MTH252 D
Welcome to the homepage of the MTH 252 (Section D)
Course:
- Calculus III (Section D)
- Day(s): MWF 2:50 - 4:05 pm
- Location: 101 BAC
Instructor:
- Dr. Ebrahim Sarabi
- E-m@il: sarabim@miamioh.edu
- Office: 211 BAC
- Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 1:30-2:30, or by appointment.
Text:
- Calculus (Early Transcendentals), by James Stewart (8th edition). Getting a paper copy is not necessary, but you may want one.
- Some options for buying the book can be found here.
- We cover Chapters 12-16; see the calendar for the sections that are covered in this semester.
Homework:
- Recommended homework for Chapters 12-16.
- You will do a group-work in class each Monday; these are collected and will be counted toward your grade. I will drop your lowest score.
- Look at this file to find your group.
Quizzes:
- There will be ten quizzes throughout the semester.
- Quizzes are given on Fridays and will be based on sections covered on that week.
- Each quiz will consist of one to three problems either taken directly from the homework assignments or very closely related to the homework assignments.
- These quizzes will be taken at the end of the class period on the day in which they are given.
- Only your eight best quizzes will count towards your grade, therefore, no make-up quizzes will be allowed for any reasons. If you happen to miss a quiz then it will count as one of those that are dropped.
Tests:
- There will be three in-class tests.
- Make-up tests will be given only in the case of an unavoidable emergency to students who obtain permission to miss a test in advance.
- The dates for the tests are as follows:
Test I: February 23.
Test II: March 16.
Test III: April 20.
Final Exam:
- The final exam is cumulative and will be on May 14 from 3:00--5:00 pm.
- Electronic devices (including calculators), notes, and formula sheets are NOT allowed.
Grade Distribution:
- Homework 8%
- Tests (I), (II), and (III) 42%
- Quizzes 20%
- Final Exam 30%
Letter Grade Distribution:
|
>= 98.00 |
A+ | ---- |
77.00 - 79.99 |
C+ |
|
93.00 - 97.99 |
A | ---- |
73.00 - 76.99 |
C |
|
90.00 - 92.99 |
A- | ---- |
70.00 - 72.99 |
C- |
|
87.00 - 89.99 |
B+ | ---- |
67.00 - 69.99 |
D+ |
|
83.00 - 86.99 |
B | ---- |
63.00 - 66.99 |
D |
|
80.00 - 82.99 |
B- | ---- |
60.00 - 62.99 |
D- |
Course Policies:
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Quizzes and exams are closed book, closed notes.
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Using self-phone and computer are NOT allowed in class.
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Attendance is not a part of your grade but is expected. Miami University policy requires that “Every student is expected to attend every class session for which the student is duly registered.”
Student Disability:
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If you have a documented disability that requires accommodations, you will need to register with Student Disability Services. I will be happy to discuss this further with you privately.
Academic Intergrity:
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Students are expected to follow the university guidelines:
- The use of a phone during an exam or a quiz will be treated as an act of academic dishonesty.
Important Dates:
- Last day to drop without a grade: Feb. 15
- Last day to drop with a grade of “W”: Apr. 09
Course Summary:
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