MATH 2423 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (Honors), Section 001 - Fall 2008
TR 12:00-1:15 p.m., 120 PHSC

Instructor: Nikola Petrov, 802 PHSC, (405)325-4316, npetrov AT math.ou.edu

Office Hours: Mon 1:30-2:30 p.m., Wed 1:30-2:30 p.m., or by appointment.

Prerequisite: MATH 1823 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry I).

Course catalog description: Integration and its applications; the calculus of transcendental functions; techniques of integration; and the introduction to differential equations. A student may not receive credit for this course and 2123. (F, Sp, Su) [I-M]

Text: J. Stewart, Calculus, 6th edition, Brooks/Cole, 2007. The course will cover (parts of) chapters 5-9.
Optional supplementary text: C. Adams, J. Hass, and A. Thompson, How to Ace Calculus: The Streetwise Guide, Freeman, 1998 (about one third of this book is relevant to this course).

Homework (solutions are deposited after the due date in the Chemistry-Mathematics Library, 207 PHSC):

Content of the lectures:

Attendance: You are required to attend class on those days when an examination is being given; attendance during other class periods is also expected. You are fully responsible for the material covered in each class, whether or not you attend. Periodically I will collect it to be graded (these days will be announced in advance). Make-ups for missed exams will be given only if there is a compelling reason for the absence, which I know about beforehand and can document independently of your testimony (for example, via a note or a phone call from a doctor or a parent).

Homework: It is absolutely essential to solve a large number of problems on a regular basis!
Homework will be assigned and due every class period. You should be prepared to present any of the homework problems due on a given day. Periodically I will collect it to be graded (these days will be announced in advance).
You are allowed (and encouraged) to work in small groups. However, each of you will need to prepare individual solutions written in your own words - this is the only way to achieve real understanding! Please write the problems in the same order in which they are given in the assignment.
All homework should be written on a 8.5"×11" paper with your name clearly written, and should be stapled. No late homework will be accepted!
Shortly after a homework assignment's due date, solutions to the problems from that assignment will be placed on restricted reserve in the Chemistry-Mathematics Library in 207 PHSC.

Exams: There will be three in-class midterms and a (comprehensive) final.
Tentative dates for the midterms are September 23, October 23 and November 25.
The final is scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
All tests must be taken at the scheduled times, except in extraordinary circumstances.
Please do not arrange travel plans that prevent you from taking any of the exams at the scheduled time.

Grading: Your grade will be determined by your performance on the following coursework:

Coursework Weight
Homework 10%
Exam 1 20%
Exam 2 20%
Exam 3 20%
Final Exam 30%

Academic calendar for Fall 2008.

Course schedule for Fall 2008.

Policy on W/I Grades : Through October 3, you can withdraw from the course with an automatic "W". In addition, From October 6 to December 12, you may withdraw and receive a "W" or "F" according to your standing in the class. Dropping after November 3 requires a petition to the Dean. (Such petitions are not often granted. Furthermore, even if the petition is granted, I will give you a grade of "Withdrawn Failing" if you are indeed failing at the time of your petition.) CHECK THE DATES!!!

The grade of "I" (Incomplete) is not intended to serve as a benign substitute for the grade of "F". I only give the "I" grade if a student has completed the majority of the work in the course (for example everything except the final exam), the coursework cannot be completed because of compelling and verifiable problems beyond the student's control, and the student expresses a clear intention of making up the missed work as soon as possible.

Academic Misconduct: All cases of suspected academic misconduct will be referred to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for prosecution under the University's Academic Misconduct Code. The penalties can be quite severe. Don't do it! For more details on the University's policies concerning academic misconduct see http://www.ou.edu/provost/integrity/. See also the Academic Misconduct Code, which is a part of the Student Code and can be found at http://www.ou.edu/studentcode/.

Students With Disabilities: The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who require accommodations in this course are requested to speak with the instructor as early in the semester as possible. Students with disabilities must be registered with the Office of Disability Services prior to receiving accommodations in this course. The Office of Disability Services is located in Goddard Health Center, Suite 166: phone 405-325-3852 or TDD only 405-325-4173.

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