Department of Mathematics and Statistics / Math 238 Calculus 3
Fall 2009 Section 1 Class Number 5693
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 am – 8:50am Room 164
MattFahyLecturer
523-6864 : : AMB 133
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday 9:00 – 10:00am
Tuesday 9:00 – 10:00 am
Wednesday 9:00 – 10:00 am
and1:30 – 2:30 pm
Friday 9:00 – 10:00 am
others by appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Calculus 3 is the third and final installment in the joyous journey that is the Calculus Sequence. Our main goal in this course will be to revisit the fundamental ideas of differentiation and integration in three dimensional settings, utilizing a rectangular coordinate system, vectors, combinations of these two, and other coordinate systems. We will start by developing the basic analogues of the derivative and integral in these various settings, then we'll spend considerable time investigating new ideas unique to these three dimensional settings.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in MAT 137 or satisfactory placement.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
The concepts and methodologies of vectors and vector functions of one variable
The partial derivative and the related differentiation rules
Exact and approximate methods for solving multiple integrals over general regions using various coordinate systems
The concepts and methods of vector calculus related to line and surface integrals of scalar fields and vector fields
Applying appropriate concepts to problems in physics, engineering, and other fields of study
TEXT AND COVERAGE: This course will use a free online text found at:
In addition to this online text, I strongly recommend that you purchase Schaum’s Outline of Advanced Calculus (any edition).
ASSESSMENT AND GRADES:
Homework will be primarily administered through an internet based program called Webwork. Information on accessing Webwork assignments will be given early in the semester. These assignments will be supplemented by written problems as I see fit.
As you should know by now, you can't learn math without practicing it yourself - the homework is not designed to be a burden, but to provide you with this practice. You may find you need more or less help than the assigned homework provides. If this is the case, it is your responsibility to communicate with me and to find ways to get the practice you need.
We may occasionally have small quizzes.
A fewprojectsmay be assigned during the semester.
Four in-class examinations and acomprehensive final examwill be administered during the semester. Real tentative dates for the four in-class exams are
Test 1Wednesday, September 16
Test 2Wednesday, October 14
Test 3Friday, November 6
Test 4Tuesday, November 24
The final exam will be Monday, December 7 at 7:30am (sweet).
Your overall course grade is determined as follows:
Homework, quizzes, projects:25%
Exams:50%
Final exam:25%
Grades will be based on your combined percentage from the above categories, with the usual 90%, 80%, 70%, 60% cutoffs. I reserve the right to lower these cutoffs, but I wouldn’t count on it if I were you.
OTHER:
Regular attendance is expected. Test make-ups are acceptable if you schedule them with me beforehand, but not if you don’t. Calculators are permitted on homework and tests, but full credit will never be given without proper work shown. Cell phones, iPods, and the like should not be seen or heard in class. Excessive disruption due to such devices will result in disciplinary action.
I’ve done my best to be concise, clear, and correct here, but if changes need to be made, they will be and you will be notified.
“Be excellent to each other,” Bill S. Preston, Esquire
All other university policies outlined in other official documents apply to this class and will be enforced accordingly.