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Math 152/516–517–518 TAMU Dept. of Mathematics Fall 2009CourseCatalog Title and Description: Engineering Mathematics II (3-2), Credit 4, I, II, S. The first part of thiscourse covers applications and techniques of integration. The second part deals with infinite sequences and series alongwith an introduction to three-dimensional analytical geometry and vectors. The class meets twice a week in lecture, oncein recitation, and once in computer laboratory. The recitation is designed for you to discuss homework problems with yourteaching assistant (TA) and take written quizzes. In computer laboratory, you will use the mathematical software packageMatlab 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 Departmentof 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/InstructorInstructor: Dr. Laura Felicia MatusevichEmail: [email protected]: http://www.math.tamu.edu/~lauraOffice: Milner 221Office Hours: TR 2:00–3:30 pm or by appointment.TA: Ke Ye, [email protected]: Tuesday/Thursday 11:00–12:25, HELD 111Recitation and Computer Laboratory: (run by TA)516 M 1:50–2:40 MILS 214 W 1:50–2:40 BLOC 124517 M 10:20–11:10 HALB 105 W 10:20–11:10 BLOC 122518 M 3:00–3:50 BLOC 117 W 3:00–3:50 BLOC 124Week In Review and Help Sessions: See http://calclab.math.tamu.edu/docs/math152/.Exams and GradingGrade components: Grades will be calculated from the following components: Three midterm exams, a final exam, Matlablab assignments, quizzes, and online homework. These components have the following weights:Exam 1 15% Thursday, October 1, 7:30–9:30 PMExam 2 15% Thursday, October 29, 7:30–9:30 PMExam 3 20% Tuesday, December 1, 7:30–9:30 PMFinal Exam 25% Friday, December 11, 3–5 PMMatlab 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 beaccessed any time of day or night, from any computer with a connection to the internet and a Web browser. All informationregarding 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 orhomework 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). Thelocations of the exams will be announced before the exam. If you have a conflict with one of these days/times, contact mebefore 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 A80–89.99% guarantees a B70–79.99% guarantees a C60–69.99% guarantees a DNotes1. Make-ups for exams will be given only in the case of absences authorized under Student Rules: Attendance. OnlyUniversity-approved excuses will be accepted, and you have to let me know preferably in advance, and no later than 2days 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), November26–27 (Thanksgiving).3. Attendance at all lectures, recitations, and computer labs is required. If lecture attendance becomes an issue, theremay 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, andlearning 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 finalexam 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 calculatoras 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. Alle-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 helpMath 152 is often regarded as one of the most difficult math classes because it is fast-paced and covers a large, diverse bodyof material. If you feel you are starting to fall behind, please see me in my office hours as soon as possible! In addition youmay 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.aspOtherADA Policy Statement: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that providescomprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires thatall students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accomodation of theirdisabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accomodation, please contact the Department of StudentLife, 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 copiescan 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 whodo. Please refer to Honor Council


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