On the other hand today some 400 years after calculus was developed, we are in an age where some of its basic notions are ubiquitous. Because of our familiarity with automobiles and other vehicles, we all have a refined (though perhaps not scientific) notion of velocity. One of the main things that we seek to do is to make this notion scientific, and although you may not realize it at the time, you should understand this fully by the time the semester is over.
The basic objects of study in Calculus (indeed, in much of Mathematics) are functions. In this course, functions are presented and analyzed from several points of view: as symbolic formulae, as graphs, as numerical data, and as relationships between quantities arising in applications. Similarly, the concepts of Calculus (limits, derivatives, and integrals) are studied from these vantage points. All of these approaches to understanding are essential.
Prerequisites: You must have received a score of 3 or better on the Mathematics Placement Examination (MPE) administered by the Department of Mathematics to all incoming freshmen, see the document ``First Year Mathematics at Stony Brook''.
Text: The required textbook is Applied Calculus by Hughes-Hallett, et al. The textbook is intended to be read. Read the assigned sections before the lecture! Reading the textbook will greatly increase your comprehension and enable you to ask intelligent questions in class. Furthermore, the lecturers and recitation instructors will not always be able to coverall of the subject material for which you will be responsible.
Calculators: A calculator with graphing capability may be useful for use in lectures and recitation sections. Recommended calculators are the Texas Instruments TI-82 or TI-85 and the Sharp EL-9300 or EL-9600. A graphing calculator serves as an important learning tool, allowing you to visualize and analyze functions and to make numerical calculations. However, facility with a graphing calculator is not a substitute for mathematical understanding , which is the goal of the course and without which you will not succeed.
Internet Accss: The web site http://www.math.sunysb.edu/~nie/mat122.html will be maintained with up to date information concerning MAT 122. In particular, check there for homework assignments and announcements .
Examinations:
The examinations are common to all sections of MAT 122.
There will be two evening examinations and a final examination, scheduled as follows:
| First Midterm Examination: | Thursday, February 28th | 08:30 - 10:00 pm |
| Second Midterm Examination: | Monday, April 15th | 08:30 - 10:00 pm |
| Final Examination: | Thursday, May 9th | 05:00-07:30pm |
Homework: You cannot learn Calculus without working problems. Homework problems will be assigned each week. Do all of the assigned problems. Solutions should be written neatly and clearly. Problems that ask you to ``explain'' or ``describe'' should be answered with complete English sentences. Submit your solutions to the recitation instructor at the first recitation meeting of the following week; selected ones will be graded. It is also recommended that you work additional problems to increase your understanding.
If you do not understand how to solve a certain problem, get help from your recitation instructor, your lecturer, your classmates, or from tutors in the Math Learning Center. You are encouraged to study and discuss homework problems with others from the class, but write your solutions yourself.
Grading:
Your final grade in MAT 122 will be determined by the following components.
| Recitation Grade: | 20% |
| First Midterm Examination: | 25% |
| Second Midterm Examination: | 25% |
| Final Examination: | 30% |
The Recitation Grade will be determined by your recitation instructor based on your homework grades, and class participation.
Math Learning Center: The Math Learning Center (MLC), located in Room A-125/7 in the Physics Building, is an important resource. It is staffed most days and some evenings by mathematics tutors (professors and advanced students); your lecturer and recitation instructor will hold at least one office hour there. For more information and a schedule, consult the MLC web site.
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.