Math 122: Calculus II 2006

Calculus: Concepts and Connections, Smith & Minton, Chapters 5-10

Dr. Roland Minton, Trexler 270-G, 375-2358, office hours 11-12M, 1-2T, 7-9pmW, 2-3Th

minton@roanoke.edu www.roanoke.edu/staff/minton/ccourse.html

Course Objectives: Continue to learn how to do mathematics! Mathematics is a problem-solving discipline, and we all have room to improve. To develop as problem-solvers, we must focus on technique and not on memorization. My role as professor is more to lead discussions and help you take the next step from wherever you are mathematically; it is not my role to work problems ad nauseum. One objective is for you to have a sound enough understanding of calculus that you can recognize it and apply it in future courses; this will not happen if you have just memorized your way through some problems. A broader objective is for you to be a good problem-solver, to thrive in whatever entrance examinations and job situations are in your future. An objective to improve your problem-solving ability is critical reading. To that end, you will be asked to read the book. Finally, an objective is to enjoy the course. Calculus is the gateway to the awesome world of modern science. Let yourself be amazed!

Attendance Policy: This class meets four days per week. Regular attendance is expected. You are responsible for everything done in class, through your attendance and sharing class notes with classmates. If you miss a class, you must e-mail or call me before class is over and explain why. If you have two unexplained absences, you will be dropped from the course.

Equipment: We will use the TI-89 calculator in class, on homework assignments and on tests (and future courses, including independent studies). We will also have a quick introduction to Mathematica, powerful mathematical software available on the RC network.

Academic Integrity: The college policy is fully supported. Tests are closed notes, closed book. Homework and lab assignments will be discussed in class, and you may always ask me for help. Do not collaborate on lab reports. Do not copy homework. No electronic devices other than calculators are allowed in a test situation.

Homework: Problems from each section of the book will be assigned, typically in two stages. You will be asked to read ahead and work basic problems from the next section to be discussed. After that section has been discussed, a small number of more in-depth and significant problems will be assigned. Assignments will be posted on the course web site and stated at the end of class. Unless otherwise stated, your work on these problems is due at the beginning of the next class/lab. Homework will be graded partly on effort and partly on correctness. Late homework is not accepted. If you miss class, get a friend to turn in your homework for you.

Lab Reports: Your lab grade comes from a participation grade, based on activity during class time on Thursday, and from the lab reports, which are due on Fridays. These should be neatly written in complete sentences with good explanations of what you did and what you learned.

Co-Curricular: During the course of the semester, you must attend at least two approved co-curricular events offered by the math department. For each, write a two- or three-paragraph description of the event, due within a week of the event.

Tests: There will be four tests and a final exam. Each test will cover all material discussed since the previous test. Anticipated test dates are (Th) 2/9, (Th) 3/2, (Th) 3/30 and (Th) 4/20. The exam is Friday, April 28, 8:30-11:30 or Monday, May 1, 8:30-11:30.

Make-ups: In case of sickness or scheduling conflicts, get in touch with me ASAP.

Grading: The lab reports count 15% of the final grade. Homework counts 8%, co-curricular 2%. The final counts 15%. Each test counts 15% of the final average. Grades may be curved up based on participation, one unusually low test score or other extenuating circumstance.

A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 87-89 B : 83-86 B-: 80-82 C+: 77-79 C: 73-76 C-: 70-72

D+: 67-69 D: 63-67 D-: 60-62 F: 59 and below