Syllabus for MATH 1720 (Fall 2004)

Math 1720 (Calculus II)
Fall 2004, UNT

Lecture: LANG 310, TR 11:00-12:20pm

Instructor: Professor Olav Richter

Office: GAB 418 B
Office hours: TR 1:00-2:00pm, W 10:00-12:00pm, and by appointment
Phone: 565-4352
email: richter@unt.edu

Course Description: In Math 1720, we will cover differentiation and integration of trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, and transcendental functions. We will investigate various integration techniques and also improper integrals. Furthermore, we will discuss sequences, infinite series, power series, and if time permits, Taylor's theorem.

Prerequisites for Math 1720: Math 1710.

Textbook:

Title: Thomas' Calculus, 10th ed.
Authors: Finney, Weir, and Giordano
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company

Homework: Here is a complete list of recommended homework for this course. The homework is not an official part of your grade, but it is very important that you work on the homework to be prepared for the quizzes and exams. Quiz and exam problems are typically closely related to the homework problems.

Math Lab: You may want to check out the UNT Math Lab (in GAB 440) to get extra help with the homework. Hours (Sep 07-Dec 10): Mo-Th 7am-8pm; Fr 7am-4pm; Sa 1pm-5pm (closed Sundays and Holidays).

Exams & Grading Policy: Your final grade will be based on quizzes, two midterms, and a comprehensive final. Quizzes may be given at the beginning of any class meeting and will never be announced. You should always be prepared to take a quiz. There will be more than 10 quizzes (probably 13), but only your 10 best quizzes will count towards your overall grade. There will be NO make up quizzes! The midterms will be on October 7th and on November 18th. The final exam will be on December 16th. Please make sure that you are available at those dates, since there will be NO make up exams!

The grade is comprised of

10 best Quizzes (20%),
2 Midterms (40%)
Comprehensive Final (40%).

You are encouraged to study together and help each other throughout the semester. If everyone does well, everyone will receive a good grade.

Expectations: A fair amount of work is involved in learning calculus. You are expected to come to lecture on time. Plan ahead so you are not late. You should come to every lecture, and come prepared. If you have to miss class or if you are late for some unavoidable reason, you might miss a quiz (remember that there will be NO make up quizzes). It is your responsibility to obtain notes from another student if you miss class. You are expected to read the assigned sections and work on the recommended homework problems immediately after they are assigned. You should be prepared to ask questions, take notes, and look alive in class. Please bring your text book to class and leave the cell phone at home. Repeat: NO CELL PHONES OR PAGERS!!! In addition to attending lecture, you should spend at least 6 hours per week on my course.

Extra Credit: Do NOT expect to be able to do some extra work to help your grade either before or after the final exam. There will be NO extra credit other than perhaps an extra problem on an exam.

Some Advice: Math is not a spectator sport. Work through problems and examples and text, instead of just reading. Make many notes in the margins and redo each and every example from the book and from lecture. You will not learn calculus from watching the professor or friends display ideas and solve problems. You must try problems, finish problems, ask questions, correct your mistakes, put concepts in your own words, and practice, practice, practice! The good news: A small increase in effort usually results in a big increase in success!

Disabilities: It is the responsibility of students with certified disabilities to provide the instructor with appropriate documentation from the Dean of Students Office.

Cheating: No cheating will be tolerated. Anyone caught cheating will receive an F in the course. Furthermore, a letter will be sent to the appropriate dean.

Lecture schedule: In the very unlikely event that you missed a lecture you can check here to see what material I covered in class. I will update the Actual Lecture Schedule after every class.

Actual Lecture Schedule

Aug 31

6.1

Sep 02

6.1+6.2

Sep 07

6.2+6.3

Sep 09

6.3+HW

Sep 14

6.3+6.4

Sep 16

6.4+7.1

Sep 21

7.1+HW

Sep 23

7.2+7.3

Sep 28

7.3

Sep 30

Oct 05

Review

Oct 07

Midterm

Oct 12

7.4

Oct 14

Limits+7.6

Oct 19

7.6

Oct 21

7.7

Oct 26

8.1+HW

Oct 28

8.1+8.2

Nov 02

8.3+HW

Nov 04

8.3

Nov 09

8.4

Nov 11

8.4+HW

Nov 16

Review

Nov 18

Midterm

Nov 23

Discuss Midterm

Nov 30

8.5+8.6

Dec 02

8.6+HW

Dec 07

Review

Dec 09

No class

Dec 16

FINAL
10:30-12:30pm

The following Tentative Lecture Schedule gives you an idea what material I intend to cover in this class, but NOTE that the Actual Lecture Schedule (above) might be different!

Tentative Lecture Schedule

Aug 31

6.1

Sep 02

6.1+6.2

Sep 07

6.2+6.3

Sep 09

6.3+HW

Sep 14

6.3+6.4

Sep 16

6.4

Sep 21

7.1+HW

Sep 23

7.1+7.2

Sep 28

7.3

Sep 30

7.4+HW

Oct 05

Review

Oct 07

Midterm

Oct 12

7.4

Oct 14

Limits+7.6

Oct 19

7.6

Oct 21

7.7

Oct 26

8.1+HW

Oct 28

8.1+8.2

Nov 02

8.3+HW

Nov 04

8.3

Nov 09

8.4

Nov 11

8.4+HW

Nov 16

Review

Nov 18

Midterm

Nov 23

8.5

Nov 30

8.5+8.6

Dec 02

8.6+8.7

Dec 07

8.7+Review

Dec 09

Review

Dec 16

FINAL
10:30-12:30pm