MATH 3110 CALCULUS III COURSE SYLLABUS
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COURSE TITLE: Calculus III
PREREQUISITE: This course requires a grade of C or better in Math 1920 or its equivalent.
Familiarity with graphing calculators (TI-83, 84, etc) is required. You may not use graphing
calculators with symbolic manipulation software (DERIVE, MAPLE, etc.) on exams.
TEXTBOOK: Calculus (Early transcendental functions), by Briggs and Cochran
PURPOSE: This is a course on multivariable calculus and is part of the mathematics core. It is
the last in a sequence of three courses designed to provide the tools necessary for continued work
in more advanced mathematics, physics, and engineering. inclusive.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course, the student will have developed an understanding of:
1. Vectors in the plane, vectors in three dimensions;
2. Dot and cross products;
3. Lines and curves in space;
4. Calculus of vector-valued functions, motion in space length of curves, curvature and normal
vectors;
5. Planes and surfaces, Graphs and level curves;
6. Limits, continuity and chain rule of functions of several variables;
7. Partial derivatives, Directional derivatives and the Gradient;
8. Tangent planes and Linear approximation of functions several variables;
9. Maximum and minimum problems in several variables, Lagrange multipliers;
10. Double integrals over rectangular regions and general regions;
11. Double integrals in polar coordinates, Triple integrals;
12. Triple integrals in cylindrical and spherical coordinates;
13. Integrals for mass calculations, Change of variables in multiple integrals;
14. Vector fields, Line integrals;
15. Conservative vector fields, Green’s Theorem;
16. Divergence and curl, surface integrals, Stoke’s Theorem and divergence Theorem;
COURSE REQUIREMENT: In order to complete this course successfully, the learner is
required to:
a. Attend class lectures
b. Participate in class activities
c. Read and study class assignments
d. Solve assigned problems sets
e. Successfully complete quizzes and tests
f. Use technology where appropriate.
CHAPTERS/SECTIONS:
Chapter 11: 11.1-11.9
Chapter 12: 12.1-12.9
Chapter 13: 13.1-13.7
Chapter 14: 14.1-14.8
COURSE EVALUATION:
Grading Scale:
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Math tutoring is available as a free service to MTSU students in KOM 204 and KOM 252.
Tutoring is conducted by Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA’s), work study aids, and a faculty
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Tutoring will be available starting September 7 with hours of operation to be determined.
The lab is closed on weekends and MTSU scheduled holidays. Days and times for tutoring
specific topics are posted on the bulletin board outside room KOM 252. Please sign in with your
name, course and instructor when you enter the lab. Forms for comments on your tutoring
experience can be found at the sign in table and turned in to the secretary in KOM 223D.
KOM 252 TUTORIAL LAB SCHEDULE: Listed on Department of Mathematical Sciences
webpage, at Students link
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