Math 4080

You are responsible for all material in the text and all material presented in class. This includes any material not in the text and all material in the text that was not presented in class.  A list of topics may be available.

It is expected that you will spend at least 2 to 3 hours outside class for every hour in class. Even though roll will not be taken, you are expected to attend all classes.

A list of expectations may be available.

You are expected to follow all university policies.

The last day to withdraw is March 21, 2022.

 

When not required for in-class work, all cell phones, wireless devices, mp3/mp4 type media players, and similar devices are to be turned off and put away while you are in the classroom. Use of one of these devices during a quiz/exam will be considered cheating.

 

A list of problems to work will be on this web site. You are responsible for all of the problems. If you have any questions about problems, please ask them in class or in office hours.

All written homework to be turned in is to be submitted electronically as a a single PDF file. If Maple is required, also submit the Maple worksheet that you used to get your answers.

 

There will be a number of computer assignments and projects beyond the problems in the text. The assignments will be posted in the dropbox section of elearning. The assignments are to be done using Maple. Maple is available in many computer labs on campus. A code for purchasing a copy will be avaiable on elearning.

 

Two or three exams plus a final exam will be given given. The tentative dates for the exams are on the calendar.

 

The final exam will be given on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 from 8:00 - 10:00 AM in the usual class room. It will be comprehensive.

 

All exams will follow the following outline: 50% of the questions are things you must be able to do, 25-30% of the problems are things you should be able to do, and 20-25% of the questions are more difficult. It is not uncommon for averages to be around 60% or lower.

To pass this class with a "C" you must demonstrate that you can do all the required material. Averages for a "C" may go down to 50%. Averages for a "A" may go down to 80%.

The distribution of grades is as follows. The final exam is worth 30%, the other exams are worth 14% each, and the total from the homework and computer assignments is worth 28%.