Math 191 Syllabus (1/23/05)
Instructor: Brendan Owens Office: 408 Malott
Ext: 5-4640
E-mail: owensb@math.cornell.edu
Class
webpage: http://www.math.cornell.edu/~owensb/191
Lectures: MWF 12:20 -- 1:10 UP 211
Recitation: F 2:30 -- 3:20 UP 207 (TA Nishu Kurup <nvk2@cornell.edu>)
Textbook: Thomas'
Calculus (Alternate
Edition = 9th Ed.) We will cover Chapters Four
through Eight (skipping certain
sections), at a rate of approximately one section per day.
Homework: Homework
will be posted on the
class webpage, and will be collected in
the Recitation Section each
Friday.
Examinations: There are three prelims
and a final examination. Calculators and
books are not allowed at the exams. However, students may bring a
single 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of paper written or typed on both sides
containing any formulas, notes, diagrams, lists, poems, etc. the
student wishes to have access to during the examination.
Prelim
dates: 2/22, 3/29, 4/26.
Grading: Prelims are 100, the final 200, and homework-recitation 100; for a total of 600 points.
Makeup
Exams: No makeup exams are
anticipated. Exam conflicts should not occur because it is each
student's responsibility to resolve these prior to enrolling in the
course. Students with special needs can be accommodated by
contacting your instructor.
Extra Help: Extra help is available from several sources:
The Math Support Center, 256 Malott, 5-4658, MTWRF 10-5, Sunday 1:30-5:30.
Brendan's office hours: Monday and Wednesday 10-11, 408 Malott
Nishu's office hours: Tuesday 1:30-2:30, 351
Hollister
M191 tutoring is also
available from several sources:
Engineering Advising Office, OH 167,
Tau Beta Pi, 5-3312,
SHPE and NSBE at Ujamaa.
Academic Integrity. Absolute integrity is expected of every Cornell student in all academic undertakings. In this course, students may work alone or in groups on the homework, but are to turn in all homework individually and acknowledge by name those persons who have provided any assistance.