Math 202 Calculus II, Spring 1999
Section 01 11:50-1:40 TR Sci 131
Instructor: Dr. Z. Zeng, Office: Sci 204H, Phone: 773-794-6518
email: zzeng@neiu.edu
Web site: http://www.neiu.edu/~zzeng/math202.htm
Office hours: 10:00-12:00am, 2:00-3:00 pm Wed, 9:40-11:20am TR
Prereq: Math 107 with grade A, B, or C
Text: Calculus, Single Variable
Hughes-Hallett Gleason, et al. 2nd edition,
John Wiley and Sons.
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: 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. At the end
the semester, your homework percentage could be used as
a substitute for the worst midterm exam.
Exams: There will be three one-hour midterm exams (Feb. 9,
March 9 and April 13) counted 100 points each. The worst
score may be replaced by homework percentage.
A comprehensive Final Exam will be on Tue., May 4,
2:00-3:50pm and will be counted for 200 points.
Method Evaluation of your performance in the course is based on
of Evaluation three mid-term exams (100 points each), homework (100
points), and the Final Exam (200 points). With the lowest
score among the mid-term exams and homework being dropped,
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 19 is the last day to drop this class