MATH 238 COURSE SYLLABUS - SPRING 2014
NJIT ACADEMIC INTEGRITY CODE: All Students should be aware that the Department of
Mathematical Sciences takes the University Code on Academic Integrity at NJIT very seriously and
enforces it strictly. This means that there must not be any forms of plagiarism, i.e., copying of
homework, class projects, or lab assignments, or any form of cheating in quizzes and exams. Under
the University Code on Academic Integrity, students are obligated to report any such activities to the
Instructor.
Math 238: General Calculus II
Number of Credits: 3
Course Description: A continuation of Math 138. Topics include applications of integral
calculus and an introduction to ordinary differential equations. Effective From: Spring 2013
Prerequisites: Math 138 with a grade of C or better or math 139 with a grade of C or better or
Math 111 with a grade of C or better or placement.
Textbook: Calculus Concepts and Contexts, 4th edition by James Stewart ISBN-13: 978-0-
495-55742-5
Math Tutoring Help (click here)
Instructor: (for specific course-related information, follow the link below)
Math 238-002
Prof. Plastock
Math 238-102
Prof. Sieminska
Grading Policy: The final grade in this course will be determined as follows:
▪ Weekly Quizzes:
15%
▪ 2 Midterm Exams:
25% each
▪ Final Exam:
35%
Drop Date: Please note that the University Drop Date March 31, 2014 deadline will be strictly
enforced.
Calculus: Calculators are NOT PERMITTED in this course.
Homework Policy: Homework problems will be assigned in class. There will be a quiz on the first
class of each week covering the material from the previous week.
Attendance: Attendance at all classes will be recorded and is mandatory. Please make sure you
read and fully understand the Department’s Attendance Policy. This policy will be strictly enforced.
Exams: There will be two midterm exams and one comprehensive final exam during the semester.
The final exam will test your knowledge of all the course material taught in the entire course. Make
sure you read and fully understand the department's to Examination Policy. This policy will be
strictly enforced. Please note that calculators, cellular phones, beepers, and all other electronic
devices may not be used during any exam.
Makeup Exam Policy: NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES OR EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN. In the event the
Final Exam is not taken, under rare circumstances where the student has a legitimate reason for
missing the final exam, a makeup exam will be administered by the math department. In any case the
student must notify the Math Department Office and the Instructor that the exam will be missed and
present written verifiable proof of the reason for missing the exam, e.g., a doctors note, police report,
court notice, etc., clearly stating the date AND time of the mitigating problem.
Further Assistance: For further questions, students should contact their instructor. All instructors
have regular office hours during the week. These office hours are listed at the link above by clicking on
the Instructor’s name. Teaching Assistants are also available in the math learning center.
Cellular Phones: All cellular phones and beepers must be switched off during all class times.
MATH DEPARTMENT CLASS POLICIES LINK
All DMS students must familiarize themselves with and adhere to the Department of Mathematical
Sciences Course Policies, in addition to official university-wide policies. DMS takes these policies very
seriously and enforces them strictly. For DMS Course Policies, please click here.
January 20, 2014
M
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ~ University Closed
March 16-23, 2014 Su-Su
Spring Recess ~ No Classes Scheduled ~ University Open
March 31, 2014
M
Last Day to Withdraw from this course
April 18, 2014
F
Good Friday ~ University Closed
May 6, 2014
T
Classes follow a Friday Schedule
May 7, 2014
W
Reading Day
R-W
Final Exams
May 8-14, 2014
COURSE OUTLINE AND HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS:
Week
Dates
Section & Topic
Week 1
Lecture Homework Assignments
Review on derivatives
1
5.1
Area
2
5.2
Definite Integrals
3
5.3
Evaluation
4
5.4
Fundamental Theorem
5
5.5
Substitution
6
5.6
Integration by parts
7
5.7
Addition Techniques
8
5.9
Applications
9
5.10
Improper Integrals
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REVIEW FOR EXAM #1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
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Week 7
6.1
11-12
Area
13
14
Length
15
6.5
Average value and applications
16
7.1
Modeling
17
7.3
Separable
18
7.4
exponentials
19
8.1
Sequences
20
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REVIEW FOR EXAM #2
6.4
└► STUDY FOR EXAM #1
MIDTERM EXAM I:
6.2-6.3 Volume
Week 8
10
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Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
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Week 12
8.2
MIDTERM EXAM II:
series
8.3-8.4 Integral test and comparison test
Week 13
8.5
21-22
Power series
23
24
25
└► STUDY FOR EXAM #2
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
8.6
Taylor and Maclaurin series
26
8.7
Taylor and Maclaurin series
27
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REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM
28
└► STUDY FOR FINAL EXAM
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FINAL EXAM WEEK: DECEMBER13-19, 2013
Prepared By: Prof. Katarzyna Sieminska
Last revised: January 19, 2014