Course: Math 20B
Title: Calculus for Science and Engineering
Credit Hours: 4 (2 credits if taken after Math 10B or Math 10C)
Prerequisite: Math 20A or equivalent or Score of 4 or better on AB calculus AP test
Catalog Description: Integral calculus of one variable and its applications, with exponential, logarithmic, hyperbolic, and trigonometric functions. Methods of integration. Polar coordinates in the plane.
Textbook: Calculus: Early Transcendentals, by Jon Rogawski; published by W. H. Freeman and Company; 2008
Subject Material: We shall cover parts of chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of the text, as well as a course supplement.
Lecture: Attending the lecture is a fundamental part of the course; you are responsible for material presented in the lecture whether or not it is discussed in the textbook. You should expect questions on the exams that will test your understanding of concepts discussed in the lecture.
Reading: Reading the sections of the textbook corresponding to the assigned homework exercises is considered part of the homework assignment; you are responsible for material in the assigned reading whether or not it is discussed in the lecture. You should expect questions on the exams that will test your understanding of concepts addressed in the reading and assigned homework exercises.
Calculators: A graphing calculator is recommended. The calculator should be used as an aid in learning concepts, not just as a means of computation. A scientific calculator with graphing capability, such as the TI-83, TI-84 or TI-86 suffices for this course. A more sophisticated calculator with a built-in CAS (such as the TI-89) may be appropriate if you are pursuing a technical major that will make use of it later. Note: The use of calculators will not be permitted during exams or quizzes.
Homework: Homework will be assigned on the course homework page and will be collected during the Monday lecture on the indicated due date and a representative sample of the exercises will be graded. You should make every effort to complete the homework assignments and seek help with problems you have not been able to solve. A Student Solutions Manual (available in the Bookstore) has complete solutions for many of the odd-numbered problems in the text.
Midterm Exams: There will be two (2) midterm exams. See the course calendar for the dates of the midterm exams. There will be no makeup exams. You may bring one 8.5 by 11 inch handwritten sheet of notes with you to each midterm exam.
Final Examination: The final examination will be held at the following date and time:
Grading: Your course grade will be determined by your cumulative average at the end of the term and will be based on the following scale:
| A+ | A | A- | B+ | B | B- | C+ | C | C- | D |
| 97 | 93 | 90 | 87 | 83 | 80 | 77 | 73 | 70 | 60 |
Regrades: Quizzes and midterm exams will be returned in the discussion sections. If you wish to have your quiz or exam regraded, you must observe the following rules:
Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty is considered a serious offense at UCSD. Students caught cheating will face an administrative sanction which may include suspension or expulsion from the university. It is in your best interest to maintain your integrity.