MATH 181
Spring 2014

Math 181C, Spring 2013

Bryan Smith

Introduction

The prerequisites for this class include the material on the differential calculus in chapters 1-4 and the material in sections 5.1-5.5 of our textbook (Rogawski).
There are two overarching goals for this course: learn the basics of integral calculus and of power series. We will also take a few days at the end of the semester to introduce polar coordinates.
The course material is covered in chapters 5-11 of our textbook (we will skip chapter 9) and develops fundamental tools that apply to almost every scientific discipline. For a more detailed list of topics in this course please see the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science's syllabus at http://www.math.ups.edu/~matthews/Syllabi/MATH181_May2006.pdf [3].
During a normal class day we will discuss new material, address questions that arise from reading the text, and work through assigned problems you wish to discuss. When we introduce new material, we will do so using simple examples to highlight how the concepts fit together into the logical whole that is the "big picture" and will save discussion of the details and refinements necessary for a deeper understanding for a second (or third) pass through the material. You are to prepare outside of class for these detailed discussions by carefully reading the text and working on the assigned problems. Then, during class, we will address these deeper refinements by responding to questions on the reading and the problems that you bring to class. Part of your grade will depend on your preparation and classroom participation. You should expect me to call on you to respond to specific questions. See "How to Study" [4] for an excellent description of how to effectively study mathematics.)

Course Information

Textbook

The textbook is Calculus, second edition, Rogawski, ©2012, W.H. Freeman and Company

Calculator

My current plan is to not allow use of a calculator during tests but there will be homework problems that require it. I do not care what calculator you use as long as it has the capabilities for function graphing, numerical integration, and summing sequences. If you want help, I am most familiar with TI calculators and, if you do not have a manual for your calculator, you should be able to find one on the internet - for example Texas Instruments has their guidebooks at http://education.ti.com/en/us/guidebook/search [6]. See Calculator Policy[5] for what the department has to say about calculator use.
For your information, those of you who are planning on majoring in mathematics or science will eventually want to learn how to use a technical word processor that incorporates a symbolic manipulation package. Mathematica, Matlab, Maple, Scientific Notebook, and Sage are some of the better known programs that do this. I am not asking you to buy such a program (and Sage is free), only mentioning it might be useful later for many of you.

Logistics

You can find information pertinent to all of my classes at http://mathcs.pugetsound.edu/~bryans/ [1] and, once there, information specific to this class by clicking on the Math 181 link.
Bryan SmithTH 390D 879-3562 bryans[at]ups.edu
Math 181 TH 191 M, T, F 11:00-11:50am
  Th 11:00-12:20pm
Office Hours  Tue, Thu 8:00-8:25 am
\  12:00-12:25 pm
\  1:30-1:55 pm
   Wed 2:00-3:20 pm
   Other By Appointment

Examinations

There will be three (3) 100 point, one hour, in-class examinations and the low score will have half the weight of the other exams. Make-up examinations are granted only for truly exceptional circumstances. On test weeks, if there is sufficient interest, there will be a review session the night before. You should not expect all examination questions to closely mimic textbook examples or assigned homework problems. On the other hand, you should expect most exam questions to be similar to material that can be found in the textbook.
There are copies of old exams on my web site. They might contain typos or even errors. They are offered "as is" for those who might use them as a study aid. But they are (not) part of this semester's course.
Examination One Thursday Feb 20
Examination Two Thursday Apr 03
Examination Three Thursday May 01

Final Examination

The final examination is scheduled for
Wednesday May 14, 2014 12:00-2:00 P.M.
The final examination will be comprehensive and cannot be rescheduled so do not plan plane flights (or anything else) that will conflict with it. I will allow you to work longer than the two hours scheduled for the final.

Homework

I will assign homework daily but will not collect it. Each Tuesday we will have an in-class quiz consisting of 2 or 3 of the previous week's homework problems. You will have precisely 12 minutes to complete the quiz and are encouraged to bring your worked homework to class and to copy your solutions onto the quiz sheet.
I expect you to do enough homework problems to cement your understanding of the concepts. That may mean working more problems than I assign.

Reading

One of the most important skills you can develop from this class is that of reading technical material. This is much different from the "skim" reading often used in other subject areas. For mathematics, it is very important that you read the material at least twice. Once to get a "feel" for the concepts and another time where you concentrate on understanding the details. It is also important that you read correctly. Mathematics requires that you read slowly and with a pencil and paper at hand. (See "How to Study"[4] on the course webpage for more details.)
There will be three reading questions associated with each section we cover. You can find these questions on my website. Each section's reading questions will be due, by email, at 8:00 A.M. on the morning we cover that material in class (there is a daily schedule of what material we are covering on my website). Note these will not be accepted late. Use the following guidelines when submitting a reading assignment.
I expect you to carefully read the material before we introduce it in class and to ask questions during class about points you do not understand. Your questions will arise naturally if you develop the habit of reading slowly with a pencil and paper at hand.

Course Information Updates

If you wish, I will post on my university web page a grade report with your current standing in the class. You should keep track of your grades on the various assignments and check them against these reports. If there are any discrepancies they should be dealt with immediately.
To have your information posted you need to print your name, the class (MATH 181), and a code on a sheet of paper. Then sign the paper and physically hand it to me. The code is to be a sequence of up to 23 symbols I can type on a keyboard.

Grade Components

 
In-Class Quizzes 30%
Reading Questions10%
Examinations 40%
Final Examination 20%

Additional Reading Assignment (Due Thursday, Jan 23 at 5:00pm)

  1. Look over both my university web page http://math.pugetsound.edu/~bryans/ [1] and the course webpage for MATH 181 you'll find there.
  2. Skim "How to Study" http://www.cse.buffalo.edu/~rapaport/howtostudy.html
  3. Send an e-mail message to me at bryans@pugetsound.edu responding to the points below. Use the subject line "181 First Assignment".
    1. Tell me if you have any schedule conflicts from 11:00 to 11:20am on Tuesday.
    2. Tell me your major, if you have one. If not, mention two subject areas that interest you.
    3. Tell me one of the suggested techniques in the Rapaport [4] reading which seemed obvious to you even though you haven't used it.
    4. Tell me one or two of the techniques in the Rapaport reading that you had not thought of before but that you will try this semester.
    5. Do you think of college as a full-time job? I expect you to study at least two hours outside of class for each hour you spend in class. Thats 12 hours per week just for my class.

Additional Information

Please review university emergency preparedness and response procedures posted at http://www.pugetsound.edu/emergency/. There is a link on the university home page. Familiarize yourself with hall exit doors and the designated gathering area for your class and laboratory buildings.
If building evacuation becomes necessary (e.g. earthquake), meet your instructor at the designated gathering area so she/he can account for your presence. Then wait for further instructions. Do not return to the building or classroom until advised by a university emergency response representative.
If confronted by an act of violence, be prepared to make quick decisions to protect your safety. Flee the area by running away from the source of danger if you can safely do so. If this is not possible, shelter in place by securing classroom or lab doors and windows, closing blinds, and turning off room lights. Stay low, away from doors and windows, and as close to the interior hallway walls as possible. Wait for further instructions.
If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact Peggy Perno, Director of the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations, 105 Howarth, 253.879.3395. She will determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential.

References

[1]
Bryan Smith's Homepage
http://mathcs.pugetsound.edu/~bryans/
[2]
Math 181 Course Webpage
http://mathcs.ups.edu/~bryans/Current/Spring_2014/181Index_Spring2014.html
[3]
Department Syllabus for MATH 181
http://www.math.ups.edu/~matthews/Syllabi/MATH181_May2006.pdf
[4]
William Rapaport's "How to Study"
http://www.cse.buffalo.edu/~rapaport/howtostudy.html
[5]
Department Calculator Policy
http://math_old.pugetsound.edu/info/calcpolicy200608.pdf
[6]
TI Guidebooks
http://education.ti.com/en/us/guidebook/search



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