MAT 122

Overview of Calculus with Applications

Spring 2006


About this course: MAT 122: Overview of Calculus with Applications (3 credits) A brief overview of differential and integral calculus, including exponential and logarithmic functions and the fundamental theorem, intended for students who only want to take one semester of calculus. Satisfies the mathematics requirements for the Psychology and Economics majors. Students who later decide to take more calculus must take the one credit MAT 130 at the same time as MAT 125 or 131.

Prerequisite: MAP 103 or level 3 on the mathematics placement exam; (Prerequisite must be met within one year prior to beginning the course.)

Textbook: Hughes-Hallett et al., Applied Calculus, second edition, ISBN 0471-20792-6.

Announcements:
Final exam is on May 15, 2:00 - 4:30 pm, in Javits 102. A review session is going to be given by John on Thursday, May 4, from 6:30 to 8:30pm, in Harriman Hall 137. Here is are some sample problems for the final. For some more practice problems click here. You should also take a look at the problems from previous reviews and midterms.
The advisory grades for the second midterm are: F if your grade is less than 16; D if less than 22; C if less than 31; B if less than 41; and A if your grade is greater than 41.
The review for the second midterm will be on Monday. March 27, 6:00-8:00pm in ESS. 001. Here are some sample problems.

The review for the first midterm will be on Tue. Feb 21, 5:20-7:20pm in Heavy Eng. 201. Here are some sample problems.

Course Schedule:
 Lecture  MW: 3:50pm- 5:10pm Hum.1003
Rec 01 M 10:40am-11:35am Lgt Engr Lab 154
Rec 02 Tu 5:20pm- 6:15pm Earth&Space 181
Rec 03 M 10:40am-11:35am Physics P125
Rec 04 Th 5:20pm- 6:15pm Physics P125



Instructors:

Lecturer Ioana Suvaina E-mail: sio (at) math.sunysb.edu office: Math.Bldg. 3-116
TA R01, R02 Mark Branson E-mail: mbranson (at) math.sunysb.edu office: Math.Bldg. 2-104
TA R03, R04 John Schreck E-mail: jsschreck (at) gmail.com office: Physics C-117

Office hours:

   Ioana Suvaina: Tu 10:00 - 11:00 am in MLC (Math Bldg. S-240)
                             Wed. 1:00 - 2:30 pm in Math 3-116.

   Mark Branson: Tu 4:00 - 5:00 pm in Math. 2-104;
                             Wed. 10:00 - 12:00 in MLC.

   John Schreck: Mo 12:00 - 2:00pm in MLC;
                             Wed. 12:00 - 2:00 in Physics. C-117.

 Schedule (tentative):

The following is the basic syllabus, but not all topics in each section will get covered. Please read the relevant parts of the book before class.

  Week of   Sections to be covered Comments
01/23 1.1, 1.2, 1.3  
01/30 1.5, 1.6  
02/06 1.7, 1.8  
02/13 1.9, 2.1  
02/20 2.2, exam First Midterm, on 02/22 during lecture time
02/27 2.4, 3.1  
03/06 3.2, 3.3  
03/13 3.4, 4.1  
03/20 4.2, 4.3  
03/27 4.4, exam Second Midterm, on 03/29
04/03 5.1, 5.2  
04/10   Spring Recess
04/17 5.3, 5.5  
04/24 7.1, 7.2  
05/01 7.3, review  
05/15   Final Exam, on May 15, 2:00- 4:30pm, in Javits 102


Grading: Your course grade will be based on your examination performance, homework and quizzes, weighted as follows:
Midterm I Midterm II Final Exam Recitation
20 % 20 % 40% 20 %

Recitation Grade: This is going to based on your weekly homework and quizzes.


Calculators: Students will be expected to have calculator with graphing capability for use in lecture, recitation sections and on homework. Graphical calculators are good learning tools because they allow to visualize and analyze functions as well make numerical calculations. However, calculators may NOT be used during examinations.



Math. Learning Center: The mathematics department offers a broad array of student-help resources. Your professor and recitation instructors hold regular office hours, and are there for your benefit. You should also be aware of the existence of the Math Learning Center, located in room S-240A of the Math Tower, where graduate students and other staff offer free, walk-in tutorial assistance MTuW 10-9, Th 10-6, and F 10-2. More information about the MLC can be obtained by clicking here.


Special Needs: If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact DisabilitySupport Services, ECC (Educational Communications Center) Building, room 128, (631) 632-6748. They will determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential.

Students requiring emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their needs with their professors and Disability Support Services. For procedures and information, go to the following web site:

http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/disabilityservices/