MW 5-5:30PM; 7:45-8:155PM
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MATH-2414-002 Calculus II
Prerequisite: MATH 2413-minimum grade of C
Differentiation and integration of transcendental functions; parametric equations and polar coordinates; techniques of integration; sequences and series; improper integrals.
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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.
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)
On Campus Course
Calculus, Third Edition, by William Briggs and Lyle Cochran, with the assistance of Bernard Gillett, Pearson Education Publisher (Note: there is a "Early Transcendentals" version. We will not be using that version.)
Calculator: A graphing calculator is required for this course. All classroom demonstrations will be done on the TI-84 Plus. Other acceptable calculators are TI-83 Plus, TI-84, Casio fx-CG50 PRIZM or Casio fx-9750GIII. Any graphing calculators not listed will be permitted at the instructors discretion. Note that Computer Algebra System (CAS) calculators are not permitted per department policy. This includes, but is not limited to: TI-89, TI-92, or TI-Nspire calculators may not be used during exams.
Graphing Calculator Checkout: Students unable to afford the purchase of a graphing calculator can apply to check one out for the semester. These calculators are checked out on a "first come, first served" basis. Bring a copy of your schedule to the Adult Students Program, Student Services Center, Room 130, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You must complete an application and be enrolled in a math class to receive this assistance.
Students who lose (due to accident/theft/any other mishap) or damage in any way a loaner graphing calculator will be required to replace the lost, stolen, or damaged calculator with a new TI-84 or TI-84 Plus graphing calculator. Failure to do so will result in immediate action(s) taken by Amarillo College.
Basic: Paper, pencil/pen, eraser, access to a working computer with internet, brain (it is imperative that you one bring this with you everyday!)
Printing: You will also need access to a reliable printer to produce class notes and other materials. Computers and printers are available for student use in the Underground in the WARE Building on the Washington Street Campus or in the Math Academic Success Center in Durrett 104. Every student has $20 pre-loaded onto their student ID to cover printing costs; it is unlikely that you will use the entire amount.
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".
Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of a positive learning environment. Behaviors that are not supportive include but are not limited to: tardiness/leaving early, electronic device noises, talking during lecture, texting or participating in social media during lecture, and abusive, offensive, or disrespectful language or demeanor towards AC faculty, staff, students, or property.
Students who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and "Student Rights & Responsibilities" will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include but is not limited to: removal from the classroom, consultation with the department chair or other AC authority, or withdrawal from the course or college.
In order to receive credit for a course, all material listed on the syllabus must be covered. The State of Texas sets the requirements; therefore, this course will move at a pace to ensure that these requirements are met. Complaining about the pace will not result in less material being covered.
Scholastic dishonesty (cheating) of any kind will not be tolerated in this course. Cheating is defined in Webster's College Dictionary as "taking an examination in a dishonest way, as by having improper access to answers." Improper access includes, but is not limited to, copying from another student's paper and using unauthorized sources of information while taking a test. “Each student must fully understand that if the student cheats, or attempts to cheat on any test the student will receive an automatic “F” in the course. This grade will go on the student’s permanent transcript and cannot be removed. Cheating includes, but is not limited to: the illegal use of books, notes, cell phones, and the use of cell phone calculators, copying or leaving the classroom with a test or questions from a test. Cheating also includes helping, or attempting to help, other students to cheat on a test.” If you are caught with a cell phone out during an exam for ANY reason, you will receive an F for the course. Further action at a higher level may be sought if necessary. Scholastic dishonesty is clearly defined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities.
ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
1. Participate! You will get the most out of this course if you participate; we are in this together. Ask questions when you need to, and don’t be afraid to speak up. We will have a much better class if everyone is engaged in the material and trying to figure out the problem.
2. BE ON TIME: Students need to be on time to every class meeting. It is distracting and disrespectful to the class when you arrive late or leave early.
3. BE PREPARED: Students need to have all homework completed and ready to discuss when class begins.
4. NO DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR will be tolerated.
5. SUBSTITUTE BEHAVIOR: If a substitute should come in to teach the class, you are expected to be on your best behavior and treat him/her with the highest respect. I would not send anyone in to teach who is not fully capable of doing so.
Read your textbook. You are responsible for all material in the assigned chapters whether it is discussed or not. You are also responsible for the material presented in class. It is your responsibility to attend class meetings, watch the provided or supplemental videos (ie Khan Academy), be current with homework and take exams on time. Attendance and participation will be used in determining your final grade if your grade is borderline (Any adjustment will only be in the student's favor; there will be no penalties). Reading the textbook ahead of time will benefit you greatly, as lecture will not be the first time you'll see the material. ``read ahead, read again, and ask questions; you are probably not the only one who is confused''.
Your semester grade (90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, below 60 F) will be calculated using the following weights:
Category |
| Weight |
Homework | Lowest 2 assignments will be dropped. | 10% |
Written Lab | Lowest 2 assignments will be dropped. | 10% |
Major Exams | ----- | 60% |
Final Exam | ----- | 20% |
Daily Homework: Expect to have homework every day in this course! Homework will be assigned from the book and will be graded on a point scale. Your daily homework score is determined by the number of problems you attempted to work following the guidelines outlined below, not the number of problems you worked correctly. All homework must be done neatly with work shown to receive full credit (``You are aspiring professionals in your chosen field of study; take pride in your work'') If I cannot read your writing, I cannot grade it properly, and may result in a lower grade. As mentioned above, I will drop the lowest two homework grades at the end of the semester. In general, I do not accept late homework. Extenuating circumstances will be handled on a case by case basis. Turning in all your homework is one of the best things you can do to improve your grade!
Labs: Labs will consist of completing Written Lab Assignments covering the concepts we have discussed in lecture. These assignments will be given at the beginning of the lab period, and will be collected at the end of the next meeting. Usually, these problems require a deeper understanding of the concepts and are modeled after problems that will appear on the exams. You are allowed to work in groups, but you must understand everything you turn in. Attendance in lab is MANDATORY! If you are not present in lab and working on calculus the entire time, you will receive a 0 for the lab assignment. As with homework, I will drop your two lowest labs assignment grades at the end of the semester. In general, I do not accept late lab assignments. Extenuating circumstances will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Exams: Three(3) major exams and a mandatory comprehensive final will be given during the semester. Early exams will be considered on a case-by-case basis, but make-up tests will not be given. If an exam is missed, the grade will be replaced with the score you make on the final exam. This policy applies to one exam only. If you miss more than one exam, a grade of zero will be averaged for the other missed exams. If you do not miss any exam during the semester, the grade on the mandatory final exam, if higher, will replace the lowest exam grade.
If your average falls below a 75 (see grading schema) you will be required to spend a minimum of one hour in the Math Outreach Center for mandatory tutoring. Here you will be able review any material that you struggled with on the exam, remember - you will see this material on the Final Exam (and beyond this class!), and it is therefore your responsibility to show mastery of each topic. You may also work on homework or lab assignments during this time.
Final: Under NO circumstances will the final be given late (i.e. No Make Ups)! The comprehensive final will be administered in the classroom in accordance with Amarillo College’s official Final Exam Schedule. As mentioned above, the Final Exam WILL replace your lowest exam grade if it is higher than your lowest exam grade. If the Final Exam is lower than all exam grades, it will still count 20% of your final grade.
I do not give extra credit work, so please don't ask.
The following schedule is subject to change by the instructor at any time.
Week | Lecture and Exams |
1 | Syllabus, Review, 7.1 |
2 | 7.2A, 7.2B |
3 | 7.2C, 7.3 |
4 | 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 |
5 | Exam 1 (7.1-7.7) 8.2 |
6 | 8.3, 8.4 |
7 | 8.4, 8.5 |
8 | 8.5, 8.9 |
| SPRING BREAK |
9 | Mixed Integrals, Exam 2 (8.2-8.5, 8.9) |
10 | 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 |
11 | 10.4, 10.5 |
12 | 10.6, 10.7 |
13 | 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4 |
14 | Exam 3 (10.1-10.7, 11.1-11.3), 12.1, 12.2 |
15 | 12.3, 12.4* Final Review |
16 | Final Exam: The comprehensive final will be administered on WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, IN OUR CLASSROOM AT 5:30 PM. FINAL EXAMS CANNOT BE TAKEN LATE! |
1. Expect to have a lab, and suggested homework assigned each day. Due dates for homework/lab assignments will generally be the next meeting. Actual due dates will be announced in class, and posted to blackboard. Late homework/lab will generally not be accepted.
2. Homework/lab must be done in pencil. Anything that is wrong or needs to be corrected must be clearly erased. Work must be neat and legible; I will be the judge as to what is neat. Just because you can read it doesn't mean that I can interpret it.
3. Do not tear your paper out of a spiral and leave jagged edges. Any assignment with fuzzies and/or severe jagged edges will be penalized 10 points. Repeated submissions with these defects could result in a zero for such submissions going forward.
4. If you have more than one page to turn in, the pages must be stapled together in the top left corner. Multiple pages that are not stapled or held together by a paperclip, folded corner, etc. will not be accepted and will be will be penalized 10 points. Repeated submissions without a staple could result in a zero for such submissions going forward. You must staple multiple pages together.
5. Homework/lab must be presented in an orderly manner with the problem running a single column down the left half of the page. You may use the right half of the page for graphs and drawings. Any problem (excluding graphs) with work presented in anything except the first column will not receive credit. All final answers must be boxed or circled to receive credit. Any problem with the answer not circled or boxed in will not be graded. Please do not fold your homework.
Please place your name in the top right corner of each page. Under your name place the course name, number, and section. In the top left corner of each page list the appropriate section of the homework assignment (for example Section 7.1) and place the due date underneath. Notice that "Section" is not abbreviated and the date must be in a standard format.
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to contact another student to find out the homework/lab assignment for the following class. You may e-mail me at twhester22@actx.edu, but you take the chance that I may not retrieve the message before the due date.
And remember, LATE HOMEWORK/LABS ARE (GENERALLY) NOT ACCEPTED.
Free Help: If you feel yourself getting behind in class or having problems with certain concepts covered, get help immediately. It is YOUR responsibility to get help outside of class.
The following are a few ways to get FREE help outside of class:
1. Contact your instructor to make an appointment for help.
2. Get free tutoring from the Outreach Center (Durr 104, 371-5119). You will need your AC ID to sign in.
In Person Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.,
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sunday closed
3. Remote Tutoring hours (https://zoom.us/j/541139851):
Monday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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