Section 2:
MWF 8-8:52 a.m (Langone Center 272) and T 8-9:22 a.m. (Langone Center 272)
Section 3:
MWF 9-9:52 a.m. (Langone Center 272) and T 8-9:22 a.m. (Langone Center 272)
Instructor: Emily Dryden, Olin Science 369, ext. 71900, e-mail: ed012@bucknell.edu
Course Placement: You have been placed in this course for any of a variety of reasons, including:
Textbook and Calculator: The textbook is Calculus, Single Variable (fourth edition) by Hughes-Hallett, Gleason, McCallum, et al., Wiley, 2005. All references to the text (section numbers, homework exercises, etc.) will correspond to the fourth edition. We will cover all or parts of Chapters 7 through 11 and Appendix B.
In this course (and in MATH 211) we use the TI-89 calculator, and instruction
on its use will be given in class. Other calculators
are not supported, but you can use a different one if it has the same capabilities
and you know how to use its advanced features.
Course Description:
(from the "extended description" on the Math Department
webpage) The first part of the course is concerned with methods of
integration including substitution, integration by parts, approximate
integration, and improper integration. Applications of integration are also
explored, including the calculation of areas, volumes, and work. The
introduction to differential equations includes a discussion of basic
solution methods, including separation of variables and Euler's method.
Applications of differential equations to various fields are explored.
Students are also introduced to infinite sequences and series, including
Taylor series. The concept of convergence is explained, and the use of the
various series convergence tests is stressed. Other topics covered include
parametric equations, polar coordinates, and complex numbers.
Instruction on the use of the TI-89 calculator is a part of
the course.
Attendance:
You are expected to attend every class. If for some (very good) reason you
cannot attend a class, please let me know in advance. You must take every
exam at its scheduled date and time.
Class Participation:
It is important that you come to class prepared and ready to participate.
Each class will begin with a few questions which will require you to be able
to state definitions, summarize concepts, and state or apply theorems which
have been presented to date. The style will be informal. There are several
different reasons for this exercise: (1) to encourage you to keep up with
class material, as reading the textbook, reviewing your notes from the
previous class and having a
good understanding of the main ideas will be essential; (2) to tell me what
concepts are not being understood and need more explanation; and (3) to serve
as a "warm-up" and context for the new material that subsequently will be
presented. You are STRONGLY encouraged to ask questions during class.
Homework: Homework will be assigned daily and collected weekly. The daily assignments will be posted on the Homework Assignments page of the website. In addition to doing the assigned exercises, you should read the section(s) to be covered in the next class and reread the section(s) to which the exercises pertain. Only selected problems from each homework will be graded, although these will not be indicated in advance. Therefore, you should do ALL of the assigned problems. Every Friday, you will turn in assignments from the previous Friday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Although homework is only collected weekly, it is important that you keep up with the assignments on a daily basis.
You are encouraged to work with your classmates on the homework. However, you must write up your own set of solutions, and your submission should reflect your understanding of the material. At the top of the first page, please write the names of your coworkers.
Homework should be legible and submitted on 8.5 x 11 inch paper. If your
assignment consists of more than one sheet, please staple the sheets together
(paper clips and clever corner-folding do not always keep the papers
attached). If using paper torn from a spiral notebook, please cut off the
messy edge. Homework is to be submitted BEFORE class begins on Friday - late
homework will not be accepted. However, your lowest homework grade will be
dropped. This includes missing or being late with one homework for any reason.
Getting Help:
There are several ways for you to get help with this course. First, I
encourage you to talk to your classmates about course material. This may mean
forming homework or study groups, or just having informal discussions about
the topics covered.
Second, there are drop-in help sessions on Sunday through Thursday evenings
from 7-9 p.m. in Olin 372.
These sessions are staffed by advanced undergraduates who can help you get
``unstuck,'' but will not hand out answers. My office hours are
Monday 4:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesday 1:30-2:30 p.m., Thursday 5:30-6:30 p.m., or by appointment.
I encourage you to visit during office hours if you have any questions, need
help with homework problems, or would just like to talk about the material.
Exams:
There will be four exams during the semester and a final. The exams will be
during class on the following Tuesdays: September 12, October 3, October 31,
and November 21.
The final, which will be cumulative, will be scheduled during the final exam
period.
You must plan to take all of the exams during the scheduled times. All exams
will have two parts, one with a calculator and one without.
Grading Complaints:
If you believe there are problems with the grading of a homework or an exam,
you must submit the work to me for review by three days after it is returned. Please
attach a note to the front explaining your concerns. I will
review the work and return it to you at the next class.
Grading: Your final grade for the class will be determined as follows:
Homework: 14%
Exams: 14% each, for a total of 56%
Final Exam: 30%
Honor Code:
Bucknell students are expected to adhere to the honor code. In this
course, that means that while you are free (and encouraged!) to discuss
homework with your classmates and with me, your written submission must be
your own and you should note the names of those with whom you discussed the
work. All exams will be closed book and closed notes unless
explicitly stated otherwise. Calculator use during exams is limited to those
portions which are designated as "Calculator sections," and there is
obviously no collaboration during exams.
Advice: On both homeworks and exams, you must show your work to receive credit. Partial credit will be given, but only if it is clear that you are heading in the right direction. Words are more powerful than symbols alone in this regard.
Come to class prepared. This means that you have reviewed your class notes, read the section(s) and done the assigned homework problems from the previous class, and sought help for any part that you did not understand. You should also read the section(s) that will be covered in class that day to familiarize yourself with the key concepts.