Math 166, Spring 2008
Section P
Instructor: Dimitris Kontogiannis
Office: 489 Carver
Email: dkontog@iastate.edu
Office hours: M-T-R 2.10 - 3.00 pm
Class Web page:
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~dkontog/S08/M166.htm
Class Schedule: MTRF 12.10 pm - 1 pm at Carver 0160
Textbook: Calculus
ninth edition, by Varberg, Purcell, and
Rigdon
Syllabus: Chapters 5, 7-10.
Applications of the Integral
Techniques of Integration
Indeterminate Forms, Improper Integrals
Infinite Series
Parametric Curves, Polar Coordinates
Links:
1.Department Calculus
page
2.Objectives for Math
166
3. Some useful online
notes
for Calculus, including formula sheets
4. Check your grades at
WebCT
5. Review- Formulas for chapter 5,
7,
8,
9, 10
Grading Policy:
ALEKS assessment: 60 points
Quizzes: 240 points
2 Midterm exams: 150 points each
Departmental Midterm: 100 points
Final exam: 100 points
Grading Scale: 90-100%: A
80-89%: B
70-79%: C
60-69%: D
0-59%: F
Plus-minus grades will be given at the discretion of the instructor. There maybe
a curve at the end of the semester.
Homework and Quizzes: There will be a 20-30 min. quiz every Friday. To
prepare yourself for the quizzes, you should solve the suggested homework.
Quizzes will be based on these problems. No homework will be collected. The
suggested homework will give you an idea what I expect you to know for the exams
too. You will write 10 quizzes, each worth 30 points. Your 8 best scores will count for your
final grade. See below for the homework problems.
Homework (you may need to reload)
Answers to selected even numbered hw problems
here (reload too).
Exams: There will be two noncomprehensive midterm exams. The topics for each
of them will be announced in advance. The departmental midterm and final exam
will be comprehensive.
ALEKS assessment: In
the spring semester, the "ALEKS" system will be used to assess and improve the
pre-calculus skills of students enrolled in Calculus. You will need to go to
http://www.aleks.com.
The registration code is
RXHKW-A4QVH.
Click on the link marked "SIGN UP NOW" (to upper left) and supply this code,
along with other information, when prompted. You will be required to pass the
assessment with a score of at least 80% by Thursday, January 31, 2008, otherwise
you will receive 0 points for that component of your grade. Any student who does
not pass the assessment on the first try will be guided by the ALEKS software
through an individualized tutorial, in preparation for trying the assessment
again.
Detailed information about the ALEKS assessment can be found
here
Calculator: A calculator is
recommended for this class, although you will not need it for many sections of
the syllabus. However, you should show all your work in the
quizzes and exams. No credit will be given for answers without work.
Calculator Manual
Where to go for Help:
Instructor's office hours.
Academic Success Center, 1076 Student Service Building, 294-6624.
Student Support Services, 2010 Student Services Building, 294-0210.