Math 309: Mathematical Analysis for Technology
Summer 2018 Course Syllabus
NJIT Academic Integrity Code: All Students should be aware that the Department of Mathematical Sciences takes the University Code on Academic Integrity at NJIT very seriously and enforces it strictly. This means that there must not be any forms of plagiarism, i.e., copying of homework, class projects, or lab assignments, or any form of cheating in quizzes and exams. Under the University Code on Academic Integrity, students are obligated to report any such activities to the Instructor.
Course Information
Course Description: Emphasis on partial derivatives; vector calculus, and multiple integrals.
Number of Credits: 4
Prerequisites: MATH 112 with a grade of C or better, or MATH 133 with a grade of C or better or MATH 238 with a grade of C or better.
Course-Section and Instructors
| Course-Section |
Instructor |
| Math 309-131 |
Professor I. Cohanoschi |
Office Hours for All Math Instructors: Summer 2018 Office Hours and Emails
Required Textbook:
| Title |
Calculus: Concepts and Contexts |
| Author |
Stewart |
| Edition |
4th |
| Publisher |
Cengage |
| ISBN # |
978-0495557425 |
Withdrawal Date: Please see the Summer 2018 Academic Calendar for the last day to withdraw based on the summer session you are registered for.
Policies
DMS Course Policies: All DMS students must familiarize themselves with, and adhere to, the Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Policies, in addition to official university-wide policies. DMS takes these policies very seriously and enforces them strictly.
Grading Policy: The final grade in this course will be determined as follows:
| Homework |
10% |
| Quizzes |
10% |
| Midterm Exam I |
25% |
| Midterm Exam II |
25% |
| Final Exam |
30% |
Your final letter grade will be based on the following tentative curve.
| A |
90 - 100 |
C |
65 - 74 |
| B+ |
85 - 89 |
D |
55 - 64 |
| B |
80 - 84 |
F |
0 - 54 |
| C+ |
75 - 79 |
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Attendance Policy: Attendance at all classes will be recorded and is mandatory. Please make sure you read and fully understand the Math Department’s Attendance Policy. This policy will be strictly enforced. Students are expected to attend class. Each class is a learning experience that cannot be replicated through simply “getting the notes.”
Homework Policy: Homework is an expectation of the course. All homework assignments are online using WebAssign. The online assignments can be completed at www.webassign.net. You need to have a student access code. Access codes are included with new book that is bundled with WebAssign; codes can be purchased separately from the bookstore or online. WebAssign gives you free access for two weeks after the start of class. In addition, on the first day of class your course instructor will give an additional code “Class key” needed to enroll to WebAssign.
Quiz Policy: Quizzes will be given approximately once a week throughout the semester. They will be based on the lecture, homework and the in-class discussions. Quizzes will sometimes be assigned through webassign
and students will be expected to complete the quiz online. There are no make-up quizzes; average will be calculated after dropping the lowest two scores.
Exams: There will be two midterm exams held during the semester and one comprehensive common final exam. Exams are held on the following days:
| Midterm Exam I |
June 18, 2018 |
| Midterm Exam II |
July 16, 2018 |
| Final Exam |
August 6, 2018 |
Makeup Exam Policy: To properly report your absence from a midterm or final exam, please review and follow the required steps under the DMS Examination Policy found here:
Cellular Phones: All cellular phones and other electronic devices must be switched off during all class times.
Additional Resources
Math Tutoring Center: Located in the Central King Building, Room G11 (Summer Hours: TBA)
Accommodation of Disabilities: Disability Support Services (DSS) offers long term and temporary accommodations for undergraduate, graduate and visiting students at NJIT. If you are in need of accommodations due to a disability please contact Chantonette Lyles, Associate Director of Disability Support Services at 973-596-5417 or via email at lyles@njit.edu. The office is located in Fenster Hall Room 260. For further information regarding self identification, the submission of medical documentation and additional support services provided please visit the Disability Support Services (DSS) website at:
Important Dates (See: Summer 2018 Academic Calendar, Registrar)
| Date |
Event |
| May 21, 2018 |
First Day of Classes |
| May 22, 2018 |
Last Day to Add/Drop Classes |
| May 28, 2018 |
University Closed for Memorial Day |
| June 25, 2018 |
Last Day of First Summer Session |
| July 4, 2018 |
University Closed for Independence Day |
| July 16, 2018 |
Last Day of Middle Summer Session |
| August 6, 2018 |
Last Day of Full and Second Summer Sessions |
