Lab Overview

The weekly lab meetings are an integral part of Calculus I (Math 141). These labs are designed with (at least) two purposes:

· to provide hands-on activities that will further your understanding of calculus.

· to provide an introduction to and instruction in the use of modern computer software (Maple)

We will use the computer labs in MATHSTAT network maintained by the Department of Mathematics. All of the computers in LC 102, 303A, and 401 are part of the MATHSTAT network. For work outside of the weekly lab session, feel free to use the ones that are most convenient for you. However, you may have to pay for printings when using computers in other networks.

Lab Materials

All lab materials can be downloaded from the WWW. The lab homepage is

http://www.math.sc.edu/calclab/141L-F05/.

To see the actual lab assignments, click on the Lab Assignments link. The Maplets for Calculus link points to a comprehensive list of maplets for use in calculus courses. (You are encouraged to add one or more of these URLs to your list of Favorites.)

Access to Maple 9.5

We will use Maple 9.5 and it is available on all computers in the academic computing labs maintained by the College of Art and Science and in the open labs in the residence halls. If you would like to have Maple installed on other University owned or leased computers, please discuss this with your TA.

Students in this course may download a full copy of Maple 10 of $40 or receive the software on a CD for $50. All purchases under this plan must be made online at http://webstore.maplesoft.com/. The promotion code is AD14050U.

Grading

Lab grades will be based on three (3) lab projects, three (3) quizzes, and your attendance.

Quizzes 40 points

Projects 40 points

Attendance 20 points

Total 100 points

Additional information about quizzes and projects will be distributed in advance of these assignments. Each lab missed will lower your attendance grade by two (2) points; five (5) bonus points will be awarded for perfect attendance, 2 bonus points for only one absence. No excuses will be considered in this regard; see also the Attendance Policy on this document.

Attendance Policy

Attendance at every class meeting is important – and expected. Students missing more than 10% of the class meetings (2 labs) can have their overall lab grade lowered. Do not forget to sign the attendance form each week!

Academic Honesty

Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated in the labs. You may discuss lab assignments with others, but do not copy work from another student, from a book, or from the Internet. Violations of this policy will be dealt with according to University guidelines.