see me anytime during normal business hours. If I am available and not overly busy, then I can meet with you. We can also set up an appointment, if this is necessary.
• Tutorial help:  You can come to see me in my office for help with questions or difficulties that you may have. Tutorial help is also available in the Mathematics Learning Center (rooms 310 and 312, Witmer Hall) and in the University Learning Center (Room 201A, Memorial Union).
• Grading:
  • Midterm exams: 60%
  • Final exam: 30%
  • Homework: 10%
• Grading scale:  90% A, 80% B, 70% C, 60% D
• Exams:  There will be two midterm exams and one final exam. The midterm exams will occur in class during regular class periods. The final exam will be comprehensive with an emphasis on the material that we cover after the second midterm. I will announce firm exam dates in class.
• Absences from exams:  If you will be absent from an exam, call me in advance.
• Homework:  I will assign homework regularly, collect it on announced due dates, and grade selected problems. Unless I note otherwise, all assigned homework problems will come from the "Exercises" and not from the "Self-Check Exercises" or the "Concept Questions." A file folder in the Mathematics Learning Center (rooms 310 and 312, Witmer Hall) will contain worked out solutions to past homework problems.
• Late homework:  Homework is due at 4:20 P.M. on the announced due date. I will accept late homework up until 4:20 P.M. on the next business day following the announced due date, but I will reduce the score for the assignment by approximately 50 percent in this case. If I am not in my office, you may leave homework off with the secretary in the Mathematics Department office (Room 313, Witmer Hall). Do not slide homework under the door of the Mathematics Department office.
• Study time:  Many of you may find that this is a difficult course. Please spend at least two hours of study outside of class for each hour of class. If you have done all of the assigned homework, then study the book and your notes. Feel free to do extra problems in addition to those that I assign.
• Course content:  This is a one-semester calculus course. We will study limits, derivatives, integrals, some techniques for computing derivatives and integrals, as well as some applications of these concepts.
• Attendance policy:  I want you to succeed in this course. Please attend all class sessions if possible. Please be respectful and considerate of the professor and of other students in the class.
• Changes to policies:  Course policies, including all policies described in this syllabus, are subject to change. I will announce any changes to the policies.
• Comments and concerns:  Let me know if you have any comments about the class. If you have emergency medical information to share with me, if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, or if you need accommodations in this course because of a disability, please make an appointment with me. If you plan to request disability accommodations, you are expected to register with the Disability Support Services (DSS) office (190 McCannel Hall, 777-3425 voice/TTY).

            Jan.  9  2.1                     Mar. 10  4.4
            Jan. 11  2.2                     Mar. 12  4.5
                                             Mar. 14  5.1
            Jan. 14  2.3
            Jan. 16  2.4                     Mar. 17  5.2
            Jan. 18  2.4                     Mar. 19  5.2

            Jan. 23  2.5                     Mar. 26  5.3
            Jan. 25  2.6                     Mar. 28  5.4

            Jan. 28  3.1                     Mar. 31  5.5
            Jan. 30  3.2                     Apr.  2  Review
            Feb.  1  3.3                     Apr.  4  Exam II

            Feb.  4  3.4                     Apr.  7  5.6
            Feb.  6  3.5                     Apr.  9  6.1
            Feb.  8  3.6                     Apr. 11  6.2

            Feb. 11  3.6                     Apr. 14  6.3
            Feb. 13  Review                  Apr. 16  6.4
            Feb. 15  Exam I                  Apr. 18  6.5

            Feb. 20  3.7                     Apr. 21  6.5
            Feb. 22  4.1                     Apr. 23  6.6
                                             Apr. 25  6.7
            Feb. 25  4.2
            Feb. 27  4.3                     Apr. 28  6.7
            Feb. 29  4.3                     Apr. 30  Review

• Final Exam:  The final exam for my sections of this course will occur at the following time at a location which I will announce later:

  5:30 P.M.-7:30 P.M., Monday, May 5, 2008.

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Contact Person: Larry Peterson
E-mail: lawrence.peterson@und.nodak.edu
Phone: (701) 777-4609
Date of most recent update: 4 January 2008
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