Syllabus: 22M:016 Calculus for the Biological Sciences [MATH:1460], Fall2012
(Section 000A) 1:30P - 2:20P MWF W151 PBB and (Section 000B) 2:30P - 3:20P MWF 100 PH
Instructor: Dr. IsabelDarcyOffice:B1H MLH Phone: 335- 0778
Email: idarcymath+16 AT gmail.com
Tentative Office Hours: M 11:30am - 12:30 in MLH B1H , W 3:30 - 5:20 in MLH 110 (at least for August), and by appointment.
Course WWW site:http://www.math.uiowa.edu/~idarcy/COURSES/16/Fall2012/16.html
Check this for a list of assignments, possible changes in thecourse schedule, and electronic copies of course handouts.
Discussion section attendance is required.
Free tutoring is also available at theMathematics Tutorial Laboratory (125 MLH)
Text:Calculus for the Life Sciences by Marvin L.Bittinger, Neal Brand, John Quintanilla
Goals and Objectives of the Course: Our main focus will be ch 2 - 5, 8. We may also briefly discuss parts of 7 and 9 if there is time. Ch 1 will be reviewed during discussion and questions relating to ch 1 material will appear on exams and HW. By the end of this course, you should
1.) have improved logic skills.
2.) be an expert at pre-calculus.
3.) have learned calculus.
Prerequisite: 22M:015 (MATH:1440) or satisfactory score on math placement exam.
Grading system:
| HW: 15% | 90% <= A- < 91% <= A |
| Quizzes: 20% | 80% <= B- < 81% <= B < 89% <= B+ < 90% |
| Exam 1: 20% | 70% <= C- < 71% <= C < 79% <= C+ < 80% |
| Exam 2: 20% | 60% <= D- < 61% <= D < 69% <= D+ < 70% |
| Final: 25% | F < 60% |
GRADING & EXAMS: THE ABOVE EXAM DATES ARE TENTATIVE.All work must be shown in orderto receive credit. This holds for all exams including the final,all quizzes, and homework.Important note: If no work is shown, you may receive zero crediteven if your answer is correct.
You are required to bring identification to allexams. You are required to pick up your exams and keep them until the end of thesemester. The final exam will be cumulative.
You must staple your HW. For each n, we will deduct (1.9)^n points from the nth HW you turn in unstapled. HW will be graded quickly based upon neatness, completeness, and correctness. You are responsible for checking your answers. Odd problem answers can be found in the back of your textbook. Even problem answers will be provided either in discussion section or via HW grading.
HW should be turned at the beginning of discussion section on the day it is due. Late HW will NOT be accepted without a documented legitimate reason. HW may be turned in early.
Your lowest HW grade can be replaced by a participation grade. For more info on the participation grade click here
Except for the double quizzes, we will drop your lowest quiz score. The double quizzes will be worth double a normal quiz and cannot be dropped.
NOTE: "each semester hour of class time should entail around two hours each week of outside preparation for the average student."
THERE IS NO CURVE IN THIS CLASS, but improvement may be takeninto consideration.
If there is a mistake ingrading, you must report this mistake within one week from when theexam, homework, etc. has been handed back to the class (whether or notyou picked up your exam, homework, etc).Your grades will be posted on ICON.
Sections to be covered: Our main focus will be ch 2 - 5, 8. We may also briefly discuss parts of 7 and 9 if there is time.I will assume students arefamiliar with the material in ch 1; however, the TAs will review ch 1material during discussion and questions relating to ch 1 materialwill appear on exams and HW. You should readall sections/handouts/web material corresponding to covered materialand/or assigned problems. There may be test questions related tothis reading even if not covered in class.
Attendance and absences: Your attendance at each scheduledclass meeting and discussion section is expected. You areresponsible for material covered in class and announcements made duringclass; these may include changes in the syllabus. Absences from examswill require a compelling reason, and must be arranged with yourinstructor in advance.
You may collaborate with other students on the homework;however, each individual student is responsible for turning in your ownhomework in your own words. Copying is not collaboration and willbe prosecuted under scholastic dishonesty. Any significantcollaboration should be acknowledged.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Policies and Procedures
Administrative Home
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the administrative home of this course and governs matters such as the add/drop deadlines, the second-grade-only option, and other related issues. Different colleges may have different policies. Questions may be addressed to 120 Schaeffer Hall, or see the CLAS Academic Policies Handbook at http://clas.uiowa.edu/students/handbook.
Electronic Communication
University policy specifies that students are responsible for all official correspondences sent to their University of Iowa e-mail address (@uiowa.edu). Faculty and students should use this account for correspondences (Operations Manual, III.15.2, k.11).
Accommodations for Disabilities
A student seeking academic accommodations should first register with Student Disability Services and then meet privately with the course instructor to make particular arrangements. See www.uiowa.edu/~sds/ for more information.
Academic Honesty
All CLAS students have, in essence, agreed to the College's Code of Academic Honesty: "I pledge to do my own academic work and to excel to the best of my abilities, upholding the IOWA Challenge. I promise not to lie about my academic work, to cheat, or to steal the words or ideas of others; nor will I help fellow students to violate the Code of Academic Honesty." Any student committing academic misconduct is reported to the College and placed on disciplinary probation or may be suspended or expelled (CLAS Academic Policies Handbook).
CLAS Final Examination Policies
The final examination schedule for each class is announced around the fifth week of the semester by the Registrar. Final exams are offered only during the official final examination period. No exams of any kind are allowed during the last week of classes. All students should plan on being at the UI through the final examination period. Once the Registrar has announced the dates and times of each final exam, the complete schedule will be published on the Registrar's web site.
Making a Suggestion or a Complaint
Students with a suggestion or complaint should first visit with the instructor (and the course supervisor), and then with the departmental DEO. Complaints must be made within six months of the incident (CLAS Academic Policies Handbook).
Understanding Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment subverts the mission of the University and threatens the well-being of students, faculty, and staff. All members of the UI community have a responsibility to uphold this mission and to contribute to a safe environment that enhances learning. Incidents of sexual harassment should be reported immediately. See the UI Comprehensive Guide on Sexual Harassment for assistance, definitions, and the full University policy.
Reacting Safely to Severe Weather
In severe weather, class members should seek appropriate shelter immediately, leaving the classroom if necessary. The class will continue if possible when the event is over. For more information on Hawk Alert and the siren warning system, visit the Department of Public Safety website.
