MATH 112 (02) |
CALCULUS II |
SPRING 1999 |
INSTRUCTOR : CHRIS GOLÉ
OFFICE : BURTON 316
TELEPHONE: (585) 3875
EMAIL & WWW :
cgole@math.smith.edu & www.math.smith.edu/~cgoleOFFICE HOURS :
Tuesdays 4-6 and Thursdays 2:30-4, or by appointmentCLASS MEETING : MWF 1:10-2:30
TEXT: Calculus in Context , Available at the College bookstore
TOPICS COVERED: The two main topics covered are techniques of integration (Chapter 11) and power series (Chapter 10). We will also study periodicity (Chapter 7) and start on functions of several variables (Chapter 9)
PREREQUISITE: MTH 111.
GROUP WORK: You will be encouraged to form groups in this class, and to work on your homework in group
HOMEWORK: The homework will be posted on my web page each week. It will be due on fridays. You will be asked to bring preliminary drafts on wednesdays that you will discuss in your group and with the class. You will also be asked to read the relevant sections of the book before coming to class.
EXAMS: There will be 3 midterms. The first and third ones will be in class. The second one will be a take home exam. There will be two phases in the take home midterm: one when you work alone, the other when you consult with your group. The total grade will be an average of the grades for the two phases. The final will be an individual take home.
GRADING:
WHAT |
WHEN |
% GRADE |
Homework |
Weekly |
20 |
MIDTERM 1 |
FEBRUARY 17 (In class) |
15 |
MIDTERM 2 |
MARCH 10-26 (Take home) |
25 |
MIDTERM 3 |
APRIL 12 |
15 |
FINAL |
DUE MAY 7 |
25 |
ATTENDANCE: Attendance to all the classes is very important. I would appreciate your writing me an email message or calling me if you cannot make it to a class.