Prerequisites. The prerequisite for Math 181 is a passing
grade in Math 160, 27 on the ACT, 610 on the SAT, or a Level V score on the
Math Placement Test within
the last 12 months.
Syllabus and Grading. There will be three common-hour night exams, each graded on a 100-point scale. Quizzes and homework will be graded out of 100 points. The cumulative final exam will be worth 150 points for a total of 550 points. Your letter grade in this course will be based on the percentage of your total score that is: Total Score % =(10/55)[(quizzes & assignments) + (first exam) + (second exam) + (third exam) + (final)] Your letter grade in this course will be based on your Total Score % according to the following distribution:
| Total Score | 0-59 | 60-62 | 63-66 | 67-69 | 70-72 | 73-76 | 77-79 | 80-82 | 83-86 | 87-89 | 90-92 | 93-100 |
| Letter Grade | F | D- | D | D+ | C- | C | C+ | B- | B | B+ | A- | A |
Quizzes, assignments and tests missed due to unexcused absence cannot be
made up. Read the sections entitled
Absence from
Classes and Examinations of the
University Bulletin 2006-2008 (on page 63 of the printed version).
Calculators and Computers. Calculators are not required for this
course, but students are encouraged to use calculators and computers as an
aid to understanding the subject. All students, in theory, have access to
computers on campus. The textbook contains some problems which do require
the use of a calculator or computer, and some of these may be among the
assigned problems. However, all of our examinations are to be taken
without the use of calculators or computers. Our examination problems
will focus on the basic formulas and problem solving techniques which every
student of calculus must know.
Classroom Decorum. Late arrival or early departure from class,
unless by prior agreement with the instructor, is considered to be
disruptive classroom behavior. Conversation between students during
presentations is considered disruptive behavior. If you find that you are
distracted during classroom presentations by disruptive behavior of any
sort, please talk with your instructor or the course supervisor. The
course supervisor may have disruptive students removed from the class
roll.
Attendance. Your attendance and full participation in this class
are required for a satisfactory grade. Read the sections entitled
Absence from
Classes and Examinations of the
University Bulletin 2006-2008 (on pages 63 of the printed version).
Course Supervisor. Marcy Barge