This course deepens the student's understanding of the integral and
its uses; introduces the student to the exponential, logarithmic, and
inverse trigonometric functions (as calculus functions), their
properties, and uses; extends the student's capacity to evaluate
integrals; and introduces the student to sequences and series, their
convergence and divergence, and their use in approximating numbers and
functions. Included in the course will be applications of the topics
covered to disciplines other than mathematics.
TEXT: CALCULUS by James Stewart, Volume II, Fifth Edition, Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
The topics covered are contained in Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9,
12, and Section 10.4 of the text.
PREREQUISITE: A semester grade of C or better in Math 229 (Calculus I)
Students with credit in Calculus I from another school (including a high
school) or who took Calculus I long ago are urged to consider (re-)taking
Math 229 if they suspect they need additional preparation.
MATH 230 HOMEPAGE: http://www.math.niu.edu/courses/math230
COURSE WITHDRAWAL: The last day to withdraw from this course is Friday,
March 9.
GRADES: Your grade will be based on a total of 600 points as follows:
| Three one-hour examinations (100 points for each) | 300 points |
| Final exam | 200 points |
| Homework and quizzes | 100 points |
FINAL EXAM: Tuesday, May 8, 4:00-5:50 p.m. Your instructor will announce the location later. The exam is comprehensive. All sections take the same exam at the same time.
CALCULATORS: A graphing calculator with approximately the capabilities of a TI-82 or TI-83 is required for this course. Most students find a calculator helpful for exploring concepts, and for checking answers. But you are expected to be able to set up and solve problems on your own. Indeed, please note that Graphing calculators will not be allowed on the final exam. Scientific calculators will be permitted. Your instructor may further regulate the use of calculators on hour tests and quizzes.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: You are expected to acquire not only some computational facility with the topics introduced, but also a basic understanding of the theory involved, the need for precise language, and a greater ability to read and write using the language of mathematics.
ACADEMIC CONDUCT: Academic honesty and mutual respect (student with student and instructor with student) are expected in this course. Mutual respect means being on time for class and not leaving early, being prepared to give full attention to class work, not reading newspapers or other material in class, not using cell phones or pagers during class time, and not looking at another student's work during exams. Academic misconduct, as defined by the Student Judicial Code, will not be treated lightly.
CAAR STATEMENT: If you have specific physical, psychiatirc, or learning disabilities and require accomodations, please let your instructor know early in the semester so that your learning needs may be appropriately met. You will need to provide documentation of your disability to the CAAR (Center for Access Ability Resources) Office located in the Health Services Building, 4th floor.
ADVICE: Perhaps the single most important factor in your success in this course is your study habits . Think of learning math as "working out" in the gym. Study at least 3 times per week; do not wait until the day before the exam. Learn mathematics like you would learn a language. Work on the concepts until they make sense. Don't just memorize facts and then forget them a few weeks later. You will need to know this stuff for Calc III and other courses. Master each homework problem - beyond just getting a correct answer. Always come to class! While you're there, listen, think, and ask questions.