MATH 126 Section 003: Calculus II
Fall 2011
4 Credit Hours
Primary Instructor: Dr. Martyn Dixon
Core Designation: Mathematics
Syllabus subject to change.
The second course in the three part basic calculus sequence for students majoring in mathematics, science or engineering. Topics include vectors and the geometry of space, applications of integration, integration techniques, L'Hospital's Rule, improper integrals, infinite series, conic sections, plane curves, parametric equations, and polar coordinates.
1. Students will be able to identify key concepts in the arts, sciences, humanities, or mathematics to provide a broad perspective.
2. Students will be able to demonstrate effective written communication skills.
LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THIS COURSE:
1. Students will develop a basic understanding of two- and three-dimensional vectors, the geometry of the plane and space, and be able to apply these concepts when working applied problems.
2. Students will learn various techniques of integration including integration by parts, trigonometric substitution, and partial fractions decomposition.
3. Students will acquire basic skills needed to apply integration techniques to solve a wide range of integration problems.
4. Students will develop a basic understanding of infinite series and their applications.
5. Students will learn how to use parametric equations and polar coordinates.
CHAPTERS COVERED:
10 Vectors and the Geometry of Space (cover 10.1-10.5)
6 Techniques of Integration
7 Applications of Integration (cover 7.2,7.3,7.4,7.6)
3 Indeterminate Forms and L'Hopital's Rule (cover 3.7)
8 Series
9 Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates (9.5 optional)
EXAMS:There will be four (4) midterm exams during the semester. The exams will be given on Tuesday evenings, 6:30 – 7:50 p.m. (classrooms will be announced). The lowest midterm test score will be replaced by the final exam score if the final is higher. There will be no make-up tests: if you miss a midterm for any reason, that test will count as your lowest score and will be replaced. No student should miss two tests. Each test counts 14% towards your final course grade. The final exam counts 25% towards your final course grade.
Exam Schedule:
Test 1:Tuesday, September 20, 6:30-7:50 pm (Comprehensive)
Test 2:Tuesday, October 11, 6:30-7:50 pm (Comprehensive)
Test 3: Tuesday, November 1, 6:30-7:50 pm (Comprehensive)
Test 4: Tuesday, November 29, 6:30-7:50 pm (Comprehensive)
FINAL EXAM:Friday, December 16, 11:30 am-2:00 pm. (Comprehensive)
Note that each exam will be a comprehensive written exam, that is, each exam will be based on ALL previous work in the course. Please note also that the use of electronic devices (calculators, cell phones etc.) will not be permitted during tests.
The homework grade from responses on webassign is 10% of your final course grade. Attendance in lectures is worth 5% of your final course grade. You are allowed 3 absences in lectures without affecting your attendance grade. Attendance/participation in recitations is worth 4% and you are allowed 2 absences before the axe falls.
There are four test scores, each worth 14% of your final course grade. The final exam will count 25% of your final course grade. The final exam score will replace your lowest midterm test score if that helps your grade. I will then adjust your final grade based on any absences that you have.
There will be no make-ups for missed exams. If you miss a test then that test will be replaced by your final exam grade. Make sure that you do not miss the final exam!
Here is the grading scheme in chart form:
WebAssign homework: 10%
Attendance in lectures: 5%
Attendance/participation in recitations: 4%
Midterm Tests : 56% (14% each exam)
Final Exam : 25%
*Your lowest midterm test score will be replaced by your final exam score if it helps your grade.
Your grade for the
course will be based on the following scale:
A+: [97,100) A : [92,97) A- : [90,92)
B+: [87,90) B : [82,87) B- : [80,82)
C+: [77,80) C : [72,77) C-: [70,72)
D+: [67,70) D : [62,67) D- : [60,62)
F: [0,60)
The homework grade from responses on webassign is 10% of your final course grade.
There are four test scores, each worth 14% of your final course grade. The final exam will count 25% of your final course grade. The final exam score will replace your lowest midterm test score if that helps your grade. I will then adjust your final grade based on any absences that you have.
There will be no make-ups for missed exams. If you miss a test then that test will be replaced by your final exam grade. Make sure that you do not miss the final exam!
Attendance is mandatory for all classes. Students are solely responsible for any work missed during an absence. Roll will be taken during class. Lecture attendance counts for 5% of your course grade; you are allowed 3 absences (excused or unexcused) without affecting your attendance grade. Each absence beyond the third will result in a 1% deduction from your final course grade up to a maximum of 5%.
Attendance/participation in recitations is worth 4% and you are allowed 2 absences before the axe falls.
1.Text: Essential Calculus: Early Transcendentals by J. Stewart, published by Brooks/Cole.
2. A calculator for aid in doing homework problems. Please note also that the use of electronic devices (calculators, cell phones etc.) will not be permitted during tests.
3. WebAssign Access Code
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