Syllabus for MAC 2312 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2

Spring, 2002

 

Instructor:    Prof. Blake Mellor

                    MHC 165

                    Phone:  6-8614

                    E-mail:  bmellor@fau.edu

                    URL:  http://www.fau.edu/~bmellor

 

Office Hours:  M 2-5, Th 2-4, F 11-12

 

Class Meeting:  TTh 9:30-10:50, F 10-10:50, MAC 206

 

Text: Calculus: Single Variable, Hughes-Hallett, Gleason, et al., John Wiley & Sons, 2002 (Third Edition)

 

Required:  TI-83 (Plus) Graphing Calculator

 

Objective:  Integration is the reverse of differentiation.  In Differential Calculus you learned how to study rates of change (speeds).  In Integral Calculus you will begin with a rate of change, and learn how to compute total change.  This process is called integration.  The purpose of this class is to learn the theory and techniques of integration, and its applications in several areas, including the study of differential equations.  We will also study infinite sequences and series, leading to the Taylor and Fourier series approximations of functions.

 

Grading:    Homework/Projects 40%

                 Midterm 1                            15%

                 Midterm 2                            15%

                 Final                                    30%

 

Homework/Projects:  There will be homework assignments from the textbook, specified (tentatively) on the syllabus below.  They are mostly selected from the odd-numbered problems, which have answers provided in the back of the book.  These assignments will not be collected; however, some of these problems will appear (perhaps slightly modified) on the midterms and final exam.  Keeping up with the weekly homework is the key to success in the class – it is not possible to do it all the night before the exam!

In addition, there will be regular homework projects (about every two weeks), which may be done in groups of up to 4 people.  Each group will turn in a single project, and every member of the group will receive the same grade.  The projects are also listed (again, subject to change) on the schedule below.

 

Plagiarism:  Each group is expected to work independently.  You may discuss the projects with other groups, but you must (1) cite any assistance obtained from another group, a tutor, or a professor (which means cite exactly what you obtained help on) and (2) write up the solution independently.  This means that, after your discussion with your classmate, etc, you (or your group) should be able to return to your room and write up the solution without looking at the notes of your discussion.  If you cannot do this, you do not understand the solution, and the work is not yours.  A violation of either of these conditions is plagiarism, a violation of the Honor Code, and will be dealt with accordingly.

 

Exams:  The midterms will be 1 hour exams in class on February 15 and April 5.  The final will be 2 1/2 hours on Thursday, May 2, 7:45 -10:15 a.m.  You will be allowed one page of notes and your calculator.  I will provide a copy of the table of integrals at the back of the book for your use.

 

Gateway Test:  Students will have to pass a Gateway Test of basic integration skills in order to pass the class.  The Gateway Test consists of 9 questions, taken online, and may be taken as many times as necessary.  A student must get 8 of the 9 questions correct to pass.  The test will be administered for the first time during class on Thursday, February 14.

 

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