Course Syllabus Math 8, Spring 2025

COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: Math 8, Calculus II
Section Number: 3170
Units: 5 units
Prerequisite(s) or Advisories: Math 7
Location: Zoom link: You must register using the email sent to you at least one day before the class begins.
Day and Time: MW via Zoom; 5:00 PM – 8:15 PM

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor: Henrik Sarkssian
Email Address: Sarkssian_henrik@smc.edu
Office Hours: MW 8:20 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Zoom, Find the link on Canvas announcement

COURSE DESCRIPTION
I. Catalog Description
This second course in calculus is intended primarily for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics majors. Topics include derivatives
and integrals of transcendental functions with mathematical and physical applications, indeterminate forms and improper integrals, infinite
sequences and series, and curves, including conic sections, described by parametric equations and polar coordinates.
II. Examples of Appropriate Text or Other Required Reading:
Calculus, 9th, Stewart, James, Cengage Learning
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Differentiate and integrate hyperbolic, logarithmic, exponential and inverse trigonometric functions.
2. Evaluate integrals using techniques including integration by parts, partial fractions, trigonometric integrals, and trigonometric and other
substitutions.
3. Approximate values of definite integrals using numerical integration, including the techniques of the trapezoidal and Simpson's rules.
4. Solve integral application problems including surface area of surfaces of revolution, moments and center of mass, and arc length of curves
defined by polar or parametric equations.
5. Identify and evaluate indeterminate forms and improper integrals using techniques including L'Hopital's Rule.
6. Using calculus methods, graph polar curves and curves described by parametric equations.
7. Determine whether an infinite sequence converges or diverges.
8. Analyze the relationship between an infinite series, the sequence of its terms, and the sequence of its partial sums.
9. Determine whether an infinite series converges absolutely, converges conditionally or diverges using techniques including the direct
comparison, limit comparison, root, ratio, integral, p-series, nth-term and alternating series tests
10. Determine the radius and interval of convergence of a power series.
11. Differentiate and integrate a convergent power series.
12. Compute the sum of a convergent geometric series and a convergent telescoping series.
13. Determine the Taylor series of a function at a point.

STUDENT & INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

Student Learning Outcomes
1. Students will set up and solve applications problems involving limits, areas, volumes, arc length, indeterminate forms, center of mass and
improper integrals using differentiation and integration techniques with transcendental functions.
2. Students will determine the divergence or type of convergence of various infinite series, find the domain (interval of convergence) of power
series and derive and apply Taylor series.
3. Students will graph and analyze curves using parametric equations and/or polar coordinates and solve applications involving functions in
either polar or parametric form.
REQUIRED TEXTS, MATERIALS, & SUPPLIES
1. Reliable internet connection, webcam and everything else needed to successfully connect to Zoom meetings and Proctorio.
2. WebAssign account for Homework assignments and quizzes.
Other Technology Requirements
A browser that lets you connect to Canvas, WebAssign and course related websites.
Computer Skills: To succeed in this course, you should have the ability to:

• Navigate the Internet using a web browser.

• Manage files using either the Mac or Windows operating systems.
• Send and receive email messages and attachments.
• Use a word processing program like Microsoft Word or its equivalent.
• Make pdf files, merge and split and compress pdf files.

COURSE CONTENT

% of course Topic

8% Review of topics from Calculus 1

8% Applications of the Definite Integral

13% Calculus of inverse, logarithmic and exponential functions.

6% Inverse Trigonometric and Hyperbolic Functions

13% Techniques of Integration

9% Indeterminate Forms and Improper Integrals

 30% Infinite Sequences and Series including calculus of power series.

13% Calculus of curves defined by parametric and polar equations.

100% Total

The content of this course may change depending on time constraints. The order of the topics listed may vary.
METHODS OF EVALUATION

Percentage Evaluation Method

60 % Tests 3 Tests

30 % Final exam

10 % Homework

100 % Total

GRADING SCALE

A ≥ 90% Superior. Mastery beyond course requirements

B 80-89.9% Above average. Consistent progress; meets all course requirements
C 70-79.9% Average. Meets basic course requirements
D 60-69.9% Below average; partial fulfillment of requirements; minimal effort and progress
F Below 60% Fails to meet minimum course standards
Regardless of the above, you must take the final to get a grade above a F. Fail to take the final is an F.
MISSED AND LATE WORK
Homework assignments, exams and quizzes are mandatory and must be taken when scheduled.
There will be no makeup exams. If you miss an exam, and have a valid, documented, college-approved excuse, that exam score will be replaced by your
score on the final exam. (This doesn’t mean your lowest exam score will be replaced by your score on the final exam) and this is possible only for one
missing exam. More than one missing exam will not be considered in this make-up policy.

ATTENDANCE, DROPS, & WITHDRAWALS

You are responsible for maintaining your own enrollment status. You may drop the course with a withdrawal through the twelfth week in a regular
semester. It is NOT possible to drop the class after the twelfth week of the semester. You should check your Corsair Connect for specific drop dates for
each of your courses. General information regarding drop dates, withdrawals, refunds, and other enrollment matters may also be found at the Admissions
section of the SMC website. See Dates & Deadlines for the complete semester schedule including short term courses.

Attendance is crucial to your success. Important things are happening in each class, so you should make every effort to be present every session.
Accumulates absence of 10 hours during class sessions in the semester MAY led you to be dropped from the course by the instructor.
Although I retain the right to drop you given the above circumstances, it is nevertheless your responsibility as a student to withdraw from class if you do
not intend to complete it. Students must NOT expect faculty to initiate withdrawal procedures for them. If you wish to drop this class, you may do so
through Corsair Connect.

EXTRA CREDIT
There will one extra credit question in each exam.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
Classroom Conduct

• This classroom should be welcoming to all. I expect everyone to be respectful in how they communicate and interact with each and every person
in this class. Racist, sexist, homophobic, and other forms of language that potentially marginalize or demean any student are not tolerated.
• In this class we will be sharing multiple perspectives on the course subject matter. Please remember to be respectful with one another and that it
is okay to agree to disagree.
• You are expected to follow all Codes of Conduct as established by Santa Monica College. These documents can be reviewed at the Student Judicial
Affairs webpage. See the rules for Student Conduct (AR 4410), Code of Academic Conduct (AR 4411), Student Honor Code (AR 4412).

Collaborations on the exams and quizzes are not allowed as well as solutions from a tutor or from any other online resources and calculators.
All work must be your own individual work. I’m strongly committed to assigning grades based on my students’ honest efforts to demonstrate learning
in this course. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. If I suspect cheating in any form, I will void the test and replace it with an oral exam.
You should be able to explain the solutions if I ask you to do so, while providing enough time and a shared screen or paper and pencil with no need to
use specific English words. Simply you should be able to solve the problems of the same type and same or easier level of difficulty.
Please see the title " Academic Honesty" in below.
Recording of Class Lectures
In accordance with Section 78907 of the California Education Code, students shall not use any electronic listening or recording device in any classroom
without the prior consent of the instructor, except as necessary to provide reasonable auxiliary aids and academic adjustments to disabled students.

ACADEMIC HONESTY
The SMC Honor statement, signed by each student upon enrollment, reads: “In the pursuit of the high ideals and rigorous standards of academic life, I
commit myself to respect and uphold the Santa Monica College Honor Code, Code of Academic Conduct, and Student Conduct Code. I will conduct myself
honorably as a responsible member of the SMC community in all endeavors I pursue.” Please be extremely careful that you do not engage in any behavior
that could even be construed as cheating. Violations could result in failing grades, reports to the Campus Disciplinarian, and subsequent academic
disciplinary action. Examples of behaviors that are not permitted include but are not limited to: Copying another student's homework, inappropriate
language or physicality in the classroom, and inappropriate behaviors during an exam (talking with another student, looking at or copying from another
student's paper, using a disallowed electronic device or calculator, using disallowed notes, leaving the room without prior permission, removing exam
materials from the classroom).
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABILITIES
I encourage students requesting disability-related accommodations to contact the Center for Students with Disabilities as soon as possible. I will work with
you and the Center for Students with Disabilities to provide appropriate and reasonable accommodations. An early notification of your request for test-
taking and/or other accommodations is necessary to ensure that your disability-related needs are addressed appropriately; testing accommodations
cannot be applied retroactively.

The Center for Students with Disabilities is located on the first floor of the Student Services Center, and the phone number is (310) 434-4265 or email at
dsps@smc.edu Additional Contact Information can be found at the Center for Students with Disabilities website.

TITLE IX (SEX DISCRIMINATION)

Title IX is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity: No person
in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any
education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Those interested in the details should view the Title IX Legal Manual.

Students who have experienced some form of sexual misconduct or discrimination are encouraged to talk to someone about their experience, so they can
get the support they need. You can learn more about available support at the Student Services Title IX webpage.

DISCLAIMER
Some elements of the syllabus may be changed at the instructor’s discretion. Students will be given at least 48 hours' notice of changes whenever possible. If there
is any aspect of this syllabus which you do not understand, or to which you take exception, please let the instructor know within the first week of class. Your continued
attendance in this course constitutes an acknowledgement and acceptance of the requirements delineated in this syllabus.
Textbook: Stewart, James. Calculus. 9th edition, Cengage Learning Com.

This schedule assumes a meeting schedule of 30 days with a 2 hr. 45 min classes meetings per session.
Notice: This schedule is subject to change during the semester. Any changes will be announced in class and updated version will be uploaded on canvas.
Note: This schedule is subject to change during the semester. Last Updated: 02/21/25

Week Date Chapter/Section Content Homework assignments HW Due by

6.1: Inverse Functions
M 02/24 §6.1, §6.2* 6.2*: The Natural Logarithmic Function
1
W 02/26 §6.3*,§6.4* 6.3*: The Natural Exponential Function
6.4*: General Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

6.5: Exponential Growth and Decay

M 03/03 §6.5, §6.6
6.6: Inverse Trigonometric Functions
2 W 03/05 §6.8
6.8: Indeterminate Forms and L'Hopital's Rule

M 03/10 7.1: Integration by Parts

§7.1, §7.2
W 03/12 7.2: Trigonometric Integrals
3

M 03/17 Exam 1
7.3: Trigonometric Substitution
4 W 03/19 §7.3

M 03/24 §7.4 7.4: Integration of Rational Functions by Partial Fractions

W 03/26 §7.7 7.7: Approximate Integration
5
§7.8 7.8: Improper Integrals

§8.2 8.2: Area of a Surface of Revolution

M 03/31 §10.1, §10.2 10.1: Curves Defined by Parametric Equations
6 W 04/02 10.2: Calculus with Parametric Curves
 M 04/07 §10.3, §10.4, §11.1 10.3: Polar Coordinates
W 04/09 10.4: Areas and Lengths in Polar Coordinates
7 11.1: Sequences

04/14- Spring Break

04/20
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M 04/21 Exam 2 11.2: Series

W 04/23 §11.2, §11.3 11.3: The Integral Test and Estimates of Sums
9

M 04/28 §11.4, §11.5 11.4: The Comparison Tests

11.5: Alternating Series
10

W 05/07 Exam 3

11

M 05/12 §11.6 11.6: Absolute Convergence and the Ratio and Root Tests
W 05/14 § 11.7 11.7: Strategy for Testing Series
§ 11.8 11.8: Power Series
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§11.9 11.9: Representations of Functions as Power Series

M 05/19 §11.10 11.10: Taylor and Maclaurin Series

W 05/21 §11.11 11.11: Applications of Taylor Polynomials
13 Review
 Th 05/28 Final exam Final exam: Thursday May 28 https://www.smc.edu/academi
(Cumulative) 5:00pm-8:15 pm cs/classes/dates-deadlines.php
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