Course Rationale: Calculus has been described as the mathematics of change. In the real world, when we are trying to understand a quantity or process, we do not usually start with a formula. Rather, we start with some knowledge of the way in which the quantity changes. Calculus provides us with a precise language and a powerful tool for exploring this change, no matter what its source. Thus you will encounter the ideas of calculus throughout science -- in astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, economics, physics, psychology....

This is the second semester of the calculus sequence. The ideas of calculus took centuries to develop and then refine, so you should expect to spend many hours of hard thinking every week to understand them!

Syllabus:  We will review the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus from Chapter 4 and calculate the area between curves; techniques of integration and applications of integration from selected sections of Chapters 5 - 6; differential equations from Chapter 14; infinite sequences and series from Chapter 7.

Attendance: Regular attendance is required. Good attention spans and disciplined study habits are vital!

Homework  will be assigned on a daily basis, but will not be collected. It is essential to do it promptly.  Working together in study groups is highly recommended. Maintain a separate notebook of solutions. Write up neat, complete solutions, including reasoning and explanatory sentences. The list of homework problems will be maintained at http://homepages.wmich.edu/~mackey/Teaching/123/hw-sp2011.pdf

Quizzes:  10-minute quizzes will be held throughout the semester, usually on Fridays. Your lowest quiz score will be dropped. Makeups for missed quizzes will not in general be given.

Exams:   Three 50-minute exams will be given on or about Feb 8, Mar 15, Apr 12. In addition, a comprehensive two-hour Final Exam will be held on Wed April 27, 2:45 - 4:45 pm.

Basic Skills Test: The purpose of this test is to ensure that you are adequately prepared in the basic skills of calculating derivatives and antiderivatives. Students are allowed three attempts to pass this test. The first opportunity will be in class on Thursday 13 January. To pass, your solutions to 9 out of 12 problems must be completely correct. Retakes will be administered outside of class, during the next two weeks. Those who do not pass the test after three attempts will have their final course grade lowered by half a letter grade. Further information, including practise tests, can be found at http://www.wmich.edu/math/calculus Basic Skills/Calculus Basic Skills.htm

Makeups for exams will be permitted only in those cases when a student documents a genuine medical or personal emergency. Makeups for quizzes will generally not be given.

Evaluation:

Important Dates: 
          Fri Jan 14: Registration Closes, Last Day to Drop/Add
          Mon Jan 17:  MLK Day, no classes
          Fri Feb 25: Spirit Day, no classes
          Feb 28 through Mar 4: Spring Recess
          Mon Mar 21:  Last day to Withdraw
          Fri Apr 22:  Last day of instruction (for this class)
          Wed Apr 27  2:45 - 4:45pm, Final Exam (for this class)

Academic Integrity:  You are responsible for making yourself aware of and understanding the policies and procedures in the Undergraduate Catalog that pertain to Academic Integrity. These policies include cheating, fabrication, falsification and forgery, multiple submission, plagiarism, complicity and computer misuse. If there is reason to believe you have been involved in academic dishonesty, you will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. You will be given the opportunity to review the charge(s). If you believe you are not responsible, you will have the opportunity for a hearing. You should consult with me if you are uncertain about an issue of academic honesty prior to the submission of an assignment or test.

Incompletes: Departmental rules will be followed regarding ``I'' (Incomplete) grades. An ``I'' grade may be assigned only when circumstances beyond the student's control prevent completion of a small segment of the course. Incompletes will not be granted under any circumstances when a student is doing unsatisfactory work; such students are advised to withdraw from the course.

University e-mail policy:   The only email address to be used for communication between WMU students and faculty and staff is the email address associated with a BroncoNet ID.  Students cannot automatically forward email from this address to other addresses.  Students can access this email account or get instructions for obtaining a BroncoNet ID at GoWMU.wmich.edu.

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