Instructor: Sergei Chmutov
Classes: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:05 -- 9:35 AM on ZOOM.
Except of quizes and exams you have an option not to be present in zoom meetings during the scheduled lectures. All lectures will be recorded, the links will be posted in Carmen. You may watch the lectures at any time convenient to you.
TEXTBOOK: (Ximera) Calculus 1 (free accessible through Carmen).
Homework will be assigned through Carmen. I will not collect the assignments. They serve mainly as a source of practicing problems.
Tests and quizzes: Every Friday will be a quiz (last 20 minutes at the end of class) or a midterm exam. There will be three midterms and one final exams. You may not use your text, notes, or solutions to assignments. Except for extraordinary reasons, you must take the quizzes and examinations at the scheduled times. If you are unable to take a quiz/exam on the scheduled time, please let me know immediately (in advance) for a special arrangement. For a quiz/exam you are supposed to login to Zoom with your cameras on and upload you work in Carmen when it is done.
Calculators WILL NOT BE PERMITTED during exams and quizzes.
TENTATIVE EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:
| MIDTERM 1 | Friday, February 5. | MIDTERM 2 | Friday, March 12. |
| MIDTERM 3 | Friday, April 9. | FINAL EXAM | Wednesday, April 28, 8:00-9:45 AM |
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:
| Quizzes 100 | Midterms 3x100 | Final exam 200 | TOTAL 600 |
GRADING SCALE (Percent):
| A | A- | B+ | B | B- | C+ | C | C- | D+ | D |
| 90 | 87 | 83 | 80 | 77 | 73 | 70 | 67 | 63 | 60 |
Health and Safety Requirements.
Health and safety requirements: All students, faculty and staff are required to comply with and stay up to date on all university safety and health guidance (https://safeandhealthy.osu.edu), which includes following university mask policies and maintaining a safe physical distance at all times. Non-compliance will be warned first, and disciplinary actions will be taken for repeated offenses.
Student COVID-related Accommodation Process.
The university is committed to supporting students and program participants with COVID-19 based risk factors. Disability Services and the Office of Institutional Equity will work with students who are most vulnerable to complications from COVID-19 to ensure that they have the necessary resources to participate in university life as safely as possible. Students may submit a COVID-related accommodation request (https://slds.osu.edu/covid-19-info/covid-related-accommodation-requests/). SLDS-registered students can work directly with Michelle McGregor (see below).
Student Assistance with Difficulties.
Any student who has difficulty affording books, academic needs, groceries, accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, and believes this may affect their performance in the course, is urged to contact the Michelle McGregor, mcgregor.40@osu.edu; 419 755-4304, for support and information on emergency grant funding. Furthermore, please also notify the professor if you are comfortable doing so. The BLIC and Conard Learning Center often have copies of books available for student use or check-out.
Disability Service Statement.
The University strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers based on your disability (including mental health, chronic or temporary medical conditions), please let me know immediately so that we can privately discuss options. To establish reasonable accommodations, I may request that you register with Student Life Disability Services. After registration, make arrangements with me as soon as possible to discuss your accommodations so that they may be implemented in a timely fashion. SLDS contact information: mcgregor.40@osu.edu; 419 755-4304.
Academic Misconduct Statement.
It is the responsibility of the Committee on Academic Misconduct to investigate or establish procedures for the investigation of all reported cases of student academic misconduct. The term "academic misconduct" includes all forms of student academic misconduct wherever committed; illustrated by, but not limited to, cases of plagiarism and dishonest practices in connection with examinations. Instructors shall report all instances of alleged academic misconduct to the committee via the Associate Dean's Office at the Mansfield campus. For additional information, see the Code of Student Conduct (http://studentconduct.osu.edu).
Drop/Withdrawal Statement.
It is the student’s responsibility to know the deadlines for dropping a course or withdrawing from the University. Term drop & withdrawal deadlines can be found at registrar.osu.edu/registration (click on the current term under “Important Dates” and scroll down to ADD/DROP/WITHDRAW DEADLINES). There are different drop/withdrawal dates for the various shortened sessions and full semester classes. If you receive financial aid, you should always talk with a financial aid specialist prior to adjusting your schedule. If you stop attending a course but do not drop it, you risk receiving a failing grade which could negatively affect your GPA and your financial aid status. You can call 419-755-4317 to set up an appointment with an academic advisor or a financial aid specialist.
Retention.
The Ohio State University-Mansfield is committed to the success of students. If you are having academic or personal difficulties, you can contact Michelle McGregor, mcgregor.40@osu.edu; 419 755-4304; or your academic advisor for specific referral resources.
Mental Health Services.
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student’s ability to participate in daily activities. The Ohio State University at Mansfield offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus via the New Directions Student Assistance Program (SAP) by visiting newdirectionsforlife.com or calling 419-529-9941 (no cost to students). Local crisis services are available by calling 419-522-4357. Ohio State also has an afterhours service available by calling 614-292-5766 and choosing option 2 after hours, which includes weekends and holidays.
Student Conduct.
The code of student conduct is established to foster and protect the core missions of the university, to foster the scholarly and civic development of the university's students in a safe and secure learning environment, and to protect the people, properties and processes that support the university and its missions. Students who violate faculty expectations may be subject to the code of conduct. For behavioral related concerns, contact Student Life at 419-755-4317 and ask for an appointment with Dr. Donna L. Hight, Assistant Dean, Student Success. As a responsible community member, do not allow others to act inappropriately and impact the community.
Discrimination.
The Ohio State University at Mansfield is committed to providing a learning, working and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility and mutual respect in an environment free of discrimination of any type. This includes students creating a hostile environment for other students. To file a complaint, contact Student Life at 419-755-4317 and ask for an appointment with the Assistant Dean, Student Success or Human Resources at 419-755-4047 and ask for an appointment who will connect you with the appropriate Columbus Offices.