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Spring 2023

Math 3B – Calculus II (Class Code 20151)

Instructor: Kelly Pernell     Email: kpernell@peralta.edu  Office Location: Rm 353

Class Hours: Asynchronous (100% Online)

Canvas Class Web site https://peralta.instructure.com/courses/58578

Office Hours:

You are invited to attend a live online class session via Zoom Tuesdays 10am - 12:15pm (Attendance is optional.)

Zoom link: https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/85947765117

Instructor Web Site for additional learning resources: http://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/wp/kpernell

YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@kellypernell3298/playlists

Textbook and Required Materials

This course uses the following textbook as a guide and schedule to present the content of the course:

Calculus, Early Transcendentals, 9th Edition
by James Stewart, Daniel Clegg, Saleem Watson
Cengage
ISBN 978-1-337-61392-7

Chapters 6 – 11 and a few sections from Chapter 5 will be covered.

Please see the Modules section of the Canvas Class web site for a calendar/schedule of the specific sections and topics that we will work on each week.

To save textbook costs, you are NOT required to purchase the textbook. Your assignments will not come from the textbook. In the last few modules of the Canvas class website, you will find a free online textbook from OpenStax. It contains instruction and examples for all the content.

You should create a system to take notes as well as to organize and save your work. A binder with dividers, spiral notebook, or folders will work very well. If you write  electronically with a stylus on a mobile device, a writing app like Notability or Good Notes is a very good option to organize your written math work. You will be able to access your notes for all of the exams. Start organizing and saving your work from the first day of class!

You will need access to a non-graphing scientific calculator that can do trigonometric and logarithmic calculations. Most smart phones include adequate scientific calculators, particularly in landscape mode. The TI 30x available at most drug stores for about $15 will be fine.

Technology Requirements

You will need a laptop or mobile device and an internet connection to access the Canvas site, connect to class via Zoom every week, and to submit your assignments.

You will also need an app or tool to scan written work to a PDF file. Adobe Scan is a free application that will allow you to easily take photos of your written work and convert to a PDF file. There are many other applications available for mobile devices.

I will also accept picture (jpeg) uploads of your work.

Though a graphing calculator is not required for this course, I strongly encourage students to use one as a learning tool. Mobile graphing calculator apps are decent and can be purchased at low costs ($2 - $10). The online free app Desmos.com is a fine graphing calculator tool to use for the class.

Assignments

There are a total of eleven online homework assignments. All of these assignments, together, are worth 70% of your course grade.

Each homework assignment contains 20 - 35 problems that involve topics from 2 - 4 sections of the text.

These assignments are designed as mastery-based assessments of your knowledge.

  • For each problem in an assignment, you have three chances to enter the correct answer.
    • If you do not get the correct answer after the third try, you can click the button "get a similar question" to try again.
  • When you start an assignment, you do not need to finish all the problems in one session. You can always return later to resume work on them. The system should save your current score/progress.
  • You can move through an assignment and complete problems in any order (ie you can skip challenging ones to continue to make progress).
  • You are allowed to work on a homework assignment after its due date without penalty UP UNTIL the date of the Exam that covers the sections included in that assignment.

Please remember that Calculus II is a 5-unit intense math course that requires consistent work/progress to enjoy it, maximize learning, and ultimately do well. It is very easy to fall behind in this course yet very hard to catch up.

Please use the assignment due dates as a guideline to complete the homework assignments, knowing that you may work on any homework assignment up until the Exam date that covers the sections of that assignment.

If you are two or more weeks behind on assignments, please seek tutorial assistance, come to office hours, and dedicate more time per week to catch up.

Self-Assessments Discussion Assignments

There are a total of 6 Self Assessments and 6 Discussion Assignments worth a total of 10% of your course grade.

When we complete a chapter, you will be given a self-assessment assignment to report on your learning, understanding of concepts and to show one example.

  • There are no incorrect answers for the self-assessment.
  • You will receive 5 points for completing each self assessment. It is best to be honest in your self-assessments. I cannot really provide you with targeted assistance unless you communicate with me your real progress and understanding of the material.
  • My goal is for you to enjoy the course and to succeed and earn the grade you desire.

Connected to each self-assessment assignment is a Discussion assignment. In the self-assessments you are asked to scan and upload one math problem to demonstrate your understanding of a topic you believe you know well. You are then asked to share that same math problem to the Discussion for that chapter. You earn one point for sharing your example. You earn another point for reviewing and commenting on another classmate's shared solution.

Please be positive, constructive, and supportive in your comments to other classmate's work.

Please take the time to review other student work and take note of where you may improve your own written work. Look for comprehensive, thorough examples. Try to make your examples comprehensive and thorough.

Exams

There a total of 4 exams that, together, are worth 20% of your overall grade (5% each).

  • Exam 1 covers Ch 5 & 7 on Techniques of Integration.
  • Exam 2 covers Ch 6 & 8 on Applications of Integration
  • Exam 3 covers Ch 11 on Sequences and Series
  • Exam 4 covers Ch 9 and 10 on Differential, Parametric, and Polar Equations

Each exam will have 9 problems that come directly from the homework assignments.

  • At the end of each exam, you will be asked to scan and upload your written work for each problem. on the exam. You will submit this file in a separate assignment than the exam itself.
  • You will be given 90 minutes to complete the exam, and an extra half hour to organize, scan, and upload your written work.
  • You will have a short window of opportunity to take each exam. I will poll the class to determine the best date and time frame to offer each exam.
  • You must take each exam.
  • There is no Final Exam.
  • I DO NOT give Make-up exams. If you have scheduling conflicts, you must make arrangements IN ADVANCE of any exam date.

Time Commitment

As I mention above, this is a rather intense 5-unit course. You should dedicate approximately 15 hours per week to read, study, watch lectures, and complete assignments. If you are serious about pursuing a career in mathematics, science, technology, or business, please fully commit to this course. It will help you beyond measure.

Please see the Modules section of the Canvas Class site for a list of topics to study and work on each week.

The best way to learn the material is to watch the Lecture videos from my YouTube Channel, read the textbook/optional free text, and complete homework assignments on time. If you cannot attend the optional Tuesday Zoom classes, spend the time reviewing the class notes and the class video recording that I will be provide after each class.

Attend office hours to ask questions! I'm here for you!

Try not to work alone! Ask questions as soon as you need help. Make friends with people in the class.

Important Dates:

  • The last day to drop a class this term is February 5, 2023.
    • It is very important you log onto the Canvas site and begin work on the first quiz. That way I will know you have intentions of taking the course. If I do not see any activity from you before February 5, 2023, I will drop you from the course at this time.
  • The last day to drop this course with a W grade is April 28, 2023.
    • It is YOUR responsibility to drop a class if you feel you cannot complete it with the grade you wish to earn.
    • I will not drop anyone from the course in April because I've had too many requests from students to be reinstated after I've done so. Therefore, please understand, you need to make this decision for yourself. If you remain in the class after April 28th, you will receive a letter grade of A, B, C, D, or F.
    • I do not offer, nor do I consider, Incomplete Grades for any other reason than for a true emergency. In most cases, I deny these requests because it is not best for the student.

Grading Policy

  • 90 - 100% = A (Exceeds Standards)
  • 80 - 89% = B, (Above Average)
  • 70 - 79% = C, (Meets Standards)
  • 60 - 69% = D (Below Standards)
  • 50 - 59% = F (Missing Work and Below Standards)

You may notice that the grading floor in the scale above is 50% as opposed to 0%. I make the grading floor 50% so that each grade level has equal range. Now, the entire scale is not skewed towards failure.

At the end of the course, any homework assignment, self assessment, or discussion assignment below 50% will be raised to 50%. Missing assignments from these categories will also be assigned a grade of 50%.

You must take each exam and make a diligent effort to do well. Only then will I raise an exam score to 50% if it is below that score. A grade of 0% will be assigned to any missing exam.

I DO NOT give Make-up exams. If you have scheduling conflicts, you must make arrangements IN ADVANCE of any exam date.

I do not drop lowest scores for any assignment area. All exams, homework assignments, self assessments, and discussions are included in the course grade.

No one will be given time extensions beyond the end of the course to complete assignments. As mentioned above, I do not offer or accept requests for an Incomplete grade unless it is for truly extenuating circumstances. Please keep to the suggested deadlines.

Cheating Policy

Cheating is a very serious offense that I will not tolerate.

  • Please write up your own solutions for the written work submissions in the course.
  • I am far more generous in giving partial credit to authentic work than I am with copied work.
  • I have no way of assessing your learning or knowledge from copied solutions. I cannot conclude anything other than you copied solutions, either from someone in the class or from the Internet.

If you are caught cheating on an exam,

  • You will automatically be given a 0% grade for that exam.
  • Your overall course grade will be lowered by one grade level (From A to B, B to C, C to D, or D to F). It will be impossible to earn an A in the class.
  • All parties involved in the incident will be charged.

 

Learning Resources

My faculty web site contains a few online resources, sample problems, and lecture notes from previous courses that may be helpful to you. The Math 3B Calculus II page is a nice place to find resources for this course

Please come to online Office Hour to ask questions and to request additional examples.

BCC Online Tutoring is available from our Canvas site. From there, please click on the Learning Resources Center link for more information. Otherwise, please visit: https://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/lrc/.

Online Tutoring is available to you via your Canvas site's navigation as well.

Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

Berkeley City College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all individuals. This syllabus and the course materials are available in alternate formats upon request. If you have a disability that may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may need accommodations, please contact a staff member in Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to request accommodations. For students that receive accommodation letters, please contact me to discuss academic arrangements as early in the term as possible.

For more information, please visit Student Accessibility Services at https://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/wp/pssd/ or by phone at (510) 981-2812 or (510) 981- 2813.

Student Learning Outcomes

Representation: Represent relevant information in various mathematical or algorithmic forms.

Calculation: Calculate accurately and comprehensively.

Interpretation: Interpret information presented in mathematical or algorithmic forms.

Application/Analysis: Draw appropriate conclusions based on the quantitative analysis of data, while recognizing the limits of this analysis.

Communication: Explain quantitative evidence and analysis.

Justification for the Course

Satisfies the General Education and Analytical Thinking requirement for Associate Degrees. Provides foundation for more advanced study in mathematics and related fields, such as physics, engineering, and computer science. Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning component required for transfer to UC, CSUC, and some independent four-year institutions. Acceptable for credit: CSU, UC.

Berkeley City College Campus Policies Regarding COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols

Current information regarding the District and College efforts to secure heatlh and safety fo everyone can be found at Safe Peralta: Peralta Secure and the FAQ for Students page.

All students and campus faculty and staff are required to wear a mask over their  nose and mouth at all times while in class and on campus.