MATHEMATICS 2210-001
Calculus 3
JTB 130, 12:30-1:30 MWF
Summer 2014
Instructor:
Bryan Wilson – wilson@math.utah.edu – Office JWB 314
Office Hours – To be determined later
You may also email me to set up times of your choosing.
Course Website: http://www.math.utah.edu/~wilson/2210Summer14.html
Textbook:
The textbook for the course is Calculus with Differential Equations by Varberg,
Purcell, and Rigdon, 9th Edition, ISBN-10: 0132306336 |
ISBN-13: 978-0132306331
The book will be available in many different forms. See the course website for
more information.
Course Description: Math 2210 is a first course in calculus of functions of multiple variables.
The main topics are vector calculus, derivatives of functions of two or more
variables, multiple integrals, and various applications of these ideas to both other
mathematical areas and real-life situations. Chapters 11-14 in the book will be
covered, possibly skipping a few sections.
Homework: Homework will be posted online for each section that is covered in class. The
homework will be turned in weekly for a grade, usually on Mondays in class.
Homework is turned in at the beginning of class on the day it is due and will not
be accepted after that point. Working in groups is encouraged and highly
recommended for these problems. The lowest two homework scores at the end of
the semester will be dropped. You must show work to receive points!
“Magical Answers” will receive little or no credit.
Exams:
Two 60 minute midterm exams will be given. The problems will be very similar
to those from homework but with different numbers. These exams may have
material from previous chapters as well at my discretion. Make-up exams will not
be given except in some sort of unavoidable crisis situation. The sooner you let
me know about a potentially missed exam, the better! Do not miss an exam
and then try to talk to me about it 2 weeks later!
Final Exam: The final exam is a comprehensive final which I will write. It will be given on
Thursday, July 31 from 12:30-2:30 PM in the regular room, JTB 130. The final
exam cannot be made up, you MUST be in class on this day to take the exam.
Grading:
Grades will be determined at the end of the semester by weighting the following
parts of the overall grade:
20% Homework
30% Midterm (your better score)
20% Midterm (your lower score)
30% Final Exam
Grades will be given based on the standard grading scale (90% or higher is an A,
80 – 90% is a B, etc.) I do not “bump up” grades which are close!
Extra Credit: There will be extra credit available from the following sources:
- Extra Credit problems on tests.
- An optional review assignment before the final exam worth 2% bonus.
- A bonus of 0.5% will be given each time a student attends my office hours or
study sessions for help (for up to 2% bonus, limit of once per week).
Calculators: A scientific calculator will be allowed on exams, but no
graphing/programmable calculators, cell phones, organizers, etc. The exams
should be entirely possible to complete with no calculator at all.
ADA statement:
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that reasonable
accommodations be provided for students with physical, cognitive, systemic
learning, and psychiatric disabilities. The student needs to have such a disability
approved by the Disability Service Office (UNION 162) in order to have the
accommodations provided. The instructor needs to be informed about such a
disability and approved accommodations at the beginning of the semester.
Tutoring:
The Rushing Math Center offers free drop-in tutoring, a computer lab, and
study areas. The Rushing Student Center is adjacent to the LCB and JWB. More
information available at http://www.math.utah.edu/ugrad/mathcenter.html.
University Tutoring Services, in SSB 330, offers one on one tutoring in many
university courses at a low price.
Cheating:
Cheating is a form of academic dishonesty and will not be tolerated. In particular,
sharing work on tests or bringing notes to exams is never allowed. The first
instance of cheating will result in a grade of 0 for the assignment, and a second
instance of cheating will result in a failing grade for the course. Other forms of
academic dishonesty are outlined in the Student Code and will be enforced in this
class.
Canvas:
Your grades will be updated somewhat regularly on Canvas (which you can
access through CIS). Important: This is the only information I will put on
Canvas! All assignments, course announcements, etc. will be made through
the course website!