MAT 152 Calculus A Spring 2019

Instructor: Laurie Woodman, Ph.D. (email: laurie.woodman@maine.edu).

Office/Phone: C585 Science Building (C Wing), Portland Campus 780-4153

Office Hours: By appointment.

Portland Mathematics Department: 780-4608 (Laurie M.)

Gorham Mathematics Department: 780-5360 (Therese)

Text: Thomas’ Calculus (&MYMATHLAB package) by Weir/Hass, 14th

Ed. (Pearson, 2018).

Course Description: The first course in a three-semester sequence covering basic calculus of real variables,

Calculus A introduces the concept of limit and applies it to the definition of derivative and integral of a function

of one variable. The rules of differentiation and properties of the integral are emphasized, as well as

applications of the derivative and integral. This course will usually include an introduction to the transcendental

functions and some use of a computer algebra system. 4 credits.

Prerequisite: MAT 140 or appropriate score on the College Level Math exam.

Class Videos/Blackboard: Students are expected to check course announcements and watch the assigned class

videos each week. Go to: bb.courses.maine.edu and click Login. Your Blackboard username and password are

your University of Maine email username and password. Click on your MAT 152 Calculus A class to access

the syllabus, your exam grades, course documents, announcements and other course information/materials.

Please use your University of Maine email account to communicate with me and remember to check this

account regularly. I will respond to student emails Monday–Friday during regular business hours (8 a.m.-4

p.m.), usually within 24 hours. The MyUSM campus portal site (my.usm.maine.edu) is your single sign-on

point of entry to MaineStreet, Blackboard, and email (Gmail).

Homework/Materials: Assignments will consist of media/class videos, reading, discussion board posts and

completing suggested exercises from the text. Students have the option of submitting selected homework

exercises using MyMathLab.

Grading: There will be two proctored exams and a proctored cumulative final exam. Course grades will be

computed as follows:

Students who do not complete the online homework:

(25%) Exam 1

(25%) Exam 2

(20%) Final Exam

(20%) Exam1&2 average OR Final Exam grade, whichever is larger

(10%) Class Participation/Discussions

Students who complete the online homework:

(20%) Exam 1

(20%) Exam 2

(20%) Final Exam

(20%) Exam1&2 average OR Final Exam grade, whichever is larger

(10%) Online Homework

(10%) Class Participation/Discussions

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Course grades will be determined as follows:

A 90 to 100

B 80 to 89

C 70 to 79

D 60 to 69

F below 60

Plus and minus grades are possible so you could earn a grade of A-, B+, B, or B-, etc.

Important January 22: Classes Begin

Dates: February 4: Last day to drop for 100% refund

February 18: Presidents’ Day

February 20: Exam 1 (Portland Campus)

March 18-22: Spring Break

March 28: Last day to drop with an automatic W

April 10: Exam 2 (Portland Campus)

May 3: Last Day of Classes

May 6: Final Exam (Portland Campus)

Exam Information: Calculators are not permitted for Exams 1 & 2 but a basic scientific (non-graphing)

calculator will be permitted for the final exam. Make-up exams will be allowed only if the instructor is

contacted prior to the scheduled exam. Proctored exams will be given on the Portland campus on February

20, April 10, and May 6. Online students may take exams at USM (notify course instructor by email) OR

at a UMS site (sign up in advance at http://www.learn2.maine.edu/exam to take exams at a UMS site).

Tutoring: The Learning Commons provides USM students free tutoring services in numerous subject

areas including Math, Writing, and Chemistry. Peer tutors are trained to assist students through active

practice, testing understanding, and building confidence. With up to two appointments per week per

subject area, students can take the opportunity to:

practice and better understand course concepts

improve the quality of their writing

learn how to use a variety of software programs

learn how to become more effective and efficient learners

All tutoring sessions are available in person or online, with appointments accessed by visiting

http://usm.maine.edu/learningcommons. Appointments for Portland and Gorham can also be made by calling

780-4228. Lewiston-Auburn appointments can be scheduled by calling 753-6513. Additional math support is

offered on a walk-in basis through the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, located on the 5th Floor of

the Science Building (C-Wing) on the Portland Campus and Bailey Hall on the Gorham Campus.

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Academic Integrity: Violations of student academic integrity include any actions which attempt to promote

or enhance the academic standing of any student by dishonest means (e.g., cheating, plagiarism, fabrication

and academic misconduct). Students may be accused, charged and penalized for any violations as

appropriate. Please refer to the UMS Student Conduct Code for definitions and procedures.

ADA: The University is committed to providing students with documented disabilities equal access to all university

programs and services. If you think you have a disability and would like to request accommodations, you must register

with the Disability Services Center. Timely notification is essential. The Disability Services Center can be reached by

calling 207-780-4706 or by email at dsc-usm@maine.edu. If you have already received a faculty accommodation letter

from the Disability Services Center, please provide me with that information as soon as possible. Please make a

private appointment so that we can review your accommodations.

Title IX: The University of Southern Maine is committed to making our campuses safer places for students.

Because of this commitment, and our federal obligations, faculty and other employees are considered

mandated reporters when it comes to experiences of interpersonal violence (sexual assault, sexual

harassment, dating or domestic violence, and stalking). Disclosures of interpersonal violence must be passed

along to the University’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator who can help provide support and academic remedies

for students who have been impacted. More information can be found online

at http://usm.maine.edu/campus-safety-project or by contacting Sarah E. Holmes

at sarah.e.holmes1@maine.edu or 207-780-5767.

If students want to speak with someone confidentially, the following resources are available on and off

campus: University Counseling Services (207-780-4050); 24 Hour Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-871-7741);

24 Hour Domestic Violence Hotline (1-866-834-4357).

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