MATH 2413

 

 

Textbook:  Calculus, by Thomas and Finney

 

 

COURSE OUTCOMES:    A student completing this course will be able to:

  1. Perform operations with Limits

  2. Take the derivative of various functions using the definition of the derivative

  3. Use the Chain Rule, Product Rule, Quotient Rule and Power Rule to determine the derivatives of functions

  4. Solve practical problems using the rules for derivation

  5. Evaluate indefinite integrals using anti-derivatives

  6. Evaluate definite integrals using limits of integration

  7. Determine areas under curves and between curves

  8. Calculate volumes of solids obtained by rotating graphs around various axes

  9. Use the Shell method, Cylinder method and Disk method for calculating volumes

 

Grading

 

There will be 4 Tests, a Quiz/Homework grade and a Comprehensive Final.  The weights will be as follows:

  1. Test 1         = 15%
  2. Test 2         = 15%
  3. Test 3         = 15%
  4. Test 4         = 15%
  5. HW/Quiz    = 15%
  6. Final           = 25%

I will assign HW on a nightly basis and you will be responsible for all work assigned for test material, however I will not take up the homework or check that you have done it.  Each quiz should contain the following heading format:  John Smith, 6/6/06, # 1, 31, 47.

All problems turned in should be in a neat and organized manner and must be done in pencil.  I do not accept pen for any assignment.  Any work turned in to me in pen will be automatically discarded including exams.

I expect all graphing to be done on graph paper.  This will help both of us in understanding which function you are trying to represent.

 

Attendance

Attendance and effort are the two most important aspects of succeeding in a math class.    If you miss more than 5 consecutive days or 6 total days you may be dropped with an F at my discretion.

 

Spring 07 Course Outline

Week 1 Trig and basic function review
Week 2 Rules of limits
Week 3 Continuity, tangent lines, Definition of a derivative
Week 4 Test 1, Differentiation rules
Week 5 Rules cont., Rates of change
Week 6 Der. of Trig functions
Week 7 Chain rule, Implicit diff and rational exponents
Week 8 Test 2, MVT, using the first der test for local extremes
Week 9 2nd der. test and graphing functions
Week 10 Linearization and Differentials, Review
Week 11 Test 3, Indefinite integrals
Week 12 Diff Eqns, IVP, Integration by subst.
Week 13 More integration, Properties, Area, MVT, Definite integrals
Week 14 Areas between curves, volumes by slicing
Week 15 Volumes of solids, disks, washers, shells, areas of surfaces of rev
Week 16 Rev, Test 4.  Final Exam the next week.

 

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Students with disabilities, including but not limited to physical, psychiatric or learning disabilities, who wish to request accommodations in this class should notify the Special Services Office early in the semester so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide acceptable documentation of his/her disability to the Special Services Coordinator. For more information, call or visit the Special Services Office in the Student Services Building, 894-9611 ext. 2529, 2530.

 

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