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Calculus
II
MATH 201 Sections 10
& 907 |
Spring
2024
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4
lecture hours, 4 credits
Section
10: TR 3:30-5:15, Harris
2108
Section
907: TR 5:30-7:15,
Harris
2101 |
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SYLLABUS
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Virginia Commonwealth University
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| PREREQUISITES: |
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MATH 200 (Calculus I) with a minimum grade of C.
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| MATH 200 is the second part of a
two-semester introductory calculus sequence course at VCU
for students majoring in the mathematical sciences, the
physical sciences, the biological sciences, and engineering.
MATH 201 continues the study of the integral calculus, with
applications, and covers the theory of infinite series and
power series, as well as parametric and polar coordinates.
This involves chapters 6, 8, 10, 11 and 12 in the textbook.
(Course Catalog Description: Applications of differentiation
and integration. Selected topics in analytic geometry.
Infinite series.) |
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the end of the course you should be able to
do the following.
- Use integration in several different applications.
- Apply different integration techniques.
- Graph and perform calculus on parametric and polar
equations.
- Understand sequences and series; apply tests to
determine if a sequence converges or diverges.
- Understand how to approximate a function using a power
series
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| TEXTBOOK: |
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You have three options for getting a text:
- You can purchase a hard-copy of the text:
Calculus: Early Transcendentals, by Briggs,
Cochran, & Gillett, 3rd edition, ISBN 978-0134763644
- If you have a MyMathLab subscription for
the above text, it already has an e-copy of the
textbook.
- If you do not have
MyMathLab, you can purchase one and use the e-copy
of the textbook. Just go to the Canvas page for this
course, click on the "MyMathLab and Mastering" link
on the left, and follow the prompts.
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| COURSE WEBPAGE: |
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Course materials are on my Calculus II page (NOT
on Canvas). Go to www.people.vcu.edu/~rhammack/Math201/
Here you will find links to:
- Course Calendar (Schedule of
coverage, assignments, and dates of quizzes & tests)
- Syllabus
- Exercise List (A list of odd-numbered
exercises from the textbook that you should do for
practice. Answers are at the end of each chapter.)
- Test Archive (An archive of old tests
and quizzes that I have given in Calculus II, with
solutions.)
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| CALCULATOR & SOFTWARE: |
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You are NOT required to have a calculator in this
course. You are free to use a calculator in doing the
practice exercises, but calculators are NOT allowed
on quizzes and exams. The same goes for software. We will NOT
use any software in class. Expect pencil and paper. |
| HOMEWORK: |
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I will neither collect nor grade homework.
You are responsible for working enough exercises to be ready
for the quizzes and tests. For each section we cover, please
either do the exercises on the Exercise
List, or work the homework problems assigned on
MyMathLab.
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| GRADED WORK: |
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- Tests: There are two tests. Test
questions will be similar to quiz questions. Tests will
be approximately 50 minutes, with the remaining class
time used for review or new material.
- Quizzes: There are frequent short quizzes
(usually two per week). Quiz questions will be similar
to exercises on the Exercise List or MyMathLab homework
assignments.
- Final Exam: The final exam is cumulative,
potentially including any topic discussed in lectures.
- Engagement: You are expected to be
intellectually and positively engaged in the course.
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| GRADING CRITERIA: |
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The 10-point grading scale is
used:
| A: |
90–100 |
(Clear mastery of
material) |
| B: |
80–89 |
(Ready for Calculus
III) |
| C: |
70–79 |
(Pass, but not
prepared for higher math) |
| D: |
60–69 |
(Marginal pass) |
| F: |
0–59 |
(Insufficient
progress) |
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Your final average will be
computed as follows:
| Quiz average: |
24% |
| Test 1 |
24% |
| Test 2 |
24% |
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Engagement:
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3%
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| Final Exam grade |
25% |
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DROPPED SCORES
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Your five lowest quiz grades
will be dropped. Your final exam grade, if higher than your
lowest test grade, will replace that grade. |
| HOW TO STUDY FOR THIS COURSE: |
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You can do well in calculus
if you study and practice daily. Many ideas in calculus can
take some time to sink in; you will not learn them
instantaneously. The key is to take a few small steps
each day. (Attempting big steps only once per week---or
worse, only before a test---is a recipe for failure.)
Here are some tips for this course:
- Consult the Course Calendar often. See what textbook
sections are referenced Read the sections actively,
with pencil and paper. Check details
- Consult the Exercise List or MyMathLab homework
assignments, and work the indicated exercises until you
obtain fluency.
- I do not take attendance, but attendance is strongly
encouraged. In missing a class you may also miss
valuable insights, practice and experience. Miss class
at your own risk.
- Depending on your learning style, working in study
groups can be helpful. However, be ready to do the
quizzes and tests on your own!
- Let me know if you have any questions.
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| COURSE POLICIES: |
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- Attendance: Attendance is not normally taken.
You are responsible for all material covered in
lectures.
- The instructor may administratively drop or withdraw
from the course any student who has not attended class
and/or who has not submitted any assignments for four
consecutive weeks.
- If the instructor has questions about the work on any
quiz or exam, he may request a meeting to discuss the
issues before returning the graded work.
- Important: All exams and quizzes are on campus
& in-person.
- Devices: While attending class
meetings, you are expected to be connected with the
course and course material. All devices not related to
coursework (phones, etc.) should be put away for the
entire duration of any class. Smart Watches or
Wearables that are voice or data connected (i.e. iOS
and/or Android enabled devices such as an Apple Watch)
are not permitted during quizzes and exams. Violation
will be considered an honor offense.
- Make-up work:
- Quizzes: Under normal circumstances I do
not give make-up quizzes. I will drop at least five
of your lowest quiz grades. If you miss a quiz, it
will count as a dropped grade (up to the number of
dropped quiz grades).
- Tests: I will consider a makeup test if you
have a documented reason for missing it. The request
must be made on or before the day of the test. The
makeup test will be taken on campus (not
remotely).
- Final Exam: The final exam cannot be given
early. If you miss the final exam because of a
documented illness or emergency, then I can give you
a grade of incomplete (I) for the course and you
will have to make up the final exam by the date set
by the University.
- Honor System: Any instance of
cheating is considered an honor offense and is dealt
with according to University policy.
- You are expected to work lots of
extra problems for practice.
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| LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW OR REQUEST
PASS/FAIL: Friday March 29 |
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