(Copied from the course Canvas site)
(Attribute for the image: AI generated- This is Isaac Newton and Brook Taylor (of Taylor series).
A continuation of Mathematics 125, covering techniques for computing indefinite integrals, applications of the definite integral, infinite sequences and series, Taylor polynomials and power series.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
This course satisfies the College's Quantitative Analysis requirement. In particular, the learning goal is: "Perform computations associated with a model and make conclusions based on the results". This learning outcome will be assessed as part of the course.
We'll be covering sections 1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.7, 5.1-5.6, and 6.1-6.4. Time permitting, we'll also look at some of Chapter 4.
You have several options to obtain this book:
You can use whichever formats you want. Web view is recommended -- the responsive design works seamlessly on any device. It is possible to get a printed version of the book- Amazon sells them at a relatively low price, for example.
Grading for the class will be based on homework, quizzes, and exams.
A+: 99-100 | B+: 88-89 | C+:78-79 | D+: 68-69 |
A: 92-98 | B: 82-87 | C: 72-77 | D: 55-67 |
A-: 90-91 | B-: 80-81 | C-: 70-71 | F: 54 and below |
It is very important that you attend every class session, especially on days that assessments are made. If you are very ill, you should stay home and let me know immediately. If you are feeling a bit under the weather, then you should practice good hygiene and wear a mask to class, wash your hands frequently, and still come to class. If you miss more than one assessment, you may get a penalty on that assessment (waived for athletics). At the beginning of the semester, I won't be taking attendance, but that may change with advance notice.
In accordance with the College’s Religious Accommodations Policy, I will provide reasonable accommodations for all students who, because of religious observances, may have conflicts with scheduled exams, assignments, or required attendance in class. Please review the course schedule at the beginning of the semester to determine any such potential conflicts and let me know by the end of the second week of class about your need for religious accommodations. While I am happy to provide such accommodations, I understand that asking a faculty member for assistance can be intimidating; if that’s the case, you can contact your academic advisor or Whitman’s Interfaith Chaplain, for support in making this request. If you believe that I have failed to abide by this policy, here is a link to the grievance policy
where you can pursue this matter.
Academic standards will be strictly adhered to as outlined in your student handbook. This means that cheating will not be tolerated. Looking at another student’s exam or quiz (whether or not you mean to copy answers) while taking it will be considered cheating. Any incidents will be referred to the Dean of Students, as outlined in your student handbook. In general, if you turn something in for a grade using work that is not your own (that includes something that is AI generated), that constitutes a violation of the academic honesty policy of the College.
If you need any assistance studying, tutoring is available. There may be individual tutors available through the ARC, and we will also have Calculus tutors available on a couple of nights per week at the STEM hub (in the Science building). This usually takes a couple of weeks to set up, so I'll let you know when it's available.
Some students qualify for accommodations for assessments. These need to be arranged well in advance through the Disability Support Services office (new this semester).
Please come by my office (Olin 222) if you have any questions about anything. I'll definitely be around during the posted office hours, but generally, any time my office door is open (and I'm not already talking to someone), then feel free to come in and chat.
The proposed course schedule is given below. It may change during the semester, but this is generally where we should be- I will announce which sections we're covering each day in class.
Monday | Wed | Fri | |
Week 1 | 9/1 No class | 9/3 Syllabus Calc 1 Review | 9/5 Calc 1 Review Sect 1.1 |
Week 2 | 9/8 Sect 1.1 | 9/10 Sect 1.2 | 9/12 Sect 1.3 |
Week 3 | 9/15 Sect 1.4 | 9/17 Sect 1.5 | 9/19 Sect 1.6 |
Week 4 | 9/22 Catch up/Review | 9/24 Exam 1 | 9/26 Sect 2.1 |
Week 5 | 9/29 Sect 2.2 | 10/1 Sect 2.3 | 10/2 Sect 2.4 |
Week 6 | 10/6 Sect 3.1 | 10/8 Sect 3.2 | 10/10 No Class Oct Break |
Week 7 | 10/13 Sect 3.3 | 10/15 Sect 3.3/4 | 10/17 Sect 3.4 |
Week 8 | 10/20 Sect 3.7 | 10/22 Midsemester Catchup/Review | 10/24 Exam 2 |
Week 9 | 10/27 Sect 5.1 | 10/29 Sect 5.2 | 10/31 Sect 5.3 |
Week 10 | 11/3 Sect 5.4 | 11/5 Sect 5.4/5 | 11/7 Sect 5.6 |
Week 11 | 11/10 Sect 6.1 | 11/12 Sect 6.2 | 11/14 Sect 6.3 |
Week 12 | 11/17 Sect 6.3 | 11/19 Catchup/Review | 11/21 Exam 3 |
Week 13 | 12/1 Sect 6.4 | 12/3 4.1/4.2 | 12/5 Pickup Ch 2 |
Week 14 | 12/8 Pickup Ch 2 | 12/10 Integration Practice | 12/12 Final Exam Review |
Final Exam Schedule:
The times for the final exams are scheduled by the Registrar's office. Currently, these times are:
These will be given in the same room as always.