Calculus II – Math 205

 Spring 2005 – SC302/203 – MTRF 11:00-11:50

Text:  Thomas’ Calculus (Updated 10^th Ed.)

 Finney, Weir and Giordano

 

Instructor:         Shawn Chiappetta     

                              Phone: 575-2081                  

                              Email: shawn.chiappetta@usiouxfalls.edu 

                              Web site:  www.usiouxfalls.edu/~sjc

                              Office Hours:  MWR   1:30 – 3:00 pm

                                                T          9:00 – 10:30 am                      

                                                            Other times available by appointment

Course Description:

A continuation of Calculus I, including integration techniques and applications, the calculus of polar and parametric equations, partial derivatives, infinite series and an introduction to vectors.  Prerequisite:  MAT204.

Course Objectives:  Through this course, the successful student will develop:

1.       a solid understanding of the fundamental principles and theories of differential and integral calculus;

2.      the ability to perform accurate calculations and evaluations;

3.      an awareness and value for calculus;

4.      facility with the technical tools used, like Mathematica ;

5.      intuition and knowledge with respect to how mathematical “truths” are derived and proved; and

6.      improved skill in clearly communicating mathematical ideas.

 

Elements:     This class will consist of 5 main elements: Lectures and classroom discussion, algebra review, Mathematica labs, homework, and exams.

• Lectures and Discussion:  Class attendance is very important.  Each student is responsible for all material covered in class, as well as daily assignments, even if absent.  Lectures are designed so the students will receive the background and techniques for each section, followed by numerous examples using these techniques.  Discussion and participation are an important part of working problems and help give the student a better understanding of the content.

• Homework:  Homework will be assigned each class.  I strongly advise you to work all of the assigned exercises carefully and promptly.  This is by far the most effective means by which you can assess your understanding of the material emphasized in this class. 
• Algebra Review:  For the first 6-7 weeks, you will be given weekly assignments (between 10-20 problems) directly related to algebraic skills (MAT112 material).  These problems will not be discussed in class.  On each review set, you must obtain a score of 70% or better to “pass” that set.
• Mathematica Labs: Over the course of the semester, we will be in the computer lab (SC203) continuing the learning of Mathematica as a tool in mathematics (specifically, in calculus).  There will be five labs assigned over the semester.
• Exams:  There will be 3 in-class hour exams during the semester.  Students are required to be present for each exam unless you have a University approved excuse.  The final exam will be on Friday, May 20^th at 10:30am.  Attendance at the final is mandatory to pass the course. 
• Percentages toward final grade:
• Homework                                                      22%
• Algebra Review                                                5%
• Mathematica Labs     5@3% each                15%
• In-Class Exams          3@11% each               33%
• Final Exam      5/20 @ 10:30am                 25%

 

Grades:  Grades will be determined according to the standard grading scale:  100 – 90 = A, 89 – 80 = B, 79 – 70 = C, 69 - 60 = D and 59 – 0 = F.  Distribution of pluses and minuses will be made at the end of the semester.

 

Individual exceptions to this grading policy are left solely to the discretion of the instructor and as a general rule, will not be made.

 

Academic Integrity:  I encourage you to collaborate and assist each other.  However, that assistance should be a knowledge exchange, not the replication of the work of another.  Plagiarism (with or without the permission of the originator) defeats the learning process and jeopardizes your success in the course. Give each other knowledge, not completed solutions.  The personal battles of working through the difficulties of assigned homework are the only way a student grows in understanding.  Copying the exam work of another is dishonest and a violation of the ethical standards of USF (www.usiouxfalls.edu/stuserv/misconduct.htm).  Allowing your work to be copied by another is equally a violation.  Penalties will include no exam credit for either student.  All students who observe an incident of cheating have an obligation to confidentially report such to the instructor. 

 

Disability Statement:  The University of Sioux Falls is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for students with physical, learning, or other disabilities. Accommodations are made only in consultation with the Coordinator of Disability Services. If you believe you have a disability requiring accommodation in this course, contact Mrs. Libby Larson, Coordinator of Disability Services, x6803. She will work with you to secure proper documentation and to arrange appropriate accommodations.

 

Attendance Policy:  Faithful and consistent class attendance should be considered the standard for regular coursework at the University of Sioux Falls. Such attendance is important for both the integrity of the course and the student's own sake. The responsibility for monitoring student attendance is assigned directly to the instructor of the course.  The instructor will follow the campus attendance policy located at www.usiouxfalls.edu/stuserv/attendancepolicy.htm.

 

Schedule for the semester:  The class schedule for the semester will be passed out in class as well as posted on the class website for students to plan.  The schedule is a tentative schedule, and is subject to change during the semester.  However, I will keep all exam dates the same as they are posted on the Schedule.

 

This syllabus results from the instructor’s effort to represent fairly the plan for this course. Circumstances may cause the instructor to make changes in the plan, but such changes will not be capricious and will be made in a timely fashion. Please speak with your instructor if there is anything in the syllabus about which you are unclear.

 

Tentative Class Schedule:

Thursday, Feb 3                                6.1/Review

Friday, Feb. 4                                    6.2                                          

 

Monday, Feb. 7                                  5.1

Tuesday, Feb. 8                                 5.2

Thursday, Feb. 10                              5.3

Friday, Feb. 11                                   5.4                               Last Day for Changes

 

Monday, Feb. 14                                Lab 1                           Area & Solids

Tuesday, Feb. 15                               5.4

Thursday, Feb. 17                              5.5

Friday, Feb. 18                                   5.6

 

Monday, Feb. 21                                Review                                    Lab 1 Due

Tuesday, Feb. 22                               Exam 1

Thursday, Feb. 24                             6.3      

Friday, Feb. 25                                  6.4

 

Monday, Feb. 28                                6.5

Tuesday, March 1                              6.6

Thursday, March 3                            7.1

Friday, March 4                                 7.2      

 

Monday, March 7                              Lab 2                           Diff.Eq.                                  

Tuesday, March 8                             7.3

Thursday, March 10                          7.4

Friday, March 11                               7.6

 

Monday, March 14                             Lab 3                           L’Hopital  - Lab 2 Due

Tuesday, March 15                            7.6

Thursday, March 17                          8.1

Friday, March 18                               8.2

                       

Monday, March 21                             8.3                               Lab 3 Due

Tuesday, March 22                           Review                                   

Thursday, March 24                         Exam 2                       Midterm Grades Due

 

Friday, March 24 – Sunday April 3                  Spring Break

 

Monday, April 4                                 8.4

Tuesday, April 5                                8.4

Thursday, April 7                              8.4

Friday, April 8                                   NO CLASS                Last Day to Drop

 

Monday, April 11                                8.5

Tuesday, April 12                              8.6

Thursday, April 14                            8.7

Friday, April 15                                 8.9

 

Monday, April 18                               Lab 4                           Polynomial Approximation

Tuesday, April 19                              P. 6

Thursday, April 21                            2.5

Friday, April 22                                 9.1

 

Monday, April 25                               9.2                               Lab 4 Due

Tuesday, April 26                              9.3

Thursday, April 28                            Review

Friday, April 29                            Exam 3

 

Monday, May 2                                  Lab 5                           Parametric Equations

Tuesday, May 3                                 9.4

Thursday, May 5                               9.5

Friday, May 6                                    9.6      

 

Monday, May 9                                  11.1                              Lab 5 Due

Tuesday, May 10                               11.2, 11.3

Thursday, May 12                              11.4

Friday, May 13                                   JICD

 

Monday, May 16                                Final Review              

Tuesday, May 17                               Reading Day

 

Final Exam --                                      May 20^th @ 10:30am