This is the syllabus for Calculus II, Math 163. Here you'll find information on prerequisites, grading policy, homework, study resources, exam dates and a tentative course schedule.
Instructor
Classroom
Your daily attendance is required. You are expected to come to class daily, to be fully awake, to pay attention to and participate in the class discussion. I will do my part to make class something you look forward to rather than dread.
Prerequisites
You need either:
Course Webpage
Textbook
Office Hours
Office hours will be held online [here].
Grading
WeBWork
Homework will be adminstered via WeBWork, and is due each Monday at 8am. Any additional written homework will turned in on Friday. Learn how to use WeBWork immediately!
Exams
Calculators
Laptops & Phones
Do not use your laptop, phone or electronic media device in class unless instructed to do so.
Other Resources
Some of the best math videos on YouTube:
Both free and paid tutoring is available, in the tutoring lab on the 2nd floor of Jamrich.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
Evaluation of these learning outcomes will be done through a mix of assignments, class exercises, projects, research papers, group work, written & oral quizzes and tests.
Course Description
We will cover the all 7 chapters of the textbook.
Natural Sciences Requirement This course satisfies the Foundation of Natural Sciences/Mathematics requirement. Students who complete this course should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of mathematical logic; use mathematics to solve scientific or mathematical problems in college classes; express relationships in the symbolic language of mathematics; and appreciate the role of mathematics in analyzing natural phenomena.
Academic Honesty: Cheating is not only unethical and pathetic, but is a violation of the Northern Michigan University Student Code and University Policy and grounds for your dismissal from the University.
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