Math 127, Calculus II, Sections 01-03, Spring 2008.

Textbook:

Calculus, Early Transcendentals, by Jon Rogawski.

Course Description:

This is a continuation of Calculus I. We will learn techniques of integration, applications of integration, differential equations, sequences and series, and power series.

Exams and grading:

There will be two midterm exams and one final.

Your grade for the course will be based on your performance on the exams.

First midterm exam	20%
Second midterm exam	20%
Webwork	20%
Quizzes	5%
Final exam, part 1	10%
Final exam, part 2	25%

There will be four exam grades: midterm 1, midterm 2, final part 1, and final part 2.
Your lowest midterm score will be replaced by your score on final part 1 (if the final part 1 score is higher). Thus part 1 will count either 10% or 30% of your grade.
If you miss a midterm for any reason, then final part 1 will count as your makeup.
NO MAKEUP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY REASON.

Homework:

Homework comes in two forms. The first form consists of weekly assignments on Webwork. Webwork problems are done on the web and provide instant feedback as to whether or not you have the correct answer. When you solve a problem correctly, your credit for that problem is immediately and permanently recorded in the database.

Webwork is challenging- you won't be able to do it all the night before it is due. Make yourself work on it every day. You are encouraged to discuss Webwork problems with other students, however the assignments are individualized for each student, and you must do your own assignment. These problems count for 20% of your grade. If you work hard, you should have a nearly perfect Webwork score at the end of the semester.

The other form of homework consists of supplementary textbook problems that are listed on the syllabus. These problems will not be collected, and they do not contribute directly to your grade. However they will sometimes form the basis for exam problems and quiz problems. It is important to do both the Webwork and the supplementary problems. To succeed in this course, you must do the homework every week!

Quizzes:

There will be quizzes periodically in recitation. These will be announced ahead of time on the syllabus and over email. They are usually based on problems from the book, and often appear later as midterm problems. The TA for the course is in charge of grading and all administration of the quizzes. They count 5% of your grade.

Extra Help:

It is essential not to fall behind, because each lecture is based on previous work.  If you have trouble with some material, seek help in the following ways:

• Ask your professor or TA, either in class or privately.
• Go to the Math Lab in Neville 419 (see the schedule). Math graduate students and faculty are waiting to help you.
• Work with your classmates.

If you are having any difficulties, seek help immediately - don't wait until it is too late to recover from falling behind, or failing to understand a concept!

Final Exam for Math 127:

The Final Exam will be a comprehensive two part exam covering all the sections listed in the syllabus. Part I will cover the material from the midterms, while Part II will be essentially midterm 3, covering only material after midterm 2. If your score on Part I is higher than your score on one of the midterm exams, then your score on Part I will replace your lowest midterm exam score (one replacement only).

An excellent way to study is to redo the midterm exams and sample midterms. If you can do all of those problems (and similar problems), you will do well on part 1 of the final.