MAT1505--004; Calculus II; Fall 2016 (CRN 21421)

Instructor: Dr. Timothy Feeman
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Villanova University,
800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085-1699 USA
Office: SAC373; Phone: (610)519-4693 ;
e-mail: click for email link Fax: (610)519-6928

Class meetings schedule: MTWF  10:30 am to 11:20 am; Rooms: MWF in Old Falvey 104 and Tues. in Mendel G90.
Tentative Test dates: September 27, November 1, November 8, and December 2 December 6.
Final Exam: Thursday, December 15, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, in Old Falvey 104.

Fall 2016 Contact Information:
It is easiest to reach me by email. If you email me before 8:00 pm, I will probably get back to you that same evening; in general, I will reply within 24 hours. For help in person with homework or other concerns, I will be available in my office on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. You can also schedule an appointment. My office is in the St. Augustine Center (SAC), room 373. My office phone is 610-519-4693.

CONTENTS: 

Course Description

Calculus, first formulated in the late seventeenth century by Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz, establishes the mathematical basis for the analysis of functions and for the study of continuously changing processes in the physical world. The past three centuries, and especially the past fifty years, have witnessed an astonishing expansion of the range of applications of  Calculus, making it an essential ingredient in the education of every modern scientist, engineer, and economist.  In MAT 1505 (Calculus II), we will continue our exploration of  Calculus and its applications to modern science and engineering. Special attention will be given to applications of the integral, the approximation of functions by series, and elementary differential equations. Our emphasis will be less on memorizing the "rules" of Calculus and  more on gaining an understanding of the underlying principles and of how these principles lead to worthwhile applications.

Prerequisite: MAT 1500 (Calculus I) or appropriate Advanced Placement.

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Text / Reading & Software

The required text for the course is Calculus (early transcendentals), 8th edition, by James Stewart (published by Cengage Learning). We will discuss most of Chapters 5 through 11. I hope you will try to read the text. Reading mathematics books and articles is an important skill that takes practice to develop. Mathematics is not meant to be read passively! That is, while reading the text, you should stop to think about new ideas that are raised and work through the examples to make sure you see how the ideas are put into practice.

We will use the computer algebra system Maple in this course. No prior experience with Maple is needed -- we will discuss in class what you need to know about it.

Maple software download information

We have an unlimited site license for individual users of Maple here at Villanova. That means that you can download your own personal copy of Maple onto your own computer. This is a great deal that your tuition helps to pay for. So take advantage of it! To get you started, here is a link to the Maple download page on the UNIT Department web site

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Assignments and Tests

Homework assignments:
As a general policy, a few problems will be assigned at each class meeting to be handed in at the next class meeting. Usually these problems will be found in the text. Late assignments will not be accepted.

Additional homework: In addition to the assignments to be handed in, additional homework problems will be assigned on a regular basis. Though not graded by me, these problems are not optional. The more you practice, the deeper your understanding will be. Effort and commitment to learning are usually reflected in test scores. A complete list of these for the course can be found on the Homework Assignment Log page.

Tests.
Three (3) tests, each 50 minutes in duration, will be held in class during the semester. No make-up tests will be given. Tentative test dates: September 27, November 1 November 8, and December 2 December 6. Final Exam: Thursday, December 15, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, in Old Falvey 104.

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Class attendance policy

This course compacts a full curriculum into a four-week period; each week is the equivalent of 14 of the 50-minute class meetings (3 1/2 weeks!) typical of a usual semester. Missing one of our meetings is sometimes unavoidable; missing two in a row is asking for problems; missing three in a row is very difficult to recover from, especially as we have a test every week. Therefore, you should make every effort to attend every class meeting.

Grading Policy

Grading: Course grades will not be below what is shown in the following table, where S denotes the weighted score based on the various components.

A: 93 ≤ S ≤ 100

A-minus: 90 ≤ S < 93

B-plus: 85 ≤ S < 90

B : 80 ≤ S < 85

B-minus: 75 ≤ S < 80

C-plus: 70 ≤ S < 75

C: 60 ≤ S < 70

C-minus: 50 ≤ S < 60

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University policy statements on disabilities, learning support, and academic integrity:

·       Office of Disabilities and Learning Support Services:

Students with disabilities who require reasonable academic accommodations should schedule an appointment to discuss specifics with me. It is the policy of Villanova to make reasonable academic accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. You must present verification and register with the Learning Support Office by contacting 610-519-5176 or at learning.support.services@villanova.edu  or for physical access or temporary disabling conditions, please contact the Office of Disability Services at 610-519-4095. Registration is required to receive accommodations.

·       Academic integrity statement with link to Academic Integrity Gateway

 Academic integrity is a primary value for any institution of higher education. Cheating on tests, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty and misconduct are completely unacceptable, especially at Villanova which prides itself on its commitment to the Augustinian values of truth, unity, and love. More information about Villanova's Academic Integrity Policy and Code is available at the Academic Integrity Gateway web site.

last revised: 4-august-2016