COURSE OVERVIEW: The main goals of this course are:
        to review the basic ideas of calculus, to develop some additional depth in selected topics,
        and to discuss some issues in the teaching of pre-calculus and calculus.  Historical aspects
        will be included.  Students will also develop a set of web resources for use in their
        teaching and will help select topics of interest.

 

        MEETING: Monday and Thursday, 4:30-7:30pm, Sci. & Tech I, rm 242
                              plus 2 Sat sessions (June 5, 12)

        OFFICE HOURS:  Mon. and Thurs., 3:30-4:25pm, Sci.&Tech I, rm 203B, and by appt.

        OFFICE PHONE:  993-1462 (Ms. Hendrix) -- normally 9-5

        E-MAIL : rsachs@gmu.edu

        WEB PAGE:  math.gmu.edu/~rsachs/math602

 
        GRADING: Grading will be fair and impartial.  Points used as the basis of the grade:

        Hmwk. (50 pts.); Journals (50 pts.); Class (50 pts.);  Exams (200 pts.); Final (150 pts.).

        POLICIES:  The GMU Honor code is in effect at all times and students are expected
        to abide by its requirements.  Group work may be part of the course, in which case
        group members will truthfully report on non-contributing members.  Exam absence
        must be for a valid reason and requires prior notification except in extreme cases.  
        DO NOT ARRANGE TO LEAVE BEFORE THE FINAL EXAM.