Math 220 - Calculus for Business and Management
        Fall 2014

Prologue - where to find part 2:

Think of this document as part 1 of the syllabus of this course. The information here pertains to all its sections. There is a part 2 which contains section specific information. You can access it by clicking on the link of your section in the leftmost column of this table:

Section Instructor Meeting
Section 01 Richard Behr       MWF
R
9:40-10:40
8:30-9:55
EB R15
EB R15
Section 02 Michael Fochler
      mfochler@math.binghamton.edu
MWF
R
2:20-3:20
2:50-4:15
EB R15
EB R15
Section 03 Pat Carney       MWF
R
1:10-2:10
1:15-2:40
EB R15
EB R15
Section 04 Pat Carney       MWF
R
10:50-11:50
10:05-11:30
SL 206
SL 306
Section 05 Michael Fochler
      mfochler@math.binghamton.edu
MWF 3:30-5:00 OR 100D
Section 06 Kunal Sharma       MWF 8:00-9:30 SL 310
Coordinator: Michael Fochler
      mfochler@math.binghamton.edu

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to provide students a working knowledge of basic operations in Calculus, including differentiation and integration of simple functions. At the end of the course the student should be able to use these techniques to graph functions and solve financial problems involving maximization/minimization, growth, and rates of change. Evaluation of the student's mastery of these concepts will be done through written exams.

University "M" Credit:

During this course students invoke mathematical methods that engage them in the use of logic and reasoning. Successful completion of this course satisfies the BU "M" credit requirement.

Prerequisites:

Students must pass the Calculus Screening Test. To be successful in this course a student should be competent in high school algebra. Passing the Screening Test does not certify competence in algebra; not passing it shows insufficient skill. For information on the Screening Test, click here

Academic Honesty:

Incidents of academic dishonesty will be dealt with severely. There is precedent for giving an "F" for the course to a student who attempts to advance his/her grade illegally. Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to: copying another student's work, letting someone copy your work, lying to or intentionally misleading an instructor, signing someone else's name to a document.

To eliminate suspicion, only writing/erasing utensils will be permitted on desks during an exam.

Calculators and Other Electronic Devices:

Calculators will not be allowed during any quiz or test. They may be useful for some homework assignments. No particular type is recommended.

Students may not access any electronic devices during a quiz or test. Doing so will constitute cheating regardless of the actual action or intent.

Photos or recordings in the classroom require permission from the instructor.

Help is Available:

The Discovery Center offers help for academic questions. Tutoring is available through the center. Check their web page for more information, including times and locations: Discovery Center

Course text:

REQUIRED: Math 220 Course Pack, by Jean Brewster & Ross Geoghegan
The 5th edition is preferable, but the 3rd and 4th editions are very acceptable. First and second editions are not sufficient.

Here are lists of errors found in the text: 4th Edition 3rd Edition

Special Services:

Binghamton University is committed to full and equitable access for all enrolled students. Students requesting accommodations based on a disability must register with Services for Students with Disabilities located in UU-119 (777-2686).

Midterm:

The midterm is cumulative and it counts for 18% of your grade.

Depending on which section you are in, it will be be held on Tuesday, November 4, Wednesday, November 5 or Thursday, November 6.

Final Exam:

The final exam is worth 40% of your grade.

The final exam is comprehensive, covering most of the material in the course. Details as to what specific material will be excluded will be given at least two weeks before the end of the semester.

The final exam is scheduled for Thursday evening, December 18, 5:40 - 7:40, in Lecture Hall 02 for all sections. This time is set by the registrar and is not flexible. Do not make travel arrangements that will have you leave campus prior to the exam.

If you have a university conflict with other final exams (another exam scheduled for the same time, or three exams within a 24 hour period) you are entitled to have one of your exams rescheduled. If you have such a situation and wish to take the Math 220 make-up final, you must notify your instructor in writing (email is fine) by Friday, December 5. The make-up final will be Friday, December 19 at 1:00. (location TBA). If you do not notify your instructor by the deadline it is unlikely that you will be accommodated. YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR INSTRUCTOR BY THE DEADLINE IF YOU WISH TO TAKE THE MAKE-UP EXAM. YOU CANNOT "JUST SHOW UP."

Below are links to a set of problems that can be used to review for the Math 220 final exam. Students might also find these problems useful when reviewing for in-class tests.
        Final Exam Review Problems (Five parts): Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5
        Answers to the Review Problems: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5

Grade of "I" (Incomplete):

A grade of "I" (Incomplete) can be given if the instructor is convinced that a student's situation warrants it. An "I" is intended for a student who (a) is passing the class and (b) is faced with an unavoidable circumstance, after the withdrawal deadline, and this circumstance is preventing the student from completing the course successfully by the end of the semester. An "I" is NOT intended to be a mechanism for simply postponing or avoiding receiving an undesirable grade. It is NOT to be used to put a grade "on hold" while the student retakes the course.