| Math 6B(1): Calculus
IIB (MWF 8:30-9:20 in Dupont 181), taught by Jim Wiseman
Office: 3 Whittier Place, Room 251, 690-5763.
Email: jwisema1@swarthmore.edu
Office hours: MW 2:30-4:00, Th 7:00-8:00, and by
appointment.
Text book: Grinstead, Infinite Series, xeroxed
handout, available in Math/Stat Dept. office (3/5 Whittier Place, Rm.
122).
Plan: We'll cover chapters 1-7 and 9, omitting
some sections. Class time will be mostly lecture, with some group worksheets.
A more detailed schedule is at www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/jwisema1/math6b/schedule.html,
but it's subject to change.
Homework: Working problems is vital to learning
math; there will be homework assignments nearly every class day, due at
the beginning of class on Friday. Assignments will be posted at
www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/jwisema1/math6b/assignments.html
- you are responsible for checking the assignments, as I won't give them
in class. It's very important that you keep up with the homework:
If you haven't figured out Monday's lecture, Wednesday's will probably
be pretty frustrating.
Group work: I strongly encourage you to work on
the homework in groups. I suggest that you work on the problems
by yourself first, making a note of anything giving you trouble; then
meet with your group and work through the remaining problems together;
and finally write up the solutions by yourself.
Every group member must write up his or her own solutions
independently; just copying the group's (or the solution manual's) answers
is plagiarism and is unacceptable.
Getting help: As Talking Barbie says, "Math
class is tough." (Unless she's the hacked version - then she
says, "Eat lead, Cobra.") Chances are that sooner or later
you'll get stuck on something, so don't get frustrated. Think hard,
and if you're still stuck, do something else for a while. (It's
amazing how often that works.)
My office hours are above - these are times when I'm
guaranteed to be in my office and willing to talk. If you want to
see me at other times, the best thing to do is to set up an appointment
with me by email or after class. Of course, you're welcome to just
drop by my office, as long as you don't mind if I'm not there or don't
have time to talk.
A good resource is the Math Clinic in Cornell Library,
which runs 7-10 pm Sunday-Thursday.
Finally, I can't emphasize enough that your classmates
are your best source of help.
Grading: Homework 15%, midterm 35%, final 50%.
Exam schedule:
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Midterm: Wednesday, September 24,
in class.
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Final: Friday, October 24, in class.
Late work and make-ups: Late homework won't be
accepted, and you won't be allowed to make up missed exams, except under
very exceptional circumstances (e.g., the sasquatch attacks - and even
then you should get a note from the sasquatch). In the case of a
conflict that you absolutely can't resolve, you may arrange to take a
midterm exam early.
Feedback: I'm very interested in your feedback
throughout the class: what you like, what you don't, what's working
for you, what isn't - anything that you think might help me make the course
better. If you have any comments (and you probably should), the
easiest thing to do is to talk to me (or send email) about them.
If you want to remain anonymous, you can fill out the anonymous feedback
form on my feedback page.
Webpage: Please check the course webpage for updated
information and announcements:
http://www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/jwisema1/math6b
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