MAT 142 Course Outline
MAT 142 Course Outline
INSTRUCTOR:
COURSE:
SECTION:
CRN:
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TELEPHONE:
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Students are expected to be prompt, be prepared with homework and be ready to participate in any class
discussions. Proper classroom behavior and mutual respect are also expected.
2. The student is responsible for all material covered in class. It is the students responsibility to obtain any
missed assignments from a classmate.
3. Cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off during class. Absolutely no texting in class.
4. A graphing calculator (TI-84 or 83) is required
GRADING PRACTICES:
Homework will be assigned on a regular basis. All homework is expected to be completed by the following class.
There will be 5 homework assignments that will be collected and graded, each one counted as a maximum of 20
points. There will be 4 in class exams of which the best 3 (lowest grade dropped) will be used to determine the
final grade. If a student misses an exam, that will be counted as the lowest grade and will be dropped. If a
student misses a second exam, they will receive a 0 for the exam. There will be a cumulative final exam. The
final grade will be the average of the homework grade, best 3 exams and the final exam.
TEXTBOOK:
OUTLINE OF TOPICS:
This outline contains the topics that will be covered.
I.
Techniques of Integration
II.
Techniques of Numerical Integration
III.
Indeterminant Forms; Improper Integrals
IV.
Infinite Series
V.
Differential Equations (Eulers Method and Variables Separable)
VI.
The Polar Coordinate System.
MATHEMATICS LEARNING CENTER:
Free tutoring and use of computer software is available in the Math Learning Center. Temporary location for
summer 2014: Smithtown Science Building Room 16. Days/Hours: Monday through Thursday 10:15-1:15,
4:00-6:00. You must sign in each time you use the MLC. The College and the Mathematics Department
support the MLC.