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1186: APPLIED CALCULUS II, Spring
2006 Section
01: MWF INSTRUCTOR
Yi Wang, Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics College
of Science and Technology Room 315, HHH, Email:
ywang@fairmontstate.edu Homepage:
http://www.fairmontstate.edu/users/ywang/
OR
http://www.fscwv.edu/users/ywang Phone:
304-367-4621 Office Hours: Welcome to Math 1186, my name is Yi
Wang, and I will be your instructor for this course. I wish by our joint
effort, all of you will succeed this course. We will use COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course includes integration and its application, calculus of several variables, differential equations, probability, Taylor polynomials and infinite series and trigonometric functions.. Use of the computer algebraic system MATHCAD will be taught approximately once a week to solve paractical Calculus problems. 4 Cretdits (3 lect/pres,
1 lab, 0 other). Lab: Tue 8:30-9:20 at HHH101
PREREQUISITES: Math 1185. GOALS: To give students an
understanding of an appreciation for the theory and many applications of basic
Calculus. Both computational and conceptual skills will be developed. The
students will be exposed to both theoretical and applied points of view and
applications to other disciplines will be stressed. This course also develops
student capabilities related to several of FSU’s General
Education Objectives, including: · The ability to
communicate effectively in a variety of contexts and formats. · Comprehend the
concepts and perspectives needed to function in national and international
societies. · Integrate knowledge
and ideas in a coherent and meaningful manner. TEXTBOOK: S. T. Tan, Applied Calculus
for the Managerial, Life, and Social Science, 6th Edition, Brooks/Cole,
ISBN: 053446503X VISTA: This
course will use VISTA at
http://vista.fairmontstate.edu.
Syllabus, Class announcements, homework assignments and updated grades will be posted on
HOMEWORK/QUIZZES/WORKSHEETS: It is imperative that you do the
homework. If you have trouble with the assigned problems (or any others in your
book) then see me ASAP. Please work as many problems as you can (even beyond
the assigned list if possible). The bottom line is that if you want to learn
some mathematics, the only way to do this is by “getting your hands dirty”
working problems. There will be a worksheet approximately for each week. About
24 on-line quizzes will be offered at VISTA. The
collected Homework/Quizzes/worksheets will be averaged for part of your final grade.
Sometimes in-class Quiz
will be given without notice in advance. EXAMS: There will be four in-class
mid-term tests and one final. The final exam is comprehensive and is
scheduled on Wednesday May 10, at
GRADES: Here is a breakdown of the
Homework/quizzes/worksheets/tests/final:
Homework/Quiz/Worksheet Average….12% Test
1…………12% Test
2…………12% Test
3…………12% Test 4. …….… 12% Final………..…40% If you get the following scores (out of 100) you will receive
90-100………A
80-89………..B 70-79………..C
60-69………..D Grades in the course will reflect students’ demonstrated attainment of course objectives. I reserve the right to adjust these ranges downward if necessary because of excessive difficulty of assignments or tests. Borderline cases will be considered according to the attendance, grades of all four mid-exams and grade of the final.
SOME IMPORTANT POLICIES IN THIS CLASS:
HOW TO SUCCEED THIS COURSE?
In addition to my effort, your efforts are indispensable. (1) Except extreme cases, attending class only is far less sufficient to succeed (pass? ) the course. Let alone occasionally attending class. (4) To get a grade A, one is advised to spend at least 1-3 hours for each lecture hour in reviewing the lecture notes, doing the examples in the lecture notes and in the book, and doing almost all the homework problems. I would suggest you to write down your objective grade for this course, and commit your effort to this milestone of your life goal. Again, I wish you succeed. My objective grade for this course is . I will commit hours for each lecture hour to study the course materials.
Guidelines of how to calculate your overall score:
The policy of this class is to encourage students who are diligent in this course and therefore any one who is serious about his/her study can take advantage of TWO opportunities to improve their grades. ATTENDANCE Students are expected to attend regularly the class and laboratory session of courses in which they are registered. Regular attendance is necessary to the successful completion of a course of study and is an integral part of a student's educational experience. Each instructor shall make available on the first day of class what the attendance requirements are and what penalties shall be imposed for nonattendance. Please
check the student handbook (online) for more information.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Plagiarism is defined here as the submission of the ideas, words (written or oral), or artistic productions of another, falsely represented as one's original effort or without giving due credit. Students and faculty should examine proper citation forms to avoid inadvertent plagiarism. SPECIAL NEEDS Services are available to any
student, full or part-time, who has a need because of a [documented] disability.
It is the student’s responsibility to register for services with the
coordinator of students with disabilities and to provide any necessary
documentation to verify a disability or the need for accommodations.
The Coordinator of Disability Services, Andrea Pammer, is located in the COPYRIGHT NOTICE Material presented in this course may be protected by
copyright law.
COURSE CONTENTS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS NEEDED DURING
THE TERM):
Chapter
6: Integration Chapter
7: Additional Topics in Integration Section
12: Trigonometric Functions Chapter
8: Calculus of Several Variables Chapter
9: Differential Equations Chapter
11: Taylor Polynomials and Infinite Series *Chapter
10: Probability and Calculus *
These sections are covered if time permitted |