Fundamentals of Calculus II                                      Syllabus
Math 020, Section C                                                        Spring 2020


Logistical Information:


Instructor:  Susan Ojala (pronounced O’ juh luh)
Office:  E-415 Innovation Hall
Phone:  Office: 802-656-4335; Cell: 802-279-3801
Email:  sojala@uvm.edu
Web Page:  www.uvm.edu/~sojala

Class Time:  T/TH 10:05-11:20, Terrill Hall, Room 308
Office Hours: Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30; Thursdays, 9-10 and 1:30-2:30, or by appointment (Tues/Thurs only, I am not on campus any other days)


Course Description:

Fundamentals of Calculus II is the second course in a two course sequence. The underlying applications of integral calculus will be investigated (chapters 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11 of the textbook).  The material will be discovered and shown via mathematical modeling of real world situations. An emphasis will be made to understand these new concepts graphically, numerically, verbally, and algebraically. The course work will involve some fairly intense computations and mathematical modeling, and it is required that students purchase or obtain an appropriate calculator. A TI-83/84 graphing calculator is highly recommended, but a basic scientific calculator capable of performing exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric operations is adequate. Any calculators capable of performing symbolic algebra or calculus computations such as TI-89, as well as cell phone calculators are prohibited on quizzes and exams.  

 

The course will be presented primarily in a lecture-style format interspersed with occasional periods of active learning (students work on problems alone or in groups).

 

Course Topics:

Area between curves, integration by parts, basic differential equations, separation of variables, solving first-order linear differential equations, Taylor Polynomials and Taylor Series, improper integrals, continuous random variables and probability, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, maxima and minima of multivariable functions, Lagrange multipliers, and double integrals.

 

 

 

Required Course Materials:

 

Textbook:  Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences, 14th Edition, Barnett. Please note that you will need the MyMathLab Supplement that comes packaged with the textbook. You may wish to only purchase the MyMathLab access code which includes an e-book or electronic version of the textbook. The UVM Bookstore offers both options.

If you were enrolled in Math 019 in the fall of 2019 you will still have access to MyMathLab. If you took Math 019 prior to this, you will need to purchase the new text or eBook.

**Instructor Course ID for MyLab (register at www.pearson.com/mylab): ojala86388

 

Anticipated Course Schedule:

The following schedule is anticipated, but some adjustments may be made as the course progresses.

 

Tuesdays   

Thursdays

1/14 Welcome and Review

1/16  6.1

1/21   6.2  

1/23  Quiz 1; 6.3

1/27 is add/drop deadline

1/28  6.3  

1/30  9.1

2/4  Quiz 2; 9.2

2/6  9.2

2/11  9.3 

2/13  Quiz 3; 9.3

2/18  11.1 and review for exam  

2/20  First midterm exam

2/25  11.1

2/27  Quiz 4; 11.2 

3/3  Town Meeting Day—no class

3/5  11.3 

3/10 Spring Break

3/12  Spring Break

3/17  11.3

3/19  Quiz 5; 7.1

3/24  7.1

3/26   7.2

3/27 is last day to withdraw

3/31  Quiz 6; 7.2 

4/2  7.3

4/7  7.3 and review for exam

4/9   Second midterm exam

4/14   7.4

4/16   Quiz 7; 7.6

4/21  7.6

4/23  Quiz 8; 10.1

4/28   10.2  

4/30  Last class—Review for Final          

5/5  Final Exam  1:30-4:15

 

 

 

Grading Criteria:

The grading system for this course is as follows:

 

At the end of the semester I will drop the lowest quiz grade.

Final grades for the course will be assigned per the following table:

  

A+

97-100

B+

87-89

C+

77-79

D+

67-69

A

93-96

B

83-86

C

73-76

D

63-66

A-

90-92

B-

80-82

C-

70-72

D-

60-62

 

Attendance & Classroom Expectations

 

I will take attendance during each class. A maximum of two excused absences is allowed. An excused absence is one in which you have notified me in advance of the absence and stated the reason for the absence. Any additional absences may negatively impact your overall course grade.

Students are expected to keep up with the online homework, to read the relevant sections in the textbook or e-book, and to ask for help when needed.

Turn off all electronic devices, cell phones, pagers, iPods, iPads, laptops, etc. during class. Do not text during class--it is disruptive to your classmates and disrespectful to the teacher.

 

Statement about Academic Integrity

 

UVM takes academic honesty very seriously and those standards will be enforced in this class. Offenses against the Code of Academic Integrity affect the entire university community. Any suspected violations of this code will be forwarded to the Center for Student Ethics and Standards for further investigation. Academic dishonesty includes not only “cheating”, but also fabrication, plagiarism and collusion. You are strongly encouraged to read the Code itself, which can be found at:

https://www.uvm.edu/policies/student/acadintegrity.pdf

 

Statement on Alcohol and Cannabis in the Academic Environment

As a faculty member, I want you to get the most you can out of this course. You play a crucial role in your education and in your readiness to learn and fully engage with the course material. It is important to note that alcohol and cannabis have no place in an academic environment. They can seriously impair your ability to learn and retain information not only in the moment you may be using, but up to 48 hours or more afterwards. In addition, alcohol and cannabis can:

·         Cause issues with attention, memory and concentration

·         Negatively impact the quality of how information is processed and ultimately stored

·         Affect sleep patterns, which interferes with long-term memory formation

It is my expectation that you will do everything you can to optimize your learning and to fully participate in this course.

Statement on Students with Disabilities

 

In keeping with University policy, any student with a documented disability interested in utilizing accommodations should contact SAS, the office of Disability Services on campus.  SAS works with students and faculty in an interactive process to explore reasonable and appropriate accommodations, which are communicated to faculty in an accommodation letter.   All students are strongly encouraged to meet with their faculty to discuss the accommodations they plan to use in each course. A student's accommodation letter lists those accommodations that will not be implemented until the student meets with their faculty to create a plan. Contact SAS: A170 Living/Learning Center; 802-656-7753; access@uvm.edu; or www.uvm.edu/access

Statement on Religious Holidays

 

Students have the right to practice the religion of their choice. Each semester students should submit in writing to their instructors by the end of the second full week of classes their documented religious holiday schedule for the semester. An arrangement can then be made to make up the missed work.

 

Statement on Student Athletes

 

In order to be excused from classes, student athletes should submit appropriate documentation to the Professor in advance of all scheduling conflicts within the first two weeks of class. Those missing class are expected to submit make-up assignments within a reasonable time period.