AMS 161 (CALCULUS II)-Fall 2021
Course Description: This is a course in infinite series and integral calculus where you will learn about antiderivatives and their applications as well as the magic of infinite series and how they approximate transcendental functions. Calculators will not be permitted on exams, but in order to see the calculus, you must have a graphing application. By the end of the course, students should able to compute integrals, solve first order differential equations, compute volumes, write Taylor polynomials, and distinguish between the two “opposing forces” in calculus, namely convergence and divergence. We will also examine complex numbers and see that they are not quite as “imaginary” as you may have once thought! There will be a focus on concepts and theory as well as computations and applications. Topics will be addressed numerically, algebraically, and graphically. This is an exciting 3 credit course which will require a great deal of your attention. Attendance at every lecture is essential.
Course Instructor: Bill Bernhard (bill@math.sunysb.edu)
TA names and office hours
will be emailed to you soon.
Required materials: Single Variable calculus 4th
edition (stony brook edition)
Your class key will be emailed to you.
Grading:
MIDTERM (40%) During your
lecture on zoom during the week of 10/4.
FINAL EXAM (40%) Thursday,
12/9 at 5:30PM for the Thursday class and 8:30PM for the Tuesday class on Zoom.
WEBASSIGN (20%) Students will be assigned web-based exercises
using an online system. You can purchase both the text and your access code at
webassign.net. Assignments will be given every Thursday beginning on 8/26, and
due one week later on Thursdays by
Student Absences Statement
Students are expected to attend every class, report for
examinations and submit major graded coursework as scheduled. If a student is
unable to attend lecture(s), report for any exams or complete major graded
coursework as scheduled due to extenuating circumstances, the student must
contact the instructor as soon as possible. Students may be requested to
provide documentation to support their absence and/or may be referred to the
Student Support Team for assistance. Students will be provided reasonable
accommodations for missed exams, assignments or projects due to significant
illness, tragedy or other personal emergencies. In the instance of missed lectures the student is responsible for working
with us to gather appropriate resources to learn the missed
material.
Please note, all students must follow Stony Brook, local, state and Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines to reduce the risk of transmission
of COVID. For questions or more information click here.
Americans with Disabilities Act: If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact the Student Accessibility Support Center, located at ECC (Educational Communications Center) Building, Room 128 (631) 632-6748. They will determine with you what accommodations, if any, are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential.
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