MATH 252 – Calculus IV                                    Spring  2014

 

Instructor: Neil Sigmon                                                           Office: Walker 212

Phone: 831-5340                                                                     Email: npsigmon@radford.edu

Homepage: http://www.radford.edu/~npsigmon

Course Homepage: http://www.radford.edu/~npsigmon/courses/calculus4/math252.html

Office Hrs2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday

1:25 – 3:25 p.m. Thursday                    

(Other times by appointment)

 

Textbook: Essential Calculus Early Transcendental Functions, Larson, Hostetler, Edwards

 

Textbook Coverage: Sections from Chapter 10-13 as time permits.

 

Class Meeting Times: Section 01: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00-12:50 p.m. in Davis 142

                                     Section 02: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00-1:50 p.m. in Porterfield 172                                   

                             This course counts 3 hours credit.

Test Dates: To be announced (There will be three major tests)

 

Final Exam Date: Section 01: Monday, May 5th at 12:30 p.m. in Davis 142.
                           
Section 02: Wednesday, May 7th at 12:30 p.m. in Porterfield 172.

 

Grading Policy:    60 % Major Tests

                             25 % Final Exam* (Comprehensive)

                             15 % Pop Quiz, Homework, WeBWorK Average, Maple Lab Assignments

 

* Since the final exam is cumulative, the exam grade will replace the lowest test score of the three major tests.

 

Grade Scale:   90-100     A

                       80-89       B

                       70-79       C

                       60-69       D

                       < 60        F

 

Prerequisite: MATH 251 (Calculus III)

 

“Makeup” Test Policy: Approval for making up a missed test should be given prior to the
scheduled test. The makeup test must be taken within one week following the scheduled test.
Documentation is required for all make-ups. Except for extraordinary circumstances, approval
for a makeup test will not be granted if the scheduled test has already been given. In this case,
the final exam score will replace the excused missed test.

Attendance Policy: Attendance is a requirement in this class and in the lab period. If you miss
a class, you are responsible for making up any missed work. Attendance will be taken
each class. Attendance means RESPONSIBILITY – I look much more favorably
on students who have good attendance habits.


Late Homework Policy: Late hand written homework will be accepted but only limited credit will be given. I consider late homework to be homework turned in later than 5:00 p.m. of the day the assignment is due. The maximum number of points a student can receive for a late homework is ten points lower than the minimum grade of all students who have turned in the assignment on time. For example, if an assigned homework is worth 80 points and the lowest score of the on-time assignments is 60/80, the maximum grade a student can receive for the assignment is 50/80. No exceptions to this policy will be granted except for extreme circumstances that require official university documentation or a predetermined arrangement between the student and myself that is done prior to the assignment due date. Late assignments must be turned in within one class day of the assignment due date to obtain any credit. WeBWorK homework has an assigned due date and time where late homework is not permitted.

Laptop/Cell Phone/Electronic Device Policy: No cell phones, computers, or other electronic devices are to be used in this class when these devices are not being used in a way that is conducive for learning what is being taught in class during a particular day or time. Determining what is conducive will be left up to the instructor's discretion. The instructor retains the right to ask a student to leave class if they exhibit this or any other behavior that is a distraction to learning for other students in the class.

The Learning Assistance Center: The Learning Assistance and Resource Center (LARC), located in 126 Walker Hall, is open to all students Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.  Certified, trained tutors provide help with basic study skills, writing, and content-specific material.  An appointment is necessary and can be made by calling 831-7704, emailing larc@radford.edu.

 

Catalog Course Description: This course covers the concepts of functions of several variables, limits and continuity, partial derivatives, iterated integrals, and line integrals.

 

Student Goals and Objectives of the Course: Students are expected to learn the basic principles of Calculus and Analytic Geometry and to demonstrate the use of these principles in problem solving. In addition to paper and pencil problem solving, students will use appropriate graphing calculator and computer algebra system technology to solve equations, plot, differentiate and integrate. Students will be able to use the tools of mathematics and quantitative reasoning to conceptualize and solve problems. Students will be able to:

 

Disability Policy: If you have a documented disability from the Disabilities and Resource Office, I will do my best to accommodate you.

Honor Code: By accepting admission to Radford University, each student makes a commitment to understand, support, and abide by the University Honor Code without compromise or exception. Violations of the University Honor Code include (but are not limited to): lying, stealing and unauthorized possession of property, cheating, multiple submission, and plagiarism. This class will be conducted in strict observation of the honor code. Refer to your Student Handbook for a complete copy of the University Honor Code.