Oakton College

Generic Course Syllabus

I Course Course Course
Prefix Number Name Credit Lecture Lab
MAT 251 Calculus II 4 4 0
II. Prerequisite
MAT 250 (Calculus I) with a grade of C or better.
III. Course (Catalog) Description
This course is a continuation of MAT 250 and focuses on integration, applications of integration, methods of integration, infinite series, polar and parametric equations.  Use of technology is integrated throughout.
IV. Learning Objectives
A. Evaluating definite integrals by using substitution, integration by parts, and tables.
B. Evaluate improper integrals.
C. Use integrals to find area, volume and arc length; application to physics and engineering.
D. Evaluating differential equations by Euler’s method and the separation of variables.
E. Evaluating infinite sequences and series.
F. Using convergence tests and estimating series.
G. Using power series and representing functions by power series.
H. Using Taylor and MacLaurin series. 
I. Understand parametric equations and their applications to differentiation and integration.
J. Understand polar equations and their application to differentiation and integration.
K. Use technology for evaluating integrals, series, and polar and parametric equations.
V. Academic Integrity
The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore Oakton Community College has adopted a Code of Academic Conduct and a Statement of Student Academic Integrity. These may be found in the Student Handbook. You may also find a summary of the Code of Academic Conduct on the College Catalog.  Among the violations of academic integrity listed and defined are: Cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication of records and official documents, personal misrepresentation and proxy, and bribes, favors, and threats.
It is the student's responsibility to be aware of behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty.
Pursuant to the due process guarantees contained in the Policy and Procedures on Student Academic Integrity, the minimum punishment for the first offense for a student found in violation of the standards of academic integrity is failure in the assignment. In addition, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice-President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
VI.  COURSE TOPICS:
A. Techniques of Integration
  1. Integration by parts
  2. Integration by substitution
  3. Integration using tables
B.   Improper Integrals
  1. L'Hopital's rule
  2.  Infinite limits of integration
  3. Integration over discontinuities
  C.   Applications of the Definite Integral
  1.  Volumes using the cross-sectional area
  2.  Volumes of solids of revolution
  3.  Arc length and surface area
  4.   Work, hydrostatic pressure and force, moments and center of mass
D.   Modeling and Differential Equations
1.  Exponential growth and decay
  2.   Separable differential equations
  3. Logistic models
E.   Infinite sequences and series
  1. Sequences and series
  2. Geometric series
  3. Tests for positive terms (integral, comparison, ratio, n'th root)
  4. Alternating series
  5. Absolute and conditional convergence
  6. Power series
  7. Taylor and MacLaurin series
  8. Applications including binomial series and solutions to differential equations
F.   Parametric equations and polar coordinates
  1.  Parametric equations and related calculus
  2. Graphing with polar coordinates
  3. Integration and differentiation using polar coordinates
  4. Applications including area and arclength and surface area
G. Recommended Technology
1. Use of technology to evaluate integrals
  2. Use of technology to investigate improper integrals
  3. Use Euler's method and technology to evaluate differential equations
4. Use technology for graphing, integrating, and differentiating parametric and polar equations

 
VII. Methods of Instruction
(To be completed by instructor.) Methods of presentation can include lectures, discussion, experimentation, audio-visual aids, small-group work and regularly assigned homework. Calculators/computers will be used when appropriate. .  Use of a computer algebra system is recommended. Mathematica, Derive and TI-92 calculators are available for use at the College at no charge.
VIII. Course Practices Required
(To be completed by instructor.)
IX. Instructional Materials
Calculus, 2nd edition by Bradley and Smith, Prentice-Hall, 1999.
A graphics calculator is required.  A TI-83 or higher numbered model will be used for instructional purposes.
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
(To be completed by instructor.)

Evaluation methods can include grading homework, chapter or major tests, quizzes, individual or group projects, calculator/computer projects and a final examination.

XI. Other Course Information
Other course information If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services.  All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.