Overview. This is the second semester of Calculus covering techniques of integration and applications of definite integral and approximating functions and representing functions by infinite series. The text is Calculus (Early Transcendentals, fifth edition) by J. Stewart. Purchase of the solution manual is NOT recommended, but optional. Students must read the text book. We will cover almost all of Chapters 5-11. Conceptual understanding is paramount, rote memorization will not suffice (it may, however at times, be necessary). Mathematical rigor will be kept to the minimum. Concepts will be illustrated in at least three ways: Symbolically, geometrically, and numerically. To this end, graphing calculators can be of use. By the end of the semester: (1) students should master the main techniques of integration (i.e., substitution, parts, partial fractions and the use of tables) and should learn some of the methods for estimating integrals. (2) Students should be able to recognize Riemann sums and integrals as they arise in different situations and know well the most important applications dealing with area and volume. (3) Students should understand how functions can be approximated by polynomials and should be able to compute and apply Taylor series. Besides the textbook, students are required to purchase a programming graphing calculator. The use of calculators in the calculus sequence is intended to help present important concepts in several ways (graphically, numerically, and symbolically) and to increase student participation in the learning process. The Mathematics Department recommends and supports TI-85/-86 and HP-48G/-48GX. Frequently, check here for an update (course outline) on this syllabus.
Prerequisites: You must have completed MAT 2010 (first semester Calculus)
Classes begin Mon 08/Jan/07 There will be four (4) one-hour Partial Examination during the term (scheduled on Fri 02/Feb/07, Fri 23/Feb/07, Wed 28/Mar/07, Wed 18/Apr/07 , almost one for each chapter). Review is expected on the last three (3) classes. No class on Mon 15/Jan/07 (Martin Luther King) and during Spring Recess (Mon 12/Mar/07 -- Fri 16/Mar/07). Classes end Mon 23/Apr/07. Final Examination will be on Tue 01/May/07, 08:00 - 10:30 a.m. Makeup exams will not be given unless (exceptionally) arranged in advance. A blue book is required.
Quizzes will be given each Friday that no exam is scheduled. They will last approximately fifteen or twenty minutes. NO makeup quizzes will be given at all.
Homework assignments will be given for each of the sections we cover, usually they will not be collected. If you have trouble with the problems assigned, you should do more of them that just the one assigned. You may turn in (for correction rather than grading) such assignments even if they are not collected. Keeping up with the homework is probably the single most important things you can do to improve your chances for a good grade.
Attendance and class participation are essential components of the learning process and will be used in determining borderline grades. Attendance to class will be excused (only) in the case of sickness or other emergency. Missing a bus, oversleeping, other tests the same day, etc., are not sufficient reasons for missing a lecture. You will be asked to document the circumstances which caused you to miss the lecture. Ask questions! It's your responsibility to ask about anything you don't understand. Write down the things that bother you while you're reading the text or working on problems, so you'll be ready with a list of questions when you come to class and/or office hours. There's no such thing as a stupid question, usually other students are grateful that you asked the question. Cell Phones and Pages should be turned off during class. Warning to the wise: It is essential to success in this course that attendance be regular and that homework be done daily. Do not allow yourself to get behind.
Grading. The seven best quizzes will give a total quiz grade of 20 points. Each partial examination is 20 points, and the final exam is 40 points. The worst of the six scores (1/2 of the final if that is worst) will be eliminated and the rest totaled (up to 120 points). An almost standard grading scale will be applied (120-110 is A, 110-100 is A-, 100-95 is B+, 95-85 is B, 85-80 is B-, 80-75 is C+, 75-65 is C, 65-60 is C-, 60-55 is D+, 55-45 is D, 45-40 is D-, 0-40 is E). This scale may be lowered (never raised) if necessary accordingly to the distribution of grades. HOWEVER, please note the departmental policy saying that if your final exam grade is not passing (i.e., C- or better), then your best grade is D+. This means that you need a 50% correct in the final (and a 50% in the quizzes, unless special circumstances) to pass with a C- or better. At the end of the semester, finals grades will be posted in final grades, next to the last four digits of the student's PID.
Office Hours. Mon and Tue 09:35 -- 10:20, and by appointment at 1229 Faculty/Administrative Building , Phone (313) 577-3196, Dr. J.L. Menaldi (e-mail: menaldi@wayne.edu) 08/Jan/07.