MATH 142: Calculus II

Course Policies and Information.

Instructors

Wei-Cheng Huang

E-mail: w.huang@rochester.edu

Office: Hylan 1005

Lectures: MW 09:00 AM - 10:15 AM, Hutchison 473

Office Hours: MW 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Anudeep Kumar

E-mail: akumar57@ur.rochester.edu

Office: Hylan 820

Lectures: MW 3:25 PM - 4:40 PM, Morey 321

Office Hours: MW 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Recitation TA

Micah McClatchey

E-mail: mmcclatc@ur.rochester.edu

Recitations:

• T 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Hylan 1104
• R 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Hylan 1101
• R 4:50 PM - 6:05 PM Hylan 1106B

Office Hours: W 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Zoom (ID: 94049234487)

Helen Jackson

E-mail: hjacks12@u.rochester.edu

Recitations:

• T 11:05 AM - 12:20 PM Hylan 1101
• R 3:25 PM - 4:40 PM Hylan 1106B

Jingyao Wang Wu

E-mail: jwangwu@u.rochester.edu

Recitations:

• T 9:40 AM - 10:55 AM Hylan 1104
• T 4:50 PM - 6:05 PM Hylan 1101

WeBWorK TA

Mukhtar Suleman

E-mail: msuleman@u.rochester.edu

TLC Study Groups

Linh Tran

Weekly Study Groups: T 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM, Dewey 1-160N

Textbook and Requirements

Calculus: Early Transcendentals (9th edition) by James Stewart. A physical copy or online/e-book are both acceptable. You may use an older edition, however there will be some differences in page and section numbers.

Course Description

Math 142 continues the development of the calculus started in Math 141. We will start where Math 141 left off by discussing applications of first and second derivatives to curve sketching, followed by optimization word problems. We will then discuss integral calculus, which is an important tool for applications to all parts of the natural sciences, engineering and economics. The basic concept of an integral will be introduced and used to find areas, volumes, work, average values, and arc length.

We will also cover techniques of integration, such as u-substitution, integration by parts, trigonometric substitution, the method of partial fractions, and improper integrals. Throughout the course, applications of these techniques to problems from other disciplines will be discussed. For more information, see the course catalog.

Exams and Grading

There will be two midterm exams and a final exam. For exam times and further info, see the see the Exams and Grading page.

Your grade for the course will be based on your performance on exams, WeBWorK, and participation in workshop:

• Workshop attendance and participation - 10%
• WeBWorK homework - 15%
• Midterm Exams - 20% each
• Comprehensive Final Exam - 35%

The Final Exam will have two parts: Part A will cover the material tested in both Midterms 1 & 2, while Part B will only contain questions related to material appearing after Midterm 2. Part A accounts for 10% of your course grade and Part B accounts for 25% of your course grade. In addition, the Part A score will replace the lowest midterm score if it is indeed higher (but not both). Makeup exams are typically not offered. If you miss a midterm exam, then Part A of the final exam will count as your makeup.

You will NOT be permitted calculators or other electronic devices (smart phones, smart watches, etc) on any exams. You will NOT be permitted books, notes, or “cheat sheets” on any exams.

The following are the minimum letter grades you can expect to earn for a given numerical grade. Exact grade cutoffs will be determined at the end of the semester depending on the median grade in the course.

Incomplete “I” grades are almost never given. The only justification is a documented serious medical problem or a genuine personal/family emergency. Falling behind in this course or problems with workload on other courses are not acceptable reasons.

WeBWorK Homework

WeBWorK problems are done over the web and provide instant feedback as to whether you have done a problem correctly or not. You are encouraged to discuss problems with other students, however WeBWorK problems are individualized for each student, so you must do your own assignment. WeBWorK problems count for 15% of the total grade. There will be weekly WeBWorK assignments, which may consist of up to 25 problems. WeBWorK deadlines are Friday nights at 11:59pm.

To access webwork click the Webwork link in the MTH 142 Blackboard site.

Workshop

Workshops meet once a week. You are responsible for signing up for and attending your weekly workshop. These will involve worksheets related to material covered each week in lecture. Workshop attendance and participation accounts for 10% of your final grade, but you may miss up to three workshops without penalty. See the workshop page for more information and policies.

Disability Support

The University of Rochester respects and welcomes students of all backgrounds and abilities. In the event you encounter any barrier(s) to full participation in this course due to the impact of disability, please contact the Office of Disability Resources. The access coordinators in the Office of Disability Resources can meet with you to discuss the barriers you are experiencing and explain the eligibility process for establishing academic accommodations. You can reach the Office of Disability Resources at: (585) 275-3424; Taylor Hall. Or, visit Disability Resources.

Please note that to be granted alternate testing accommodations, you (the student) must fill out forms with Disability Resources at least seven days before each and every exam. These forms are not sent automatically. Instructors are not responsible for requesting alternative testing accommodations at Disability Resources or making accommodations on their own.

Academic Integrity Statement

All assignments and activities associated with this course must be performed in accordance with the University of Rochester’s Academic Honesty Policy. More information is available at: www.rochester.edu/college/honesty.

Math Dept policy on unauthorized online resources: Any usage whatsoever of online solution sets or paid online resources (chegg.com or similar) is considered an academic honesty violation and will be reported to the Board on Academic Honesty. In particular, any assignment found to contain content which originated from such sources is subject to a minimum penalty of zero on the assignment and a full letter grade reduction at the end of the semester (e.g. a B would be reduced to a C). Depending on the circumstances, this may apply even if the unauthorized content was obtained through indirect means (through a friend for instance) and/or the student is seemingly unaware that the content originated from such sources. If you have any questions about whether resources are acceptable, please check with your instructor.

College Credit-Hour Policy

This course follows the College credit hour policy for four-credit courses. This course meets 3 academic hours per week. The course also includes recitations/workshops for 1.5 academic hours per week.