MATH 1325 COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE :
Name: Calculus
Description: A coverage of applied calculus including differential, integral, and multi-variate topics.
Goal: To become proficient in using calculus to solve a variety of applications, especially those related to
business and the social sciences. See page 3 for Student Learning Objectives.

INSTRUCTOR :

Name: Michael Sawyer
Email: michael.sawyer@hccs.edu
TEXT : Mathematics With Applications by Lial
 POLICY ON ATTENDANCE :
Regular attendance is highly recommended. Absences in excess of 12.5% of the total number of
classes may result in an administrative withdrawal. Tardiness should be kept to a minimum.
 POLICY ON INCOMPLETES :
The following are necessary but not sufficient conditions for a grade of I :
1) passing with at least a C2) regular attendance
3) Documented excuse for missing the final exam.
 POLICY ON DROPS :
Any student wishing to drop the class must do so before the deadline
stated in the Class Schedule. Lack of attendance will usually result in
a poor letter grade and not a W.
Note: Students who repeat a course for a third time or more may soon face significant tuition/fee increases at
HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor/counselor about opportunities
for tutoring or other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not receiving passing grades.
 POLICY ON GRADING :
Four exams will be given, the lowest of which will be ignored. The final exam will be both
comprehensive and compulsory. Homework will be on MyMathLab using the following
course id: sawyer35701. The following percentages will apply:
Three exams ( 15% each)-------------45%
Homework-------------------------------15%
Final Exam------------------------------40%
The course grade will usually be determined by:
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
0-59 F
 POLICY ON MAKE-UPS :
No make-up exams will be given for any reason.
 POLICY ON CHEATING :
Cheating on exams can result in total dismissal from the college. One warning may be given.
Note that talking or cell phone use or otherwise communicating during exams must be construed
as cheating.
 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLEMENTS:
There are math computer labs, tutoring centers, special arrangements for students with disabilities, and review sessions.
Houston Community College offers FREE online tutoring in a variety of subjects, including mathematics, English and
writing. To take advantage of these Online Tutoring Services, go to www.hccs.askonline.net. Your questions will be
answered by a qualified HCC tutor or faculty member within 24 hours (usually under 6 hours). Please take advantage
of all the services at HCC.
NOTE: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange
reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each
semester. Faculty are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.
If you have any questions, please contact the disability counselor at your college or Donna Price at 713-718-5165.
MATH
Session Number
1325
COURSE
Date
Material Covered
Pre-test
Review
11.1
11.2
11.3-11.4
11.5-11.6
Review
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
EXAM ONE
Chapter Review due
9/15
11.7
11.8
11.9
12.1-12.2
12.3-12.4
REVIEW
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
10/13
11/10
31
32
EXAM THREE
Chapter Review due
14.1
14.1
14.2
14.3
14.3
REVIEW
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
EXAM TWO
Chapter Review due
13.1
13.2
13.3
13.4-13.5
13.7
REVIEW
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
OUTLINE
EXAM FOUR
Chapter Review due
12/1
12/8
9:00-11:00
REVIEW
FINAL EXAM