- Syllabus
- Course Website: people.math.gatech.edu/~hsmith90/1552.html
- Text: Thomas, Calculus: Early Transcendentals 13th ed. We will discuss topics in chapters 5-10.
- Text/Homework Access: We will be utilizing MyMathLab (MML) for homework through a joint code for the Thomas Calculus text and the Lay Linear Algebra text. Registration includes an online text. In order to register, you will need our course id: smith00061. See the syllabus for more information on registration. For a new MML account, follow the instructions here
- Grading Policy: Grades will calculated via the following two averaging schemes and you will receive the higher of the two. Letter grades will be awarded on the following 10 point scale: A: 90% or higher; B: [80%, 90%); C: [70%, 80%); D: [60%, 70%); F: below 60%
- Participation We will use Learning Catalytics (learningcatalytics.com) to measure lecture attendance, beginning on the second week of classes. Learning Catalytics is free with your subscription to MyMathLab. You will need to bring an internet capable device (smart phone, tablet, laptop, etc) to class each day in order to access the questions.
- Homework: See My Math Lab for due dates.
- Recitation Worksheets: You must attend recitations to obtain the solutions.
- Quizzes:
- Quiz 1 (August 31)
- Quiz 2 (September 7)
- Quiz 3 (September 14)
- Quiz 4 (September 28)
- Quiz 5 (October 5)
- Quiz 6 (October 26)
- Quiz 7 (November 2)
- Quiz 8 (November 9)
- Quiz 9 (November 16)
- Quiz 10 (November 30)
- Tests:
- Test 1 (September 21)
- Test 2 (October 19)
- Test 3 (November 21)
| Scheme 1 | Scheme 2 (halve lowest test) | |
| Homework | 8% | 8% |
| Quizzes and Participation | 20% | 20% |
| Tests (14% each) | 42% | 35% |
| Final Exam | 30% | 37% |
| Recitation | Up to 2% extra | Up to 2% extra |
Updated August 19, 2016.
