Math 138: Calculus II Bio Sci, Spring 2003, Sections 1-3

Lecturer: Prof. G. Cherlin

• Office hours: Mon, Fri 10-11 A.M. in Hill 244 (Busch Campus)
• Office: HILL-244 (Busch Campus)
• E-mail: cherlin@math.rutgers.edu
• Telephone: (732) 445-5921
• Home page: http://www.math.rutgers.edu/~cherlin/

Teaching Assistant: Xiaoqing Li

• Office: Hill Center 605A
• Office Hours: Monday 1:30-3PM
• Office phone: (732) 445-8208
• E-mail address: xqli@math.rutgers.edu

Objectives:
The course Math-138 is specially designed for the life sciences with a broad array of applications and non-calculus material and less emphasis on theory. It is a terminal calculus course. In particular, it cannot be used to fulfill the prequisites for math-251. If you plan to take math-251 or just would like to keep the option open then you have to take math-152 instead of this course.

Teaching materials:

• Main text:
S. T. Tan: Applied Calculus for the managerial, life, and social sciences, fifth edition, Brooks/Cole 2002

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The next three items can be purchased in the Undergraduate Office of the Math Department, HILL-303:
• Chapter 16 of Roland Larson: Calculus, early transcendental functions
Differential equations
• Supplement for Math 138 Calculus II, Department of Mathematics, Rutgers University
Linear algebra
• Edward Keller: Population projection, UMAP Module 345
Application of linear algebra to population dynamics

Calculator:
A graphing calculator is required for the course. For example the TI-82 or TI-86 but also any calculator with equivalent capacities can be used. Calculators with QWERTY keyboard or symbolic differentiation and integration programs are not allowed (such as the TI-89 and TI-92), and their use will be forbidden in the quizzes or exams.

Recitations:
At each recitation the instructor will answer questions and go over homework problems. Participation is mandatory. There will be a quiz during each recitation.

Homework:
The syllabus contains also a list of required homework problems. Some students may need additional practice; this is a minimal list. Homework assignments should be handed in during the Monday recitation, and will be graded.

Attendance:
You are responsible for attending all class meetings. Poor attendance can be used to decide borderline grade situations.
All information in the website is subject to change.
The only reliable source of information about the course is the lecture.

Exams:
There will be two midterms and a final. A graphing calculator is required. You may not use any notes or books during exam. A formula sheet will be provided to you with each exam.

Grading:
Various numbers will help determine your final grade.