Calculus B

Course Description

Integral calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions of one variable, techniques of integration, applications of integration, infinite sequences and series, conic sections, and calculus in polar coordinates. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MAT 196 or a passing grade in MAT 292.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Interrelate real-world information with mathematical forms (e.g., with functions, equations, graphs, diagrams, tables, words, geometric figures).

  • Formulate and justify conclusions based on quantitative arguments.

  • Communicate the quantitative evidence of the argument.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure

Percentage/Points

8 Weekly Homeworks

40%

2 Midterm Tests

60%

The final exam will be optional. It will be a take-home, available during the last week of the semester. Overall, the usual grading scale will be employed:

Grading Scale

Percentage

Letter Grade

100–90%

A

89–80%

B

79–70%

C

69–60%

D

59% and less

F

(Top third of scores for every grade will receive +, bottom third will get –)

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Taalman and Kohn, Calculus, 1st ed., Freeman, 2014.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.