Math 128 Policies, Spring 2000 Math 128 Policies, Spring 2000

Math 128: Math Analysis II

Spring 2000

Instructor: Martha Wallace

OMH 103
x3408
wallace@stolaf.edu
www.stolaf.edu/depts/math/wallace
Office Hours

Text: Ostebee and Zorn, Calculus, Vol. 2

Necessary tool: A symbolic algebra/graphing calculator.

Grading Policy:

Tests: 300 points
Fina:l 150 points
Homework, Labs and Quizzes: 150 points

Homework Policy:

With few exceptions, you will have two assignments each day:

  1. A preview assignment covering the material to be discussed in the next class period. For each preview assignment, you are to outline or otherwise summarize (in one page!) the main points of your reading and work a few basic problems. In your outline, include important definitions, formulas, sketches, and examples as well as any questions you may have as you read the material. Your preview assignment is a very important part of the your work in this class. Since the in-class work will depend to some extent on the questions raised by your reading, it will not necessarily include all of the course material. There will be some material for which you are responsible that we will not cover directly in class. You will use your outlines and associated preview exercises in several ways:
  2. A look-back assignment based on the material discussed in class that day. This assignment will be due at the beginning of the second class day following the assignment. You are encouraged to work with other class members to do your homework assignments, and may if you wish, submit one paper for two people. (If you do this, be sure to put the names of both contributors on the paper and take turns writing the final draft so that you both get your writing critiqued.)

No late homework will be accepted. However, three preview quizzes and the three lowest homework scores will be deleted from consideration when grades are calculated, to allow for emergencies or illness.

Skills Tests:

While the primary emphasis in this class is on higher order thinking, some degree of proficiency with calculus computation skills is also essential. Consequently, you may be required to pass one or two Calculus Skills tests, which you will take on your own time and retake until you achieve a passing score.

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