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Short description: Methods of integration, applications of integrals, parametric curves, infinite sequences and series, power series, first-order differential equations.
Is 112 the right course for you? Since this is a second semester course, you need to remember material from first semester calculus. Take the Survival Skills Quiz (linked here). If you have difficulty with the quiz, you should not attempt this course!
If you are interested in a more theoretical course that covers somewhat more material, you might want to take Math 122. However, we will not completely ignore theoretical aspects of calculus in this course, and 112 will still allow you to continue with sophomore level courses.
If you need to take a math course, but don't need to take calculus, you might want to take Math 103 (Mathematical Explorations) or Math 171 (Statistics).
Weekly work load: This is a four credit course, so you should plan on spending at least 12 hours a week working on the course. We expect you to read assigned sections before attending class. Before you set out to do the homework, make sure that you understand the class material.
Attendance and missed assignments: Attendance is required for course credit. You should make every effort not to miss any classes and submit all the homework in a timely fashion. It is your responsibility to catch up with missed lectures. You are responsible for the announcements made in class, which may include changes to the syllabus.
Homework: The homework is a very important part of the course. No matter how well you think you understand the material presented in class, you won't really learn it until you do the problems. You are free to devise whatever strategy for learning the material that suits you best. This may involve collaboration with other students. (Please list all collaborators on your homework paper.) We believe, however, that most people will get the maximum benefit from the homework if they try hard to do all the problems themselves before consulting others. In any case, whatever you turn in should represent your own solution, expressed in your own words, even if this solution was arrived at with help from someone else. Remember, you are doing the homework in order to learn the material; don't try to defeat the purpose of it. Moreover, you will be graded both on the effort demonstrated and on the correctness of your work. Homework assignments will usually be due in the last class of the week (on Thursday or Friday). Missed homework assignments will receive zero credit.
Exams: There will be two prelims on Tuesday, September 25, and Thursday, October 25, 7:30 - 9:00PM. The final exam will be on Thursday, December 6, 2-4:30PM. See here for your scheduled exam rooms. All exams are closed book tests. No calculators will be permitted on the prelims and the final exams. A calculator will not be needed to answer the questions on the tests. You will be given in advance copies of exams from previous years to help you prepare. If you have been approved for extended-time or special condition exams (for approval, contact the Cornell Student Disability Services), you need to notify your instructor in writing (email is OK) as early as possible.
Makeup Exams: No make-up exams are anticipated. If you cannot take the exam at the scheduled time, you must inform the lecturer in writing (email is OK) as early as possible. Sickness verified by the Clinic prior to an exam will be handled by special arrangement.
Grading policy: The course grade will be based on your score out of 450 points. Each prelim is 100 points, the final exam is 150 points, the homework is 75 points, class participation is 25 points.
The code of academic integrity applies to this, as to all other courses. See the webpage http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Academic/AIC.html for the full text of the University Policy. Note in particular that academic misconduct of any kind may result in a grade penalty or the assignment of a failing grade.
Resources: The staff of Math 112, as well as the Mathematics Department offer the following out-of-class resources for students who feel they need additional help:
- HW Study Sessions: Your friendly undergraduate Course Assistants are available to help you every Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 10:30PM. The Wednesday sessions are in Malott 406, and the Thursday ones are in Balch 3330. Discover fun and effective ways of learning mathematics while making new friends!
- Office Hours: The instructors in the course welcome students to their office hours several times per week at times listed here. These hours can be used to go over specific questions or exercises, or for more general problems related to the course. The instructors want to get to know their students better and office hours provide a useful vehicle for this.
- Free Tutoring: This is supplied by the Math Support Center. You should stop by or call for an appointment.
- Math 012: Math 012 is offered S/U only in conjunction with Math 112 to supplement lecture material. It is run through the Learning Strategies Center. You can attend lectures without enrolling.