Instructor

Troy Banks, Ph.D.

Contact Information:

Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD 21801

phone: (410)-543-6141

e-mail: tvbanks@salisbury.edu

office: Henson Science Hall Room 136


Office hours:

11:00am - 12:00pm, TuTh

1:00pm - 2:00pm, MW

3:00pm - 4:00pm, M

(or by appointment)

MATH 160 - APPLIED CALCULUS SPRING 2018

Homework Assignment List / Exam Review

http://faculty.salisbury.edu/~tvbanks/HW-AC.htm


Class Hours and Locations

Section 502: TuTh 8:00am - 9:15am, HS 115

Section 504: TuTh 9:30am - 10:45am , HS 107


Text Book

Applied Calculus for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences: A Brief Approach by S. T. Tan (tenth edition or SU custom edition), Cengage, 2015.


Prerequisites

High School Algebra II and Plane Geometry


Departmental Syllabus

http://www.salisbury.edu/mathcosc/docs/Spring2018/m160.pdf


Evaluation Procedures

There will be three exams and a comprehensive final along with weekly homework assignments and several quizzes to be announced. On all problems, you must show your work. No work, no credit (even for correct answers). This applies to exams as well. In general, there will be no make up exams. The final grade for the course will be calculated in the following fashion: Homework, Quizzes 30%, Tests 50%, Final 20%. If your grade on the final exam is higher than on one of your other test scores it will replace the lowest test score.


Grading Scale:

90-100% - A
80-89.9% - B
70-79.9% - C
60-69.9% - D
0-59.9% - F

Attendance Policy:

You are expected to attend all classes. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to get the notes and the assignments from another member of the class.


Homework:

Homework will be assigned through WebAssign. Should you have any questions regarding homework please feel free to ask between classes or during my office hours. In order to complete the homework, you will need an access code and class key. Note: The access code either comes bundled with the textbook purchased or needs to be purchased separately. For instructions on how to set up your account, click the following Set up WebAssign account.


Important Dates:

Monday, January 29: Classes Begin.

Friday, February 2: Last day to drop/add without penalty.

Monday, February 19 - Monday, February 26: GULL Week.

Friday, April 6: Last day to withdraw with grade of W.

Monday, March 19 - Friday, March 23: No class (Spring Break).

Tuesday, May 15: Classes End.

Tuesday, May 22: Final Exam, Section 502, 8:00am - 10:30am, HS 115
Tuesday, May 22: Final Exam, Section 504, 10:45am - 1:15pm, HS 107


Exam Dates (subject to change*):

Exam 1: Thursday, February 22*
Exam 2: Thursday, March 15*
Exam 3: Thursday, April 19*
Final Exam: Tuesday, May 22, Sections 502 & 504


Academic Integrity:

Issues involving academic dishonesty will be dealt with in accordance with the SU Policy on Academic Misconduct.


Henson Course Repeat Policy:

Students may repeat courses offered by the Henson School of Science & Technology one time without special permission. Please refer to the Henson School of Science & Technology Course Repeat Policy for the entire policy.


Students with Disabilities:

Students who need accommodations because of a disability should contact the Office of Student Disability Support Services (OSDSS). The office can be reached via email at nadyer@salisbury.edu, by phone at (410) 677-6535, or by visiting Guerrieri University Center, Room 242.


Supplemental Instruction:

This course has supplemental instruction, more information can be found here Supplemental Instruction.

SI's schedule:
Monday, 4:30 - 6:00 pm, Devilbiss Hall, Room 130
Tuesday, 4:00 - 5:30 pm, Perdue Hall, Room 348
Office Hour: Thursday, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, Academic Commons, Room 270


Departmental Tutoring Center:

The Mathematics and Computer Science Department provides free tutoring for students enrolled in 100- and 200- level math and computer science courses. The Tutoring Center is located at the Mathematics Emporium in the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons(GAC), room 201 and operates on a walk-in basis, no appointment necessary.


University Writing Center:

The university provides writing assistance to all students on any paper or project. The University Writing Center is located in Guerrieri Academic Commons (GAC), room 260. More information can be found here: http://www.salisbury.edu/uwc/.


Departmental Tolerance Policy

The Department of Mathematics & Computer Science believes that every person deserves to be treated with respect. We are dedicated to fostering a teaching and learning environment in which all people feel free to share their unique experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and identities.