Course Syllabus for MATH 172, Section 501, Fall 2008
General information:
- Instructor: Dr. Raytcho Lazarov
Office: Blocker 505C, phone: 845 7578
- Time: TR 11:10 am -- 12:25 am (regular class), W 9:10 -- 10:00
- Classroom: BLOC 163 (regular class), CVEN 419 (lab)
- Office Hours: TR 1:45 - 3:00 pm or by appointment
- Text: Calculus: Early Vectors, Preliminary Edition, by Stewart
and Texas A&M University Math Department.
Course description:
- This is Calculus II , Credit 4. Math 172 is the second of a three semester beginning calculus sequence, which is taken, for the most part, by math, chemistry, and physics majors. The department expects that students passing Math 172 will be able to set up an appropriate definite integral to solve the applied problems (areas, volumes, arclength, work, and force) discussed in the course. Students must understand the relationship between definite integrals and Riemann sums, and be able to clearly state (write) this relationship. Regarding infinite series: students are expected to know what an infinite series is, how to use the convergence tests, be able to clearly state them, and explain (prove) why they work. Students are expected to know the alternating series test, including the error estimate for this test and the error estimate from the integral test for positive term series. It is intended to cover the following sections: 6.1-6.6 7.1-7.5, 8.1-8.4, 8.8-8.9, 9.1-9.3, 9.6, 10.1-10.9
- Prerequisite for this class is MATH 151 or 171.
Schedules:
- The Mathematics Department suggests the following tentatively weekly schedules:
Exam Schedule:
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Test #1, Thursday, September 18, 2008, 6:00-8:00 pm, HECC 105;
Here is a
Sample Test 1 :
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Test #2, Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 7:30-9:30 pm, HECC 204;
Here is a
Sample Test 2 :
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Test #3, Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 6:00-8:00 pm, HECC 105;
Here is a
Sample Test 3 :
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Final exam, Friday, December 5, 2008, 3:00 -- 5:00 pm.
Sample Final exam
Grading Policy:
- Your grade will be determined by three exams, a cumulative
final exam, and the weekly in class quizzes as follows:
| |
Quizzes |
Exam 1 |
Exam 2 |
Exam 3 |
Final Exam |
| Weight |
10% |
20% |
20% |
20% |
30% |
| Date&Time |
In class |
18/9/08 |
22/10/08 |
18/11/08 |
Finals Schedule |
- your MINIMUM grade will be A, B, C, or D, for averages of 90%, 80%, 70%, or 60%, respectively.
Make-up policy:
- Make-ups for missed exams will only be allowed for
a University approved excuse in writing. In case of a missed exam the
student must contact the instructor within one day of the missed exam in
order to exercise her/his rights to a make-up exam. There
will be NO make-ups for the quizzes.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy Statement:
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides
comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities.
Among other things, this legislation
requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for
reasonable accommodation of their disabilities.
- If you believe you have a disability requiring an
accommodation, please contact Disability Services, in Cain Hall, Room B118, or call 845-1637. For
additional information visit
- http://disability.tamu.edu
Academic Integrity Statement and Policy:
- The Aggie Honor Council Rules and Procedures are on the web of
Aggie Honnor System Office.
The essence of the rules is
"An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal, or tolerate those who do".
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