Math 166: Calculus II, Spring 2008
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Prerequisites: Completion of Math 165 with a
grade of "C" or better, or permission of the Mathematics Department
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Section information: Section 2, class number
7659, Witmer 303, 10:00-10:50 A.M., MTuThF
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Textbook: Single Variable Calculus, by
Jon Rogawski (W. H. Freeman and Company, New York, 2008). The
bookstore may run out of copies of the textbook. It may not order any
more copies unless you ask a clerk to order a copy specifically for
you.
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Computers: You may not use computers or
calculators during exams, but I recommend that you buy a scientific
calculator or a graphing calculator. Graphing calculators are
generally better than ordinary scientific calculators.
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Instructor: L. Peterson
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Phone numbers: 777-4609 (office), 795-8984
(home), 777-2881 (Mathematics office). Voice mail is available at my
777-4609 number.
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E-mail address: lawrence.peterson@und.nodak.edu
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URL: http://www.und.nodak.edu/instruct/lapeters.
This syllabus appears on my Web site. Use of the Web is optional. I
will announce all assignments in class as well as on the Web.
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Office: 322 Witmer Hall
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Office hours:
| Mondays: | 2:00-2:50 P.M.
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| Tuesdays: | 11:00-11:50 A.M.
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| Wednesdays: | 2:00-2:50 P.M.
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| Thursdays: | 11:00-11:50 A.M.
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| Fridays: | 2:00-2:50 P.M.
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These office hours do not apply during university recesses and
holidays, on Reading and Review Day (May 2, 2008), or during
final exam week. It is generally better for me if you come to see me
during my posted office hours rather than at other times, but you may
drop in to see me anytime during normal business hours. If I am
available and not overly busy, then I can meet with you. We can also
set up an appointment if this is necessary.
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Tutorial help: You can come to see me in my
office for help with questions or difficulties that you may
have. Tutorial help is also available in the Mathematics Learning
Center (rooms 310 and 312, Witmer Hall) and in the University Learning
Center (Room 201A, Memorial Union).
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Grading:
- Midterm exams: 60%
- Final exam: 20%
- Homework: 20%
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Grading scale: 90% A, 80% B, 70% C, 60% D
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Exams: There will be three midterm exams and one
final exam. The midterm exams will occur in class during regular
class periods. The final exam will be comprehensive with an emphasis
on the material that we cover after the third midterm. I will
announce firm exam dates in class.
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Absences from exams: If you will be absent from
an exam, call me in advance.
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Homework: I will assign homework regularly,
collect it on announced due dates, and grade selected problems.
Unless I note otherwise, all assigned homework problems will come from
the "Exercises" and not from the "Preliminary Questions" or the
"Further Insights and Challenges." A file folder in the Mathematics
Learning Center (rooms 310 and 312, Witmer Hall) will contain
worked out solutions to past homework problems.
- Late homework: Homework is due at
4:20 P.M. on the announced due date. I will accept late homework up
until 4:20 P.M. on the next business day following the announced due
date, but I will reduce the score for the assignment by approximately
50 percent in this case. If I am not in my office, you may leave
homework off with the secretary in the Mathematics Department office
(Room 313, Witmer Hall). Do not slide homework under the door of the
Mathematics Department office.
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Study time: Many of you may find that this is a
difficult course. Please spend at least two hours of study outside of
class for each hour of class. If you have done all of the assigned
homework, then study the book and your notes. Feel free to do extra
problems in addition to those that I assign.
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Course content: This is the second semester of a
three-semester sequence of calculus courses. This three-semester
sequence is the standard calculus sequence for students in science,
engineering, mathematics, and other disciplines that require a
thorough background in calculus. Other students may be interested in
this course sequence as well. Much of Math 166 will center around the
study of various new techniques for computing integrals. The course
will also cover infinite sequences and series, parametric equations,
polar coordinates, and the calculus of the exponential, logarithmic,
and trigonometric functions. We will also study a few practical
applications of calculus.
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Attendance policy: I want you to succeed in this
course. Please attend all class sessions if possible. Please be
respectful and considerate of the professor and of other students in
the class.
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Changes to policies: Course policies, including
all policies described in this syllabus, are subject to change. I
will announce any changes to the policies.
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Comments and concerns: Let me know if you have
any comments about the class. If you have emergency medical
information to share with me, if you need special arrangements in case
the building must be evacuated, or if you need accommodations in this
course because of a disability, please make an appointment with me.
If you plan to request disability accommodations, you are expected to
register with the Disability Support Services
(DSS) office (190 McCannel Hall, 777-3425 voice/TTY).
Tentative Schedule
Jan. 8 7.1 Mar. 10 9.3
Jan. 10 7.2 Mar. 11 9.4
Jan. 11 7.2 Mar. 13 9.4
Mar. 14 11.1
Jan. 14 7.3
Jan. 15 7.3 Mar. 17 Review
Jan. 17 7.4 Mar. 18 Exam II
Jan. 18 7.6 Mar. 20 11.2
Jan. 22 7.6 Mar. 25 11.2
Jan. 24 7.7 Mar. 27 11.3
Jan. 25 7.7 Mar. 28 11.3
Jan. 28 7.8 Mar. 31 11.4
Jan. 29 7.8 Apr. 1 11.4
Jan. 31 8.1 Apr. 3 11.5
Feb. 1 8.2 Apr. 4 11.5
Feb. 4 Review Apr. 7 11.6
Feb. 5 Exam I Apr. 8 11.6
Feb. 7 8.2 Apr. 10 11.7
Feb. 8 8.3 Apr. 11 11.7
Feb. 11 8.3 Apr. 14 Review
Feb. 12 8.4 Apr. 15 Exam III
Feb. 14 8.4 Apr. 17 12.1
Feb. 15 8.5 Apr. 18 12.1
Feb. 19 8.5 Apr. 21 12.2
Feb. 21 8.6 Apr. 22 12.2
Feb. 22 8.6 Apr. 24 12.3
Apr. 25 12.3
Feb. 25 9.1
Feb. 26 9.1 Apr. 28 12.4
Feb. 28 9.2 Apr. 29 12.4
Feb. 29 9.2 May 1 Review
- Final exam: The final exam for
my section of this course will occur at the following time at a
location which I will announce later:
5:30 P.M.-7:30
P.M., Monday, May 5, 2008.
Links
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Lawrence J. Peterson home page
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Mathematics Computer Lab home page
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Department of Mathematics home page
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University of North Dakota home page
Notes on Web Page
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Contact Person: Larry Peterson
E-mail: lawrence.peterson@und.nodak.edu
Phone: (701) 777-4609
Date of most recent update: 4 January 2008
University of North Dakota home page