Math 148 Sections 504-506 - Calculus II for Biological Sciences - Spring 2016
Instructor: Dr. Glenn Lahodny Jr.
Teaching Assistant: Westin King
Office: Blocker 211C
Email: wking@math.tamu.edu
Office Hours: TR 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM or by appointment
Email: glahodny@math.tamu.edu
Website: http://www.math.tamu.edu/~glahodny/
Meeting Time: MWF 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Location: Richardson 114
Recitation/Computer Lab Times and Locations:
Section
Meeting Time
504
TR 2:20-3:10 PM
505
TR 3:55-4:45 PM
506
TR 5:30-6:20 PM
Location
CSA 303
BLOC 148
BLOC 161
Textbook: Calculus for Biology and Medicine (3rd edition) by Claudia Neuhauser. It is
suggested that students read the material covered in class every day.
Material to be Covered:
Chapter 7 – Integration Techniques
Chapter 8 – Differential Equations
Chapter 9 – Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry
Chapter 10 – Multivariable Calculus
Chapter 11 – Systems of Differential Equations
Course Description:Calculus II for Biological Sciences - Introduction to integral calculus in a
context that emphasizes applications in the biological sciences; ordinary differential equations
and analytical geometry. Prerequisite: MATH 147 or approval of instructor. Credit will not be
given for more than one of MATH 148, MATH 152 and MATH 172.
Grading Policy: Students’ grades will be determined by their performance on weekly quizzes,
lab assignments, exams, and the comprehensive final exam.
Grade Distribution:
A – 90-100%
B – 80-89%
C – 70-79%
D – 60-69%
F – below 60%
Lab Assignments: 5%
Quizzes: 10%
Exams: 60% (each exam is worth 20%)
Final Exam: 25%
Suggested Homework: Homework problems will be assigned from the textbook each week.
These problems will not be collected for a grade. However, the weekly quizzes will include
problems similar to the suggested homework.
Lab Assignments: Weekly assignments will be administered during the recitation/lab sessions.
Material on these assignments will focus on biological applications. Students are encouraged to
work together on lab assignments. However, students are not permitted to copy solutions from
another student. Assignments will not be administered during the weeks of common exams.
Quizzes: Weekly quizzes will be administered during the recitation/lab sessions. Material on
these quizzes will be similar to the suggested homework problems and examples presented in
class. Quizzes will not be administered during the weeks of common exams. Students may be
asked to present their TAMU ID in order to take the quizzes.
Exams: There will be three common exams administered on the dates listed below.
Exam 1: February 18-19
Exam 2: March 22-23
Exam 3: April 28-29
Any student with a documented class conflict with the exam time may schedule to take a
make-up exam. You must inform your instructor in advance so arrangements can be made with
departmental staff in Blocker for such make-ups. Students with verified disabilities can make an
arrangement for the exam to be administered by the Office of Support Services for Students with
Disabilities.
Exam Structure:
1. Students need to bring a ScanTron Form #815-E, No. 2 pencil, and a valid picture ID (e.g.
TAMU student ID) to each common exam.
2. The exam will have two parts, the first part multiple-choice (no partial credit) and the second
part work-out (partial credit possible).
3. The multiple choice part of the exam will be administered during the recitation/lab sessions.
The short answer part of the exam will be administered during lecture.
4. Calculators or electronic devices of any other type are not permitted for the exam.
5. The entire exam is closed book. Students are not allowed to use notes or formula sheets.
Final Exam: The final exam will be on May 10 from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Material on the
final exam will be similar to the examples presented in class, problems from the suggested
homework, and previous common exams.
Make-Up Policy: Make-up work will only be allowed for a university-approved absence. For
information regarding excused absences, please refer to http://studentrules.tamu.edu/rule7.htm.
In the event of an excused absence, appropriate documentation must be provided to the instructor
in a timely manner. The timeline for make-up work must be discussed with the instructor,
following Student Rules. If you foresee the need to be absent for an in-class exam, you must
notify the instructor in advance.
Tentative Weekly Schedule:
 Week 1: Calculus review and integration by substitution. Section 7.1.
 Week 2: Integration by parts and partial fractions. Sections 7.2-7.3.
 Week 3: Improper integrals and the Taylor approximation. Sections 7.4, 7.6.
 Week 4: Separable differential equations, equilibria, and stability. Sections 8.1-8.2.
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Week 5: Exam I (Covering 7.1-7.4, 7.6, 8.1-8.2), linear systems and matrices. Sections
9.1-9.2.
Week 6: Eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and vector algebra. Sections 9.3-9.4.
Week 7: Functions of several variables, limits and continuity. Sections 10.1-10.2.
Week 8: Partial derivatives, tangent planes, differentiability, and linearization. Sections
10.3-10.4.
Week 9: Exam II (covering 9.1-10.4), the gradient. Section 10.5.
Week 10: Optimization. Section 10.6.
Week 11: Systems of difference equations. Section 10.7. Linear systems and
applications. Sections 11.1-11.2.
Week 12: Linear systems and applications. Sections 11.1-11.2.
Week 13: Nonlinear autonomous systems. Section 11.3.
Week 14: Exam III (covering 10.5-10.7, 11.1-11.2), applications of nonlinear
autonomous systems. Section 11.4.
Week 15: Review.
Important Dates:
March 14-18 – Spring Break
March 25 – Reading day (no classes)
April 19 – Last day for all students to drop courses with no penalty (Q-drop).
May 3 – Last day of class
May 10 – Final Exam
Extra Help: The Mathematics Department offers help sessions for students. These sessions are
designed to help students with their homework problems and other questions. The schedule for
help sessions can be found at http://www.math.tamu.edu/courses/helpsessions.html.
Academic Integrity: Students in this course are encouraged to discuss homework assignments
and solutions. However, students are not permitted to copy homework solutions from another
student. Students are not permitted to discuss any aspect of an exam until all students have
completed the exam. The penalties for violating this policy will range from an F on an
assignment or exam to failing the course. Always abide by the Aggie Code of Honor: “An Aggie
does not lie, cheat or steal, or tolerate those who do.” For further information regarding
academic integrity, please visit http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a
federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons
with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be
guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their
disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact
Disability Services, currently located in the Disability Services building at the Student Services
at White Creek complex on west campus or call 979-845-1637. For additional information, visit
http://disability.tamu.edu.