SPRING 2003 CALCULUS MATH 2200L Monday Class

INSTRUCTOR: Vikenti Gorokhovski
OFFICE: 643 Boyd Graduate Studies
EMAIL: vikenti@math.uga.edu
PHONE: 542-5139
OFFICE HOURS: M & W: 12-2: 25
Tu: 2-3:15
Other time: by appointment.

OBJECTIVES FOR THE COURSE

Reinforcing some main notions of calculus and their applications.
Learning Maple as a tool to solve various mathematical problems in studies and real life work work.
Enhancing the skill of presenting and reporting research.

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

You will have 8 projects to work on and write a report on each of them.

# PROJECTS START DATE DUE DATE*
1 Studying Maple
Introduction, Welcome to Maple 1, Welcome to Maple 2 01.13 02.10
2 Limits and Spreadsheets in Maple 02.10 02.24
3 Definition of the Derivative 02.24 03.03
4 Tangent Lines 03.03 03.10
5 Newton's Method 03.10 03.31
6 Home Mortgages 03.31 04.07
7 Implicit Plots and Derivatives 04.14 04.21
8 Analysis of a Graph 04.21 04.28
Redoing a Project 05.01
9 Bonus Project: Parametric Equations 05.01
* You submit your projects in the very beginning of class by handing their hardcopies or by e-mail.

There will be no tests or final exam. Your grade in the course will reflect your performance in the projects. The highest grade of the project is 100 points.

Late returns are penalized by taking off 5 points per day.

Only one project may be redone. The maximal grade for that project is 90.

The bonus project can be done to enhance one's standing. The maximal grade for that project is 100.
It will substitute for the project with the lowest grade.

Although some work may be done out of class, most of each project must be worked in class. No credit will be assign for projects done entirely out of class.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

A student may miss fewer than two classes without penalty. A student who misses three or more classes will have his/her grade lowered by one letter grade.
Although some work may be done out of class, most of each project must be worked in class.

ACADEMIC HONESTY

All students are responsible for maintaining the highest standards of honesty and integrity in every phase of their academic careers. The penalties for academic dishonesty are severe and ignorance is not an acceptable defense

The syllabus provides a general plan. Changes in the project's topics and dates are possible.