M408C - Fall 2012 Course Syllabus - Lecture Details

Sep 27, 2026

Course syllabus for M408C at the University of Texas at Austin for Fall 2012, including lecture location, schedule (2-3pm MWF), instructor and TA contact information, and required prerequisite (80 on ALEKS). Describes an emphasis on computational ability and geometric understanding, fast pace, and outlines homework and exam structure with grading weights and plus/minus policy. Also specifies exam rules, homework policies, accommodation, holiday absence, course drop deadlines, emergency evacuation, and student conduct expectations.

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Course Information

Instructor and Staff

Course Description and Prerequisite

Services and Facilities

Grading and Assessments

Grading Weights

Exam Dates and Exam Policy

Homework Policy

Academic and Administrative Policies

Email Policy

Disabilities Accommodations

Religious Holidays

Deadlines for Dropping a Course

Emergency Evacuation Policy

Student Conduct

M408C (Unique \#’s 55155, 55160, 55165) Fall 2012 University of Texas, Austin Lecture Room: PHR 2.108 Lecture Time: 2-3pm MWF Course Website: [courses.utexas.edu](courses.utexas.edu) Text Book: Stewart, Calculus, Early Transcendentals, Seventh Edition. Instructor: Dr. Cristina Caputo Office: RLM 13.146 Email: [caputo@math.utexas.edu](caputo@math.utexas.edu) Office Hours: 11:30-12:30pm MWF in Dr. Caputo’s office, and by appointment. TA: Mr. William Carlson Office: RLM 9.128 [Email: wcarlson@math.utexas.edu](Email: wcarlson@math.utexas.edu) Office Hours: M 1-2pm, TTh 2-30pm Prerequisite 80 on ALEKS. Course Description This course emphasizes computational ability and geometric understanding in calculus. It isn't a theorem/proof class, but it is the advanced class and it does move fast. Services available to students The University of Texas provides appropriate academic accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. Students with disabilities may request appropriate academic accommodations from the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, Services for Students with Disabilities, 471-6259. [http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/ssd/](http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/ssd/ Utilize the Sanger Learning)[ Utilize the](http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/ssd/ Utilize the Sanger Learning)[ ](http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/ssd/ Utilize the Sanger Learning)[Sanger Learning](http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/ssd/ Utilize the Sanger Learning) and Life Center! Computer Lab The mathematics department's 40 seats undergrad computer lab, RLM 7.122, is open to all students enrolled in math courses. Students can sign up for an individual account themselves in the computer lab using their UT EID. RLM Building Hours are: M-Th: 6:00am--11:00pm ; F: 6:00am--10:00pm Sat: 6:00am--5:00pm ; Sun: 2:00pm--11:00pm Email Policy I will be sending regular emails regarding the class. Make sure to check your email often. Also, I will be sending you emails to ask you about your class performance ( a reply is expected!) Course Grading There will be homework, three midterm exams, and a final exam. Homework will be worth 10%, each midterm will be worth 20%, and the final 30% of a student's final grade. Plus and Minus grading will be used for the final grade. Standard cut-off will be used for grading ( I only curve up, never down) . Exam Dates Midterm 1-September 28, 2012 (in class) Midterm 2-October 26, 2012 (in class) Midterm 3-November 30, 2012 (in class) Final-Sat, December 15, 2-5pm. Exam Policy There will be NO notes, books, or calculators allowed while taking the exams. Students will not be able to make up exams if they are absent. No students may leave the exam until 20 minutes after the exam starts and no one can start the exam more than 20 minutes late. Cell phones must be left at the front of class and be turned off. They can be retrieved when you leave the exam. There will be a sign in sheet for each exam. If a student is absent for one (one and only one) midterm due to a documented illness (which needs to be provided within 24 hours), the final exam grade will be used in place of that midterm grade. Homework Policy There are two types of assignments: online homework posted on Quest and written homework ( the problem sets for the written-paper homework will be posted on Blackboard each Friday) . There will be online homework on Quest due every MWF, and paper homework due every Tuesday at the beginning of discussion session. No late homework will be accepted. The lowest homework grade (including a possible zero due to missing a homework) will be dropped. The grades will be regularly posted on Quest. You are responsible for making sure your grade is on Blackboard. Paper homework will be returned during discussion session. Each type of homework is worth 5% . Students with Disabilities The University of Texas at Austin provides appropriate academ

FAQs

What is the prerequisite to enroll in M408C?

The prerequisite is scoring 80 on ALEKS.

How are homework and exams weighted in the final grade?

Homework is 10% total (with two assignment types each worth 5%), each of three midterms is 20%, and the final exam is 30%. Plus and minus grading is used, with standard cut-offs and only upward curving.

What are the rules during midterm and final exams?

No notes, books, or calculators are allowed. Students cannot make up exams if absent, must not leave until 20 minutes after the exam starts, and cannot start more than 20 minutes late; cell phones must be left up front and turned off.

Sep 27, 2026

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