MTH251 MTH252 MTH253
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science        MTH253 - Calculus (Other Topics)

Course Information

Course Description and Objectives

The student will study and demonstrate knowledge of elementary differential equations, analytic geometry (conic sections and polar coordinates), infinite sequences and series, and their applications.

Criteria for Acceptable Performance

The student's progress will be graded in this course using the following criteria:

1. Attendance: The student is expected to attend all class meetings.
2. Reading: The student is expected to read the textbook. This class will cover chapters 10 & 11. Class Notes are also available for study and review purposes. These notes should also be used by students who miss class (not that anyone will ever miss class).
3. Homework as assigned.
   • 10% of your final grade.
4. Chapter Tests
• There will be two chapter tests (chapters 10 and 11).
• 80% of your final grade.
5. Final Exam
• There will be a comprehensive final exam that will cover the primary topics of the entire calculus sequence (i.e. MTH251, MTH252, & MTH253).
• 10% of your final grade.
• If your score on the final exam is higher than your lowest chapter test score, then that chapter test will be increased by the difference in these two scores (with a maximum increase of 10%).
6. Grading Scale(An online grade book will be available to students after the first test.)
• 90% = A
• 80% = B
• 70% = C
• 60% = D

Textbook and Other Resources

Thomas' Calculus: Early Transendentals, Media Upgrade, Part I (11th edition) by Maurice D. Weir, Joel Hass, Frank R. Giordano ISBN: 0-321-59600-5 ... full package, including: The Textbook (0321-49874-7) MyMathLab/CourseCompass access (0321-26252-2) Student's Solution Manual (0321-22635-6) Video Lectures on CD (0321-49822-4) WinPlot Graphing Utility (self-extracting archive) by Richard Parris of Phillips Exeter Academy

Course Prerequisite

A grade of C or higher in MTH 252 or placement by exam.

Expectations of Student Behavior

Blue Mountain Community College operates as an educational institution and expects its students and patrons to exhibit personal behavior appropriate to an educational setting. The following policy is intended to restrict students or others from campus facilities due to inappropriate behavior within the classroom or on the campus.

Student Classroom Behavior

Disruptive behavior would be defined as any type of activity that would interrupt, in a negative manner, the normal flow of information exchange in the classroom. Such conduct will not be tolerated because it interferes with the financial and educational investments of other students. Students that exhibit such unacceptable behavior will be asked to leave the classroom setting and will only be allowed readmission with the written authorization of the Dean of Students and the Dean of Instruction.

Campus Behavior

The college allows access of facilities to students and district patrons as long as appropriate behavior is exhibited. Disruptive behavior that infringes upon the rights of others in the use of facilities will not be tolerated.

When inappropriate behavior is observed by an official of the college it is expected that the offensive individual will be asked to vacate the premises. Further, he/she will be required to confer with the Dean of Students before any further use of college facilities will be allowed.

Examples of inappropriate behavior include but are not limited to:

1. Verbal or physical abuse of another person.
2. Vandalism or theft.
3. Malicious destruction, damage, or misuse of college property.
4. Indecent conduct.
5. Disorderly conduct.
6. Failure to heed warnings of inappropriate behavior by college officials.
7. Possession, consumption, or furnishing of alcoholic beverages on campus.
8. Illegal possession, use, sale, purchase of, or trafficking in narcotic or dangerous drugs.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement

Persons having questions about or requests for special needs and accommodation should contact the Student Success Advisor at Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 N.W. Carden Pendleton OR 97801, Phone 541-278-5934 or TDD 541-278-2174. Contact should be made 72 hours in advance of the event.