Southern Arkansas University
Course Syllabus
Fall 2013
Course Number and Title: Math 2563, Calculus III
College or Department: CST--Math and Computer Science
Instructor: John Hutchens
Contact Number: (870) 235-5176
Email: jdhutchens@saumag.edu
Office Hours & Location: M W 9:00-10:00 am, Wilson 228
Format: F-to-F (0-24% online)
Weeks in length: 15
Class Meetings per term: 31
Hours per class meeting: 1.33
Credit hours awarded: 3
Course Time & Location: TR11:00-12:20, Science 103
Credit Hour Description
For every course credit hour of a 15-17 week semester, the typical student should expect to spend approximately 45 clock hours per term of
concentrated attention on course-related work, including but not limited to time engaged in class, as well as out-of-class time spent
reading, reviewing, organizing notes, preparing for upcoming quizzes/exams, problem solving, developing and completing projects, and
other activities that enhance learning.
University Mission Statement
The mission of Southern Arkansas University is to educate students for productive and fulfilling lives in a global environment by providing
opportunities for intellectual growth, individual enrichment, skill development, and meaningful career preparation. The University believes in
the worth of the individual and accepts its responsibility for developing in its students those values and competencies essential for effective
citizenship in an ever-changing, free, and democratic society. Further, the University encourages and supports excellence in teaching,
scholarly, and creative endeavors, and service.
College Mission Statement
The purpose of the College of Science and Technology is to educate students in the basic and applied natural sciences, mathematics,
computer science, agriculture, and nursing to prepare them to enter industrial, governmental, and professional careers as well as
advanced degree studies.
Department Mission Statement
The mission of the department is seven-fold. One is to prepare students for careers in both mathematics and computer science. Another is to prepare
students for advanced graduate training in both mathematics and computer science. A third is to prepare elementary, middle-school, and secondary
teachers in the content areas of mathematics and computer science which are essential to their bachelor of science in education program. A fourth is
to prepare graduate students in the content area of mathematics essential for the master of education degree. A fifth is to provide both minor
programs to support a variety of major programs and service courses in mathematics and computer science in support of other departmental major
and minor programs. A sixth is to support the general education program. The final mission is to offer developmental courses to prepare students for
college-level mathematics.
Learning Goals and Course Content
University Learning Goal: LG 3--Critical Thinking
Department or Program Learning Goal: Graduates will be able to state and apply mathematical definitions and prove fundamental
theorems.
Course Description: Prerequisite:
Math 1545. Techniques of integration, solid analytic geometry with vectors, calculus
of functions of several variables, and series.
Course Content: Vectors and Geometry in Space, Vector-valued Functions and Motion in Space, Partial Derivatives, and Multiple Integrals.
Course Learning Goal(s): Students will learn skills and concepts related to multivariable Calculus. They will use these
skills and concepts to solve the subject's practical or applied problems.
Course Learning Objective(s): Upon
completion of this course, students should be able to:
Solve problems related to multiple integrals, partial derivatives, and vector calculus.
Needed Resources
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
Graphing Calculator.
Thomas’ Calculus, 12th edition, by Weir and Hass is the required textbook
Grading Policies:
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Tests
HW/quiz avg.
Final exam
Class participation
18.75% each
18.75%
20%
5%
Grading Scale: A [100, 90]; B (90, 80]; C (80, 70]; D (70, 60]; F (60,0]
Additional University Policies
Disability Support Services: It is the policy of SAU to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal law, state law, and the
University's commitment to equal education opportunities. Any student with a disability who needs accommodation should inform the
instructor at the beginning of the course. Students with disabilities are also encouraged to contact the Office of Disabilities Support
Services, Nelson Hall, Room 203, 870-235-4154.
Academic Integrity Policy: Academic integrity at SAU is an organizational and individual responsibility to honesty in all learning experiences.
Any act of dishonesty in academic work constitutes academic misconduct and is subject to disciplinary action. Acts of dishonesty include,
but are not limited to:
A. Plagiarism--the act of taking and/or using the ideas, work, and/or writings of another person as one’s own.
B. Cheating--an act of dishonesty with the intention of obtaining and/or using information in a fraudulent manner.
C. Fabrication--faking or forging a document, signature or findings of a research project.
Supplemental Information
The following calendar is subject to change:
Course Calendar
TEST 1
TEST 2
TEST 3
Topic
3D coordinates
Vectors
The dot product
12
The cross product
Lines and planes
Cylinders and quadrics
TEST 1
Curves in space
Integrals of vector
functions
13
Arc length
Curvature and normal
vectors
Function of several
variables
Limits and continuity
Partial derivatives
TEST 2
14
The chain rule
Directional derivatives
Tangent planes
Extreme values
Double integrals
Double integrals (cont.)
15
Area
Triple integrals
Antiderivatives
TEST 3
Line integrals
Vector fields
Final Exam: Thursday December 10, 10:00am – 11:50 am
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