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MATH 2200 Analytic Geometry and Calculus
Course Syllabus

Instructor Information
Emille K. Davie
Office 434J
542-2781
davie@math.uga.edu
emille@charter.net
Scheduled Meetings:
MWF 11:15-12:05 p.m.
Office Hours:
Monday 2:30-4 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 12-1 p.m.
Appointments by request
Required Text:
Edwards & Penney, Calculus with Analytic Geometry, 6ed. "Early Transcendentals Version", Prentice Hall 2003
Course Format
Calculus is one of the greatest creations of science. Ever since Newton and Leibniz introduced the subject in the 1600s, Calculus has been studied and applied successfully to a broad spectrum of real world problems. The objective of this course is to study the theory of the derivative and its applications. In order to prosper in this course, you will need a working knowledge of major topics of MATH 1113, not just memorization of equations and techniques.
This course will cover:
I. Chapter Two - Prelude to Calculus (2 weeks)
II. Chapter Three - The derivative and rules for differentiation (3 weeks)
III. Chapter Three - Applications of the derivative; derivatives of transcendental functions (3 weeks)
IV. Chapter Four - Mean Value Theorem and applications (2 weeks)
V. Chapter Four - Curve Sketching (1 ½ weeks)
VI. Sections 5.2 and 8.3 - Anti-derivatives (1 ½ weeks)

Grade Distribution and Exam Schedule:
3 Exams (Tentatively February 12, March 19, and April 16): 20% each
Homework/Quiz Avg:15%
Final exam (Friday, May 9, 8 -11 AM): 25%

Attendance Policy: I will take attendance everyday day (in some form). Notice that your attendance is not apart of the grade distribution above, but your FOURTH UNEXCUSED absence will drop your final average ONE letter grade. I will autocratically decide if an absence is excused or unexcused. If you know ahead of time that you will miss class (e.g. family vacation or doctor's appointment), please let me know so that I may take that under consideration. After SIX absences, I reserve the right to drop any student from this course.

Make-up Policy:
If you are absent and miss a test or quiz, I will allow you to make it up with an approved excuse through the Student Affairs Office or University Health Center. NO OTHER EXCUSE WILL BE ACCEPTED. I do not accept late homework, so if you expect to miss class when an assignment is due, you must turn it in ahead of time.

Academic Honesty:
I will strictly adhere to the Academic Honesty guidelines given by the University of Georgia. Academic honesty means performing all academic work without plagiarism, cheating, lying, tampering, stealing, receiving unauthorized or illegitimate assistance from any other person, or using any source of information that is not common knowledge. Please find the University's policy on Academic Honesty at:
www.uga.edu/ovpi/academic_honesty/hon_prom.htm

Important Dates:
Add/Drop: January 9-14
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 20
Midpoint Withdrawal Deadline: March 7
Spring Break: March 17-24
Classes End: May 1

In conclusion, I hope that we can learn from each other and have a successful semester. I will assure you that I will be a fair instructor, and hopefully one that you will enjoy learning from. This is a great subject, so let's have fun with it!! Good luck :o)

*** I reserve the right to adjust or change this syllabus as I see fit at any time.***