SYLLABUS MAT 267
CALCULUS FOR ENGINEERS III - SPRING 2010
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Prerequisites: MAT 266 or MAT 271 (Calculus II) or its equivalent with a grade C or better.
Textbook: Essential Calculus , Early Transcendentals by James Stewart, Thomson (Brooks/Cole)
Calculators: A graphing calculator (e.g. TI83 or Casio CFX-9850GB Plus) is recommended. Graphing calculators with
QWERTY keyboards or those which perform symbolic manipulation (e.g. TI89, TI92, Casio FX2 or 9970G) will not be
allowed for tests or quizzes.
TESTS/QUIZZES/HOMEWORK
25% Quizzes/Homework: Quizzes are given randomly. No make up. The homework will have two components.
One of them will be WeBWorK, an on-line homework program that gives students instant feedback on their
answers. The URL is http://webwork.asu.edu.
The other component of homework will consist of selected problems from the book, where showing all the steps
and writing explanations and proofs will be required. No late homework will be accepted.
50%
Three Midterm Tests to be taken in the Testing Center.
Test 1: Wednesday 2/17 or Thursday 2/18.
Test 2: Wednesday 3/31 or Thursday 4/1.
Test 3: Wednesday 4/28 or Thursday 4/29.
25%
Final Exam. The Final Exam will be on Thursday, May 6, 7:10pm - 9:00pm. Location TBA. The final is
comprehensive.
CUT-OFFS
A-, A, A+: 90-92.9, 93-96.9, 97-100%
C, C+: 70-75.9, 76-79.9%
E: 59.9% or less.
B-, B, B+: 80-82.9, 83-86.9, 87-89.9%
D: 60-69.9%
TESTING CENTER: The Mathematics Testing Center is located in PSA 21 (basement of PSA). To be admitted to the
Testing Center each student must have a valid ASU Sun Card. The Testing Center is open 8:00AM-6:30PM on M-Th and
8:00AM-3:30PM on Friday. Make sure you arrive before 6:30PM or 3:30PM on Friday. The Testing Center will not
allow late entry. Arrival before the door closes allows the student an hour and a half to complete the test. There have been
instances of long waits to get into the Testing Center, so it is recommended that you give yourself time and arrive early.
TUTORING: Free Math Tutoring is available in PSA116.
Learning Support Services provides tutoring in the residence halls and the Engineering Tutoring Center provides
tutoring in ECF 100.
COURSE POLICIES:
 Students are responsible for assigned material whether or not it is covered in class. Students are responsible for
material covered in class whether or not it is in the text. Working regularly on assigned problems and attending
class is essential to survive. Expect to spend at least 6-10 hours weekly on homework. You are expected to read the
text, preferably before the material is covered in class.
 Quizzes are given randomly and frequently reflect material that has recently been discussed in class. No late HW will
be accepted and no make-up quizzes will be given. Make-up exams are at the discretion of the instructor and only
in case of documented emergency. In any case, no make-up exams will be given unless the student has notified the
instructor before the test is given. Messages may be left at the main office (965-3951) or through email
(recommended).
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Cellular phones and pagers must be turned off during class. No texting, no ipods/laptops, etc.
Arriving late to class will not be tolerated.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
ASU expects and requires all its students to act with honesty and integrity, and respect the rights of others in
carrying out all academic assignments. For more information on academic integrity, including the policy and
appeal procedures, please visit http://provost.asu.edu/academicintegrity
Students are required to adhere to the behavior standards listed in Arizona Board of Regents Policy Manual Chapter V –
Campus and Student Affairs: Code of Conduct
(http://www.abor.asu.edu/1_the_regents/policymanual/chap5/5Section_C.pdf ), ACD 125: Computer,
Internet, and Electronic Communications (http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd125.html), and the ASU
Student Academic Integrity Policy (http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/studentlife/srr/index.htm )
FINAL EXAM MAKE UP POLICIES
The final exam schedule listed in the Schedule of Classes (http://students.asu.edu/final-exam-schedule#spring) will
be strictly followed. Except to resolve those situations described below, no changes may be made in this schedule without
prior approval of the Dean of the college in which the course is offered. Under this schedule, if a conflict occurs, or a
student has more than three exams on one day, the instructors may be consulted about an individual schedule adjustment.
If necessary, the matter may be pursed further with the appropriate dean(s). This procedure applies to conflicts among any
combination of Downtown Phoenix campus, Tempe campus, Polytechnic campus, West campus, and/or off campus class.
Make-up exams will NOT be given for reasons of a non-refundable airline tickets, vacation plans, work schedules,
weddings, family reunions, and other such activities. Students should consult the final exam schedule before making
end-of-semester travel plans.
TENTATIVE DATES FOR LECTURES AND EXAMS
Week
Sections
Dates
1
Jan . 19-22
10.1, 10.2
2
Jan . 25-29
10.3, 10.4
3
Feb . 1-5
10.5, 10.6, 10.7
4
Feb . 8-12
10.8, 10.9
5
Feb . 15-19
11.1, Test 1, 11.3
6
Feb . 22-26
11.4, 11.5
7
Mar . 1-5
11.6, 11.7, (11.8), 12.1
8
Mar . 8 -12
12.2, 12.3, (12.4)
9
Mar. 15 – 19
10
Mar. 22 – 26
12.5, 12.6, 12.7
11
Mar. 29 – Apr. 2
12.7, Test 2, 13.1
12
Apr. 5 – 9
13.2, 13.3
13
Apr. 12 – 16
13.4, 13.5
14
Apr. 19 – 23
13.6, 13.7
15
Apr. 26 – 30
Review, Test 3
16
May. 3 – 4
Review for Final Exam
Comments
SPRING BREAK
4/9 Course withdrawal deadline in person
4/11 Course withdrawal deadline online
5/4 Last day of Classes
NOTE: This syllabus is tentative and should not be considered definitive. The instructor reserves the right to modify it
(including the dates of the tests) to meet the needs of the class. Announcements made in class are considered addenda to
the syllabus. It is the student responsibility to attend class regularly and to make note of any change.