Math 132 Syllabus - Spring 2004

Prerequisites

In order to take MAT 132, you must have either

· passed MAT 131 or 141 or AMS 151 with a C or better; or,

· received a score of 7 or better on the mathematics placement examination.

See the document first year mathematics at Stony Brook for more information about the math placement exam and other calculus courses.

The textbook

The textbook for the course is Calculus: Concepts and Contexts, Single Variable, Second Edition by James Stewart (Brooks/Cole 2001, ISBN 0-534-37862-5).

Basically, this course covers chapters 5, 6, 7, and 8. Assigned sections should be read before the lectures. See the schedule for a week by week list of the sections covered.

 

Homework constitute an important part pf learning mathematics. Homework will be assigned every week and to be submitted the Monday of the following week. Late submissions will not be accepted. Here is a list of homework.

Copy of Midterm

Exams

There are two exams in math 132: one midterm, and a final exam. The dates for these exams are:

· Midterm: Thursday July 28, 6:00 to 7:30 pm

· Final Exam: Thursday August 18, 6:00 to 9:00 pm

All exams will be held in the classroom..

The final exam will be comprehensive.

Calculators will not be permitted.

Grading policy

Final course grades will be determined by the following breakdown:

· Homework : 30%

· Midterm : 30%

· Final Exams : 40%

Extra help

Math Learning Center:

The Math Learning Center is located in room S240A in the basement of the Math Tower. It is staffed most days and some evenings by experienced mathematics tutors, including professors, graduate students, and advanced undergraduate students. Students may drop in, without an appointment. Your lecturer and recitation instructor will hold at least one office hour per week at the Math Learning Center. See the Math Learning Center website for more information.

Students with disabilities:

If you have a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability that may impact on your ability to carry out assigned course work, you are strongly urged to contact the staff in the Disabled Student Services (DSS) office: Room 133 in the Humanities Building; 632-6748v/TDD. The DSS office will review your concerns and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. A written DSS recommendation should be brought to your lecturer who will make a decision on what special arrangements will be made. All information and documentation of disability is confidential. Arrangements should be made early in the semester (before the first exam) so that your needs can be accommodated.