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Math 121 - Calculus for Biology I
Spring Semester, 2013

Course Information for Math 121

Faculty Teaching Math 121 - Spring 2013

Joseph Mahaffy
Professor, Mathematical Biology

Lectures: 14:00-14:50 MW in HT 140 Office phone: 619-594-3743

Office Hours: MW 1-2, 3-4 Fax: 619-594-6746

Office location: GMCS 593 E-mail: jmahaffy@mail.sdsu.edu

Vinnie Berardi
TA - Lab Assistant

Lab: F 8-10,10-12 in GMCS 422 & 425 Office phone: 619-594-xxxx

Office Hours: W 12:15-1:45 Th 1:30-3 Fax: 619-594-6746

Office location: GMCS 425 E-mail: berardi@rohan.sdsu.edu

Nancy Tafolla
TA - Lab Assistant

Lab: F 8-2 in GMCS 422 & 425 Office phone: 619-594- xxxx

Office Hours: TTh 12-1:30 Fax: 619-594-6746

Office location: GMCS 425 E-mail: tafolla@rohan.sdsu.edu

The text for this course is Calculus: A Modeling Approach for the Life Sciences. A downloadable syllabus for this course is available, but subject to change by the individual instructors.

Begin class by turning off your cell phones!
Begin by checking the Assignments and Quiz page.
Link to the Algebra Review
1. Work the review sheet to determine your algebra skills
2. Poor Algebra skills - Enroll in GMS 91 or Community College

Grading

Check the grading policy section
Lecture material is 2/3 of grade
1. Homework with WebWorks (including Algebra Review) (20% of Lecture grade)
2. 3 Exams (16% each)
3. Final (32%) - Maximum course grade for a score below 50% on the final is C-
Lab assignments are 1/3 of grade
1. There will be 8-10 Lab assignments
2. 3 Lab Exams each worth twice regular Lab assignments

Lab

First Lab meets Friday 8 AM, 10 AM, or 12 PM
For any Lab questions, contact either of the TAs first
Before Lab this week check the Laboratory Policies and the Sample Lab
Attendance is mandatory - Must be on time
You will be assigned a partner
Bring Writable CD or Flash Drive
Labs are due the following Thursday by 9 PM or no credit is given for the Lab

Joseph Mahaffy Professor, Mathematical Biology
Lectures: 14:00-14:50 MW in HT 140	Office phone: 619-594-3743
Office Hours: MW 1-2, 3-4	Fax: 619-594-6746
Office location: GMCS 593	E-mail: jmahaffy@mail.sdsu.edu

Vinnie Berardi TA - Lab Assistant
Lab: F 8-10,10-12 in GMCS 422 & 425	Office phone: 619-594-xxxx
Office Hours: W 12:15-1:45 Th 1:30-3	Fax: 619-594-6746
Office location: GMCS 425	E-mail: berardi@rohan.sdsu.edu
Nancy Tafolla TA - Lab Assistant
Lab: F 8-2 in GMCS 422 & 425	Office phone: 619-594- xxxx
Office Hours: TTh 12-1:30	Fax: 619-594-6746
Office location: GMCS 425	E-mail: tafolla@rohan.sdsu.edu