EAST GEORGIA COLLEGE
A Unit of the University System of Georgia
131 College Circle
Swainsboro, Georgia 30401-2699
478-289-2017
Summer 2015
I. Instructor: Dr. Bob Brown, Jr.
II. Course Information: MATH 2012 Calculus II
A second course in calculus. Topics include techniques of integration, further applications of the integral, a study of exponential and logarithmic functions, improper integrals, indeterminate forms, infinite series, and power series.
III. Prerequisites: MATH 1540 or permission of the instructor.
IV. Textbook University Calculus,
Hass, Weir, & Thomas (Pearson Addison Wesley, 2011) with
ISBN 9780321759900 (hardcover) or 9780321771926 (loose-Leaf)
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V. Course Objectives:
The student will
1. Continue to study the ideas presented in calculus I and build upon them to understand further parts of the calculus. (Outcomes III and IV)
2. See how these ideas can be applied to a variety of fields, including but not limited to science, economics, and other areas of mathematics. (Outcomes III, IV, and V)
3. Cultivate the habit for rigorous mathematical thought. (Outcome XI)
4. Be able to proceed to more advanced study in mathematics. (Outcome XI)
VI. Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated through four announced hour quizzes and through a comprehensive final examination.
VII. Grading:
The average of the three hour quizzes and homework will count 70% of the grade, and the comprehensive final examination will count 30%.
Grading Formula: Course average = .7(Average of quizzes and homework) + .3(Final)
A 90 – 100
B 80 – 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 – 69
F 0 – 59
Early Warning Grade Reporting: In the fifth week of the semester, an early mid-term grade will be reported to allow the student to assess status in the course and to make decisions regarding any action that should be taken to ensure student success.
VIII. Absence policy:
Each student is expected to attend all scheduled sessions of the course. More than four absences may result in a failing grade. The student should contact the instructor if a class is missed. The student is responsible for the academic consequences of all absences.
IX. Office Information:
Location: C-201 in the Academic building
Telephone: (478) 289-2068
E-mail: bbrown@ega.edu
Hours: Will vary from quarter to quarter. Specific hours will be announced in class.
X. Make-up Work Policy:
All make-up work will be at the sole discretion of the instructor. The instructor reserves the right to determine if a make-up test will be given as well as the time, place, format, and material to be covered on the make-up.
XI. Policy Regarding Taping of Classes:
Students who would like to audio or video tape a class or a portion of it must receive permission of the instructor. For institutional purposes, all GSAMS classes are subject to being videotaped.
XII. Plagiarism:
The instructor believes that students are honest and will do what is right until he is shown otherwise. Students are expected to submit for evaluation and grading their own work unless specifically authorized by the instructor to do otherwise. Any student who is determined to have done otherwise will receive a grade of 0 on the work in which the plagiarism occurred for the first offense, and a failing grade in the course for a repeat offense. Additionally, all incidents of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Vice President for Academic Affairs so that a permanent file can be maintained.
XIII. ADA Statement
If any student in the class has special needs because of learning disabilities or other kinds of disabilities, that student should discuss this problem with the instructor in the privacy of his office.
XIV. Additional Course requirements: The TI-83/83 Plus graphing calculator or equivalent is required.
XV. Daily syllabus: Attached.
XVI Campus Emergencies:
In the event the fire alarm is sounded, everyone must evacuate the building at once and in a calm and orderly fashion - DO NOT RUN - using the nearest exit. In the event of a severe weather warning, which will be delivered verbally, everyone must proceed immediately to the nearest designated shelter area which are marked by a small tornado symbol. All severe weather shelter locations are posted on the EGC website. Each student should, on the first day of class, determine the location of the nearest exit and the nearest designated shelter area for each of his or her classrooms. If you have difficulty locating either ask you instructor to assist you.
XVII. General Education Learning Outcomes.
General Education Learning Outcomes
General education at East Georgia College strengthens the students’ foundation of general knowledge and skills important for success in the 21st Century. It fosters continued acquisition of information, individual patterns of behavior, and intellectual inquiry. General education nurtures thinking critically, engaging in active learning, and understanding the environment in which the students reside. In particular it includes educational and cultural experiences that enrich the students’ lives and provides opportunities for individuals to explore interests and develop aptitudes.
General education consists of forty-two semester hours spanning Areas A-E. Included in these hours are courses in the arts, humanities, mathematics, and natural and social sciences. These courses are designed to achieve twelve learning outcomes that define the intellectual, cultural, and physical experiences that students complete prior to graduation from East Georgia College. The seven general education learning outcomes are as follows:
1. 1. Communication Competencies - Students will demonstrate the ability to (a) read, (b) write, (c) speak, and (d) listen with the competence necessary to succeed in higher education.
2. 2. Critical Thinking Competencies - Students will demonstrate the ability to (a) gather, (b) analyze, and (c) evaluate information to make effective decisions.
3. 3. Mathematical Competencies - Students will demonstrate the ability to solve problems (a) algebraically, (b) numerically, and (c) graphically at the level necessary to succeed in higher education.
4. 4. Scientific Competencies - Students will demonstrate effective use of the scientific method.
5. 5. Cultural Competencies - Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze effectively works of (a) literature, (b) art, or (c) music.
6. 6. Behavioral Competencies - Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze human behavior from a variety of perspectives.
7. 7. Physical Fitness Competencies - Students will take responsibility for their (a) health and (b) physical activity.
