Math 202 Calculus II, Spring 2006
Section 31 7:05-8:55 Monday/Wednesday Sci 201
Instructor: Dr. Z. Zeng, Office: Sci 204H, Phone: 773-442-5763
email: zzeng@neiu.edu
Web site: http://www.neiu.edu/~zzeng
Office hours: 1:00-3:00 pm Monday/Wednesday, 11:00-12:00 am Tuesday
Prereq: Math 107 with grade A, B, or C
Text: Calculus, Single Variable
J. Stewart, Edition 5e, Brooks/Cole
Calculator: TI-85 graphing calculator is required. If you want to
use other types of calculator, you need permission from
the instructor.
Course Integration techniques, applications, differential
Description equations and series
Cource Students will
Objectives 1. understand when to use integration in application
problems including geometry and physics applications
2. set up definite, indefinite and improper integrals as
appropriate an evaluate them using an approximate method
including substitution, integration by parts, tables of
integrals, and approximation techniques.
3. understand the basics of differential equations including
slope fields, Euler's method, and separation of variables
and apply these principals to applications including growth
and decay models.
4. use technology in calculus including the use of programing
calculator.
5. communicate (verbally and in writing) the mathematical
ideas of calculus.
Method Lectures, question and answer sessions, moderated individ-
of Instruction ual and group problem solving sessions, hand-in problem
assignments, regular use of technology in and out of the
classroom.
Homework: Assignment will be announced at end of each
class and posted on the website. Homework will be
collected at the beginning of every class meeting
and will be graded. Late homework will NOT be accepted
but four worst scores will be dropped. Homework will be
assessed on a 100 point basis and counted toward the grade
Exams: There will be two one-hour midterm exams (Feb. 20,
April 17) counted 100 points each.
A comprehensive Final Exam will be on Wed., May 3,
8:00-9:50pm and will be counted for 200 points.
Method Evaluation of your performance in the course is based on
of Evaluation two mid-term exams (100 points each), homework (100
points), and the Final Exam (200 points).
The total number of points is 500. The scale of grading:
90-100% (450-500 pts): A, 80-89%(400-449 pts): B,
65-79% (325-399 pts): C, 55-64%(275-324 pts): D
*Exams and homework will be essay-type. That is, they will require written
answers involving problem solutions or answers to specific questions about
the subject matter.
Free tutoring is available. The room and time will be announced.
Department secretaries will not give out final grades. Please do not ask.
Friday, March 17 is the last day to drop this class