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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "MA 299"
COURSE NAME: "Calculus II"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2014
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Isabella Valdivia
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MW 4:30 PM 5:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: MA 198 with a grade of C- or above
OFFICE HOURS:
by appointment scheduled with professor
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A second course in Calculus to complete the study of fundamental techniques
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
The course is a further development of calculus at a more advanced level. After covering traditional topics such as techniques of integration, differential equations and the study of several variables, attention is given to business and economics applications (constrained optimization, Lagrange multipliers, Method of Least Squares, Numerical approximation, Taylor series, etc.)
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The student will learn how to use classic Calculus techniques to analyze functions, models, and learn optimization methods.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Calculus, Revised, International Edition | Larson | Brooks-Cole | 9780538498647 | | any edition of this book is fine | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Homework | Homework assignments will be graded: the average grade weighs 10 percent of the final grade. All homework assignments must be neat and legible, with answers clearly marked, and must show all work. Homework scores will be based on accuracy, completeness, clarity, and promptness. Late written homework will be considered with penalty on the final grade. | 10% |
| Attendance and class participation | Full credit for attendance will be given to students with three or fewer unexcused absences. Four or more absences will result in a proportional reduction of the grade. | 10% |
| In class tests | There will be three in class tests. Each test will last a whole class period and will be based on the most recent material studied in class. The average quiz score weighs 40 % of the final grade. | 40 % |
| Final exam (comprehensive) | | 40% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the cours
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
The grade scale is as follows:
A: 90%-100%
(The student demonstrates complete, accurate, and critical knowledge of all the topics, is able to make appropriate connections among different parts of the subject matter, uses the appropriate language and terminology correctly and rigorously and is autonomous in his study)
B: 80%-89%
(The student has a somewhat accurate knowledge of the subject matter and uses clear logic in his/her arguments)
C: 70%-79%
(The student has the essential knowledge of the subject matter, understands the topics, and can express it in a simple language)
D: 60%-69%
(The student has a superficial, mnemonic knowledge of the subject matter, is uncertain and makes errors in the presentations)
F: below 60%
(At best, the students has a superficial knowledge of some of the topics discussed in the course. He makes serious errors in the presentations).
Additional class policies: Cheating is not tolerated (please see the University Catalogue for the policy regarding academic dishonesty). Coming late to class or leaving early will be possible only with permission of the instructor.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Session
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Session Focus
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Reading Assignment
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Other Assignment
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Meeting Place/Exam Dates
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Week 1
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Review of Integration
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Week 2
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Techniques of Integration
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Week 3
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Numerical Integration, Improper Integrals
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Weeks 4, 5
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Differential equations
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Weeks 6, 7
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Functions of several variables. Partial Derivatives
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Weeks 8, 9
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Lagrange Multipliers. Least Squares Regression Analysis
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Week 10
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Double Integrals
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Week 11
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Trigonometric functions
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Week 12
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Series and Taylor Polynomials
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