CALCULUS II

MATH 20524

Spring 2018

 

The calculus is the greatest aid we have to the application of physical truth

in the broadest sense of the word.- Osgood, W. F.

 

Course Web Site:         http://faculty.tcu.edu/gfriedman/ODE

Instructor:                    Greg Friedman

e-mail:                         g.friedman@tcu.edu

Office:                         309 Tucker Technology Center

Phone:                         X6343

Office Hours:              Please see my schedule for official office hours. If you can’t make it at the official times, feel free to drop by at any time – I’m usually available most afternoons and evenings. We can also make a specific appointment for another time, or you can ask questions by e-mail at any time.

 

Class Schedule:           MTuThF 1:00-1:50 in TUC 245

Final Exam:                 Wednesday, May 9, 11:00-1:30

 

Required Text:            Calculus: Early Transcendental Functions by Larson and Edwards, 6th edition with Web Assign

 

Prerequisites:               Students are expected to be expert in precalculus mathematics and first semester calculus, including but not limited to the following topics: functions and graphs, lines, polynomials, basic algebra, trigonometry, inverse functions, exponentials and logarithms, limits, derivatives, applications of derivatives, antiderivatives, Riemann sums and definite integrals, integration of basic functions, integration by substitution.

 

Asking questions:        Ask questions in class! It helps me know what needs to be explained better, and it makes classmates grateful that someone had the courage to ask. You are also encouraged to ask questions before class, after class, in my office hours, by e-mail, over telegraph, and every other possible way. Don't be shy!

Calculators:                  Most of the assignments will not require you to use a calculator. Occasionally a graphing calculator might be helpful. If you choose to use a calculator during the course, the department suggests Texas Instruments calculators. However, you may not use TI 89 calculators or other calculators with symbolic capabilities during examinations.

 

 

 

Course Policies and Procedures

 

Exams: There will be three in-class midterm exams; see the calendar below (dates subject to change). The final exam will be on Wednesday, May 9, 11:00-1:30.

Quizzes: There will be a short quiz in class every Friday.

Problem assignments: Homework problems will be assigned via the Cengage WebAssign web site at http://www.webassign.net/ , which will include access to the online version of the textbook. Assignments will be due by the beginning of each day’s class. Unexcused late problem sets will not be accepted and will count as a 0 toward your overall homework grade.

Grading: Your final average will be determined approximately as follows: 26% for the final exam, 16% for each midterm, 16% for quizzes (cumulative average) and 10% for homework. A cumulative average of 90% or above guarantees at least an A-, a cumulative average of 80% or above guarantees at least a B-, a cumulative average of 70% or above guarantees at least a C-, and a cumulative average of 60% or above guarantees at least a D-. Actual grade lines will be determined by the instructor; lower numerical averages might earn higher letter grades.

On Concepts: On exams and homework you will be tested not just on your ability to perform calculations but also on your understanding of concepts discussed in class and in the book. Therefore, it is important for you to read the material in the text (which you will be responsible for) and to study notes from class.

Attendance: Attendance is expected. You are responsible for all material and information from all class sessions, for handing in all homework in time, and for taking all exams at the appointed times.

Make-ups and accommodations: In the event that you will be unable to take an exam on time, an official written excuse is required. I expect to be notified at least one week in advance except in the case of serious emergency, and in all cases I expect to be notified as soon as reasonably possible. Excuses may also be given by me to hand in homework late, again provided that a reasonable request is made in advance or proof of emergency situation is presented. Failure to abide by this policy will result in loss of course credit. For any special accommodations or rescheduling you may need, it is your responsibility to contact me at least one week in advance.

Extra help: In addition to help from me, students may seek extra help from the math clinic or through tutoring. Please contact me for more information.

 

Course Schedule and Syllabus

 

Syllabus: We will cover the topics contained in the following sections of the text. This calendar should be taken as a rough guideline, subject to much change.

 

 

Week

Start Date

Text Sections

Special Dates

1

Jan.15

8.1, 7.1

First Day of Class - Jan. 16

2

Jan. 22

7.2, 7.3

3

Jan. 29

7.4, 7.5

4

Feb. 5

8.2, 8.3

Exam 1- Feb. 9

5

Feb. 12

8.4, 8.5

6

Feb. 19

8.6, 8.7

7

Feb. 26

8.8, 9.1

 

8

Mar. 5

9.2

Exam 2 - Mar. 9

9

Mar. 12

Spring Break

10

Mar. 19

9.3, 9.4

11

Mar. 26

9.5, 9.6

Good Friday – Mar. 30

12

Apr. 2

9.7, 9.8

13

Apr. 9

9.9, 9.10

Exam 3 - Apr. 13

14

Apr. 16

10.2, 10.3

15

Apr. 23

10.4, 10.5

 

16

Apr. 30

Review

Last Day of Class – May 2

17

May 7

Final Exam

Wednesday, May 9, 11:00-1:30 PM

 

 

University Policies

 

Statement of Disability Services at TCU

Texas Christian University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 regarding students with disabilities.  Eligible students seeking accommodations should contact the Coordinator of Student Disabilities Services in the Center for Academic Services located in Sadler Hall, 1010.  Accommodations are not retroactive, therefore, students should contact the Coordinator as soon as possible in the term for which they are seeking accommodations. Further information can be obtained from the Center for Academic Services, TCU Box 297710, Fort Worth, TX 76129, or at (817) 257-6567.

 

Adequate time must be allowed to arrange accommodations and accommodations are not retroactive; therefore, students should contact the Coordinator as soon as possible in the academic term for which they are seeking accommodations.  Each eligible student is responsible for presenting relevant, verifiable, professional documentation and/or assessment reports to the Coordinator.  Guidelines for documentation may be found at http://www.acs.tcu.edu/disability_documentation.asp.

Students with emergency medical information or needing special arrangements in case a building must be evacuated should discuss this information with their instructor/professor as soon as possible.

Academic Misconduct:

**Academic Misconduct (Sec. 3.4 from the Student Handbook) –Any act that violates the academic integrity of the institution is considered academic misconduct. The procedures used to resolve suspected acts of academic misconduct are available in the offices of Academic Deans and the Office of Campus Life and are listed in detail in the Undergraduate Catalog (Student Policies>Academic Conduct Policy Details; http://catalog.tcu.edu/undergraduate/). Specific examples include, but are not limited to:

Netiquette: Communication Courtesy Code

All members of the class are expected to follow rules of common courtesy in all email messages, threaded discussions and chats.  If I deem any of them to be inappropriate or offensive, I will forward the message to the Chair of the department and the online administrators and appropriate action will be taken, not excluding expulsion from the course. The same rules apply online as they do in person.  Be respectful of other students.  Foul discourse will not be tolerated.  Please take a moment and read the following link concerning "netiquette".

All students are expected to have a tcu.edu e-mail address and to check it regularly.