Syllabus

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • integrate elementary functions,
  • use integration to compute area, volume, arc length, work, etc.,
  • determine convergence or divergence of sequences and series,
  • analyze functions expressed as power series,
  • examine curves in the plane expressed parametrically or in polar coordinates, and
  • communicate mathematically, including understanding, making, and critiquing mathematical arguments.

Class Meetings

Sections meet on Mondays and Wednesdays or on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 110 minutes each class period. A list of sections, their meeting times and locations, and their instructors can be found through the Registrar’s Course Search (enter “MATH-UA 122” in the first search field) or on the Department of Mathematics’ Course Schedules page.

Prerequisites

Students who wish to enroll in Calculus II must meet one of the following prerequisites:

  • Calculus I (MATH-UA 121) with a C or higher,
  • a score of 4 or higher on the Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB test,
  • a score of 4 or higher on the Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus BC test,
  • placement into Calculus II by the Department of Mathematics’ placement test, or
  • permission of the Department of Mathematics.

See the CAS Calculus Information page for more information on scores from other examination boards.

Textbook and Materials

You need a textbook and access to WebAssign. There are several options for getting these.

The textbook is: Essential Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 2nd edition by James Stewart.

It is highly recommended to use the e-book which is included with WebAssign, which is a mandated part of the course, although you may additionally buy a print copy from the NYU Bookstore or elsewhere if you prefer.

Calculators

A graphing calculator is encouraged for class discussion and on homework, but not allowed for examinations or quizzes. No specific calculator is endorsed, so do not buy a new one. If you have one already, continue to use that one; if you do not, try free alternatives such as WolframAlpha or Desmos.