1. MA 16200 Course Introduction
Spring 2016
MA Course Introduction

2. MA16200 Spring 2016 http://www.math.purdue.edu/ma162 Welcome!
Instructor: Dr. Joseph Chen
Ph.D., Purdue University, Aerospace Engineering, 2010
Office: Mathematical Sciences Building (MATH) Room 848
Office Hours:
Whenever my office door is open, but you are guaranteed to find me during the following “official” hours:
MWF 9-11 AM
or by appointments
Course web page:

3. Course Policies To view important course information go to:
We will now briefly go over course policies. But…
Going over this information during class does not replace your responsibility to read and understand all policies/procedures on the syllabus.
To view important course information go to:
Please bookmark the page and read all posted documents.

4. Textbook and Online Homework
Calculus, Early Transcendentals, Seventh Edition by James Stewart; published by Thomson/Brooks Cole.
You need access to WebAssign.
See the course webpage ( for more WebAssign information.
There is a two-week trial period for the WebAssign account. After that you will have to pay the (nonrefundable) access fee.
Single Term –$79*
Life of Edition—$118*
Your recitation TA can answer WebAssign questions.
The physical textbook is NOT required. WebAssign gives you access to the ebook.
You may purchase WebAssign access directly from WebAssign during your two-week trial period.
*To the best of my knowledge

5. Calculator Policy Calculators are not allowed on exams or quizzes.
A few homework problems may need a graphing calculator.
If you do not have one, try using the online graphing utility at
(link to it is 0n the course web page).

6. Homework and Quizzes 36 online assignments using WebAssign
Homework from Friday and Monday lectures are due Tuesday at 11 pm.
Homework from Wednesday lecture is due Thursday at 11 pm.
Handwritten homework from the assignment sheet (problems in bold)
Not collected, but may show up on quizzes/exams.
No late homework is accepted.
3 lowest homework scores dropped.
A quiz in almost every recitation class
On material from lessons whose homework is due the previous recitation.
See Course Calendar.
No make-up quizzes will be given.
3 lowest quizzes dropped.

7. Exams Three one-hour, multiple-choice, midterm exams Exam 1: Exam 2:
Thursday, February 4, 6:30 pm. Location: TBA
Exam 2:
Thursday, March 3, 8:00 pm. Location: TBA
Exam 3:
Thursday April 14, 6:30 pm. Location: TBA
Final Exam:
Date, Time, Location TBA

8. Grades Based on a total of 700 points.
Homework: 100 points
Quizzes: 100 points
3 midterm exams: 300 points
Final Exam: 200 points
There are no pre-set letter grade cutoffs. These will be based on exam performance, and determined at the end of the semester. Some rough but safe estimates:
About 90% for an A, 80% for a B, 70% for a C, 60% for a D
Anything under 50% is most likely an F
Actual cutoffs will differ from the above.
We will also announce grade estimates after each exam.

9. Cheating Policy Short version: Don’t!
Medium version: Don’t get caught!
Long version:
Purdue prohibits academic dishonesty. According to University policy cheating, plagiarism, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms (such as the use of substitutes for taking examinations, the use of illegal cribs, plagiarism, and copying during examinations) is dishonest and must not be tolerated. Moreover, knowingly to aid, abet, directly or indirectly, other parties in committing dishonest acts is in itself dishonest. If found guilty of academic dishonesty, possible penalties include a failing grade, a warning, probation, probated suspension, suspension, or expulsion. For more details about the Purdue Policy on academic dishonesty see:

10. Academic Adjustments for Students with Disabilities
The Department of Mathematics offers alternative testing environments for students who are registered with the Disability Resource Center.
Students who need accommodations must deliver a copy of their Accommodation Notification Memorandum to the Undergraduate Services Office (MATH 242) and request an information sheet for their course.
Memoranda should be delivered to the Undergraduate Services Office (MATH 242) within one week of receipt from the Disability Resource Center. The Information Sheet explains the process for receiving exam accommodations for your mathematics course. Enlarged copies of the information sheets are available upon request.
Students currently undergoing evaluation through the Disability Resource Center should also request an information sheet from the Undergraduate Services Office (MATH 242).

11. Supplemental Instruction
There are Supplemental Instruction (SI) study sessions available for this course.
Open to anyone enrolled in this course.
Attendance is voluntary.
Times and locations on
Or the free app:
Students who attend these interactive sessions will
work with peers to
compare notes, discuss problems and concepts, share study and test-taking strategies.
Please bring
your student ID card, lecture notes and questions.

12. Diversity Welcome

13. Help Available Math Help Room (MATH 205/211) My office hours
Your recitation TA’s office hours
Supplemental Instruction (SI)
Evening Science Help Center
Mon. Wed pm, Shreve Hall University Residence Support Center
Tue. Thu pm, Harrison Hall Conference Room C10
Boilercast recordings of lectures
Instructions on Blackboard

14. Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Emergency preparedness is your personal responsibility.  Purdue University is continuously preparing for natural disasters or human-caused incidents with the ultimate goal of maintaining a safe and secure campus.  Let’s review the following procedures:
To report an emergency, call 911.
To obtain updates regarding an ongoing emergency, and to sign up for Purdue Alert text messages, view 
There are nearly 300 Emergency Telephones outdoors across campus and in parking garages that connect directly to the Purdue Police Department (PUPD).  If you feel threatened or need help, push the button and you will be connected immediately.
If we hear a fire alarm, we will immediately suspend class, evacuate the building, and proceed to the Northeast portion of the Purdue Memorial Mall, near the Phoenix Sundial (primary location), or Stewart Center (secondary location).
If we are notified of a Shelter in Place requirement for a tornado warning, we will suspend class and shelter in the lowest level of this building away from windows and doors. 
If we are notified of a Shelter in Place requirement for a hazardous materials release, or a civil disturbance, including a shooting or other use of weapons, we will suspend class and shelter in our classroom, shutting any open doors or windows, locking or securing the door, and turning off the lights. 

15. Primary and Secondary Emergency Locations
We are here
Primary location
Secondary location