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Instructor: Albert Milani Office: EMS E422(229-5103) Office hours: After class, and by appointment. Phone: 229-5103 e-mail: ajmilani@uwm.edu |
Text: Essential Calculus,
by J. Stewart.
Class meeting time: MW 11:00-12:50 pm |
Topics: Section 5.8, and most sections of chapters 6 to 9. The primary aim of this course is to review some applications of what was learnt in one-variable Calculus 231. The lectures will mostly concentrate on definitions, methods and concepts, but you are also expected to acquire some computational ability. Usually, you can achieve this by reworking the examples in the textbooks and lectures, and by working on the exercises provided in the textbooks. You are also expected to develop an ability to present your results, at least in written form, in a clear and organized way.
Exams: There will be a short quiz/exam every Monday in the last half-hour of class, starting Monday Feb. 4; a midterm exam around Springbreak time, and a comprehensive final exam on the last day of class (W 5/7). The midterm and final exams will be a combination of achievement and proficiency, i.e. problems may be assigned that have not been specifically worked out in class, but can be solved with the knowledge of the material explained. In particular, questions concerning basic definitions will also be asked. Methodology is important; for example, correct answers obtained by incorrect methods, or unjustified answers, will receive no credit. Homework problems will be suggested (please refer to the course web-page), but almost never collected. However, you are expected to be able to do routine homework problems in class at any time. There will be no make-up exams under any circumstances, except those explicitly allowed by UW-M regulations.
Grading Policy: Each weekly exam will be assigned a number grade, ranging from 0 to 10; the lowest grade will be dropped, and the remaining grades will be averaged, and determine 50% of your final grade. The midterm and the final will be assigned a number grade, ranging from 0 to 100; each grade will determine 50% of your final grade, which will be converted into a letter grade. A final grade less than 65% is a non passing grade. A final average of 70% is a sufficient, but not necessary condition to have a C. A necessary, but not sufficient condition to have an A is a final average of 90%.
Important Dates: Please refer to the official UW-M calendar (see the UW-M web-site).
If you are a student with a disability, please feel free to contact me as early as possible for any help you may need.