Calculus II, Math 126

Syllabus: MATH-126 - (201040) MATH-126-005

Section Information: (201040) MATH-126-005
 
   
Course Name
 
MATH-126

 
   
Course Description
 
Calculus II

Section Instructor: Gregory Knese
 
   
E-mail
 
geknese@bama.ua.edu

Meeting Times
 
   
  Lecture is held 11-11:50am Monday, Wednesday, Thursday in Lloyd Hall 235

Recitation is held 11-11:50am on Tuesdays

My office is Gordon Palmer 145

My office hours will be: Monday 9:30-10:30am, Wednesday 1:30-2:30pm, Thursday 9:30-10:30am


Course Description
 
   

 
The second course in the three part basic calculus sequence for students majoring in mathematics, science, or engineering.

Goals
 
   
Learning Outcomes for this course (Uncategorized)
 
1) Students will develop a basic understanding of two and three dimensional vectors, the geometry of the plan and space, and be able to apply these concepts when working applied problems

2) Students will learn various techniques of integration including integration by parts, trigonometric substitution, and partial fractions decomposition.

3) Students will acquire basic skills needed to apply integration techniques to solve a wide range of integration problems.

4) Students will develop a basic understanding of infinite series and their applications

5) Students will learn how to use parametric equations and polar coordinates

 
   
Learning Outcomes for 100-200 Level courses (Uncategorized)
 
1) Students will be able to identify key concepts in the arts, sciences, humanities, or mathematics to provide a broad perspective

2) Students will be able to demonstrate effective written communication skills

Prerequisite
 
   

 
A grade of C- or higher in Math 125 (or Math 145)

Text
 
   

 
Essential Calculus (Early Transcendentals) by Stewart along with the accompanying webassign package.

Webassign
 
   
  Homework will be completed through webassign .

You need to purchase webassign access.


Chapters covered
 
   

 
10 (sections 10.1-10.5), 6, 7 (sections 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.6), 3 (just section 3.7), 8, 9

Class Attendance
 
   
  Students are expected to attend all classes, and your attendance will be recorded, though it will not be a part of your grade.

Makeup exams will be given only in the event of serious and verifiable situations (illness or other extreme situations), and only if timely notification is given.


Course Grades
 
   
  Grades will be determined from 4 exams, a comprehensive final, and homework.

Homework will generally be given weekly through webassign, although additional homework is possible.

The dates for the exams are September 7, Sept. 28, October 19, and November 9. They will be held 6:30-7:50pm.

All exams will be in our classroom except for the November 9 exam which will be in GP 208

The final is on December 7, 8-10:30am.

The grade breakdown will be as follows: 20% homework, 50% exams, 30% final exam


Accommodation
 
   
  In order to provide the appropriate accommodations, any student with disabilities should contact the office of Disability Services at 348-4285 or www.ods.ua.edu and then notify the instructor as early as possible.

Need Help?
 
   
  Come to office hours

Talk to your TA

Talk to fellow students

Go to free tutoring: see the Center for Teaching and Learning


Academic misconduct
 
   
  All acts of dishonesty in any work constitute academic misconduct. This includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, fabrication of information, misrepresentation, and abetting any of the above. The Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Policy will be followed in the event that academic misconduct occurs. Students should refer to the Student Affairs Handbook which can be obtained from the Student Life Office in Ferguson Center.

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