MAT 305: Mathematical Computing I

Summer 2014

Instructor information

Instructor: Dr. John Perry
Office: Southern Hall, 317C (Hattiesburg) / Hardy Hall, 339 (Gulf Park)
Office Hours: TTh 5⋅15-6⋅15p
Office Phone: 601·266·5505
Email: john.perry@usm.edu
Instructor's web page:  http://www.math.usm.edu/perry/
Class web page: http://www.math.usm.edu/perry/mat305sm14/
Class meeting times and locations:TTh 12⋅40-5⋅10p, FEC 308

Course information

Course Description: Introduction to a computer algebra system using calculus-based projects. Students will solve mathematical problems in the Maple SAGE environment which require an understanding of calculus concepts.

Prerequisite: MAT 280 (Multivariable Calculus, but as far as I'm concerned you can have it as a co-requisite).

Texts and media: Final Exam: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 (regular class time)

Grading policies

Grading: Your grade depends on a weighted average of projects and assignments. A list of weights appears below. At any point during the semester, you may determine your standing by multiplying the average for each category by the category's weight, then adding the products.

Written assignments (homework, tests, etc.) 50% of total
Individual projects 50% of total

Grades are awarded according to the following tableaux:

100-90 A 89.99-80 B 79.99-70 C 69.99-60 D 59.99-0 F

There is no curve.

Late Assignments: Any assignment turned in past the specified due date and time will receive a grade lowered by one letter grade for each school day late.

Makeup work: I do not give makeup tests/quizzes/etc. without an excused absence. If you must miss class, then you must also produce documentation of the reason for your absence. If you were sick, you can show me the receipt from the hospital or doctor; if you had a sports event, you can show me the schedule; if someone died, you can show me an obituary notice; if the tire on your car blew out, you can show me the receipt from the mechanic.

Other policies

Additional class materials:

Language and behavior: I do not tolerate profanity or rude behavior. You are free to express any opinion you choose, but you must do so in a manner that conforms to the formal, respectful setting of a classroom lecture. Mathematicians value the ability to reason and to solve problems, not the ability to inflame passions or to express oneself colorfully. Mobile phones: I expect you to turn your phone off once class begins, and to leave it off. If you absolutely must use the phone, please step out of class, take care of business, then return. If you use the phone in the class, I will ask you to leave. If you do not comply with this request, you will forfeit the next test. If you use the phone during a test, even as a calculator, you will forfeit the test.

Note: The last day to drop a full-semester course without academic penalty is Monday, June 9th.

ADA Syllabus Statement

If a student has a disability that qualifies under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and requires accommodations, he/she should contact the Office for Disability Accommodations (ODA) for information on appropriate policies and procedures. Disabilities covered by ADA may include learning, psychiatric, physical disabilities, or chronic health disorders. Students can contact ODA if they are not certain whether a medical condition/disability qualifies.

Address:

The University of Southern Mississippi
Office for Disability Accommodations
118 College Drive # 8586
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Voice Telephone: (601) 266-5024 or (228) 214-3232

Fax: (601) 266-6035
Individuals with hearing impairments can contact

ODA using the Mississippi Relay Service
at 1-800-582-2233 (TTY) or
email Suzy Hebert at Suzanne.Hebert@usm.edu.