Michigan State University

COURSE PAGE:    http://www.math.msu.edu/~magyar/calculus.

INSTRUCTOR:  Peter Magyar,    magyar@math.msu.edu,    tel. 353-6330

OFFICE HOURS:  Mon 1-3pm, 5-6pm Wells Hall D-326, and by appointment. Map

LECTURE:  It is your responsibility to know what happens in class, including announcements and assignments. If you are absent, ask a classmate or check the course page. Map 
MTH 132.12  Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:20am-11:10pm, Wells Hall C-213.
MTH 132.16  Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30pm-12:20pm, Wells Hall C-213.

TEXT:  Thomas/Finney, Calculus, Alternate Edition (same as the 9th Edition). The publisher offers a website, http://students.pearsoned.com, with a multi-media version of our textbook, including the solution manual and video lectures. You need to register with the password that comes with your new book and the Course ID weil25496 , then log in and go to: Thomas, Calculus > Course Documents. The Solutions Manual is under Course Information (not Course Documents).
Tech support: 1-800-677-6337. If you bought a used textbook, you can purchase a password for $30 while you register.
The publisher also has a phone tutor line: call 1-888-777-0463, Sun-Thurs 5pm-midnight.

Readings are listed in the Syllabus. Read the section to be discussed before class, and again before doing the homework. My handouts will be an important supplement to the text.

CALCULATORS & COMPUTERS:  Our sections of Math 132 will have a special emphasis on numerical and computational aspects of calculus, in addition to the regular syllabus which stresses algebraic techniques.

The Tests and Quizzes will require a basic arithmetic calculator, and a scientific calculator is also OK. However, in order to test your algebra skills, algebraic calculators will not be allowed, meaning the TI-82 and higher. If your calculator does not meet these requirements, please buy a basic four-function model.

I will assign a few projects requiring a computer running the Excel spreadsheet program (for example any university network computer). Any other spreadsheet will do, such as Microsoft Works.

GRADES:  Based on:

Tests I, II, III		3 × 100
Weekly Quizzes		11 × 10
drop lowest		− 10
Final Exam		200
Total		600	points

The tentative cutoffs for grades are as follows.   ≥90% = 4.0;   ≥85% = 3.5;   ≥80% = 3.0;   ≥75% = 2.5;   ≥65% = 2.0;   ≥60% = 1.5;   ≥55% = 1.0;   <55% = 0.0.

TESTS I-III:  One-hour tests given in class. No makeup tests will be given unless you contact me before the test, and produce a documented excuse. Bring a basic calculator, and arrive five minutes early for extra time.

WEEKLY QUIZZES & PROJECTS:  There will be a 20-minute quiz at the beginning of class every Friday, with questions drawn from the homework and the lectures. Bring a basic calculator. There will be no makeups given for quizzes, but I will drop the lowest of the weekly scores. Some weeks, I will assign a homework project instead of a quiz.

FINAL EXAM: Common to all sections of Math 132. Scheduled for Tues Dec 9, 2003. Check the Registrar late in the term for room assignment. The Final Exam will not allow calculators, but will mainly test algebraic methods.

GATEWAY EXAMS:  I. Basic algebra. II. Differentiation. These two exams practice your algebraic manipulation skills (which you will also need for the other exams, especially the Final). You can take each test as many times as you like until you pass (as long as they are offered), which will add 10 extra points to your course total. A score of 7 out of 8 is required to pass, which is about the level of algebra accuracy you will need for the other course work.

You should take Gateway I as soon as it is available on Sept 3, and you must pass it by Sept 26. Gateway II is available Sept 29 to Oct 24. Dates and rooms in Wells Hall C:  Mon 8-10 in C-310,  3-5 in C314. Tues 8-10 in C206,  12:30-5:30 in C213. Wed 8-10 in C210,  12:30-2:30 in C311. Thurs 8-10 in C206,  12:30-2:30 in C103,  3-5 in C106. Fri 3-5 in C314.

DAILY HOMEWORK:  I will not collect the daily homework listed on the course page, but it is crucial for you to do all of the assigned problems, especially the more difficult ones. Understanding the lectures is not enough: you must practice to really learn. Test and quiz questions will be drawn largely from daily homework.

HW TIPS:

• You should spend at least 2 hours studying for each hour of lecture, with the majority of the time doing exercises.
• Before starting an assignment, check the course page for announcements, comments and corrections.
• The answers to odd-numbered exercises are in the back of the book. Do the exercise yourself first, then check the answer. If you get stuck on an even exercise, try a similar odd exercise. You can find the complete answers to odd exercises in the Student Solutions Manual, available at the website for our textbook: register, then log in and go to: Thomas, Calculus > Course Information (not Course Documents). See "Text" above.
• If you need more homework help: ask a classmate; ask about it in class; call me (353-6330) or come by my office Wells D-326 anytime; or send me email.
• The Math Learning Center gives free tutoring for Math 132 and other basic courses. Sign in at the lobby window of Wells Hall A, and the monitor will direct you to the room for Math 132. Between classes there is a 10 minute break with no staff. Map 
  Starts Wed, Aug 27 at 12:40pm. Fall Hours: Mon & Wed 11:30am-5pm, 6-10pm. Tues & Thurs 11:30am-4pm, 6-10pm. Fri 10:20am-1:40pm. Sun 5-8pm.
• Tutoring is also available from the publisher's phone tutor line: 1-888-777-0463, Sun-Thurs 5pm-midnight.