Roller Coasters: Theory, Design, and Properties  
Math s45K, Section A Taught by Dr. Meredith L. Greer
Spring 2005 Office and Phone: 213 Hathorn Hall, 786-6283
Held in Hathorn 105 Email: mgreer@bates.edu
MTRF 10:00-11:55a.m. http://abacus.bates.edu/~mgreer/maths45/maths45.html
Materials           Policies           Grading

Materials

There are no standard materials required for all students. Individuals may need to purchase items relating to class projects.

Policies

Class Attendance:
  • I expect you to attend all scheduled classes.
  • Each class is two hours and a hefty proportion of our time together. If you cannot avoid missing a class, arrange to meet with me to discuss missed material and activities.
Homework:
  • You may work in groups, unless otherwise stated.
  • Homework is due at the start of class.
Projects:
  • There is one project. We will discuss details as a class during the Short Term.
  • Your project proposal is due at the start of class on Friday, May 6.
  • You will present a summary of your work so far during class on Friday, May 13.
  • The final demonstration and writeup are due during class on Thursday, May 26.
Cedar Point Field Trip:
  • We leave May 16 for Cedar Point. We will spend May 17, 18, and 19 at the park, and will return to Bates May 20.

Grading

Assignments Percent of Final Grade

Homework

20%

Attendance/Participation

10%

Project Proposal

10%

End-of-third-week summary

10%

Project Final Presentation

25%

Project Final Writeup

25%
Percent Grade

97%-100%

A

+

93%-96.9%

A

 

90%-92.9%

A

-

87%-89.9%

B

+

83%-86.9%

B

 

80%-82.9%

B

-

   
Percent Grade

77%-79.9%

C

+

73%-76.9%

C

 

70%-72.9%

C

-

67%-69.9%

D

+

63%-66.9%

D

 

60%-62.9%

D

-

0%-59.9%

F

 



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All content above relates to Math s45K, Roller Coasters: Theory, Design, and Properties, offered during Short Term 2005 at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine.
 
Please send comments or questions to Meredith Greer at mgreer@bates.edu.
 
Page last updated 6/28/2005.