Calculus II Syllabus for 2018-2019
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Course

MATH-2414-001 Calculus II

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: MATH 2413-minimum grade of C

Course Description

Differentiation and integration of transcendental functions; parametric equations and polar coordinates; techniques of integration; sequences and series; improper integrals.

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Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Supplies

Notebook:  Students will need a 1 inch notebook with a clear plastic overlay on the cover.  In addition, college ruled notebook paper, graph paper, pencils, erasers, highlighters, and 5 dividers will be needed in class.

Calculator:  A graphing calculator is required for this course.  All classroom demonstrations will be done on the TI-84 Plus.  Other forms of Texas Instruments or Casio calculators will be permitted at the instructor's discretion.  However, the TI-89, TI-92, or TI-Nspire calculators may not be used during exams.

Textbook:  The textbook is not required for class, but students will have full access to the e-book on MyMathLab.

Internet/Printing Acces:  Students will need daily access to the internet to complete online homework, and students will be required to print labs and other materials from Blackboard for class.   Printers are available for students to use in the Math Outreach Center, located in Durrett 104.

MyMathLab:  Students must have access to MyMathLab by purchasing the student access kit from the Amarillo College Bookstore. 

Please note:  Students who completed Calculus I using MyMathLab will NOT be required to pay an additional fee for Calculus II.

Student Performance

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment. For a full discussion of appropriate behavior and student responsibilities, please refer to the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook which can be accessed using the link above or through the AC Website http://www.actx.edu .  Students who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and/or Student Rights & Responsibilities will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include, but is not limited to a zero on an assignment or test, an F in the course, or permanent removal from the classroom.

Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated in any math course at Amarillo College.  On the first day of class, you will be required to sign and date a Course Contract. Included in the contract is the following statement:  "I fully understand that if I cheat, or attempt to cheat, on any test, I will receive an automatic "F" in the course.  This grade will go on my permanent transcript and cannot be removed.  Cheating includes, but is not limited to:  the use of a cell phone, notes, notecards, or books during an exam, copying work from another student, or leaving the classroom or Math Testing Center with a test or questions from a test.  Cheating also includes helping, or attempting to help, other students cheat on a test".  You will not be allowed to take your tests until this contract is signed and on file with your instructor.  Please Note:  NO CELL PHONES may be used during an exam in class or in the Math Testing Lab.  If your phone is out at any time for any reason during while in the Testing Room, you will receive an automatic "F" for the course.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board sets the topics that must be covered in order to receive credit for a course. The instructor sets the pace to ensure that these requirements are met. Any student having trouble maintaining the pace should seek extra help from the instructor and/or a tutor.

Grading Criteria

Your letter grade depends on your course average, determined by the following scale:  A  100 - 90, B  89 - 80, C  79 - 70, D  69 - 60, F Below 60

Online Homework:  Daily homework will be completed online using the MyMathLab website.  Assignment deadlines are indicated in MyMathLab and on the course schedule provided in class.  Answers to homework problems will be automatically graded on MyMathLab. Students are required to document their work by writing each problem down, showing complete work on notebook paper, and boxing answers.  This homework log will be kept in the notebook and checked periodically by the instructor.   No late homework will be accepted.  

Lab Worksheets:  Students will be required to print lab assignments from Blackboard on a weekly basis as their own expense.  Students will be allowed to work in groups during lab time and will be required to present and discuss solutions to various problems.  Attendance in lab is mandatory, and students are not allowed to leave until all problems have been presented on the board.  A student who misses lab will not be allowed to turn in their lab for that day unless they make up lab time in the Outreach Center before the lab due date.  This will be documented by scanning in and out of the ORC with the student ID.  Written assignments will be submitted in class and graded by the instructor.  Lab deadlines are indicated on the course schedule provided in class.  No late labs will be accepted.

Notebook:  Students will be required to keep an organized notebook in class.  The notebook must include the syllabus, the semester schedule, notes, MyMathLab homework log, labs, and formula sheets.  The instructor will check student notebooks during major exams.  Each notebook check will count as one lab grade.

Exams:  Three (3) major exams and a mandatory comprehensive final exam will be given during the semester.  No late exams are permitted.  If the final exam grade is higher than the lowest major exam grade, the final exam will replace that lowest grade and also count for the final exam grade.  Exams cannot be taken late, unless you know ahead of time that you will be missing an exam due to extenuating, verifiable circumstances.  You may then schedule to take your exam early, at the instructor's discretion.

Attendance

Daily attendance is required in both lecture and lab.  Attendance will be taken in lecture, and students are not allowed to leave lab until their work is finished and all problems have been presented on the board.  Students who do not attend lab will not be permitted to turn in lab for that day unless they make up lab time in the Outreach Center before the lab due date.

Note that the last day to drop is Wednesday, April 17.  You must notify me by noon on Wednesday, 4/17/19, in order to process your drop in time.  Students who stop attending class and do not officially drop will receive a grade of F if their average falls below a 60. 

Calendar

Additional Information

Blackboard:  Students will be required to login to Blackboard via the AC Connect portal on a regular basis to check e-mail, course announcements, and grades. To get into Blackboard, go to www.actx.edu and click the AC Connect portal.  Log in to Blackboard.  Once you have logged in, you should see our class listed on your home page. If you need help logging into the site, contact Ask AC at (806) 371-5000

Getting Started with MyMathLab

To access MyMathLab where your online homework is located, first log into our course in Blackboard.   You will need the following information:

Student Access Code: If you are new to this course and did not complete Math 2413 using this textbook and MyMathLab, you will need to purchase a student access code from the MyMathLab kit purchased from the AC Bookstore.  If you completed Math 2413 using this textbook and MyMathLab, you will not need to pay any additional fees on MyMathLab for this semester.  Do not purchase another student access code!

Email Address: Use the address you check most often.

To register and enroll

1. Log into your Blackboard course.  Click the MyMathLab link at the left of the page.

   Tip: If you have previously linked your Blackboard and Pearson accounts, you are taken directly to the Pearson payment page. Go to step 4.

2. Review the license agreement and privacy policy and click I Accept.

    If you are prompted to enter a course ID, cancel the procedure and return to step 1.

3. To link your Blackboard and Pearson accounts, enter your Pearson account username and password.

   If you do not have a Pearson account, click Create and follow the instructions.

4. Select an access option:
   • Select the "add a course" option if you have previously been enrolled in Math 2413 using this textbook and MyMathLab.
   • Or, Enter the access code that came with your textbook or was purchased separately from the bookstore.
   • Or, get temporary access by clicking the link near the bottom of the page.  You will be able to update your account by making a payment at a later time.

5. From the You’re Done page, click Go to My Courses.

   You'll also get a confirmation email.

To get started after registering:

1.)  Log into Blackboard by clicking the AC Connect button at the college website www.actx.edu. 
2.)  Click the MyMathLab link at the left of the page in our course in Blackboard.
3.)  Click the SECOND link, "MyMathLab with Pearson e-text Course Home."
4.)  To work on assignments, click the “Homework” button, and choose the section you wish to complete.
5.) To access the textbook, click the “Chapter Contents” button, and choose the chapter and section you wish to view.
6.) To view a power point presentation of a particular section, click the “Multimedia Library” button, and choose the chapter and section you wish to view or print.
7.) Under the “Homework” button, START YOUR FIRST HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT, “Orientation”

Additional FREE Resources for Help

1.)  Your AC instructor is your first and BEST resources for help.  Feel free to come to office hours or make an appointment.
2.)  Free one-on-one tutoring at the Student Math Outreach Center in Durrett 104 of the Washington Street Campus is available.  You will need your AC ID to sign in.  Hours:  M-F 8AM-8PM, Sat. 9AM-8PM, Sun. closed.
3.)  If you are not on campus and it is an emergency, then you may sign up for free using your student email by searching "EasyMath College" in the app stores or text "Math" to 71441 from 8AM-8PM M-F and 9AM-8PM on Saturday.
4.)  MyMathLab has videos, examples, and helps for solving the problem at the click of a button as you work your homework.