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Introduction
This course is mainly about integration and applications.
Also part of the course are the topics of series, approximation of functions,
and differential equations. This second course in calculus assumes that
you know and can use the basic ideas covered in MTH 141. As in MTH
141, we will approach new ideas and problems from algebraic, graphical,
and numerical points of view.
Goals and Objectives.
The goals are to have you develop symbol manipulation
skills, mathematical modelling skills, skills in the use of technology to
treat mathematical problems, an understanding of the language of calculus,
and an appreciation for the uses of calculus in the sciences.
At the conclusion of this semester you should be able to:
Evaluation
There will be two exams and a final exam. Also,
there will be three Modeling Projects that involve the use of Maple. The course
grade will be computed as follows:
Course grade
= ( 100 E1 + 100 E2 + 200 FE + 100 MP + 100 CW ) / 600
Key: E1 = Exam 1, E2 = Exam 2, FE = Final Exam, MP = Maple/Modeling Projects, CW = Class Work. Class Work may include collected homework, quizzes, or other. Exams will be given during normal class time on June 5th, July 3. The final exam is on Thursday, July 19
Maple Information
We will continue the use Maple in this course. The Maple
software is available in most computer labs at both URI Kingston and Providence
sites.
If you did not take MTH 141 at URI last semester you might be unfamiliar with Maple. There is an introductory worksheet at www.math.uri.edu/Center/workc2.html , which combined with the Getting Started with Maple book that came with your text should be enough to help you begin your work.
Attendance,quizzes, homework
Policy on attendance, quizzes and homework will be announced
in class. Also, check the FAQ (frequently asked
questions) section of the course's web site, where you will find
information about Incomplete Grade, Second Grade Option, URI's Civility
Policy, and many other topics.
Special Accomodations
Students who need special accomodations and who have
documentation from disability services should make arrangements with
their instructor as soon as possible