Applied Calculus (Math 131-01,11, Fall 2009)



Wiley Plus URL:

Section 1:   http://edugen.wiley.com/edugen/class/cls124093/
Section 11:   http://edugen.wiley.com/edugen/class/cls124101/

Instructor: Li Wu Office: Lippitt 101-B
Phone: 874-5595 Office Hour: TuTh, 2:30-3:30pm (or by appointment)
email: liwu@math.uri.edu Course Web: Course Main Website


Textbook: Hughes-Hallett, et. al. (3rd) Applied Calculus with WileyPLUS. You need a Wiley Plus code. A graphic calculator is required.
Exams : There are three exams out of class and one final exam. Bring your ID to each exam. Three exams are currently scheduled as


Grading Policy: (Total 650 points)
    Three exams 300 points; Final exam 200 points; Class work (quizzes and homework) 150 points.

Quizzes: You will be given a 10-point quiz on every Friday. Quiz problems will be from homework problems and examples given in class with number changes. There will be NO makeup quizzes, and I'll drop the lowest 2 for you at the end of this semester.

Homework: Homework problems are listed below. You should do ALL of them if you want to do better in exams and quizzes. Although you are not required to hand in homework, you are welcome to bring questions to class, and if you want me to grade some of your homework problems, please hand them in. Even though there will be no credit for homework, I do encourage you to try those problems because doing homework is the the best way to digest what you learned in class!

MTH131 Applied Calculus Fall 2009 Calendar and Syllabus


Illness Due to Flu: The H1N1 Flu Pandemic may impact classes this semester. If any of us develop flu-like symptoms, we are being advised to stay home until the fever has subsided for 24 hours. So, if you exhibit such symptoms, please do not come to class. Notify your instructor of your status via email, and we will work together to ensure that course instruction and work is completed for the semester. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have posted simple methods to avoid transmission of illness. These include: covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing; frequently washing your hands to protect from germs; avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth; and staying home when you are sick. For more information, please view http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm . URI information on the H1N1 will be posted on the URI website at www.uri.edu/news/h1n1.html with links to http://www.cdc.gov site.

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