Course Description

Covering Chapters 7 through 12 of Calculus by Stewart, we will look at calculus of inverse functions; and introduce transcendental functions such as exponential and logarithmic functions and inverse trigonometric functions. We will study more techniques and further applications of integration. We will learn to solve some differential equations as well. We will introduce concepts of parametric equations and polar coordinates, and finally, we will look at convergence of infinite sequences and series.

Grading Policy

There will be three hour exams, each worth 100 points, and a final exam worth 200 points.   Homework/Quiz will be worth 100 points.   Out of 600 possible points, you need to earn 540 points or better for the grade of A- or higher,  480 points for the grade of B- or higher, 420 points for C- or higher, 360 points or better for a passing grade.

Attendance

Attendance in mathematics class is essential. You are more likely to succeed in a math course if you come to class everyday. To add some motivation, I will raise your final letter grade by one rung if you have 3 or fewer absences; e.g, if your final grade is C- but have 3 or fewer absences, it will eventually be raised to C.

Homework/Quiz

Homework problems will be assigned in each class hour. In addition, I will have these problems posted on the Daily Schedule webpage linked below.   These problems will be assigned either from the textbook, or from a different source I deem relevant. These problems are to be either collected, or tested upon on following Wednesday. For your understanding of the material you may have to work on more exercise problems than assigned. There will be 9 to 12 quizzes/hw sets depending upon the time allowance throughout the semester.   There will be no make-up quizzes for any absences, but I will drop one lowest quiz/hw grade.   From time to time, I will assign problems that may be more challenging, and requires more indepth thought. These problems will be announced and counted as extra credit problems. Each extra credit problem will be due on the designated date to be announced, no late turn-ins will be accepted. You will receive one point for each of these problems to be counted toward the total of the hw/quiz part of the grade.

Study Tips

In order to succeed in a math course, you will need to keep up daily with new concepts and applications introduced. I expect, in a college mathematics class, for the students to be adequately ready for the class on a given day. Preparation for this class will include: 1. to read sections to be covered each class hour, covering main ideas and examples of relevant ideas, and 2. to have at least looked at the exercise problems at the end of the section. In short, I will expect proactive learning from the students. Mathematics is not automatic, and you are expected to have learned more than merely mechanical skills to solve a few types of problems. Think of math classes as preparations for real life situations when you have to use your quantitative reasoning skills to deduct to a solution. You are expected to read, understand, and think on your own to come to a satisfactory resolution.

Exams

Attendance at the exams is mandatory!  If you have a conflict, let me know as soon as you learn about the conflict - before the exam. Only then you will be allowed to take a make-up exam.
The dates are

• Exam 1: Sept 21st
• Exam 2: Oct 26th
• Exam 3: Nov 21st
• Final Exam: Section A -Dec. 14th(Wed) 8:30-11:30,   Section B - Dec. 13th(Tue) 8:30- 11:30

Office Hours

Daily Schedule

Accommodation

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