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Math 3B (Course Code: 42318)    

Calculus 2, Fall 2021 (Online)

Live Zoom Lecture Time: TuTh 10:00 am – 11:30 am

(Recorded video will be available on Canvas)

Instructor: Sun Young Ban, PhD                              

Email: syban@peralta.edu

(I will respond to you during the week schedule)

 

Math 3B Course/Catalog Description: This course introduces applications of the definite integral, Methods of integration, polar coordinates, parametric equations, infinite, and power series.  1701.00 AA/AS area 4b; CSU area B4; IGETC area 2. Prerequisite: Math 3A

 Live Zoom Lecture Time and Class Format: This course includes a blend of synchronous and asynchronous instruction. The live lecture will be provided in the Zoom meeting two days a week, and participation is optional. The recordings will be available right after the zoom meeting.

  • When: TuTh 10:00 am – 11:30 am, (Recorded video will be on Canvas)
  • Where: on Zoom (Click the link from the course homepage on Canvas)
  • Office Hours via Zoom: To schedule an appointment for office hours, you may need to send an email request.   
    • Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Friday 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Class Required:

  • Textbook: Free online textbook is available in Modules OpenStax’s Calculus Volume 2, ISBN 1-947172-14-X
  • Course Website (Canvas): Canvas is our main point of contact. All necessary announcements, recorded lecture videos, and class activities will be updated on a regular basis and class materials are available for download
  • Materials: Exams and quizzes will require a basic scientific calculator to complete some numerical computations.
  • Note Taking: notes are a useful record of key information and the sources of that information. Taking notes will help you remember what you heard and prepare for your exams, and it enables you to concentrate and listen effectively

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):  After completing this course you should be able to

  1. Evaluate integrals using several methods.
  2. Use integration to find areas and volumes.
  3. Find derivatives of inverse trigonometric, hyperbolic, and inverse hyperbolic functions.
  4. Evaluate improper integrals.
  5. Determine convergence or divergence of infinite series.
  6. Write functions in infinite series form.
  7. Integrate and differentiate using infinite series.
  8. Use polar coordinates in integration and in finding arc length and areas.
  9. Find partial derivatives.
  10. Apply the above principles to related fields (e.g., physics) and to continued study in mathematics.
  11. Assess given information, explore alternative approaches, and arrive at conclusions based on evidence and the application of applicable concepts.

Online Course Structure

Day to Day: As the classes are now online, you have a bit more control over the order of events

  • Module Reading & Questions: Read the eBook on Canvas, and complete the following questions before and after the Zoom lectures
  • In Class: Participate in the Live Zoom Lecture on TuTh 10 am – 11:30 am, or Watch the recorded video to go over the activity and Questions on your time
  • Drop into online office hours when you have questions. Feel free to also email me with questions.

Modules Reading & Questions: Free eBook is available in Canvas. The interactive readings and questions are available on Canvas. Before or after the Live Zoom Lecture, students are expected to read each topic and complete the following questions on Canvas on their time. The solutions to the questions will be automatically graded on Canvas once students submitted each set of the questions. This activity will be about 20-30 minutes long for self-learning and checking. 

Live Zoom Lecture recordings are available): The lecture will be now online Zoom meeting through synchronous mode. If you cannot attend the Live Zoom meeting, the recorded videos, PowerPoint slides, class notes will be available on Canvas. Thus, you can watch the recorded lecture anywhere and anytime at your pace. Participation is optional. The Zoom lecture includes the concept of each topic, interactive problem-solving, students’ mini-group activity in between 50 and 70 minutes per session.

MATH 3B Grade Breakdown:

Grading Category Weights                                                     Letter Distribution:

#1. Participation and Discussion 10%

#2. Reading & Questions: 30%

#3. Checkpoint Quizzes: 10%

#4. Tests and Quiz: 25%

#5. Final Exam: 25%

 90% or higher is an A

80% to 89% a B

70% to 79% a C

60% to 69% a D

59% or below F

#1. Participation and Discussion (10%): You will receive credits for regular Canvas activities, participation in the discussion forum, and completing assignments on time. To get full credits, students are expected to post at least two posts in every Chapter forum.

#2. Reading & Questions (30%): You will complete interactive reading assignments and questions through the Canvas Modules before and after every session. Your grade on these assignments is based solely on the completion of both reading and interactive questions. You will have 3 attempts with unlimited time to complete the questions. Identical questions from the Modules may be on the quizzes or tests. 

#3. Checkpoint Quizzes (10%): Checkpoint quizzes occur at the end of each module and at the end of a Unit. You have 2 attempts on Checkpoints, and you have unlimited time for each attempt, only the highest score is recorded. 

#4. Tests and Quiz (25%): There will be 2 exams and 1 Quiz throughout the term. The exams will be available on Canvas, and they are open book and open notes. I will provide a note-sheet with formulas. Exams will be available for 48 hours. You will have 1 attempt with 2 hours to complete the exam. There are no make-ups exams unless pre-arrangement with me before the exam day. The specific date will be announced before the Exams.

#5. Final Exam (25%): A final exam will be cumulative and available on Canvas. The exam will be open book and open note. You will have 1 attempt with 3 hours to complete the exam. If you experience a technical problem, email me as soon as possible before the exam. The exam will be

Sunday, Dec 12 at 9:00 am through Tuesday, Dec 14 at 11:59 pm on Canvas

**All quizzes, exams, and the final are to be taken at the given time. There is no make-up for quizzes, tests, or final.

 

Technology: Desmos: Available for free on Website  https://www.desmos.com

You are encouraged to use Desmos on your homework and exam.

Calculator: TI-83 or TI-84 (graphic calculator) or any scientific calculator is recommended.

 

Extra Credit: Extra credit will be given to students who log over 5 hours in the Learning Center Math Lab over the course of the semester or stop by my office hour during the week schedule. Those students who need extra help are encouraged to visit either the Learning Center or my office hours throughout the semester.

  • The Learning Center – The learning center has created a virtual tutoring room on Zoom. https://www.merritt.edu/wp/learningcenter/
  • FREE TUTORING!   You will need to register for the LRNRE 501—Supervised Tutoring (0 units) - Code: 22748

Campus-Wide Statements

  • Academic Integrity and Dishonesty: Each student is expected to do their own work and cheating will not be tolerated. Any student who submits a test where there is evidence that they have copied from another student or used prohibited resources will receive a zero on the exam. If a student is caught a second time, they will receive an F in the course. More information about the Peralta Code of Conduct and Academic Dishonesty can be found on pages 419-423 of the 2020-2021 Merritt Catalog and at: http://web.peralta.edu/bp-ap/files/2011/08/AP-5521-Academic-Integrity-Academic-Honesty-for-Students.doc
  • Student Accessibility Services (SAS): Students with disabilities who wish to receive services and/or accommodations are asked to submit a form from the Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Receiving services and accommodations will not adversely affect your grade and your information will remain confidential. Please meet with me in private as early in the semester as possible to discuss your learning needs. needs. If you think that you could benefit from the services offered by SAS, please contact a counselor by calling 510-436-2429, emailing sas.merritt@peralta.edu or go to our college website for more information: www.merritt.edu/wp/dsp
  • Merritt Libraryy: Need help with research or citations? The Merritt College Library is here for you! Merritt Librarians are available virtually to support you in your studies and in making good use of your knowledge. The librarians can provide assistance via email, phone, videoconferencing, or chat. They can help you identify research strategies; develop research questions; find relevant and reliable information in the library’s 70 databases that contain high quality electronic books, streaming videos, and periodical articles; and cite information. You can connect with a virtual librarian by visiting https://www.merritt.edu/wp/library/ and clicking on the blue LibChat button, by emailing ask@merritt.libanswers.com or by sending a text to (510) 545-4789.
  •  Technology Support: As with all technology, students may run into issues logging in and accessing content. If you have any technical problems, please contact one of the following Help desks: