Important COVID-19 Modifications: Though this will operate as a normal "in-person" class, due to the novel coronavirus I will fully accommodate any and all students that, for any reason, choose to work remotely. It will be possible to participate in classes, as well as complete, turn in, and receive feedback on all work without being physically in the classroom. Students who do this will not be viewed, treated, or graded differently whatsoever.
Mask and Social Distancing Policy: Students must wear a mask throughout the entire time they are physically in the classroom. This means no eating or drinking in the classroom. Masks must fit properly and cover both the nose and mouth. If a student is unable to wear a mask for any reason, he or she should use the online accommodations being provided and not attend in-person. Students and the instructor should all maintain at least 6 feet of separation before, during, and after class while leaving. Failure to comply with the mask policy and/or social distancing policy may result in a lower course grade and/or being reported to the Dean.
Virtual Instruction Option: All students enrolled in this course may choose to attend it remotely, even if they have not registered with the university as a Remote Student. So long as they follow the other protocols described here, students may freely switch between in-person/remote learning in this course. For those who exercise their right to attend class virtually, I will provide a robust virtual classroom experience. Consistent with the technology provided by the University, I will make class available contemporaneously and will include you in classroom participation. To the best of my ability, I will ensure that your experience is positive and that you are integrated fully into the academic experience. You are very welcome to give me feedback during the semester on how I can enhance your learning experience. I will live-stream all lectures on Zoom (links posted in Blackboard). Students who attend virtually are still expected to participate and must have their camera turned on. I will also post recordings and materials from the lectures for students who need to view them later. I will only post the "Shared Screen" video, which will not contain any videos of students. All assignments will be submitted electronically, regardless of whether you participate remotely or in-person.
Illness: You must stay home if you are feeling at all ill, have tested positive for COVID-19, or believe you may have been exposed to COVID-19. I will not penalize you in any way for being cautious. In an ordinary year, students might choose to come into the classroom when they feel like they have a cold coming on. This year is different, and I am trusting you to be vigilant, be cautious, and to stay home. In such a case, you can still participate fully through the remote instruction option. Note that this paragraph applies to me too as the Instructor. I will not come to campus if I am feeling at all sick, even if I think it's only a minor cold. Instead, I will send an email to the entire class with instructions/information on how to proceed. Should you need, you can contact the department chair Dr. Rothman (Sheldon.Rothman@liu.edu), or the Dean of Liberal Arts & Science Dr. Bowditch (Nathaniel.Bowditch@liu.edu).
Class Time:
Section 1: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30a - 10:50p, Library Incubator Space Humanities 225.
Section 2: Tuesday and Thursday 11:00a - 12:20p, Hillwood Commons Gold Coast Cinema Humanities 225.
Instructor: Dr. Corbett Redden. Corbett.Redden [att] liu.edu. Phone 516-299-3487.
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 12:30p - 1:50p, or by appointment. Office hours will be held on Zoom at the link posted in Blackboard. If you plan to attend Office Hours, please tell me beforehand. I won't be hanging out in an empty Zoom session if no one is coming.
Course webpage: http://myweb.liu.edu/~dredden/6s21/ and also Blackboard
Course Description: Limits, derivatives, maxima and minima, indefinite and definite integration, and applications are covered. Prerequisite of MTH 4 or 5 is required. Not open to students who have taken MTH 7. (3 credits)
Homework/Schedule: http://myweb.liu.edu/~dredden/6s21/Homework.pdf
Textbook: Finite Mathematics and Applied Calculus by Geoffrey C. Berresford and Andrew M. Rockett.
The bookstore sells this as a Custom Edition looseleaf bundle, which can be accessed directly at the link https://tinyurl.com/reugg7x. The bundle contains the textbooks for both MTH 5 and MTH 6. We will only use the "Applied Calculus" portion, which is excerpted directly from Brief Applied Calculus (6th edition) by Berresford and Rockett.
Grading Scheme:
| Homework | 20% |
| Quizzes/Assignments | 30% |
| Midterm Tests/Projects | 30% |
| Final Exam/Project | 20% |
Homework: In addition to time spent attending lectures, it is expected that you spend at least 6 hours per week working on this class. I will regularly assign homework that you will turn in. A full list of all homework problems will be available soon on this on this Homework sheet. Details on homework submission and grading to follow soon.
Quizzes/Assignments: There will be approximately 6 Quizzes or short Assignments throughout the semester. Specific instructions will accompany each of them and will include accommodations for students attending virtually. All Quizzes/Assignments will have a firm due date, but each student will be permitted to turn in 1 of them late without penalty.
Midterm Tests/Projects: There will be 2 or 3 midterm tests or projects throughout the semester, and at least one will involve a presentation. In addition to using the mathematics taught in this course, some projects may require the use of Microsoft Excel and/or PowerPoint (or similar spreadsheet and presentation software, e.g. Google Sheets & Slides).
Final Exam/Project: There will either be a Final Exam or a Final Project at the end of the semester. If it is a project, the Final Exam period (scheduled by the Registrar) will be utilized for presenting these projects.
Attendance: While I will not keep formal attendance records, I know when students regularly attend/participate and which ones don't. Your final grade is far more likely to receive a beneficial bump if you regularly attend and participate (in-person or remote).
Technology: Each student will be required to use spreadsheets and/or presentation software at multiple points throughout the semester. These are installed on all computers in the university's labs, or students may choose to use their own personal computers. Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint will be the default software programs referenced in lectures, though students are allowed to use other similar software. In contrast to prior semesters, calculators on cell phones may be used to perform arithmetic. A graphing calculator, preferably the TI-83 or TI-84, is recommended but not required for this course.
Help: Help is available from a number of places and people. You are welcome to ask Prof. Redden questions during class, Zoom office hours, or via email. In prior semesters, there was free tutoring available in the Math-Lab, located in PH 201, with no appointment necessary; I am unsure whether this will be available in some form during Spring '21. Finally, you are encouraged to work with others on homework. Explaining concepts and techniques to fellow classmates is an excellent way for you to better understand them yourself.
Students with Disabilities: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and to facilitate learning for all students, I will make accommodations for students with disabilities. It is necessary for those students to inform me of these accommodations by the end of the second week of classes. Please contact the Academic Resource Center (299-2937) so that steps can be taken to develop an appropriate educational plan. If you are a student with a documented disability, medical condition, or think you may have a disability, and will need accommodations, academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, or other services, please contact Marie Fatscher in Disability Support Services (Post Hall, Lower Level, C10) at 516-299-3057 or marie.fatscher@liu.edu to request services, accommodations or for additional information. Additional information is also available on the DSS website: www.liu.edu/post/dss
Technology: If you have problems, please contact IT (Library 236A, M-Th 8am-8pm and F 9am-5pm; it@liu.edu; 516-299-3300). You can access online tutorials for Blackboard as needed: http://www.liu.edu/Information-Technology/Info-Tech/Tutorials (Step by Step Guides and Videos)
COVID-19: Students must wear masks in class at all times. Any student who fails to do so will be asked to leave the classroom and be reported to the Dean. Student accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please inform your instructor if you would like to request accommodations. Should for any reason the instructor be unable to teach in-person, you will be informed and steps will be taken to ensure that the class continues uninterrupted. Should you need, you can contact the department chair Dr. Sheldon Rothman at Sheldon.Rothman@liu.edu.
Course & Core Curriculum Goals: Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: perform the mechanics of calculating derivatives and integrals; algebraically solve typical Calculus 1 problems; mathematically model real-world problems, including ones commonly arising in the business and social sciences; analyze and interpret mathematical answers in terms of the original real-world problems; work fluently with data presented in various forms, including by charts, graphs, tables, and functions. These course goals fulfill the Quantitative Reasoning goals in the Core Curriculum.