Math 2
Calculus II
Instructor: Daryl Crew
Office: Room 2014
Phone: (510) 723-7446
Office Hours: MW 2:40-4:30 pm, TTh 4:00-4:25 pm
Email: encabulator@yahoo.com
Website: http://online.chabotcollege.edu/dcrew/
Text
University Calculus, Alternate Edition, Hass, Weir, Thomas, Pearson Addison Wesley Publishing
Course Description
We will be covering topics presented in the text in Chapters 6- 10. In this course we will continue the study of differential and integral calculus, including transcendental, inverse, and hyperbolic functions. Additional topics include techniques of integration, parametric equations, polar coordinates, sequences, power series and Taylor series. Prerequisite: Mathematics 1 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher).
Homework
To succeed in this course it is highly recommended that you do all of the assigned homework. Most of the homework will consist of odd-numbered exercises that will not be collected, however there will also be extra credit problem sets consisting of even-numbered exercises that will be collected approximately once a week.
Tests
There will be 5 tests given during the term and a comprehensive final exam. Make-up tests are generally not given, however if you have highly extenuating circumstances and provide me with advance notice I may make an exception to this policy. Under such circumstances you may be required to provide supporting documentation. The tentative test schedule is as follows:
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Test 1 |
Thursday, September 11 |
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Test 2 |
Thursday, October 2 |
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Test 3 |
Thursday, October 23 |
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Test 4 |
Thursday, November 13 |
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Test 5 |
Thursday, December 4 |
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Final Exam |
Thursday, December 18 |
Grades
The extra credit problems sets will count 5% towards the course grade; the midterms, 75%; and the final exam, 25%. Based upon the preceding percentages an overall course score is computed. Letter grades are assigned in the following way:
A: 90 and above B: 80-90 C: 70-80 D: 60-70 F: below 60
Note: If it will improve your overall course score, I will replace your lowest midterm score with your final exam score. This comes in handy in the event of a “disaster” such as missing a midterm or doing very poorly on a midterm.
Attendance
Your class participation is crucial to your success. Each class meeting is important. We will be covering new material almost every time we meet. In class I will emphasize the key concepts of the material covered to help you focus your efforts and be efficient with your study time. You are responsible for all material and assignments on days that you are absent.
Withdrawing from the Course
It is your responsibility to officially withdraw from the course. Do not assume that I will automatically drop you if you stop attending. Students that disappear in the middle of the term typically receive a grade of F for the course.
Tips for Success
While I certainly hope that you'll find this course to be enjoyable and interesting, I also realize that you may find it rather challenging.
You can expect to spend 2-3 hours outside of class studying and doing homework for each hour in class. With such a significant time commitment required on your part it's easy to fall behind. I'd like to encourage you to plan ahead and make sure that your schedule allows for adequate study time between each class meeting.
Please feel free to ask questions at any time. Often some of the best learning takes place during discussions that arise when questions are asked. Chances are, if you find something unclear in class, so do others.
I encourage you to work with other students when studying and doing your homework assignments, however each student must complete their own homework. When working as a group, it's important that each member of the group contribute equally. When completing homework assignments, I would suggest having each member of the group first attempting a problem individually, and then comparing solutions with other members of the group to resolve any discrepancies.