MATH 252 – Calculus IV                                                      Spring  2007

 

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.htm

Office Hrs:      1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday

                    1:30 – 2:30 Tuesday, Thursday

                    (Other times by appointment)

 

Textbook: Calculus Concepts and Contexts, 3rd Edition, Stewart (packaged together with Maple 10).

 

Class Meeting Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00-10:50 p.m. in Waldron 225.

 

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

 

Final Exam Date: Wednesday, May 2nd at 8:00 a.m. in Waldron 225.

 

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.

 

 

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.

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

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.

 

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