Vancouver Island University
Department of Mathematics
Fall 2014
Math- 122 Calculus II  
Instructor:  Dr. Lev V. Idels
 

　
 
A continuation of MATH 121. Topics include techniques of integration with applications, numerical methods, improper integrals, polar coordinates, Taylor's theorem, and infinite series. Credit will only be granted for one of MATH 101 or MATH 192 or MATH 122. (4:0:0)
 
Prerequisite: Min. "C" in MATH 121 or min. "C-" in MATH 100.
 
Textbook:  Single Variable Essential Calculus: Early Transcendentals by J. Stewart, or Essential Calculus: Early Transcendentals by J. Stewart
 Course webpage:  http://web.viu.ca/math/lev.html
 To find more extra material and drilling exercises: http://www.stewartcalculus.com/media/6_home.php
 Read the following material. It describes how this course will be run.  You will be expected to be aware of everything on this document and to act accordingly. Students will be expected to use the textbook as a resource for homework assignments and occasionally to learn new material independently. Lecture notes will not, in general, be provided. At times my lectures may deviate from the book, so I encourage you to attend lectures regularly.
 Course Outline: Topics covered and corresponding sections from the text are:
 Additional Inverse Functions: 3.4–3.7
 Antiderivatives and Integrals: 4.7, 5.1–5.5
 Techniques of Integration: 6.1–6.6
 Applications of Integration: 7.1–7.7
 Taylor Series: 8.7–8.8
 Office: Building: 359 Room: 204  Ph: 753-32-45 Local 2429
Office hours: Mon/Wed 10:20-11:30 and Fri 9:30-10:30
if you need to see me outside of the announced office hours, please set up an appointment with me, either by speaking to me before or after class, or by sending me an email message e-mail: lev.idels@viu.ca
To help me manage my email inbox, please include "MATH 122" in the subject line of any email message you send to me (without it, your message runs the risk of being deleted without being read).
 Grading: 3 midterms 60% and Final Exam 40%.

Grades:  Grades are awarded roughly as follows.  

%

90-100

85-89

80-84

76-79

72-75

68-71

64-67

60-63

55-59

50-54

0-49

 

Letter Grade

A+

A

A-

B+

B

B-

C+

C

C-

D

F

 

Grade Point

4.33

4.00

3.67

3.33

3.00

2.67

2.33

2.00

1.67

1.00

0.00

 
 The dates for the midterm tests are Wed: Sep 24, Oct 22 and Nov 19
 The last day of classes Dec 1  Final Exam TBA
SampleTest 1
Sample Test 2
Sample Test 3
Real math isn't done with a calculator. It's not about crunching numbers; it's about applying concepts.
No-calculator and no-cheat sheet tests are actually to your advantage, for two reasons: The problems should be simple to work out by just applying the concepts.  The problems will likely be designed such that the answers come out to nice, simple formulas (note that the idea of "simple" varies, of course). Therefore, you know that you're doing something wrong if your answer starts to get too complicated. The midterm tests are cumulative in nature.  The solution to a problem should be written bearing in mind that you are communicating to a reader (me, in this case). Thus an answer should guide the reader toward the solution.
 
Midterm absence: If you are unable to attend the midterm, you must notify the instructor in advance (Prior to the due date) with a legitimate excuse or provide professional documentation of any medical emergency etc. within two days of the exam date. In either of these two cases (and only in these two cases), the weight of the final exam will be increased to compensate for the missed midterm.
 Undocumented absence from the midterm will be given a score of zero.
 Re-marking requests: If you have a question or concern about an assigned mark, please bring it to my attention within 3 calendar days of the date when the midterm is returned to the class. I will always answer your questions, but after 3 days I won’t change your mark.
 Final exam is three hours long and is held during the exam period.
Class etiquette: Use of cell phones (including text messaging, answered or unanswered ringing etc.), laptops, pagers, and most other electronic gizmos during class is highly inappropriate and disrespectful to both the instructor and fellow students. Chit chat with neighbors, even when whispered, is equally unacceptable.
 
Math Learning Centre Room 303 of building 360
This is an open, friendly place offering expert instruction to anyone who needs it. The center is staffed by student-tutors selected from Vancouver Island University science programs. All students are welcome to come and get help from fellow students.
 
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