Calculus II Syllabus

Dr. Abdul Hassen

Office:  Robinson Hall, Mathematics Department 229E

Phone  (856) 256-4500 ext 3888. e-mail:  hassen@rowan.edu

Office Hours: TR 11:00a.m  - 12:00 p.m. MWR 4:00 - 4:30 pm and by appointment

Prerequisite: Calculus I

Text: Rogawski’s Calculus, Early Transcendental, 2nd Edition published by Freeman Co.

Course Description: This course begins with the applications of integration to area volume and arc length. Then techniques for differentiating and integrating the hyperbolic functions and the inverse trigonometric functions and improper integrals will be discussed. Integration by parts, partial fractions and other more advanced integration techniques are introduced, along with a discussion of numerical integration, sequences and infinite series.

Course Objectives:  Students will demonstrate the ability to:

(i) perform integration by parts, partial fractions and various substitutions as well as selected numerical techniques;

(ii) recognize and evaluate indeterminate forms and improper integrals;

(iii) determine convergence and divergence of infinite series and find Taylor Series and their interval of convergence.

Calculator: A graphic calculator is required.  I will be using TI-89. You can use any graphing calculator but I highly recommend that you use TI-89. We will also use Mathematica.  

 

Content:

 CHAPTER 6       Applications of Integration

                           All section will be covered.

CHAPTER 7       Techniques of Integration

                           All section will be covered.

CHAPTER 8       Further Applications of Integration

                           All section will be covered.

CHAPTER 10       Infinite Sequences and Series

                            All section will be covered.

CHAPTER 11      Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates

                           All section will be covered.

 

Note: In addition to covering the above chapters, there will be reading and writing assignment on original papers in the topics that will be discussed in class.

Grading Policy: Your final grades will be determined by your results on four tests, Mathematica projects, home work assignments, and class participation. Thus attendance will be very important. The dates for each test will be announced in class two weeks before the test date. The materials covered in the four tests will be as follows:

Test 1            (20% of the total grade) covers all sections of Chapters 6 and sections 1 through 4 of Chapter 7

Test 2            (20% of the total grade) covers sections 5 through 7 of Chapter 7 and all sections of chapter 8

Test 3          (20% of the total grade) covers sections 1 through 4 of Chapter 10

Test 4         (20% of the total grade) covers sections 5 through 7 of Chapter 10 and all sections of Chapter 11. 

 

10% of your grade will be from home work assignments and 10% will be from Mathematica projects.  The letter grade assignment will be as follows:

A(A-) = 90 to 100      B(-,+) = 80 to 89      C(-,+) =  70 to 79    D(-,+) = 55 to 69    F = 0 to 54

Homework:    The homework problems can be found here

Mathematica Projects:
Project I (Due Date: October 18, 2012)

Project II(Due Date: November 15, 2012)

Project III(Due Date: December  13, 2012)
 

Attendance Policy:

Attendance is mandatory. An attendance sheet will be passed around at the beginning of each class period. Please write your signature next to your printed name on the list. If you are absent/tardy from a class, you must submit a note requesting that the absence/tardiness be excused by the next class meeting. Each student is allowed a total of three unexcused absences/tardies (combined). If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to study the section(s) covered and do the homework.

If you are absent the day of a regularly scheduled test, a grade of zero is automatically recorded as your test score. You will be permitted to make up this zero only when you can confirm that you were absent for reasons beyond your control.  In such cases, you must telephone 256-4500 extension 3888 (or send me an e-mail) and leave a message including your name and telephone number, the reason for your absence and the date you anticipate returning. Students who fail to leave the above information will be assigned the grade of zero for that test.


Academic Honesty: Cheating on a test or assignment seriously undermines the integrity of the academic system and will not be tolerated.  If I determine that a student has cheated, I will assign the grade of F for this course and send a letter to this effect to his advisor.  Although a student is not cheating, he or she is expected to refrain from actions that could be suspicious.  Using common sense on your part should avoid unnecessary embarrassment.


Classroom rules:

· Students will abide by Rowan's student code of conduct and policy on academic honesty (p. 19 and p. 28 of Rowan 1999-2000 undergraduate catalog, respectively).  Improper behavior will not be tolerated.
· Students are not permitted to leave the classroom during class period except for emergencies or unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Please use the restrooms before class begins.


Students with Disabilities and Special Needs: Please speak with me as early in the semester as possible so that we can make appropriate accommodations for you. If necessary, you can also contact the Office of Special Services.


Questions in Class: The best time to ask questions is during class. Many times students fear that their questions will seem foolish, while in fact, many others also have the same question.  I urge you to ask your questions during class. If you have questions that were not answered in class, you may stop by my office during my office hours.