Georgia Perimeter College – Rockdale Center
Math 2432 – Calculus II
Spring Semester 2006 Syllabus
Section 546 (CRN: 34511): 5:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.; Room: RB 1420

Credit Hours:  4 Instructor: Mr. John Weber
First Day of Class:  9 January 2006 Office: N/A
Midpoint of Semester: 14 March 2006 Office Phone: N/A
Last day of Class:  1 May 2006 Center Phone: 770.278.1200
Office Hours:
TBA
Other Hours by Appointment.
email: jweber@gpc.edu
NOTE: Email is the best method to contact me.

Please note that this syllabus provides a general outline for the semester; changes or adaptations may be required.

I encourage you to take advantage of office hours. Often there is not sufficient time in class to ensure that every student understands the material presented. Clearing up a small problem early will often avoid much confusion later on. Please do not hesitate to contact me for assistance. If office hours are not convenient for you, please email or call me. I am often able to answer questions over the phone and it is no inconvenience to me. I would like to help you understand the concepts in this course, but I cannot help if you do not ask.

A significant time commitment on your part is necessary in order to be successful in this course. I encourage you to form 'study groups'. These groups can help you understand the homework assignments and to prepare for tests. Further assistance can be obtained from the Math and Writing Center (ISS) which offers free tutoring.

Prerequisites: Math 2431 with a grade of C or better.

Text: Stewart, J. Calculus: Concepts & Contexts, 3rd Ed. ISBN: 0534409865. (Required).

Other Materials: The TI-89 calculator is required.

Course Description: This course includes the study of techniques of integration, applications of the definite integral, an introduction to differential equations, polar graphs, and power series.

Expected Educational Results: (see http://www.gpc.edu/~mcse/CourseDocs/calculus/cco2432_May2003.pdf
As a result of completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Evaluate integrals using techniques of integration.
  2. Use integrals to solve application problems.
  3. Solve separable differential equations and apply to elementary applications.
  4. Investigate the convergence of series and apply series to approximate functions and definite integrals.
  5. Apply polar representations including graphs, derivatives, and areas.

Course Evaluation: Tests, exams, assignments, projects and the final grade of the course will be calculated as follows:

TypeNumberPointsTotal Points
Tests4 (drop 1)100300
Quizzes (Wednesdays)14 (drop 4)550
Homework (Mondays - detailed grading)51050
Homework (Mondays - brief grading)8540
Project16060
Cumulative Final Exam1170170
TOTAL  670

Tentative Test Dates:

6 Feb.
27 Feb.
27 Mar.
24 Apr.

Final Exam Date:

Section 546 – Monday, 8 May 2006, 5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Project Due Dates (tentative):

Project #1 – TBD

Assignments and Projects:
You should read the appropriate section of your text prior to class. You will need to complete assignments on topics not completely discussed in class. I will emphasize as many concepts as possible in class as time allows. One Project will be assigned independently of the normal class work. Students will be asked to submit a written report for the project.

Make-up Work:
You are responsible for all work. NO homework will be accepted late for any reason. If you are absent on any particular day, you will need to obtain any notes from a classmate. Projects are due at the beginning of class on the due date. Projects may be handed in late. A 20% penalty will be deducted for any project that is submitted 1 minute late up to 24-hours late. Another 20% penalty will be deducted for each 24-hour period that the project or activity is late.

Daily Schedule and Assignments

Missed Test/Quiz Policy:
Make-up tests or quizzes will NOT be given for for ANY reason.

Behavior Policy:
You are expected to demonstrate generally accepted classroom behavior. The Student Handbook gives a detailed description of acceptable behaviors. You are expected to know and follow these guidelines.

Attendance Policy:
Attendance will be taken at each class meeting. The instructor will NOT withdraw you from this class, regardless of the circumstance. To receive a W you must withdraw on or before the midterm date.

Withdrawal:
Students are expected to withdraw themselves if they feel they cannot complete the course. Withdrawal forms are available in the Registrar's Office. Withdrawals must be completed before the above stated midpoint date to receive a grade of "W" from the class.

Cheating Policy:
All student work must be that of the student submitting the work unless otherwise noted. Projects completed with partners or as small groups should be so noted with all names indicated on the papers. No phones, PDAs, notecards, notes, texts, or other outside assistance during tests or quiizes. According to college policy, you may NOT share calculators during a test or quiz. The giving or receiving of help from notes or another person during exams or tests may result in a grade of zero for this work and/or a grade of "F" in the course, and/or referral to the campus disciplinary committee for penalty, which may include suspension for the College. See Academic Honesty policy.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE REGENTS' TEST

Students who are taking English 1102 are strongly encouraged to register for and take the Regents' Test.  You may register for the test even after drop/add is over in many cases. See a counselor to register.

When a student accrues 30 semester hours he/she MUST register for both parts of the test.  Students have two attempts to pass each part.  Students who do not pass in two attempts must take the appropriate remediation (es).

If a student accrues 45 semester hours and has not passed both parts of the test, he/she MUST take remediation, which takes precedence over any other class.  A student in this category may not register for collegiate classes unless registered for the remediation classes required.

When you register for the Regents' Test, DO NOT FORGET TO GO TO THE TEST ON THE PRESCRIBED DATE.

During the semester you register for the test, there will be free prep sessions offered by Reading and English teachers at GPC Rockdale. Take advantage of these sessions.  More students pass on the first attempt who have attended a prep session.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement
If you are a student who is disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require assistance or support services, please seek assistance through the Center for Disability Services. A CDS Counselor will coordinate those activities.

Center for Disability Services "ADA"
Students with a documented disability who require support services are encouraged to contact the counselors at the Center for Disability Services to determine whether they qualify for support services (tutors, interpreters, notetakers, and classroom modifications).  Please contact the Center at (404)-299-4038.

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