South Dakota State University

Mathematics Department

CALCULUS II Honors

Math 125 Section 3                                                    Spring 2008

10:00 - 10:50 a.m.  NFA 363   M Tu W Th

Instructor:      Dr. Dan Kemp                                                Office:                        HH 115

                        Professor of Mathematics                   Phone :           605.688.6214

                        dan.kemp@sdstate.edu   http://learn.sdstate.edu/kempd

Office Hours: F 10:00 – 10:50 in NFA 363

                        M Tu W Th F 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.  &  3:30 - 4:45 p.m. 

                        Other times are possible by appointment.

Course Description: (SDSU 2007-8 Bulletin) “A continuation of the study of calculus, including the study of sequences, series, polar coordinates, parametric equations, techniques of integrations, applications of integration, indeterminate forms, and improper integrals.”

Goals:  This course will satisfy System Goal #5: “Students will understand and apply fundamental mathematical processes and reasoning.”  System Goal #5 will be satisfied by students taking Math 125 because they will meet the following three Student Learning Outcomes:

(1)        “Students will use mathematical symbols and mathematical structure to model and solve real world problems.”

                To meet SLO 1 students will use the definite integral  and /or Taylor Series  to analyze various types of growth problems, investigate economic and engineering optimizations problems, and compute areas and volumes of irregular geometric objects.  Students will do this in daily work, projects, and written examinations.

(2)          “Students will demonstrate appropriate communications skills related to mathematical terms and concepts.”

                To meet SLO 2 students will write answers to homework and examinations problems in complete sentences using the precise definitions and terminology that are the hallmark of the calculus.  Students will also complete word-processed project reports using appropriate mathematical terminology and symbols.

(3)        “Students will demonstrate the correct use of quantifiable measurements of real world solutions.”

            To meet SLO 3 students will draw and appropriately label graphs of functions modeling real world situations on daily work and periodic examinations.  Labels will use the correct units (feet, cubic centimeters, mph, etc) when called for.

Texts:   CALCULUS Early Transcendentals by Varberg, Purcell, & Rigdon.  We will cover material from Chapters 5 – 10.

              CALCULUS GEMS  by George F. Simmons.

Prerequisites:       You must be comfortable and competent with algebra, elementary trigonometry, and the content of Math 123 to succeed in this course.  We will review these topics as necessary.

Tests:     We will have two Proficiency Examinations.  These are exams over technical material that students may retake to improve their score.  Each will initially be given in class.  Students not achieving a score they are happy with may make arrangements with Dr. Kemp to take the exam over outside of class to improve their score.  There will be a ONE WEEK TIME PERIOD to complete each Proficiency Exam.  The first Proficiency Examination will cover integration techniques and will occur near the end of Chapter 7.

Homework:    It is difficult of overemphasize the importance of students actually working problems to the process of learning mathematics.  One CANNOT get by simply passively thinking, reading, and attending class.  It is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL that you spend time with pencil, paper, and eraser writing and correcting solutions to problems.  To encourage this type of activity, daily problem assignments will be given.  Each of these should at least be written down and a solution attempted.  Some problems will be designated as turn-in problems.  For these problems both the statement of the problem and your solution should be neatly written in pencil (so you can erase mistakes).  Include your scratch work.  Late homework papers will not be graded.  Your homework score will form a part of your course grade.  I expect students to spend between 2 and 3 hours reading, studying and working problems between class periods

                                    Some of your homework assignments will be in the form of a Project.

Projects:         These will be substantial problems that you will work in teams.  Solutions will be presented in a more formal format, i.e. word-processed, than regular assignments.  A satisfactory project will also include considerably more explanation (prose) than you are used to providing.  The first Project will be handed out later in January.

Calculators:               You will need a TI-89, Voyage 200 Calculator.  You will need to use your calculator in class, on homework, and on tests.  Be sure that you learn how to use it efficiently.

Class time:      The first part of each class will be devoted to discussion of homework problems.  The remaining time will be spent on lecture, discussion of the assigned reading material, TI calculator demonstrations and/or group activities.  Please actually read the assignments!  Pay special attention to the definitions and examples.  The lectures will not simply repeat the text; rather they will emphasize and extend ideas, motivate (I hope!) concepts, and provide new examples.

Grading:         Your course grade will depend upon the percentage of 1150 points you earn during the semester:

                                                100-90% - A;  89-80% - B;  79-70% - C;  69-60% - D.

                                    Points may be earned as follows:

            Proficiency Exams       100 points (2 at 50 points)                      8.696%

            Tests                           200 points (2 at 100 points)                  17.391%

            Homework                  300 points (total scaled to 300)            26.087%

            Interviews                     50 points (2 at 25 points)                      4.348%

            Reaction Papers          100 points (5 at 20 points)                      8.696%

            Projects                       200 points (4 at 50 points each)           17.391%

            Final Examination         200 points                                           17.391%

                        Interviews will occur at mid-semester and at the end of the semester.  During the Interviews students will discuss their course progress, problems, concerns, and joys with Dr. Kemp.

Class Attendance and Academic Honesty/Dishonesty Policy:

            You are responsible for all subject matter discussed in class.  Class attendance will not form a numerical part of your course grade.  Don't cheat: do your own work on assignments to be turned in.

University Disability Policy:

If you are a person with a disability and anticipate needing any type of accommodation in order to participate in this class, please inform me and make the appropriate arrangements with the Office of Disability Services.  Call 688-4504 or 688-4032 TTD and request to meet with the Coordinator of Disability Services.

I leave you with the following bit of poetic advice from my friend, former SDSU Writer-in-Residence, South Dakota Poet-Laureate, and Professor of English, David Evans.

The Bull Rider’s Advice

what I’m saying is

you can’t take this thing light

and there’s no saddle to sit in

you can do it one of two ways

as far as I’m concerned

if you want to do it

you can get on just for the ride

take hold of the rope like it was

any old rope and pray for a quick 8 seconds and no spinning

or you can wrap your fist into his back so deep he knows you plan to stay awhile

dig in with your whole soul

until the sonofabitch is sick of you and lets up

what I’m saying is

it’s up to you