COURSE SYLLABUS FOR MATH 151

Welcome to MAT 151

WINTER 1998-99

Instructor: Dr. Gang Wang

Office: Byrne 562

Phone: (773) 325-1352

Office Hours: TTH 11:40 - 12:40 p.m., or by appointment

Prerequisite:

MAT 150 or equivalent. It is strictly enforced by the math department. A prerequisite can only be waived by approval of the chairperson and me.

Text book:

Calculus, 3rd Edition by J. Stewart.

Course Description:

MAT 151 is the second part of the three parts sequence of the first year calculus for undergraduate students majoring in engineering, science, and mathematics. Students from other related field such commerce, music, and arts, are also encouraged to take if prerequisite is met.
We will first introduce anti-derivatives, which is the inverse operation of derivatives studied in MAT 150. Then we will study Riemann integrals and relate Riemann integrals and anti-derivatives by introducing the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Before we study more techniques of integration (integration by parts and integrals related to trigonometric functions), we will go back to derivatives for exponential, logarithmic, and inverse trigonometric functions and to limits on indefinite forms. In particular, we will study the l'Hospital Rule, a powerful way to find limits on indefinite forms. Application of integration to geometry such as areas, volumes, arc length, and surface areas will also be given.

Calculator:

A scientific calculator is required. Graphic calculator without symbolic algebra manipulation is allowed. A calculator with symbolic algebra manipulation, such as but not limited to TI-92, CFX-9970G, are not allowed to use in all the tests. If you are unsure about if your calculator meet the standards, please ask me during my office hour.

Technology:

In addition to traditional personal and telephone contact during office hours, all students are encouraged to use the Internet, e-mail, and HyperNews Group. If you want to learn more about HyperNews Group, visit here to get instructions on how to use it.
During the quarter, I will use the Internet to give on-line weekly quiz and major exam preparations. So it is important you take the full advantage of the technology by using the Internet if you haven't done so. You will find many other useful informations on the class website. Visit it regularly, as many announcements will be made there in between classes.
DePaul has many computer labs for students to get access to the Internet. Click here to get the location and hours of computer labs nearest to you. If you have computer at home, you may use DePaul Online to get Internet access from home with a very reasonable fee compared with commercial Internet providers. All the information above can be found in the class website.
In order for me to get the accurate account of your contact information, please provide your e-mail address and other information by filling the survey form on the class website. Do it by the end of the first week of the class.

Grading:

In general, if your total grade is between 90% to 100%, you will get A for the class; 80% to 89% is B; 70% to 79% is C; 65% to 69% is C-; 60% to 64% is D; and below 60% is F. Plus and minus grade will be also given.
 


Your total grade is based on the following:

(i) Weekly quizzes, 40 percent
(ii) Mid-term exam, 20 percent
(iii) Final exam, 35 percent and,
(iv) Homework and class performances, 5 percent.

Weekly Quiz:

There will be a weekly quiz (about 15 minutes) given at the beginning or the end of the class meeting on Tuesdays. Each quiz usually has two to four questions that are similar to the homework assigned.
To help you doing better in the quiz, there will be a pre-quiz given at least one day before the quiz starts on the class website. It is important that you do the pre-quiz after you finish reading the class notes, books, and doing all the homework. Old quizzes and pre-quizzes are also useful to prepare the current quiz and for the exams. They are available on the website.

Mid-term:

Mid-term exam covers 3.10, 4.1-4.5, 5.1-5.3, 5.5, 6.1-6.4 and is on Thursday, February 11, in class. The time is 90 minutes. Review class for the Mid-term will be given on Tuesday, February 9. There is a practice Mid-term exam with key published on the class website on Tuesday, February 2. The Mid-term exam is similar to the practice one.

Final:

Final exam covers all we will learn (Midterm plus 6.5-6.6, 6.8, 7,1-7.3, 8.2-8.3) in the class and is comprehensive. The time is Tuesday, March 16, 11:45-2:00 p.m. Again, there will be a practice Final with key published on the class website before or on Thursday, March 4. The final exam is similar to the practice one.

Homework:

I will limit 10 minutes of the class time to answer your questions on homework assignments. If you have more questions, please come to see me during my office hour, ask math tutor on the 5th floor Byrne hall outside my office, or use HyperNews Group to discuss the problem among your follow students. I will post some homework answers on the class website if necessary to accommodate class needs.
The homework will be assigned at each class meeting. It will be collected every Thursdays on the assignments of the previous week (Tuesday and Thursday). It may or may not be graded. Since quiz problems are very similar to the homework, it is important for you to work them out in time and to have them understood.

Class performance:

You are expected to show up in each of the class meetings, work actively with me and your follow classmates, use the internet to prepare your weekly quizzes and major exams, ask questions if you feel unclear and don't understand during class presentation, come in the office hours to ask questions about homework problems if you don't know how to work them out and other class related questions, and participate in HyperNews Group for class and homework discussions.

Late works:

Late work will not be accepted unless there is a legitimate reason. Always discuss with me first. Doctor's note is required for sickness excuse. Student-athlete is responsible for rescheduling tests and assignments if you are away for competition. Make-up tests and assignments are usually rescheduled on the next available office hour, or by appointment. If you are a student-athlete, let me know and give me a copy of the competition schedule.
 

Important Dates

The last day for withdraw from the class with 100% tuition refund is Monday,  January 18, 1999.
The last day to apply for pass/fail option is Friday, January 15, 1999.
The last day for withdraws from the class with grade "W" is Friday, February 19, 1999.
Midterm is on Thursday, February 11, in class.
Final is on Tuesday, March 16, 1999, 11:45 to 2:00 p.m.

Academic Integrity

DePaul University is a learning community that fosters the pursuit of knowledge and the transmission of ideas within a context that emphasizes a sense of responsibility for oneself, for others and for society at large.
Violations of academic integrity, in any of their forms, are therefore detrimental to the values of DePaul, to the students' own development as responsible members of society and to the pursuit of knowledge and the transmission of ideas.
Violations of academic integrity include but are not limited to the following categories: cheating; plagiarism; fabrication; falsification or sabotage of research data; destruction or misuse of the university's academic resources; alteration or falsification of academic records; and academic misconduct. Conduct that is punishable under the Academic Integrity Policy could result in additional disciplinary actions by other university officials and possible civil or criminal prosecution.
For more details regarding Code of Academic Integrity, please refer to your Student Handbook on Academic Integrity Policy for details.

Study Hard and Good Luck To Everyone!