MATH 1307-1, Calculus A, Fall 2010


CLASSROOM:  MMS 130

INSTRUCTOR: Peter Olofsson

TEXT: Neuhasuer Calculus for Biology and Medicine (3rd edition), chapters 2-6 plus additional sections
if time permits.

EXAMINATION AND GRADING: The grade is based on three tests (60%), homework (10%), and a
final exam (30%). Grading scale: A: 90-100, B: 75-89, C: 60-74, D: 50-59, F: 0-49.

TEST DATES:

Thursday, September 30
Thursday, October 21-Tuesday, October 26 (take-home)
Thursday, November 18

Each test covers what has been done in class thus far. There will be no make-up tests unless there is a medical
reason or family emergency. In such a case, you must present a doctor's note or similar.

HOMEWORK will be assigned weekly. You have to do all the homework problems but only turn in the ones
I ask for. Collaboration is allowed but everybody must turn in homework individually.

FINAL EXAM: The final exam is 12-3 PM on Saturday, December 11 in MMS 130. The final covers the
entire course.

TUTORING SESSIONS: Mondays 7-9 PM, MMS 110. Tutor: Spencer Hayes.

OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday  2-5 PM or by appointment. Office: MMS 115E.

HONOR CODE: The turn-in homework, tests, and the final exam are under the Honor Code and must be pledged
and signed.

OTHER: Attendance is mandatory at the lectures. Homework and additional course material will be posted on this
website and communicated via Tlearn. Additional announcements will be posted on Tlearn.