Class webpage: http://www.math.umd.edu/~dlevy/classes/math130
You should visit the webpage regularly. In particular, check the BLOG section, where course announcements will be made. Course materials, such as homework assignments, quizzes, bio-modules, samples exams, will be posted on the webpage
Instructor: Prof. Doron Levy
Contact Information:
Email: dlevy@math.umd.edu.
My office is on the third floor of the Math Building, room 3305.
Phone: 301-405-5140. (from any campus phone dial 55140).
Webpage: http://www.math.umd.edu/~dlevy
Office Hours: TTh 1-2 and by appointment.
Lecture Classroom: ARM 0135
Lecture: TTh 11-12:15
Discussion Sections:
211 MW 8-8:50 EGR 0135
221 MW 9-9:50 MTH 0306
231 MW 11-11:50 MTH B0429
241 MW 12-12:50 MTH 0411
242 MW 12-12:50 MTH 0306
251 MW 1-1:50 MTH 0306
Math TAs (Monday discussion sections):
Robert Maschal, rmaschal@umd.edu, MATH 3301
Jiraphan Suntornchost, jiraphan@math.umd.edu, MATH 4314
Biology TAs (Wednesday discussion sections):
Julie Hebert, julie.b.hebert@gmail.com, 4172 Plant Science Building
Amy Hudson, amyhud7@gmail.com, ANSC 1420
Office Hours:
Monday: 2pm-3pm, Jiraphan Suntornchost, MATH 4314
Tuesday: 8:30am-10:30am, Julie Hebert, 4172 Plant Science
Tuesday: 1pm-2pm, Doron Levy, MATH 3305
Thursday: 9am-10am, Amy Hudson, ANSC 1420
Thursday: 1pm-2pm, Doron Levy, MATH 3305
Friday: 12pm-2pm, Robert Maschal, MATH 3301
If you have questions about any of the conecpts or problems, you may go to the office hours of the instructor or any TA, even if he/she is not your usual section teacher. You may also email any of us or make appointments for other times. Since ideas will build upon each other throughout the semester, it is best to seek help as soon as possible.
Textbook: Calculus for the Life Sciences by Greenwell, Ritchey, and Lial. Math 130 will cover Chapters 2-7. You are expected to read each section that is covered. You are also encouraged to read the Review Chapter and Chapter 1 (you may skip the least squares part in chapter 1).
Calculators: Calculators of any kind are not allowed in quizes and exams. All devices with an on/off switch, including cell phones and all other portable devices, should be turned off during quizzes and exams.
Classroom rules: No cell phone conversations, no emails, no texting, no web surfing.
Grading Policy:
Quizzes 15% (lowest 2 dropped)
BioModules 15% (lowest one dropped)
3 midterms, each15%, Total 45%
Final exam 25%
Homework: Homework will be assigned on the web, but not collected or graded. However, math is learned through practice! Attendance in lecutres will not be sufficient for mastering the material. Therefore, you are expected to do the homework. Quiz questions will be similar to the homework questions.
Quizzes: In every Monday discussion section, there will be a short quiz that will be similar to the homework. Each student's lowest two quiz grades will be dropped at the end of the semester. Therefore, makeup quizzes will not be given.
BioModules: In each Wednesday discussion section, you will work in groups to complete short biology projects. These projects are designed to give you experience applying concepts from class to bioogical problems. The bio-modules should be submitted individually to the TAs, the following Wednesday before class starts. The assignments will be graded by the TAs. The lowest grade will be dropped. Students who must miss a Wednesday discussion section for verifiable, university-sanctioned reasons, may, with prior approval from the TA, complete the week's module on their own and submit it on the due date.
Exams: There will be 3 midterm exams and one final exam. All midterm exams will be held in class instead of a lecture. If you have any conflicts with the assigned dates of the exams please contact me by email up to one week before the exam. In cases of emergency - contact me by email as soon as possible.
Cheating: No cheating. Studnets caught cheating will be prosecuted according to the university regulations
Academic integrity: The university expects all students to adhere to the University Honor Pledge: "I pledge on my honor that I have not given or received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment/ examination."
Disabilities: Students who require special examination conditions must register with the office of the Disabled Students Services (DSS) in Shoemaker Hall. Documentation must be provided to the instructor. Proper forms must be filled and provided to the instructor before every exam.