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MATH 238 Course Syllabus
- SPRING 2013
NJIT Academic Integrity CODE: All Students should be aware that the Department of Mathematical Sciences takes the University Code on Academic Integrity at NJIT very seriously and enforces it strictly. This means that there must not be any forms of plagiarism, i.e., copying of homework, class projects, or lab assignments, or any form of cheating in quizzes and exams. Under the University Code on Academic Integrity, students are obligated to report any such activities to the Instructor.
Math 238: General Calculus II
Number of Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is intended for students who are not in Science or in Engineering and is a continuation of Math 138. Topics include applications of integral calculus and an introduction to ordinary differential equations.
Prerequisites: Math 138 with a grade of C or better or Math 111 with a grade of C or better or Math 132 with a grade of C or better.
Textbook: Calculus Concepts and Contexts, 4th edition by James Stewart ISBN-13: 978-0-495-55742-5
Math Tutoring Help (click here)
Instructor: (for specific course-related information, follow the link below)
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Math 238-002 |
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Math 238-004 |
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Math 238-006 |
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Math 238-101 |
Grading Policy: The final grade in this course will be determined as follows:
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▪ Weekly Quizzes: |
15% |
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▪ 2 Midterm Exams: |
25% each |
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▪ Final Exam: |
35% |
Drop Date: Please note that the University Drop Date March 26, 2013 deadline will be strictly enforced.
Calculus: Calculators are NOT PERMITTED in this course.
Homework Policy: Homework problems will be assigned in class. There will be a quiz on the first class of each week covering the material from the previous week.
Attendance: Attendance at all classes will be recorded and is mandatory. Please make sure you read and fully understand the Department’s Attendance Policy. This policy will be strictly enforced.
Exams:
There will be two midterm exams and one
comprehensive final exam during the semester.
The final exam will test your
knowledge of all the course material taught in the entire course.
Make sure you read and fully understand the department's to
Examination Policy. This policy will be
strictly enforced. Please note that calculators, cellular phones, beepers, and all other electronic devices may
not be used during any exam.
Makeup Exam Policy: No make-up quizzes or EXAMS will be given. In the event the Final Exam is not taken, under rare circumstances where the student has a legitimate reason for missing the final exam, a makeup exam will be administered by the math department. In any case the student must notify the Math Department Office and the Instructor that the exam will be missed and present written verifiable proof of the reason for missing the exam, e.g., a doctors note, police report, court notice, etc., clearly stating the date AND time of the mitigating problem.
Further Assistance: For further questions, students should contact their instructor. All instructors have regular office hours during the week. These office hours are listed at the link above by clicking on the Instructor’s name. Teaching Assistants are also available in the math learning center.
Cellular Phones: All cellular phones and beepers must be switched off during all class times.
MATH DEPARTMENT CLASS POLICIES LINK
All DMS students must familiarize themselves with and adhere to the Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Policies, in addition to official university-wide policies. DMS takes these policies very seriously and enforces them strictly. For DMS Course Policies, please click here.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ~ University Closed |
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Spring Recess ~ No Classes Scheduled ~ University Open |
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Last Day to Withdraw from this course |
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Good Friday ~ University Closed |
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Classes follow a Friday Schedule, Last Day of Classes |
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Reading Day |
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Final Exams |
Course Outline and Homework Assignments:
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Section
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Homework Assignments |
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Week 1 |
Review
on derivatives |
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5.1 |
Area |
2 |
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Week 2 |
5.2 |
Definite Integrals |
3 |
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5.3 |
Evaluation |
4 |
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Week 3 |
5.4 |
Fundamental Theorem |
5 |
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5.5 |
Substitution |
6 |
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Week 4 |
5.6 |
Integration by parts |
7 |
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5.7 |
Addition Techniques |
8 |
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Week 5 |
5.9 |
Applications |
9 |
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5.10 |
Improper Integrals |
10 |
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Week 6 |
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REVIEW FOR EXAM #1 |
11-12 |
└► STUDY FOR EXAM #1 |
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MIDTERM EXAM I: |
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Week 7 |
6.1 |
Area |
13 |
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6.2-6.3 |
Volume |
14 |
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Week 8 |
6.4 |
Length |
15 |
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6.5 |
Average
value and applications |
16 |
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Week 9 |
7.1 |
Modeling |
17 |
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7.3 |
Separable |
18 |
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Week 10 |
7.4 |
exponentials |
19 |
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8.1 |
Sequences |
20 |
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Week 11 |
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REVIEW FOR EXAM #2 |
21-22 |
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STUDY FOR EXAM #2 |
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MIDTERM EXAM II: |
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Week 12 |
8.2 |
series |
23 |
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8.3-8.4 |
Integral test and comparison test |
24 |
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Week 13 |
8.5 |
Power
series |
25 |
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8.6 |
Taylor
and Maclaurin series |
26 |
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Week 14 |
8.7 |
Taylor
and Maclaurin series |
27 |
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REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM |
28 |
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STUDY FOR FINAL EXAM |
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Week 15 |
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[TUE,
May 7] Classes follow a
FRIDAY
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Week 16 |
Final EXAM WEEK: MAY 9-15, 2013 |
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Prepared By: Prof. Rudy Kelly
Last revised: January 3, 2013