Math 212 - Calculus II - Julio Herrera
| Course: | Calculus II |
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| Professor: | Julio Herrera |
| Email: | julio.herrera@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
Hello, and Welcome!
As you probably already know, MATH 212 is the second part of the sequence of three calculus courses and represents an essential building block for further studies in STEM. It is a relatively fast-paced and challenging course that requires a solid foundation in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, precalculus, and the first part of the calculus. Students who attained mastery in these prerequisites and those who appreciate math and sciences usually enjoy furthering their knowledge. However, they know that it takes time, hard work, and effort to succeed. I am excited to assist you on your path of learning the course topics during the upcoming term and look forward to seeing you in our first class (please be sure that you are present!).
Julio Herrera
Course Description
The course includes a variety of essential topics from Calculus II. We will start the semester by reviewing and expanding our knowledge regarding logarithmic, exponential, inverse trigonometric, and hyperbolic functions. We will also explore the calculus of parametric curves and curves defined through polar coordinates. After learning about indeterminate forms and l’Hospital’s Rule, we will explore various integration techniques and their applications. The next segment of the course involves infinite sequences and series. At the end of the semester, we will learn about differential equations.
The course carries five credit units.
What to Expect in this Course
Your commitment is essential for your success. To stay on task, you will need to invest time and continuously make an effort. In general, you should spend about 2-3 hours per every hour of class time (which means 10-15 hours per week), or more, as needed. Please do your best to fulfill the following expectations:
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Consistently attend classes: Regular attendance is required. Apart from the first day of class when no-show students are dropped (which allows waitlisted students to enroll), you may have two grace absences; please save them for true emergencies or illnesses. If you miss three class meetings, you may be dropped from the course unless there is a valid reason. Three late arrivals may count for one absence.
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Participate in the class: Learning is more efficient when students get actively involved. During lectures, you will participate. You will discuss relevant concepts with peers, solve problems, and present results to the class. I will ask you to engage and provide answers and explanations, either individually or via group work.
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Prepare before the class: To get the most out of this course, you should prepare for each class meeting. Ideally, you should review the concepts and examples taught in the previous lesson.
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Review continuously: After each lecture, try to review your notes. Your learning and retention will be more efficient if you redo the class examples and read the relevant section in the eBook.
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Complete assignments on time: Please stay on top of your tasks! To learn and retain, you should tackle your homework as soon as possible, ideally within a day from the class meeting.
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Take all exams: Supervised tests will occur during regular class meeting times on Campus. If there is a change in health-related requirements that would render on-campus meetings impossible, we will have online proctored tests. In that case, you will also need a secondary device (e.g., a smartphone or a tablet) to stream a video of your surrounding workspace and to scan and upload your written work to Canvas during a limited-time window after finishing the test.
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Be proactive and seek help: During the semester, you are encouraged to ask questions, form or join a study group, attend office hours, and use tutoring services provided through the Learning Center (TLC) or MESA.
Types of Assessments
Low-stakes formative assignments (e.g., quizzes, homework, and so on) will help you learn the course concepts and master the needed mathematical skills. Summative assessments (typically exams) will provide feedback on how well you understand and know the course concepts. More specifically, there may be any or all of the following:
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- Class participation (individual or group work)
- Homework assignments
- Quizzes
- Review assignments
- Projects
- At least three midterm tests and a comprehensive final
Textbook Information
You will need to have some equipment to participate in class and complete your assignments. More specifically, you will need the following:
Calculus by James Stewart (8th ed.)
Other Relevant Course Information
You may be able to borrow a laptop from COC and use it during the semester. To find out about this, please send an Email to laptops@canyons.edu and include the following information:
- Full Name
- ID number
- Phone number
- Address
You will also need to sign a Laptop Lending Agreement.
Online Education Website
Check out the Online Education website (Links to an external site.) for more information on various topics that can help you be a successful online student, such as exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment (Links to an external site.) to assess your skills and help you prepare for taking an online class.
The Learning Center (TLC)
TLC provides FREE tutoring services to COC students, either face-to-face or online. For more information, explore the TLC website (Links to an external site.).
Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)
College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which allow eligible students with disabilities to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services, visit the Academic Accommodation Center website (Links to an external site.).
Online Counseling
The Counseling Department offers appointments online. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals and advise you on course selection and registration. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website (Links to an external site.).
Management of Stress and Mental Health
College of the Canyons cares about your emotional and physical health. Learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including free counseling and mental health services available by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center website (Links to an external site.) or calling them at 661-362-3259.
The National Suicide Lifeline number is 1-800-273- 8255 (TALK). Please call it if you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress – it could save someone’s life. You can also use the Crisis Text Line: Text “Courage” to 741741. It’s free, available 24/7, and confidential.
Veterans Resource Center
The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division, created to help veterans and veteran dependents apply to College of the Canyons, enroll in classes, and request VA Education Vocational Benefits. For more information, visit the Veterans Resource Center .website (Links to an external site.), email veterans@canyons.edu or call (661) 362-3469.
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
The Learning Center (TLC)
The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!
Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)
College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.
Online Counseling
The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.
Management of Stress and Mental Health
Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.
Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.
You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.
Veterans Resource Center
The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.
Library
The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!
Last updated: 02/06/2022 Sub#: 1292