PRINCE GEORGE'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MAT-2420-DL01 Calculus II for Science Synonym No. 02024
Fall 2008
INSTRUCTOR:
Peggy Beck, Professor,
Department of Mathematics
OFFICE: Marlboro
Hall M3049
PHONE
NUMBER: (301)
322-0458 Math Dept (301)
322-0421
EMAIL
ADDRESS: pbeck@pgcc.edu
Include your course (MAT 241) and course reference number (02019)
in the subject line.
WEB
PAGE: http://academic.pgcc.edu/~pbeck/
OFFICE
HOURS: TTh
TTh
TTh 1:20-2:00 in my
office M3049
and by appointment –
email to make arrangements
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Calculus II for Science and Engineering 4
credit hours
The
second course in a three semester sequence of university level calculus for
science, engineering and mathematics majors.
Study
of integration techniques for single variable functions. Applications of
integration. Improper integrals. Infinite series, including
Prerequisite: C
or better in MAT 2410.
EXPECTED
COURSE OUTCOMES: Upon
successful completion of the course, a student will be able to:
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Course Learning
Outcomes |
GE association |
Planned assessment
tools |
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Integrate elementary
functions such as polynomials, rational functions, trigonometric functions
and their inverses, logarithmic and exponential functions, and hyperbolic
functions. |
B,C,E |
Free response
questions |
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Use techniques of
integration such as integration by parts, partial fractions, trigonometric
substitutions. |
B,C,E |
Free response
questions |
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Use definite integrals
to solve applications problems such as length of plane curves, areas,
volumes, work and averages in Cartesian and polar coordinates. |
B,C,E |
Free response
questions |
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Use infinite sequences
and series, power series, |
B,C,E |
Free response
questions |
TEXTBOOK: Weir et al. (2006).
Thomas’ Calculus, Early Transcendentals. Addison Wesley
Publishing Company, 11th Edition.
OTHER
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS:
Computer Technology: MyMathLab
(CourseCompass) software. Access
provided by new book purchase, or may be purchased online. http://www.coursecompass.com/
Calculator: Every student is required to have a
graphing calculator available for class work, homework, lab, and
examinations. TI-83, TI-83 PLUS, or
TI-84 Plus is highly recommended.
GRADING CRITERIA:
There will
be four regular exams, which will be
taken in the
Make-up
exams will be given during the period Wednesday December 3 through Monday
December 8 only. Only one
make-up exam may be taken. If you miss an exam for any reason, that must be the
one you take in the make-up period. If you take all exams as scheduled, you
may, if you choose, retake one during the make-up period.
Every week
there will be computer assignments
on the sections covered, due each Monday. The assignment may be submitted as many times as you
wish, before the due date ends (
Every week
there will be quizzes on the
sections covered, due each Monday. See the schedule for details. The
CourseCompass quizzes may be taken only two times, before the due date
ends (
The Final Exam is comprehensive, covering
all material in the course, and will be given in the
Grade ComputatioN:
Exams 4 @ 100 points 400
A 90 - 100%
CourseCompass Assignments (average) 100 B 80
- 89.9%
CourseCompass Quizzes
(average) 100
C 70 - 79.9%
Final Exam 200 D 60
– 69.9%
Total possible points 800 F 0
– 59.9%
***Grades
are assigned based on the grading policy stated in the syllabus and not
the Blackboard gradebook.
IMPORTANT
DATES:
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No
classes – College closed – Labor Day |
Saturday-Monday,
Aug 30-Sept 1 |
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Last
day to apply for fall graduation |
Monday,
September 15 |
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Last
day to change from “credit to audit” or “audit to credit” |
Friday,
September 26 |
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No
classes – College Enrichment Day |
Tuesday,
October 28 |
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Last
day to withdraw from full semester classes |
Friday,
November 21 |
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No
classes – Start of Thanksgiving Break |
Wednesday,
November 26 |
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No
classes – College closed – Thanksgiving Break |
Thursday-Sunday,
November 27-30 |
|
Advance
registration for Intersession and spring 2009 |
Monday-Friday,
December 1-5 |
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Begin
open registration for Intersession and spring 2009 |
Monday,
December 8 |
|
College
Closed – Winter Break |
Saturday-Sunday,
Dec 20-Jan 4 |
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Students requesting academic accommodations are
required to contact the Disability Support Services Office (B-124) or call
(301) 322-0838 (voice) or (301) 322-0122 (TTY) to establish eligibility for
services and accommodations. Students
with documented disabilities should discuss the matter privately with their
instructors at the beginning of the semester and provide a copy of their
Student/Faculty Accommodation Form.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The
CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The college is an institution of higher learning
that holds academic integrity as its highest principle. In the pursuit of knowledge, the college
community expects that all students, faculty, and staff will share
responsibility for adhering to the values of honesty and unquestionable
integrity. To support a community
committed to academic achievement and scholarship, the Code of Academic
Integrity advances the principle of honest representation in the work that is
produced by students seeking to engage fully in the learning process. The complete text of the Code of Academic
Integrity is in the 2007-2008 Student Handbook and posted on the college's
website.
CAMPUS RESOURCES AND SERVICES:
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Open Computer Lab |
Bladen Hall Room 104 |
301-322-0999 |
M-Th.: Sat.: |
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Open Computer Lab |
Rooms 101 and 201 |
301-322-0999 |
Mon. – Fri.: Sat., Sun. : Closed |
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Marlboro Hall Room 3104 |
301-583-5257
or 5272 |
Hours posted after the
first day of class Sun.: Closed |
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Distance Learning |
Accokeek Hall Room 313 |
301-322-0463 M-F:
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Mon.-Thurs.:
Fri.:
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Tutoring and |
Bladen Hall Room 107 |
301-322-0748 |
M-Th: F: |
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Testing Center |
Bladen Hall Room 100 |
301-322-0147 |
Mon-Thurs.: Fri.: Sat.: |
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On the first Friday of every month,
the Center closes at No additional students
will be admitted for testing 30 minutes prior to the posted closing time. http://academic.pgcc.edu/sas/sas-academic.shtml |
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