AMTH 142 CALCULUS II (4 Cr)
SPRING 2007 MW
Instructor David Jaspers 237E ADMN
Telephone 641-3525(off) 663-4721 (home)
E-mail
Office
Hours M-TH
2:00-4:00, TTH 10:00-10:50, F 11:00-1:00 or
by appointment
Prerequisite:
Placement; grade of C or better in AMTH 141; consent of the department.
Text:
CALCULUS (SINGLE VARIABLE) by Blank
and Krantz, 1st ed., Spinger;
Software: MAPLE Ver.
10
Topics
covered:
Chp
5 - The Integral Chp 8 – Applications of the Integral
Chp
6 – Differential Equations Chp 9 – Infinite Series
Chp
7 – Techniques of Integration Chp 10 – Taylor Series
Course
Objectives At the end of this course, the successful student
will:
·
understand and be able to apply the concepts of
calculus outlined above
·
understand and be able to apply numerical
computational and estimation techniques
·
understand and be able to apply the process of
measurement
·
be able to use geometric concepts and relationships
to describe and model mathematical ideas
·
be able to formulate and solve problems from both
mathematical and everyday situations, and in the process connect mathematics to
other disciplines
·
be able to communicate mathematical ideas in
writing, using everyday and mathematical language, including symbols
Grading:
a.) Homework
assignments account for 20% of your grade, as follows: i.)
10% quizzes and written exercises from the text, and ii.) 10%
computer assignments done using Maple software. These assignments will
be done in the teams described below.
b.) There will be three tests given throughout the
Semester. Each test has questions based
upon the written exercises in your text.
Your test average will account for 55% of your grade. The tests will be
approximately 50 minutes in length.
c.) Final Exam: A final examination for 25% of the total grade. The final exam will be comprehensive, and
there are no exemptions from the Final Exam. Your grade on the Final Exam will
replace your lowest test score (if it helps your grade). You must take all 3
semester exams to qualify. Note: A low score on the Final can hurt your
grade! The Final Exam is
scheduled for Wednesday, May 9 at 8:00 p.m.
Grading Scale
90-100
A 70-74 C
85-89
B+ 65-69 D+
80-84
B 60-64 D
75-79 C+ 0-59
F
Homework
Guidelines:
1.) For computer assignments, the class will be
divided into two- (or three-) person teams. Generally each team member gets the
same homework grade but it is possible that a team member that does not
contribute their fair share of the work may get a lower grade.
2.) Turn in your assignment through email or using
the USCA LAN, as explained by the instructor. Each homework file should begin
with the names of the team members.
3.) You may seek help from other students but you
must acknowledge this help in your homework file. And if you help someone, point them in the
right direction but don't do their work for them.
Make-up
Policy: Because at least one quiz grade will be dropped,
quizzes cannot be made up. If you must miss a scheduled exam, contact me as
soon as possible after the exam to arrange a make up. Exams not made up within one
week of the regular test may be recorded as 0’s.
Academic Integrity: Please read and review the Academic Code of Conduct
relating to Academic Integrity located in the 2006-07 Student
Handbook. If you are found to be
in violation of this Code of Integrity, a grade of F (0) may be given for the
work. Additionally, a grade of F may be assigned for the course and/or further
sanctions may be pursued.
Attendance Policy: I may occasionally take
attendance. It is highly recommended that the student not miss any class.
However, the Attendance Policy established by the Department of Mathematical
Sciences states that the maximum number of unexcused absences allowed in this
class before a penalty is imposed is four.
Refer to the 2006-07 Bulletin, page 36, for
further information.
Cell Phones/Pagers:
As a courtesy to the class, cell phones and pagers
should be placed in such a mode that they will not disturb the class. Under no
circumstances are calls to be placed or taken in the classroom. Students who are on call as a condition of
their employment or other circumstance will leave the classroom to receive a
call.
Students with Disabilities: If you have a
physical, psychological, and/or learning disability which might affect your
performance in this class, please contact the Office of Disability Services,
126A B&E, (803) 641-3609, as soon as possible. The Disability Services Office will determine
appropriate accommodations based on medical documentation. If you are registered with Disability
Services and have an accommodation sheet, please see me after the first class
or phone me (803-641-3525) the first day to set up an appointment as soon as possible.
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My door is always open; if you are ever having problems with your
homework, if you feel like you're behind and there's no way to catch up, of if
for any other reason you just want to drop by, feel free - I'm here to help!