Portland Community College—Southeast Campus Math 253, Summer 2017 (CRN 32807—5 credits)
P.O. Box 19000 Meets T/Th 9:00am-12:20pm in Tabor 144
Portland, OR 97280-0990
Office Hours: (see below for complete schedule)
Instructor: Noah Dear Office: SCOM 214 Cube CC
Phone/Voice Mail: 971-722-6414 M/W from 11:00am until 12:00 noon
Email:
Website: www.noahdearmath. com
Prerequisite:
MTH 252 and its prerequisite requirements.
Course Description:
Includes infinite sequences and series (emphasis on Taylor series), an introduction to differential equations, and vectors in three space. For a complete description see: http://www.pcc.edu/ccog/default.cfm?fa=ccog&subject=MTH&course=253
Required Materials:
Calculus: Concepts and Contexts by Stewart, Fourth Edition, Brooks/Cole
ISBN-13: 978-0-495-55742-5
ISBN-10: 0-495-55742-0
Graphing Calculator Required. Recommended: TI-89 or Casio Classpad
Important Dates:
June 30th – Last day to change to Audit grading option.
July 1st – Last day to drop with removal of tuition and fees (via My PCC).
August 8th – Last day to change grading to P/NP. Last day to withdraw.
July 4th – No Class, Holiday
July 13th – Exam 1 (tentative)
August 3rd – Exam 2 (tentative)
August 17th – Final Exam
Grading:
The following are approximations. I will provide extra credit assignments as deemed appropriate.
Homework 255 points (15 points each, 12 for the bold problems, 3 for the non-bold)
Lab Write-Ups 160 points (40 points each)
Exam 1 100 points
Exam 2 200 points
Final 300 points
Approximate Total: 1015
A: 90%+, B: 80%-89.99%, C: 70%-79.99%, D: 60%-69.99%, F: below 60%.
Your percentage will be calculated by dividing total points earned by total without extra credit.
The schools grading policy can be found at
http://www.pcc.edu/resources/academic/standards-practices/documents/G301GradingMarch2011.pdf
Attendance:
Attendance will be taken for the first week of class and is mandatory. Any student who does not attend every day of the first week of class will be dropped from the course. After the first week, while I will not be taking attendance, I fully expect you to attend. Mathematics is NOT a simple game of number crunching, it is a beautifully constructed piece of logic whose nuances you need to be present for in order to understand. If you are unable to attend class, it is your responsibility to acquire any worksheets we may have gone over and complete the section covered before the next class. Missing a class does NOT excuse you from understanding covered material, being familiar with the language and notation, or doing the assigned homework.
Tardiness:
Be respectful of your time, your peer’s time and my time. Be on time. If you are late, please enter quietly without interrupting any more than you have to and find a seat towards the back.
Classroom etiquette:
You are expected to participate in the learning environment without becoming an obstacle for others’ learning. There will be no sleeping in class, cell phones must be silenced, laptops put away. Texting during class will not be tolerated. Learning is about paying attention, taking an active role and being respectful of the others trying to learn around you. Any student repeatedly disregarding these concepts will be asked to leave. The student code of conduct may be found at www.pcc.edu/about/policy/student-rights/student-rights.pdf#code-of-student-conduct
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Cheating:
Don’t do it. Cheating, plagiarism and other acts of academic dishonesty are regarded as serious offences. Depending on the nature of the offence, serious penalties may be imposed, ranging from the loss of points to expulsion from the class or the college. Failure to follow directions regarding working together/sharing work may result in a zero score for the assignment. Copying others’ work will not be accepted at any time, even when working together is allowed. Penalties are applied to both the copier and the one allowing the copying. Students are required to comply with the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. The Handbook, which can be found at www.pcc.edu/about/policy/student-rights, includes the Code of Student Conduct and the Academic Integrity Policy.
ADA Accommodation:
Any student who feels he or she may need an accommodation for any type of disability should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities at 971-722-4341 or www.pcc.edu/resources/disability. Please also see me during the first week of class to ensure that your needs are fully met in this class. Accommodations are not retroactive and only begin when I receive the OSD Approved Academic Accommodations form.
Learning Center:
PCC has a learning center that is free with your tuition. The Learning Center is located in the library on the main floor. I highly recommend that you go to the Learning Center to work on your homework, so that if any questions come up, you have a tutor right there to help you understand your problem.
Assignments:
I will assign homework almost every class to be completed by the beginning of the next class. I will cover homework questions the class following the assignment. Homework must be completed by the beginning of class every day. All homeworks will be collected the following Tuesday.
You have an allotment of 4 late homework Further late homework assignments will not be accepted. For each class period an assignment is late, it counts as 1 late homework!
Lab Write Ups:
Four lab write-ups will be assigned throughout the term as well. This will always be due on a Tuesday. These will be stringently graded based on a grading rubrik I will provide the class.
Lab Write ups are expected to be completed on time. However, I understand sometimes life happens and as such you have 1 late write up that I will allow. In the instance of using a late write up, it MUST be turned in on following Thursday, no exceptions.
Extra Credit:
Extra credit assignments may be available during the term as I deem appropriate. These are not mandatory, but they sure do help! I do not accept late extra credit work.
Exams:
There will be exams on July 13th (tentative), August 3rd (tentative), and August 17th. If for some reason you are unable to attend one of these dates, you are required to let me know at least 2 classes BEFORE the exam in order to reschedule. I may deny your request if it is not reasonable (having another exam the same day is NOT a good reason). If you have an emergency and are unable to attend an exam at last minute, I will require proper documentation in order for you to reschedule. You are required to take all exams and manage at least 210 points on the final exam to earn a passing grade.
Formatting:
ALL graded work will be evaluated on mathematical correctness, syntax (use of symbols and notation of mathematics), format (organization and presentation), the clarity of your arguments and reasonableness of your answers. Answers are NOT enough; justify all work by showing process and presenting a logical argument. Verify results whenever possible.
You will be marked down for incorrect notation.
Changes to Syllabus:
The instructor reserves the right to modify course content, dates of exams and/or substitute assignments and learning activities in response to institutional, weather or class situations. If you come to class, you will be kept up to date on any changes. Changes will also be sent to the class via e-mail so be sure to check your PCC email (or have it forwarded to the email account you check the most often).
Assumptions I make about you:
· You have made an informed choice to be a member of this class. You understand that the syllabus represents the contract between the student and the instructor. You understand the workload required. On average, you should spend three hours on your own (reading, studying, making notes, working on assignments, etc.) for every hour that you are in class.
· You will do the required reading and homework. This means that you will often have to read something more than once in order to fully understand it (remember the 3:1 ratio in the first assumption).
· You understand that learning is a step by step process and involves overcoming challenges. When times get tough, you will take a breath and do your best to keep a positive attitude.
Assumptions you can make about me:
· I will give you the respect that I ask you to give me and the other members of this class.
· I will do my best to help you, but I cannot learn the material for you.
· I will challenge you to perform at your best.
Instructor Availability:
If you need help for more than 15 minutes please make arrangements so that I can make sure I’m available.
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday9:00 / MTH 253
Tabor 144 / MTH 253
Tabor 144
10:00
11:00 / Office Hour
SCOM 214 / Office Hour
SCOM 214
12:00
1:00 / MTH 252
SCOM 324 / ALC
Tabor 118 / MTH 252
SCOM 324 / ALC
Tabor 118
2:00
3:00
4:00
You may also always contact me by e-mail!