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Instructor:
Jonathan Freedman
Spring 09
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Course Description:
We will cover the majority of Chapters 6 through 11, as
well as some supplemental
materials. By the completion of the course you should be
able to demonstrate:
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Numerical approximations of integrals and error significance
with applications.
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Solutions to applied problems in integration including
geometry, physics, economics, and probability.
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Understanding of sequences and series, tests for convergence
and their applications through Maclauren and Taylor
series.
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Deriving and applying Fourier series.
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Setting up and solving differential equations through
a variety of methods including numerical,
separation of variables, and Taylor series.
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Analysis through slope fields
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Solutions to systems of differential equations.
Syllabus:
| Math 252 (34638 & 42256) |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry
II (and Honors) |
| Jonathan Freedman |
Office: 7216 |
Spring 2009
Daily 11:10 - 12:00 (AB/BH) |
Office Hrs: MF 8:00 - 9:00
TuTh
12:30 - 2:00
W 1:45 - 2:30
and by appointment
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| Bldg/Rm: 1-1205 |
Ph: 650 738–7032 |
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Dates:
Last day to Add this
course:
Last day to Drop this course without a W:
Last day to Withdraw from class:
Holidays:
Last regular class
Final Exam (comprehensive):
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Monday, February 2
Tuesday, February 17
Thursday, April 30
2/13 - 16; 3/11; 4/6 - 12; 5/25
Thursday, May 21
Wednesday, May 27
11:10 - 1:40
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Materials:
A
TI–84 (TI 83) graphing calculator is required for this course.
Other graphing calculators may perform the same functions
and may be acceptable but see me about this. There will
be quizzes and tests
or portions of each where you may not be allowed to use
technology.
Required Text:
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Hughes-Hallett,
Gleason, McCallum, et al. Single Variable Calculus.
4th ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc. 2005.
If you plan to take Math 253 (multivariate calculus),
buy the blue covered book, Single and Multivariable
Calculus (otherwise get the single variable book).
Note: We no longer use the 3rd edition of this book
(with the bridge on the cover).
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Help:
Check out my Help
page
Tutoring:
The
Learning Center (TLC) is an outstanding resource for
free tutoring in all of your classes.
You should visit TLC at the slightest sign of confusion
or just as a place to sit and work in a
supportive environment. The Learning Center staff is well
trained and dedicated solely to your success, so don't waste
this resource!
A tutoring service is available online through the authors
of this book and
SMARTHINKING.com . If you're interested in this service
you can check their website or I can
help you.
Tutorials for the TI-83
are available online.
If you have any interest in Mathematics, Engineering, or
Science you may wish to join MESA
and make use of their tutoring and counseling services.
Assistance:
In Coordination with the DSP&S
office, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified
students with disabilities. If you have an accommodation
letter, please meet with me during my office hours to discuss
your needs. For more information, please contact the DSP&S
office in building 2 at 738-4280.
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Grading Information:
Homework, in–class assignments, Quizzes and Projects
(30%)
3 – 5 Tests (50%)
Final (20%)
I will drop your worst test score (Not the final). There will
be no makeup tests. If you are late for a test you will have
only the remaining time to complete the test (so don't be
late). If you know you are going to miss a test date, contact
me at least three days in advance and we can arrange an alternate
test.
I will omit one late assignment or if you submit all assignments
on time, I will drop your lowest score.
I will give quizzes often. I will drop your worst quiz. There
will be no makeup quizzes.
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