CLASSROOM: DSB 347
INSTRUCTOR: Peter Olofsson
TEXT: Larson, Applied Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences, chapters 2-6 plus additional sections
if time permits.
EXAMINATION AND GRADING: The grade is based on two 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: October 15 (in class), November 12-14 (take-home)
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 regularly. 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: December 13th-16th (noon), take-home
TUTORING SESSIONS:
MONDAY: 6-8PM in CSI 337
TUESDAY: 7-9 PM in CSI 337
WEDNESDAY: 6-8PM in CSI 337
Tutor: Lu Liu.
OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday 2-5PM or by appointment
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 email.