Mathematics 166: Calculus II

Lecture G

Fall 2006

Professor:

Scott Hansen
office: Carver 494
telephone: 294-8171
email: shansen@iastate.edu

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Practice Homework (before midterm)

Practice Homework (after midterm)

Textbook:

Calculus by Varberg, Purcell, Rigdon; ed. 8

Prerequisites:

Math 165 or equivalent

Credits:

4 credits

Class meetings:

Lectures are MWF 1:10 - 2:00 in Carver 1. There are no classes on Labor Day (September 6), and the week of Thanksgiving Break. Also, there will be no class friday after the midterm exam (Fri. Oct. 6). In addition to lectures there is one recitation section per week.

Office hours and email contact:

My Office hours are on my homepage. I can also schedule a special appointment if none of these work for you.
Please check with your TA for their office hours.

Teaching Assistants:

The TA's are: Xioaming Wang (sections G1, H1, J1, K1) and Jose Ayala (sections H2, K2)

Please learn who your TA, when and where your recitations are held and what section it is.

Supplemental Instruction:

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a nationally recognized academic support program offering free, regularly scheduled study sessions for selected difficult 100-200 level courses. Our Math 166 lecture will have (about) three SI sessions a week. The SI schedule (subject to change) is

  • Mon. 7:10 Carver 204
  • Tues. 6:10 Carver 204
  • Thurs 8:10 Carver 204

    Help room:

    The Mathematics Department runs a help room that is free to all students. The Help Room is in 385 Carver. It begins operation in September. Its hours are

    Course Topics:

  • We will try to follow the syllabus set by the Calculus Coordinator
  • Here is a list of course objectives. The midterm and final exams are designed with this list of objectives in mind.

    Course Grading

    Course grades will be based on the number of course points accumulated. Course points will be awarded for three in-class exams, the departmental midterm exam, homework and quiz scores, and one final exam. Each exam will be curved and grade cutoffs (A,B,C,D) will be announced for each exam. The homework and quiz score consists of quizzes given in the lecture and occationally homework assigned in the lecture to be turned in in the recitation sections. The homework and quiz score will only be counted if it improves your average. (Exception: if you miss an exam, your grade will be calculated using all the other available scores INCLUDING the homework and quiz score.) The final semester grade cutoffs will be determined from the average of the cutoffs for each exam. Borderline grades, within approximately two-percentage points of each cutoff level will result in "plus" or "minus" grades, such as a B+.

    Here is an approximate distribution of course points:

    Tentative schedule for exams

    Homework:

    Students are expected to work the "Suggested Exercises" listed on the schedule link as the corresponding sections are covered. These will not be handed in or graded, but are necessary to do in order to keep up with the class. These will often be the basis for quizzes and "turn-in" homework that will be assigned in lecture or recitation.

    Current course grades

    I plan to use Web CT so it should be easy to check on your grades. (I'll explain this better as I get it set up.) Otherwise check with your TA (teaching assistant).

    Calculators

    Students are required to have a calculator for this class. Calculators should be capable of graphing functions and zooming in on the graphs. It is up to you to learn how to use it. Bring the calculators to class. Calculators will be allowed on all exams unless otherwise announced.

    Make-up exams:

    There will be NO MAKE-UP exams without OFFICIAL documentation, e.g., as from a physician. Flat tires, weddings, having a cold, having to work, etc., are not enough to warrant make-up exam. If you miss an exam and do not have some official documentation, your grade will be calculated from the average of the other exam scores and homework and quiz grade. (In this case your homework and quiz grade will be counted even if it lowers your test average.) If you have some official documentation and would like a make-up exam, discuss the situation with your TA or me. Each situation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A second missed exam will result in a zero, except under very special circumstances.

    Students With Disabilities

    If you have a disability and require accommodations, you should obtain a Student Academic Accommodation Request (SAAR) from the Disability Resources office (Student Services Building, Room 1076, 294-6624 or TDD 294-6335, awoniyib@iastate.edu). Please contact your instructor early in the semester so that your learning needs may be appropriately met.

    Last updated August 18, 2006.