Syllabus for MATH 152, SECTIONS 525, 526, 527, Spring 2008

Calculus II for the Biological Sciences

Office hours: MWR 2:00-3:00; Also, by appointment.

Class times and places: All sections: MWF 12:40-1:30, HELD (Heldenfels Hall) 109. TR Schedules: Section 525: 9:35-10:25, T: Blocker 130, R: ZACH 119D. Section 526: 12:45-1:35, T: Blocker 130, R: MILS 216. Section 527: 2:20-3:10 T: Blocker 130, R CE 136.

Section web page: http://www.math.tamu.edu/~phoward/M152.html

Textbook: Calculus for Biology and Medicine, 2nd Edition, by C. Neuhauser, Pearson (2004).  Also, MATLAB for M152, available at Copy Corner (2307 Texas Avenue South).

Prerequisites: Math 151 or equivalent.

Course Goal: The goal of this course is to introduce students to integral calculus and differential equations in a context that emphasizes applications in the biological sciences.

Relation to Other Sections:This course is a continuation of M151, Sections 522, 523, and 524 from fall semester 2007, and students should note that it will differ considerably from the other sections of M152.  Most significantly, we will spend the second half of the semester studying linear algebra and systems of ordinary differential equations, topics that will not be covered in the math and engineering sections of M152. 

Homework Assignments: A homework assignment will be posted on the course web site each Thursday, due the following Thursday. Homework assignments will not be accepted late unless the student has a university approved excuse. 

Quizzes:  A short quiz will be given on each Thursday on which there is not an exam (excluding the first Thursday of classes).

Exams: There will be three evening exams during the semester as well as a comprehensive final.  The evening exams will be 7:30-9:30 p.m. on the following dates: Thursday, Feb. 7, Thursday, Mar. 6, and Thursday April 17.  The final exam for this class will be on Monday May 5, 10:30 a.m.--12:30 p.m. Please make a note of these dates.

Grades: Final grades will be determined in the following manner: Homework assignments: 15%; MATLAB assignments: 10%; Quizzes: 15%; In-class exams: 15% each; Final exam: 15%.  Grade ranges will be standard: 89.50-100, A; 79.50-89.49, B; 69.50-79.49, C, 59.50-69.49, D; below 59.50, F.

Make-up policy: Make-ups for exams will only be given if the student can provide a documented University-approved excuse (see University Regulations). According to University Student Rules students are required to notify an instructor by the end of the next working day after missing an exam. Otherwise the student forfeits his or her right to a make-up.

Scholastic Dishonesty: Copying work done by others, either in-class or out of class, is an act of scholastic dishonesty and will be prosecuted to the full extent allowed by University policy. "An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do." Please refer to the Honor Council Rules and Procedures, available at the Office of the Aggie Honor System.

Copyright policy: All printed materials disseminated in class or on the web are protected by copyright laws. One xerox copy (or download from the web) is allowed for personal use. Multiple copies or sale of any of these materials is strictly prohibited.

Students with Disabilities: The following statement was provided by the Department of Student Life: 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 accomodation of their disabilities.  If you believe you have a disability requiring an accomodation, please contact the Department of Student Life, Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), in Room 126 of the Koldus building or call 845-1637.

Class Schedule: Roughly speaking, we should cover the following material on the following schedule:

Week of Monday	Material Covered
January  14	Section 6.1.
January 21	Section 6.2. (No class Monday Jan. 21.)
January 28	Section 6.3.
February 4	Sections 7.1 and 7.2. (Exam 1 Thursday Feb. 7.)
February 11	Sections 7.3 and 7.4.
February 18	Sections 7.7 and 8.1.
February 25	Sections 8.2 and 8.3.
March 3	Sections 9.1 and 9.2 (Exam 2 Thursday March 6.)
March 10	SPRING BREAK
March 17	Sections 9.3 and 9.4. (No class Friday March 21.)
March 24	Sections 10.4 and 10.5.
March 31	Sections 10.6 and 10.7. (Tuesday, April 1 last day for Q-drop.)
April 7	Section 11.1.
April 14	Sections 11.2 and 11.3. (Exam 3 Thursday April 17.)
April 21	Section 11.4.
April 28	Review. Last day of classes is Tues. April 29, redefined as Friday.