Course:  Math 20B

Title:  Calculus for Science and Engineering

Credit Hours:  4 (2 credits if taken after Math 10B or Math 20B)

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.  See the homework page for a complete listing of sections we will cover.

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.  It will be expected that you read the assigned material in advance of each lecture.

Calculus Tutoring Lab:   A tutoring lab for Calculus students will be open 10 to 12 hours daily Monday through Friday in APM B402.  There will usually be at least 2 tutors and/or TAs available to help with homework, calculators, and coursework.  Take a look at the schedule to see when it is open or when your favorite tutor or TA is there. We strongly recommend that you make use of the Calculus Tutoring Lab.

Calculators:  A graphing calculator (preferably a TI-85 or TI-86) is recommended.  The calculator should be used as an aid in learning concepts, not just as a means of computation.  Help with using TI graphing calculators will be available in the Calculus Lab.  Note:  The use of calculators will not be permitted during exams or quizzes.

Homework:  Homework will be assigned on the course homework page and should be completed by the discussion section on the indicated due date.  Homework will not be collected; your homework will be evaluated by your performance on periodic quizzes.  You should make every effort to complete the homework assignments and seek help with problems you have not been able to solve.  You can get help with the homework assignments in the Calculus Tutoring Lab (APM B402).  A Student Solutions Manual (available in the Bookstore) has complete solutions for odd-numbered problems in the text.

Quizzes:  There will be four (4) quizzes given during the lecture on certain Fridays; please see the course calendar for the dates of the quizzes.  Each quiz will consist of two problems taken directly from the assigned homework and you will be allowed twenty (20) minutes to complete each quiz.  Your cumulative quiz grade will be based on the best  3  of the  4  quizzes.  No notes (or books) or calculators will be allowed during the quizzes.  There will be no makeup quizzes.

Midterm Exams:  There will be two (2) midterm exams. See the course calendar for the dates of the midterm exams.  You may bring one 8.5 by 11 inch handwritten sheet of notes with you to each midterm exam. No calculators will be allowed during the midterm exams.  There will be no makeup exams.

Final Exam:  The final examination will be held at the following date and time.

• Tuesday, December 9, 3:00pm-6:00pm (See also the course calendar.)

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:

• Note:   The above scale is not intended to be a guarantee: each individual instructor may adjust the scale to suit their class.

• 20% Quizzes,  20% Midterm Exam I,  20% Midterm Exam II,  40% Final Exam
• 20% Quizzes,  20% Best Midterm Exam,  60% Final Exam

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.