What This Document Is
This is a comprehensive course outline for MTH 142: Calculus II and Analytic Geometry at the University of Detroit Mercy. It serves as a roadmap for students enrolled in the course, detailing expectations, grading policies, and a schedule of topics. It’s designed to provide a clear understanding of the course structure and requirements from the outset.
Why This Document Matters
This outline is essential for any student registered for or considering enrollment in MTH 142. It’s particularly useful during the course selection process to understand the prerequisites and course content. Throughout the semester, students can refer to it for important dates, grading breakdowns, and policies regarding attendance and academic integrity. Having this information readily available promotes success and helps students stay organized.
Topics Covered
* Principles of Integration
* Applications of the Definite Integral
* Infinite Series
* Analytic Geometry concepts related to Calculus
* Mathematical modeling in various scientific fields
* Techniques for finding integrals
* Convergence and divergence of series
* Applications of integration to problem-solving
What This Document Provides
* A detailed breakdown of the course grading scheme, including the weight of exams, quizzes, and the final comprehensive exam.
* Important academic dates, such as add/drop deadlines and the Thanksgiving break.
* Policies regarding homework, quizzes, attendance, and the use of calculators.
* Instructor contact information and office hours.
* A clear statement of the course outcomes – what students are expected to know and be able to do upon completion of the course.
* Guidelines regarding make-up exams and the “Last Chance Policy”.