MAT
122 (OVERVIEW OF CALCULUS )-Spring-2020
Lectures will be videoed (not live) and be emailed to you beginning the
week of 3/30. We will use our class time for questions and answers via Zoom on
Blackoard.
Course Description: Calculus at its core is how functions change. In
order to understand them well, we have to “linearize”
them so that we can look at them on a “micro level”. We will examine slope (the
derivative) and area (integrals) and the intimate relationship that exists
between them which makes the topic so fascinating. One of the most applicable
topics in calculus is something called a differential equation. You will see
how these formulas give birth to exponential functions and the need for
logarithms to solve real world problems. Graphing calculators are encouraged
for this course and can be used on exams.
Instructor: Bill Bernhard (bill@math.sunysb.edu)
Required materials: Calculus and its Applications, 11e by Bittinger
Syllabus: We will not go
in the order of the text and the schedule will be updated as we go.
Grading: Midterm (40%) Thursday, 3/12 in lecture
Final Exam (40%) Wednesday, 5/13 at
Homework (20%) Homework will
be given during the video and be sent to your TA via email so he can check that
you have done it.
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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Critical Incident Management: Stony Brook University expects students to respect the rights, privileges, and property of other people. Faculty are required to report to the Office of University Community Standards any disruptive behavior that interrupts their ability to teach, compromises the safety of the learning environment, or inhibits students' ability to learn.
Course Evaluation: Each semester