Math 1553(Section 1): Calculus

Fall 2012, Monday-Thursday 12:30pm-1:20pm in Lockett 116

Professor: Ambar Sengupta

Room 324 Lockett, 578-1607

Office Hours

Wednesdays 1:30pm-3pm, and by appointment.

Text

Stewart's Calculus, Early Transcendentals 7th Edition. (Question: Why is it never `late transcendentals'?) This will be used mainly for homework problems.

Prerequisites

Mathematics 1551 or equivalent.

Course Description

This is a second step into calculus, with a geometric flavor. We will begin with a study of vectors in three dimensions and move into calculus through the study of curves and their geometric features. We will then turn to some basic concepts in real analysis, including the study of sequences and series, leading to the study of power series. We will conclude with an initiation into calculus in higher dimensions.

Performance Evaluation

Assignments/Quizzes 50%, Tests 25 %, and Final Examination 25%. Grading scale will be indicated on Moodle.