| Instructor: Dr. Jeff Knisley, Mathematics | Office Hours | |
| Office: 308Q Gilbreath Hall | MWF 9:15-10:15 | |
| Phone: 439-7065 | MWF 12:45- 1:30 | |
| Email: KNISLEYJ@ETSU.EDU | Tues 9:30-11:15 | |
| Textbook: Calculus by Thomas and Finney, 9th edition | ||
| Calculator: HP48G, TI-89 or TI-92 |
Overview
This course is an introduction to the calculus of functions of several
variables, including limits, differentiation and integration, basic vector
analysis and a brief exploration of Newtonian Mechanics.
Grading
Assignments will be in the form of 4 tests, several quizzes, computer
projects, and a final exam. The points possible per grade is as follows:
| Quiz 10 points | Test 100 points | |
| Project 20 points | Final Exam 10 points |
The earned points as a percentage of total points possible will be rounded
to the nearest whole number and then used to assign letter grades according
to the following scale.
| A | 92-100 | C+ | 78-79 | |
| A- | 90-91 | C | 72-77 | |
| B+ | 88-89 | C- | 70-71 | |
| B | 82-87 | D+ | 68-69 | |
| B- | 80-81 | D | 64-67 | |
| Below 64 is Failing |
Methods
Homework will not be graded. However, the tests, quizzes and final exams will reflect the problems in the homework. Quizzes may or may not be announced, and will be either take-home or in-class, the majority being in-class assignments. Any take-home assignments should be worked on individually without consulting faculty members, other students or sources other than the textbook and notes from the class.
Policies
- Assignments may be turned in early but not late
- Student must be present at least half of the period in order for
work to be accepted
- Food and Beverages are not permitted. No exceptions.
- If a student must be absent for a reason approved by the instructor,
the final exam grade will substitute for any assignment occurring between
the instructor’s being notified and the student’s return to class.
- Students with special needs should contact the instructor during
the first week