MATH 146 Section 001: Honors Calculus II
Spring 2013
4 Credit Hours
Primary Instructor: Dr. Bruce Trace
Core Designation: University Honors, Mathematics
Syllabus subject to change.
The second course in the three part basic calculus sequence for students majoring in mathematics, physical sciences or engineering. Topics include vectors and the geometry of space, applications of integration, integration techniques, L’Hospital’s Rule, improper integrals, in?nite series, conics, plane curves, parametric equations and polar coordinates.
GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES :
1 Students will be able to identify key concepts in the sciences and mathematics and to provide a broad perspective on the human condition.
2 Students will be able to characterize scholarly research methods.
3 Students will be able to model physical and natural phenomena using the language of mathematics.
LEARNING OUTCOMES :
1 Students will be exposed to analytical three-dimensional geometry.
2 Students will learn to calculate volumes of complicated solids using calculus techniques.
3 Students will learn the concepts of in?nite sequences and in?nite series.
4 Students are introduced to new integration techniques.
5 Students will learn how to work with functions that are de?ned by parametric equations.
Chapter 10. Vectors and the geometry of space, Sections 10.1-10.5 Chapter 6. Techniques of Integration, Sections 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, and 6.6 Chapter 7. Applications of integration, Sections 7.2 and 7.3 Chapter 8. In?nite series, Sections 8.1-8.8 Chapter 9. Parametric equations and polar coordinates, Sections 9.1-9.4
Tests/Exams: There will be four 50 minute Tests (each worth 75 points) and a
comprehensive Final Exam (worth 200 points), for a total of 500 points
possible.
Homework: Homework will typically be assigned, from the text, on a daily basis. It
will not be graded. Rather, I will devote the first 15 minutes or so of
the next lecture period discussing questions concerning the last homework
assignment. (This is an important reason to attend class. )
Calculators: You may use calculators on tests. Be aware, however, that the one
instruction on every test is “Show your work for full credit!”.
Significant credit is allotted to those steps leading to “the final
answer”.
On the other hand, cell phones should be off and out of sight
during tests.
Your Course Grade will be the better of the following two grades:
Note: You must take the Final Exam. It is worth at least forty percent of
your Course Grade.
Test/Final dates:
Test #1: January 24
Test #2: February 14
Test #3: March 7
Test #4: April 4
Final Exam: MA 146-001 Tuesday, April 30 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
MA 146-002 Monday, April 29 8:00 AM –10:30 AM
A- [90,92) A [92,98] A+ (98,100]
B- [80,82) B [82,88] B+ (88, 90)
C- [70,72) C [72,78] C+ (78,80)
D- [60,62) D [62,68] D+ (68,70)
F [0,60)
The numbers above are percentages in interval notation.
Special Note: If you have not taken a test prior to February 25 you will receive a NA for your midterm grade. This means you will be removed from the class. I will not support a petition for you to be readmitted to the class.
An exam may be rescheduled or a makeup exam may be given in the following cases - subject to veri?cation of your documentation by the Mathematics Department. You must present the documentation either before the exam or as soon as you return to class.
A medical emergency/illness. Certain University-sponsored events. A religious holiday. A family emergency.
• You are expected, and strongly encouraged, to attend class daily.
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