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\centerline{\bigbf CLASS INFORMATION AND POLICY}


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\item{\bgbf COURSE:} Calculus III,
Math208 Sec 5, Fall 2001\par
\item{\bgbf TEXT:} {\it Calculus, Single and Multivariable,
}, by Hughes-Hallet, et al, 2nd ed., John Wiley \& Sons, Inc.
(1998).
\item{\bgbf Calculator:} A graphing calculator, TI-85 or TI-86, is recommended.
\item{\bgbf TIME:} 11:30---12:20 pm\ \ MTWF\par
\item{\bgbf ROOM:} M\&N 206 \par
\item{\bgbf INSTRUCTOR:} Dr. Bo Deng\par
\item{\bgbf OFFICE:} 828 Oldfather Hall\par
\item{\bgbf OFFICE PHONE:} 472-7219(no message please)\par
\item{\bgbf E-MAIL ADDRESS:} \tt bdeng@math.unl.edu \rm \par
\item{\bgbf OFFICE HOURS:} 9:30---10:20 pm\ M W F(subject to change)
or by appointment\par

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\noindent {\bgbf Attendance}: A semester total of 6 non-excusable
absence will result in a half letter grade deduction. A semester
total of 10 class absence will result in a full letter grade
deduction. A perfect attendance record receives 10 bonus points.

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\noindent {\bgbf Quiz}: Quiz every Monday on homework type
problems on sections covered in the previous week, except holidays
or exams scheduled on the same weeks. All quizzes together count
no more than 100 points towards your course grade.

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\noindent {\bgbf Exams}: There will be three hour exams plus the
final exam. The hour exams will consist of both routine problems
similar to your homework assignment and problems which may require
some thought. The final exam is a uniform, comprehensive exam.
Each hour exam counts 100 points towards your course grade. The
final exam counts 200 points.

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\noindent {\bgbf Group Projects}: There will be no more than two
group projects this semester. Each group should consist of two
members: you and your project partner. Only in some rare
situations will a three-member-group be allowed. Your group
assignment will be based on your academic standing prior to the
assignment. Your group must work independently from others. Shared
presentation materials in any form and to any extent with others
will not be accepted, and all parties involved in violating this
rule will be penalized equally. Late projects will not be
accepted. More information will be forthcoming when the projects
are assigned. Each project counts no more than 20 points towards
your course grade.

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\noindent {\bgbf Web Tests}: You must take two Web Tests as
described in your Syllabus. If you get at least 8 questions out of
10 right, you get at least 80\%, but if you get fewer right your
score will be below 50\%, so the grades on those tests are A, B,
F. Each web test count counts no more than 20 points towards your
course grade.

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\noindent {\bgbf Grade}: Throughout the semester you must earn
credits from the quizzes, group projects, web tests, hour exams,
and the final exam against a grand total of no more than 700
points. The standard letter grade will be assigned to your course
grade based on your total point against the grand total.

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\noindent {\bgbf A Few Suggestions}: Success in any mathematics
course requires a tendency to perfectionism.
Every step of the way, strict attention to the
smallest detail is absolutely necessary. If you can learn
to acquire the trait of perfectionism for certain courses,
you will succeed much more easily in mathematics. The other
way around is even truer, that is, if you are good at
learning mathematics you are probably also good at learning
other subjects as well.

It is important for you to work out the homework problems as
much independently as possible. Try to reason through problems
even though there are formulas or algorithms ready to use. This
reasoning process is the essential part of the mathematical thought
process. You should also do your homework in a timely fashion.
Like most math courses, the material is very cumulative and
therefore is easy to get behind. Time can be your friend as
much as your foe.

Always read ahead. I will plan class activities assuming you
have done the reading. As you read the text, concentrate on the
general development first.
Details of calculus and algebra are generally left to
the reader; and eventually the reader should confirm all
calculations. As
a general rule, one should consider a pencil and scratch paper
as essential equipment for reading mathematics.

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Should you have any questions, speak up in class, seek individual
help from me.

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