MATH
172 - Calculus
Spring 2016
Section 503:
MWF 12:40pm-1:30pm (BLOC 164), R 8:00am-8:50am (BLOC 121)
Instructor: Dr. Oksana
Shatalov
Office: Blocker 245E
E-mail: shatalov AT
math.tamu.edu (please
include your full name, section number and Math172 in title)
Phone: (979) 845-3261 (department main office)
Web page: /~shatalov/
(check regularly for class announcements, class notes,
important information, etc.)
Office Hours: click here.
Teaching Assistant:
Bethany Kelarek <kelarekb AT tamu.edu>
Course Description: Techniques of integration, applications of integrals, improper
integrals, sequences, infinite series, vector algebra and solid analytic
geometry. Designed to be more demanding than Math 152.
Prerequisite: MATH
147, MATH 151 or MATH 171 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Required text:
Stewart, Calculus: Early Vectors, Preliminary Edition
Calculator Policy: Calculators
will NOT be allowed on quizzes or exams.
Course Objectives:
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.
- Students should be ready to be tested over topics which were covered in 171. For example, the
Mean Value Theorem can be used to derive error estimates for some numerical integration techniques. Asking
students to state this theorem, and perhaps apply it in a simple manner is entirely appropriate in this course.
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Students should become familiar with the standard notations of logic and set theory.
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Students should be required to demonstrate that they have learned the appropriate definitions and theorems.
The priorities of this course are:
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Ability to correctly solve problems,and write the solutions in a coherent fashion.
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Conceptual understanding of material
Recitation:
Every Thursday students will attend recitation. The quizzes will be held during the last 15-25 minutes of the recitation.
Grade Ingredients:Your
grade will be based on weekly quizzes (10%), weekly homework
(10%), group project (10%), three tests (45%) and a
cumulative final exam (25%).
Letter
Grades: A(90-100%), B(80-89%), C(70-79%), D(60-69%), F(0-59%) .
Exams: Three midterm exams will be administrated at regular class time. Dates TBA at least one week before each test.
Final
Exam: will be given in Bloc 164
according to the schedule posted here.
Remember to bring your ID with you
for all exams!
Attendance is important. If you must miss class on days something is
to be turned in, please contact me as soon as you
know. Attendance and participation may also count as 3% of the
final grade. Attendance and participation will only be used to help a
student's grade, and it will be determined by judgment of the
instructor. If class attendance and participation are insufficient, the
final grade will be averaged without. The percentages for the other
elements will be reduced proportionately if class participation is
averaged in.
Class Announcements, E-Mail Policy and Communications:
Class announcements will be posted on my homepage. It is your
responsibility to check them daily. Some important course
announcements might be sent to your TAMU.EDU e-mail account. It is your
responsibility to check your account and get familiar with the
announcements. E-mail
(shatalov AT
math.tamu.edu) is the preferred way to leave private messages for me. I usually
respond within 24 hours. When writing to me, please include your full
name and Math 220 and section number. Use your TAMU.EDU e-mail account to send me an e-mail. Otherwise please indicate your UIN. The
phone number above is for the main office for the Math Department in
Blocker. You can leave a message for me there. You will probably get a
faster response by using email.
Make-ups and Excused Absences: Make-ups
are only given if written evidence of an official University excused
absence is provided in a timely manner. (See University Student Rules.,
http://student-rules.tamu.edu/).
Let me know what is going on in writing, in advance, if possible. If
there is an accident or an emergency that precludes advance notice,
call me immediately and get me documentation of the emergency in
writing as soon as you can. If I don't hear from you within 2 working
days of the absence, I will not allow a make-up. It is your
responsibility to schedule a make-up! The "explanatory statement for
absence from class" form is not sufficient written documentation for an
excused absence. If you are ill or injured, you need to provide me with
a note from a health care professional excusing you from work or
school. You may go to your own doctor or to the Student Health Center
in Beutel and obtain such a note. The note should provide me with all
information I need to confirm that your absence is excused, i.e., phone
numbers and email addresses.
The
lowest two quiz scores will be dropped at the end
of the semester. That is why there are generally no make-ups for
quizzes; only for exams.
Grade Complaints: Any
questions regarding grading/scoring of exams must be made before the
exam leaves the room or no change in grade will be made. If you need
more time to look at an exam and do not want to lose your right of
protest, hand it back to me at the end of class, and arrange to come to
office hours. Because of privacy rights, I cannot discuss grades over email or phone.
Electronic Device
Policy: Cell
phones, laptops, and other electronic devices must be silent and put
away during class. If you are unable to comply with this policy, you
will be asked to leave class and will not be allowed to make-up any
assignments missed in class that day.
Scholastic Dishonesty: "An Aggie does not
lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do." Visit http://student-rules.tamu.edu/aggiecode and follow the rules of the Aggie Honor
Code. There will be many opportunities (homework and recitations) for
you to work together in an appropriate manner. However, each student is responsible for turning in their
own unique work. During exams and quiz, you are not allowed to receive
any kind of assistance from anyone. Any instance of scholastic
dishonesty will be handled according to the processes outlined on the
Honor Code website at http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor/Processes/reportingandadjudication.html
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SOURCES OF HELP
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Instructor: First, if you have a question, do not hesitate to
ask before, after, or during a class. Second,I
encourage you to attend my office hours to get individual help. You do
not need an appointment to come to regular office hours. If your
schedule does not permit you to come to the announced office hours,
send me an e-mail with your schedule and we will make an appointment to
meet at some other time.
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Class Notes: An outline of
notes will be posted before each class day. It will be beneficial to
print these out and bring them with you to class. You should review
your notes after class, and make sure you get any questions you have
about the material answered before the next class day.
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Help Sessions: The Math department offers help sessions for math 172.
Students With Disabilities: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, currently
located in the Disability Services building at the Student Services at
White Creek complex on west campus or call 979-845-1637. For
additional information, visit http://disability.tamu.edu
Copyright Policy:
All printed materials disseminated in class or on the web are protected
by Copyright laws. One copy (or download from the web) is allowed for
personal use. Multiple copies or sale of any of these materials is
strictly prohibited.
Note: This syllabus is subject
to change at the instructor's discretion. The instructor reserves the
right to make any changes she considers academically advisable. It is
your responsibility to attend classes and keep track of the proceedings.
GOOD
LUCK IN YOUR STUDIES!