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What Is MAT-264 at GCU?
MAT-264 (Calculus II) is the second course in GCU’s calculus sequence and arguably the hardest undergraduate math course most STEM students will ever take. While Calc I introduced derivatives and basic integration, Calc II goes deep: advanced integration techniques, applications of integration (volumes, arc length, surface area), and the entirely abstract world of infinite sequences and series.
The course runs 8 weeks. The first half focuses on integration—techniques that go far beyond “reverse the power rule.” The second half introduces sequences and series, content that feels completely disconnected from everything you learned before. Students who survived Calc I often hit a wall when series start.
Homework is delivered through Pearson MathXL or Cengage WebAssign. You’ll also complete problem sets and the Power Series benchmark project in Halo Learn, with exams proctored through Halo or ProctorU.
MAT-264 Platform Stack:
| Primary Homework | MathXL or WebAssign |
| Discussion & Problem Sets | Halo Learn |
| Exam Proctoring | Halo / ProctorU |
The 8-Week MAT-264 Rhythm
Calc II is split into two distinct halves that feel like completely different courses.
Weeks 1-2: Integration Techniques
U-substitution review, integration by parts, trigonometric integrals, trigonometric substitution. Each technique has specific patterns you must recognize. Miss the pattern, choose the wrong technique, and the problem becomes impossible.
Weeks 3-4: Applications & Midterm
Volumes of revolution (disk, washer, shell methods), arc length, surface area. These require setting up integrals from geometric descriptions—same translation problem from Calc I, but harder. The midterm tests all integration content.
Weeks 5-6: Sequences & Series Introduction
Everything changes. Sequences, limits of sequences, infinite series, convergence tests. This is abstract math that has nothing to do with the integration you just learned. Most students find this section impossible to visualize.
Weeks 7-8: Power Series, Taylor Series & Final
Power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series, convergence intervals. The Power Series benchmark project is due. The final exam is cumulative—integration AND series—the two most challenging areas combined.
Integration Techniques: The First Half
Unlike derivatives (where rules always work), integration requires choosing the right technique for each problem. Choose wrong and you’ll spin forever.
U-Substitution
The most basic technique—look for a function and its derivative together. If you see something like ∫2x·cos(x²)dx, the x² inside the cosine and the 2x outside are a matched pair. Let u = x², du = 2x dx, and the integral simplifies.
When it fails: When there’s no obvious function-derivative pairing. Then you need a different technique.
Integration by Parts
Used when you have a product of two different types of functions. The formula: ∫u dv = uv – ∫v du. The trick is choosing u and dv correctly—LIATE (Logarithmic, Inverse trig, Algebraic, Trig, Exponential) helps you pick.
The trap: Sometimes you need to apply it twice. Sometimes it loops back and you solve algebraically. Students who don’t recognize these patterns get stuck.
Trigonometric Substitution
Used for integrals containing √(a² – x²), √(a² + x²), or √(x² – a²). You substitute x with a trig expression that simplifies the radical using Pythagorean identities.
- √(a² – x²) → substitute x = a·sin(θ)
- √(a² + x²) → substitute x = a·tan(θ)
- √(x² – a²) → substitute x = a·sec(θ)
The trap: Students forget to convert back to x at the end. You integrated in terms of θ, but the answer must be in terms of x. This requires drawing a reference triangle—a step many students skip and lose points.
Partial Fractions
Used for rational functions (polynomial divided by polynomial). You decompose the fraction into simpler pieces that are easier to integrate individually. This requires factoring the denominator and solving systems of equations.
Volumes of Revolution: Disk, Washer & Shell
One of the most common exam topics. You rotate a region around an axis and calculate the volume of the resulting solid.
Disk Method
When rotating a region bounded by one curve around an axis. The cross-sections are disks (circles). Volume = π∫[r(x)]² dx, where r(x) is the radius function.
Washer Method
When the region has a hole (bounded by two curves). Cross-sections are washers (circles with holes). Volume = π∫([R(x)]² – [r(x)]²) dx, where R is the outer radius and r is the inner radius.
Shell Method
An alternative approach using cylindrical shells instead of disks. Volume = 2π∫x·f(x) dx. Sometimes shell is easier than disk/washer, sometimes it’s harder—you need to recognize which to use.
Where students fail: Setting up the integral. You must identify the axis of rotation, determine which method works best, find the correct radius expressions, and set up proper bounds. The integration itself is usually straightforward—the setup is where points are lost.
Sequences & Series: The Second Half
This is where Calc II earns its reputation. Sequences and series are abstract—you can’t graph them the way you graph functions. Students who relied on visualization in Calc I struggle when that crutch disappears.
The Core Question: Does It Converge?
An infinite series is a sum of infinitely many terms: a₁ + a₂ + a₃ + … The central question is always: does this sum approach a finite number (converges) or grow without bound (diverges)?
Convergence Tests
You must learn multiple tests and know when each applies:
- Divergence Test: If lim(aₙ) ≠ 0, the series diverges. (But if the limit IS 0, this test tells you nothing.)
- Geometric Series: Σarⁿ converges if |r| < 1
- p-Series: Σ1/nᵖ converges if p > 1
- Comparison Tests: Compare to a known series
- Ratio Test: Best for factorials and exponentials
- Root Test: Best when terms have nth powers
- Integral Test: Compare series to an integral
- Alternating Series Test: For series with alternating signs
The trap: Choosing the wrong test wastes time and leads nowhere. Each test works for specific types of series. Our experts recognize patterns instantly and apply the right test first.
The Power Series Benchmark Project
The major project in MAT-264 focuses on power series—representing functions as infinite sums. You’ll work with Taylor and Maclaurin series, find intervals of convergence, and apply these concepts to approximate functions.
What the project requires:
- Deriving Taylor/Maclaurin series for given functions
- Finding radius and interval of convergence
- Using series to approximate function values
- Written analysis explaining your work
We deliver complete benchmark projects with correct derivations, proper convergence analysis, and clear written explanations that pass LopesWrite.
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Engineering Students
Calc II is the last major math hurdle before your engineering core. A failing grade delays everything—differential equations, physics, your entire upper-division sequence. Your scholarship may depend on maintaining GPA. We protect both.
Computer Science Majors
You survived Calc I. Now series feel completely disconnected from anything you’ll actually use. You’re right—most CS work doesn’t need Taylor series. But you need the grade to graduate. Let us handle it.
Students Who Hit the Series Wall
Integration went fine. Then Week 5 started and now nothing makes sense. Sequences and series are a completely different style of math—abstract, non-visual, and unforgiving. We specialize in exactly this content.
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How much does MAT-264 help cost?
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Can you help with just sequences and series?
Yes. We offer full course help or targeted assistance—just the series content (Weeks 5-8), just the Power Series project, just exam prep. Many students handle integration but need expert help when the abstract content starts.
Can you do just the Power Series benchmark project?
Absolutely. The benchmark project is one of our most requested Calc II services. We deliver complete projects with correct derivations, convergence analysis, and written explanations that pass LopesWrite.
Are the exams proctored?
Typically yes—through Halo or ProctorU. We handle proctored exams through secure remote access with your permission, or provide comprehensive study materials so you can take them confidently yourself.
Can you start if I’m already failing?
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Additional Resources
Helpful Tools:
- Desmos Graphing Calculator — visualize functions and integrals
- Wolfram Alpha — check integration and series calculations
Related FMMC Pages:
- All GCU Math Courses
- MAT-261 Pre-Calculus
- MAT-262 Calculus I (prerequisite)
- WebAssign Help & Answers
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