Calculus III
Session 1 2009 - 2010
Course:
Text:
Instructor:
MAC 2313 Calculus III
Multivariable Calculus, Fifth Edition , McCallum, HughesJody De Voe
Office: 4-239
Phone: 407-582-2305
Email: jdevoe@valenciacc.edu
Department:
Dr. Maryke Lee
Office: 4 133
Phone 407-582-2366
Student Engagement Hours: In 4 –239: MW:
1:30 – 3:00
TR:
12:00 – 1:00; 1:30 – 2:15
F
12:00 – 1:00
Online: Sunday:
7:00 – 9:30 PM
AIM Username: jdevoe64 or email at jdevoe@valenciacc.edu
Hours will be posted on the office door. You may see me or call to make an appointment outside of the
posted hours. Please feel free to email at any time with questions or concerns.
Course Description:
This is the third course in a three course sequence intended for engineering, science, and math majors.
The prerequisite is MAC 2312. Each day the first part of the class period will be spent discussing student
questions about the homework assignment. To be successful in the class it is important to set aside
time between each class meeting to work on the assignment. It is suggested that you discuss
homework and ideas with other students in the class.
Attendance:
The student will be responsible for doing any assignment that is made during their absence. If a
scheduled test is missed the final exam score will be used in place of the missed test score. If a student
realizes in advance that he/she has a conflict with a scheduled test it may be possible to schedule the test
for an earlier time. No make-ups of quizzes will be given.
Valencia Student Core Competencies:
Valencia faculty have defined four interrelating competencies (Think, Value, Communicate, Act) that
prepare students to succeed in the world community. These competencies are outlined in the College
Catalog. In this course, through classroom lecture and discussion, group work, and other learning activities,
you will further your mastery of those core competencies. Additional information is available in the College
Catalog (http://valenciacc.edu/catalog/04-05/default.htm ).
Outline:
The course will be divided into three units and a test will be given over each one. Below is a schedule
showing the approximate content and test dates for each unit. Exact test dates will be announced in
class.
Text Material
Test Date
Exam 1
Chapters 12 and 13
9/24
Exam 2
Chapters 14 and 15
10/27
Exam 3
Chapter 16 and 17
11/24
Chapter 18
Covered on the final
A comprehensive final exam will be given on Tuesday, December 15, 10:00 – 12:30.
Grading:
Grades will be based upon three in class exams, a quiz average, and a comprehensive final exam. Each
of the class exams will count 100 points, the quiz average will count 100 points and the final exam will
count 100 points. The highest 80% of the quizzes will be counted. The final exam score may replace the
lowest test score, but the quiz average can not be replaced24 This makes a total of 500 points from
which letter grades will be assigned according to the percentage earned using the scale 90 to 100% is an
A, 80 to 89 is a B, 70 to 79 is a C, 60-69 is a D.
Withdrawal Deadline: November 6, 2009 is the last day to withdraw and receive a "W". After that date,
withdrawing will result in a WP or WF, depending on whether you are passing or failing at the time of
withdrawal. The last date to withdraw from the class, and get a WP or WF is December 5, 2008. If you
have not withdrawn from the class by that date, you WILL receive a grade other than a WP or WF in the
class.
Calculator
A graphing calculator is required for the course. The TI-83 or Voyage 200 will be used by the instructor
but a TI-82, 86,85, 89 or 92 will also be acceptable. Storing notes, formulas, problems, etc. in the
calculator is considered cheating. The instructor reserves the right to inspect the memory of the student's
calculator at any time during the semester. If inappropriate information is found stored in the calculator
during a quiz or test, the student will receive a 0 on that quiz or test.
Disclaimer
This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
Academic Honesty:
All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Valencia. Academic dishonesty included, but is not
limited to, plagiarism, cheating, furnishing false information, forgery, alteration or misuse of documents,
misconduct during a testing situation, and misuse of identification with intent to defraud or deceive.
Sanctions available to the professor should a violation occur are described in the Valencia Student
Handbook or online at http://valencia.cc.fl.us/policies/PDF/10-16.pdf
Students with Disabilities
"Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a notification
from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the instructor,
preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines
accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities. The East Campus Office is
located in Building 5, Room 216."