Lectures: MWF 12:10pm-1:00pm, Lectures at WELLMAN 229.

Discussion: Th 6:10-7pm, at VEIMEYER 116.

Instructor: Prof. Jesús A. De Loera.
email: deloera@math.ucdavis.edu
http://www.math.ucdavis.edu/~deloera/TEACHING/LOWDIVISION/MATH16C/
Phone: (530)-554 97 02

Office hours: Monday and Wednesday 1:30am-2:30pm or by appointment. My office is 3228 Mathematical Science Building (MSB).

The Lead TA for this class is Mr. Robert Scherer. His office hours are 5:15pm-6:15pm at 2204 MSB (he can also help with special questions about grades, etc if I am not available).

You can also consult any TA at the calculus room (3118 MSB). It is open from 11am to 6pm (may close on university holidays).

We will be glad to help you with any questions, problems or concerns you may have!

Text: I will follow Neuhauser's Calculus for Biology and Medicine. (3rd ed.) 2011, ISBN 9780321644688. (Find out about the UC Davis inclusive access program and information on how to opt out on http://inclusiveaccess.ucdavis.edu). In lecture I will supplement the text with examples and exercises

Course Description This course covers Multivariable Calculus (chapter 10 sections 10.1-10.5 and 10.6.2) Systems of Differential Equations (chapter 11), and Probability (chapter 12.1-3), with an emphasis on applications to biology and medicine.

Grading policy: There are 100 points possible in the course, distributed as follows: Please mark your calendars! and make plans accordingly.

• There will be 2 midterms, first on May 5th 2017, the second on June 2nd 2017. Each exam will be 25 points. I drop the lowest of the two for the calculation of the grade.
• The final exam is comprehensive and counts 35 points. FINAL EXAM date is Thursday June 15 2017 at 10:30AM Use of books, notes, or calculators will not be allowed on any exam.
• Homework will be assigned almost every week for a total of 8 homeworks (or 7 depending on time). Each homework has several from the textbook, but only two specially chosen problems will be graded (2 points each problem) and an additional point is given if you wrote solutions for all (1 point). . Thus you receive up to 5 points from each homework.

  I will drop the three lowest scores for homeworks (or two lowest if we only do 7 homeworks), for a total of 25 points. Textbook Homework is due at the end of class the date it is due. New homework sets will be posted each week on the class web page (see the end of this page).

  Solutions will not be posted online, but you can ask for solutions if cannot figure it out. Alas Solutions to most homework problems from “handouts” and the textbook can be found at https://www.math.ucdavis.edu/~kouba/Math17CHWSolutions.html (courtesy of Dr. Duane Kouba!! Thanks so much!!).

• Most discussion sections will be run as an "active-learning environment". Students will divide into small groups (3-4) and work with their group to complete worksheets.

  The worksheets will consist of extensive/involved problems that stress key concepts of the course. Teaching Assistant (TAs) and undergraduate "Learning Assistants" (LAs) will guide students through the worksheets. Each group must hand in a write-up for each worksheet, which will be graded mainly for completion and counts for 3 points. Total of 15 points (I will drop the lowest two from your grade).

• There are NO make-up exams nor LATE homeworks in this class, instead I am dropping the lowest scores as a compensation of possible problems or emergencies. Graded homeworks will be distributed via the boxes in Wellman hall if you filled the permission card.
• I will calculate grades based on the statistics of the points obtained by all students (I compute the mean, standard deviation, etc. and set letter grades according with those numbers). Typically at least 60 points will be necessary to pass this course and at least 90 points will be necessary to receive an A.

Important Notes:

• I will handle all grades via the CANVAS grade system. You can see your standing in the class, important statistics on exams, and your final grade there. I will not disclose your grade in any other form.
• At all times, students are expected to adhere to the UCD Code of Academic Conduct,(http://sja.ucdavis.edu/cac.html ). If a student is suspected of cheating, a letter will be sent to the UCD Student Judicial Affairs office, and they will handle the issue.
• The Calculus Room is great place where you can get help on this course. The calculus room is located in the third floor of the mathematical science building, room 3118. The hours of operation are 11:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. Another wonderful resource is the Learning Skills center . LSC offers workshops and help for you as well. The center is located in 2237 Dutton Hall (more information also available at 2205 Dutton hall).

I am here to help you, I will be very happy to talk to you about any question or idea you had and I hope you will enjoy learning this beautiful topic!

HOMEWORK, SLIDES and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ALL slides used in class

Homework 1 Due April 13

Homework 2 Due April 20

Homework 3 Due April 27

The FIRST MIDTERM will take place May 5th in class
It will include all material covered in homeworks 1,2,3 (Chapter 10)
NOTE: Homework 4 is only due May 8 and will be tested in Second Midterm, but contains 5 review questions for midterm 1.

Homework 4 Due May 8

Homework 5 Due May 18

Homework 6, Due May 29

(last!) Homework 7, Due June 8. Contains review problems for Midterm 2

SECOND MIDTERM will take place June 7th.
It will cover all material present in homeworks 5,6,7

REVIEW SESSION FOR FINAL EXAM On Thursday June 8th discussion there will be a review session for the final exam. A review problem set will be distributed in advance. See review problems .