Math 152 516 517 518 TAMU Dept of Mathematics Fall 2009 Course Catalog Title and Description Engineering Mathematics II 3 2 Credit 4 I II S The first part of this course covers applications and techniques of integration The second part deals with infinite sequences and series along with an introduction to three dimensional analytical geometry and vectors The class meets twice a week in lecture once in recitation and once in computer laboratory The recitation is designed for you to discuss homework problems with your teaching assistant TA and take written quizzes In computer laboratory you will use the mathematical software package Matlab on weekly assignments Prerequisites Math 151 or equivalent Required Texts 1 Calculus Early Vectors Aggie Edition by James Stewart and members of the Texas A M University Department of Mathematics published by Brooks Cole ISBN 0 534 49348 3 2 Matlab An Introduction With Applications by Amos Gilat 3rd edition published by John Wiley Sons ISBN 0 470 10877 2 Departmental Course Website http calclab math tamu edu docs math152 Instructor Instructor Dr Laura Felicia Matusevich Email laura math tamu edu Office Milner 221 Website http www math tamu edu laura Office Hours TR 2 00 3 30 pm or by appointment TA Ke Ye kye math tamu edu Classes Lecture Tuesday Thursday 11 00 12 25 HELD 111 Recitation and Computer Laboratory run by TA 516 M 1 50 2 40 MILS 214 W 1 50 2 40 BLOC 124 517 M 10 20 11 10 HALB 105 W 10 20 11 10 BLOC 122 518 M 3 00 3 50 BLOC 117 W 3 00 3 50 BLOC 124 Week In Review and Help Sessions See http calclab math tamu edu docs math152 Exams and Grading Grade components Grades will be calculated from the following components Three midterm exams a final exam Matlab lab assignments quizzes and online homework These components have the following weights Exam 1 15 Thursday October 1 7 30 9 30 PM Exam 2 15 Thursday October 29 7 30 9 30 PM Exam 3 20 Tuesday December 1 7 30 9 30 PM Final Exam 25 Friday December 11 3 5 PM Matlab Labs 10 Quizzes 10 Online Homework 5 The increased weights of the third and final exams reflect the cumulative nature of the course Online Homework Online homework is required in all Math 152 classes These online homework assignments can be accessed any time of day or night from any computer with a connection to the internet and a Web browser All information regarding online homework can be found at http www math tamu edu ehmwk Dropping scores Your lowest quiz score and your lowest 3 homework scores will be dropped So if you miss a quiz or homework assignment it will be dropped from your score with no penalty No exam score will be dropped Common Exams Exams 1 2 and 3 are common exams the same exam is given for all sections of Math 152 The locations of the exams will be announced before the exam If you have a conflict with one of these days times contact me before the exam so that it can be resolved Comprehensive Final Exam The final exam is comprehensive covers all the material of the entire course Course Grade The course grade is determined as follows 90 100 guarantees an A 80 89 99 guarantees a B 70 79 99 guarantees a C 60 69 99 guarantees a D Notes 1 Make ups for exams will be given only in the case of absences authorized under Student Rules Attendance Only University approved excuses will be accepted and you have to let me know preferably in advance and no later than 2 days after the exam 2 Other important dates September 4 last day to add or drop a course November 6 last day for a Q drop November 26 27 Thanksgiving 3 Attendance at all lectures recitations and computer labs is required If lecture attendance becomes an issue there may be unannounced quizzes attendance quizzes 4 If you are late to lecture or miss a lecture you are solely responsible for finding out what material you missed and learning it To find out what material you missed contact other students in the class 5 Common exams will be administered in the evening 7 30 9 30 pm in rooms to be designated on the Web The final exam will be administered in the classroom where lectures are given Please bring a photo ID to all exams 6 Selected problems from your textbook will be assigned but not graded suggested homework See the Web for details It is imperative that you spend time working these problems When you have questions please ask for assistance 7 We will not use calculators in class and they will not be allowed on exams or quizzes You are allowed to use a calculator as a study tool if you choose but it is not required 8 I will communicate with you by sending email to your NEO e mail address Please check that address regularly All e mails to me must include your name Please include Math 152 in the subject line of e mail that you send to me Sources of help Math 152 is often regarded as one of the most difficult math classes because it is fast paced and covers a large diverse body of material If you feel you are starting to fall behind please see me in my office hours as soon as possible In addition you may take advantage of some of the following sources of help Week in review Help sessions Streaming video lessons Computer help sessions http calclab math tamu edu docs math152 TAMU Student Counseling Service Self Help Infosheets http scs tamu edu selfhelp elibrary infosheets asp academic TAMU Student Counseling Service Programs for Academic Success Skills PASS http scs tamu edu academic LSC asp Other ADA Policy Statement The Americans with Disabilities Act ADA is a federal anti discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accomodation of their disabilities If you believe you have a disability requiring an accomodation please contact the Department of Student Life Services for Students with Disabilities in Room B118 of the Cain Hall or call 845 1637 Copyright All printed handouts and web materials for this course are protected by US Copyright Laws No multiple copies can be made without written permission by the instructor Scholastic Honesty Always abide by the Aggie Code of Honor An Aggie does not lie cheat or steal or tolerate those who do Please refer to Honor Council Rules and Procedures at http www tamu edu aggiehonor for more information on academic integrity and scholastic dishonesty
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