Contact Me: 214-5 Elizabeth Hall ext. 7551 campus box 8340 http://www.stetson.edu/~mhale/

Office Hours: Mon 2:30 - 3:20 Tue 9:30 - 10:20 and 2:00 - 2:50 Wed 11:00 - 11:50 Fri 11:00 - 11:50 or by appointment

Course Overview   This course is for students working on a degree in mathematics, computer science, chemistry, biochemistry, or physics, and for others who are simply interested. The prerequisite is Calculus I (MS 201 or its equivalent; neither MS 222 nor MS 226 is sufficient). This is a skills-oriented course: you are required to remember the calculus, algebra and trigonometry you learned in previous courses. It is also an applications course: understanding concepts, terminology, and notation is important. And it is a theory course, opening the door to higher mathematics.

The text is Stewart, Calculus: Concepts and Contexts 3^rd ed., chapters 5 – 8. Along with the book, you should own a graphing calculator. If you already have one that you know how to use, that will be fine. If you are purchasing one, buy the TI-83 Plus. There are Instructions for the TI-83 online. On Tuesdays we meet in the Elizabeth computer lab (205E). You will be learning the software Mathematica. Sample files are available. The entertaining book, A Tour of the Calculus by David Berlinski, is highly recommended as a history and overview of the subject.

Grading   Your grade will be based on 3 tests (20% each), 7 labs (2% each), and a final exam (26%). The grading scale is A: 90% - 100%, B: 80% - 90%, etc., with +'s and -'s in the top and bottom 2%.

Policies and Due Dates   Attendance and Homework are assumed and not graded. Previous students have found both necessary for passing this course. You may ask questions about homework during class and office hours You are responsible for reading the book, webpage, and handouts, for knowing the schedule, and for requesting what you need to master the material. All course information is on my web page, and also accessible through Blackboard.

You must take the major tests during the scheduled class time unless you have a valid excuse cleared with me ahead of time. Labs must be submitted on time: Fridays 5:00. Test dates are Tuesdays: 9/19, 10/17, 11/21, 12/8, 9-11 am (final exam).

All work on tests must be your own, with no help from books, notes, or other people. Homework and labs may be done with others, or may be taken to the Math Clinic. However, final lab write-ups must be your own. I support the Stetson University Honor System.

Communication   College level work is different from high school – more of the responsibility (and excitement) of learning belongs to you. Study Tips are provided. Please read the text, participate in class, and talk to me. Visit my web site to find out more about me and about the course. All course information is there, plus some further mathematical thoughts. Use the Math Clinic and/or your course tutor. If you have special needs, please don't hesitate to discuss them, either with me or with the Academic Resources Center.

I use Blackboard to communicate important information. You are responsible for reading your email and configuring Blackboard with your preferred email address. Grades and other confidential information sent through email will be sent to your Stetson email address or through Blackboard. IT can provide help (ext. 7217).

fall 2006 syllabus
Mathematica files
instructions for the TI-83
study tips
notes on final exam
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