MacEwan University
Intermediate Calculus I
Math 214 (AS40)
Fall 2013
Instructor:
Phone:
Web Page:
Office Hours:
Sunil Barran
Office:
5-107A
780-497-5212
E-mail:
barrans@macewan.ca
https://bb.macewan.ca & http://academic.macewan.ca/barrans/
MWR: 11:00-12:00, T: 1:00-2:00, in 5-107B
T: 11:00-12:00 in 5-206 (Help Centre)
Lecture Time: MWF: 12:00-1:00
Lecture Room: 5-301
Course Hours: Lecture 45; Lab 13
Course Description: This course completes the study of single-variable Calculus and introduces
students to the basic concepts of multi-variable Calculus. Topics in single-variable Calculus include
area and arc length of plane curves defined by parametric or polar equations, infinite series, and
power series. Topics in multi-variable Calculus include: vector functions and space curves, functions
of several variables and partial derivatives with applications.
Course Objectives: The main objective of this course is to prepare students for more advanced
calculus courses.
Course Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in MATH 115
The Faculty of Arts and Science strictly adheres to the notion of prerequisites, and University staff
conduct prerequisite checks throughout the term. If it is discovered that you do not have the
appropriate prerequisite for this course, you will be withdrawn by the Registrar’s Office. Deciding to
remain in the course without the prerequisite may result in a significant financial penalty because you
will be responsible for any tuition costs associated with the course up to the date of the withdrawal.
Courses transferred to MacEwan University from another post-secondary institution will not be applied
to your student record until a transfer credit assessment has been completed. If you believe you have the
proper external prerequisite please consult with an advisor in the program office (6-211).
Course Corequisite: MATH 214L in 5-121 (there are two sections, so please consult your schedule
for the dates)
Required Learning Materials: Calculus 7e by James Stewart, Brooks/Cole
Other Learning Resources: The Math Help Centre in 5-206 is available to students in all
Mathematics courses.
Seminars, Assignments and/or Reports: See “Assignments” section below for details.
Grade Evaluation:
Term Tests (2 x 20%)
Final Examination
Assignments
Labs
Total
40%
35%
15%
10%
100%
Examination Dates and Locations:
Term Test 1
Friday October 4, in class
Term Test 2
Friday November 1, in class
Final Examination*
Wednesday December 11, 1-3pm (2 hours), Location TBD
*Students are responsible for verifying the date of the final exam (see here).
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Format of Examinations:
written, closed book, no calculators
Final Grade:
Score
Final Grade
95100
A+
9094
A
8589
A-
8084
B+
7579
B
7074
B-
6569
C+
6064
C
5559
C-
5054
D+
4549
D
044
F
Please Note:
1.
Official final grades can be accessed through myStudentSystem. MacEwan University
adheres to the Alberta Common Grading Scheme, which is a letter grade system. While
instructors may use percentages to aid in their grade development, only the letter grade will
appear on transcripts.
2. A minimum grade of C- is required to receive transfer credit or to satisfy a prerequisite for a
higher level course.
3. A minimum of 40% is required on the final exam in order to obtain a grade of C- or
better in the course.
Student Responsibilities:
Students are expected to be aware of their academic responsibilities as outlined in MacEwan
University Policy E3101: Student Rights and Responsibilities (found here).
1.
Academic Integrity: All forms of student dishonesty are considered unacceptable. MacEwan
University Policy C1000: Academic Integrity (found here) promotes honesty, fairness,
respect, trust, and responsibility in all academic work. According to the policy, “Academic
dishonesty involves participating in acts by which a person fraudulently gains or
intentionally attempts to gain an unfair academic advantage thereby compromising the
integrity of the academic process”. All incidents of academic dishonesty are reported and
recorded by the Academic Integrity Office. The penalties and sanctions for academic
dishonesty can include the following: a mark reduction up to zero on a piece of academic
work, a grade reduction up to an F in the course, and suspension or expulsion (with
transcript notation) from the University. Please see the academic integrity policy for more
details. You are responsible for understanding what constitutes academic dishonesty.
2.
Registration Status: You are responsible for your registration status at the University.
Program advisors (Rm 6-211) may assist you with the process of registration, including
adding or dropping of courses, but it is your responsibility to verify that these changes have
been officially completed. This verification can be done at any time using myStudentSystem.
You should check your official registration status before the last date to officially withdraw
from the course.
3.
Withdrawing From The Course: If you stop attending class you must complete a Course
Drop Form, have it signed by a Program Advisor (Rm 6-211), and submit it to the Registrar’s
Office by the last day to withdraw as provided in the Academic Schedule in the Academic
Calendar. Failure to officially withdraw will result in a grade being assigned based on course
work completed. Late withdrawals are only allowed in exceptional circumstances.
4.
Attendance and Punctuality: While attendance is not graded, you are expected to attend
every class. Note that important information regarding assignments and tests may be
announced in class at any time throughout the semester. If you miss a class, it is your
responsibility to find out what you have missed – the instructor is not responsible for any
consequences arising from a student missing any information due to nonattendance.
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Punctuality is expected every class. If you absolutely must be late due to an unforeseen
circumstance, please enter quietly and discreetly.
5.
Exams: Your student photo I.D. is required at exams. It is at the discretion of the instructor
whether you will be allowed to write the exam if you arrive over 15 minutes after the exam
has begun. You must remain in the exam room for at least 20 minutes from the time it
commenced. Only calculators approved for use by the instructor may be used during
examinations, which include any laboratory and lecture quizzes. Any devices capable of
external communication, such as cell phones, iPods and blue tooth enabled devices, cannot
be used for exams of any type. Permission to use the washroom during exams is at the
discretion of the instructor and may require accompaniment.
6.
Missed Term Exams: If you miss a term examination you must provide the instructor with
an explanation within 24 hours or a mark of zero may be given. Notification may be provided
through email, voice mail, or direct contact with the instructor. Official documentation as to
why the examination was missed will be needed to assess whether your absence will be
excused or not. If your absence is excused the weight of this examination will be added to the
weight of the final examination in the course. Medical excuses must include the date you
were examined, the specific dates for the period of the illness, a clear statement indicating
that the severity of the illness prevented you from attending school or work, and the
signature of the examining physician (a signature by office staff on behalf of the physician is
not acceptable). Medical notes obtained subsequent to the date of the examination are
generally not accepted. A mark of zero will be given if the instructor considers the excuse
inappropriate or inadequately substantiated.
7.
Deferred Final Exam: A deferred examination will be granted if a student misses the final
lecture examination for reasons considered by the Bachelor of Science Program to be
unavoidable (deferred examinations do not apply to term or laboratory examinations). An
application for a deferred examination must be provided to the Bachelor of Science Program
no later than two business days after the date of the missed final examination. Application
forms are available from the individual departments within the Bachelor of Science Program
(see Cristina Vocaturo in Room 5-107) and must be submitted with appropriate
documentation. Students should advise the instructor prior to the examination if they know
beforehand that they will be unable to attend the scheduled examination time. Deferred
examinations are granted by the Chair, Bachelor of Science Program, not by the course
instructor. If you have any questions about the process please contact Program Services
(780 497 4520 or science@macewan.ca) or Cristina Vocaturo, 497-5786,
VocaturoC@macewan.ca. For further information please refer to MacEwan University
Policy C2005: Final Assessment
(http://www.macewan.ca/contribute/groups/public/documents/document/pfw_003525.p
df) and Policy C2020: Grading
(http://www.macewan.ca/contribute/groups/public/documents/document/pfw_003528.p
df). Note that C2005 states: only a compelling situation such as serious illness, hospitalization,
domestic affliction or religious observance will be considered a valid reason for a student to
receive approval for deferral of a final assessment activity and personal vacations are not a
sufficient reason. Late Assignments (including laboratory assignments): As due dates for
assignments are known well in advance, medical and other excuses are generally not
accepted as a reason for submitting late assignments.
8.
Cell Phones: All cell phones are to be turned off during class and exam periods (except
under exceptional circumstances in which approval has been given by the instructor).
9.
Students With Disabilities: Students with disabilities who may have special requirements
in this course are advised to discuss their needs with Services to Students with Disabilities
located in the Student Resource Centre. You should advise the course instructor(s) of any
special needs that are identified. See Policy E3400 Students with Disabilities (found here).
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10. Student Appeals: The University has a policy regarding Student Appeals (E3103, found
here). You should access this policy to become aware of the deadlines and guidelines that
need to be followed if you are appealing a grade or other University assessment.
11. MyMacEwan.ca Email: All students are given a <name>@mymacewan.ca email address.
This email address is available to the course instructor who may distribute relevant course
information or announcements via email. The Bachelor of Science Program regularly
communicates with students via email. Check your mymacewan.ca email regularly or
forward it to an email address you check regularly. If you use email to communicate with
your instructor, you must use your mymacewan.ca account. This is to protect your privacy; if
a non-mymacewan.ca account is used, there is no way for an instructor to verify the identity
of the sender.
12. Other: Calculators are not allowed during examinations.
Disclaimer: The information in this course outline is subject to change. Any
changes will be announced in class or, if applicable, in the laboratory.
Lecture Topics:
Chapter 10: Parametric Equations and Polar
Coordinates
10.1 Curves Defined by Parametric Equations
10.2 Calculus with Parametric Curves
10.3 Polar Coordinates
10.4 Areas and Lengths in Polar Coordinates
10.5 Conic Sections
Chapter 11: Infinite Sequences and Series
11.1 Sequences
11.2 Series
11.3 The Integral Test and Estimates of Sums
11.4 The Comparison Tests
11.5 Alternating Series
11.6 Absolute Convergence and the Ratio and
Root Tests
11.7 Strategy for Testing Series
11.8 Power Series
11.9 Representations of Functions as Power
Series
11.10 Taylor and Maclaurin Series
Chapter 12: Vectors and the Geometry of
Space
12. 1 Three-Dimensional Coordinate Systems
12. 2 Vectors
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12.3 The Dot Product
12.4 The Cross Product
12.5 Equations of Lines and Planes
12.6 Cylinders and Quadric Surfaces
Chapter 13: Vector Functions
13.1 Vector Functions and Space Curves
13.2 Derivatives and Integrals of Vector
Functions
13.3 Arc Length and Curvature
13.4 Motion in Space: Velocity and
Acceleration
Chapter 14: Partial Derivatives
14.1 Functions of Several Variables
14.2 Limits and Continuity
14.3 Partial Derivatives
14.4 Tangent Planes and Linear
Approximations
14.5 The Chain Rule
14.6 Directional Derivatives and the Gradient
Vector
14.7 Maximum and Minimum Values
14.8 Lagrange Multipliers
Schedule (tentative; subject to change):
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Dates
Sept.4-6
Sept.9-13
Sept.16-20
Sept.23-27
Sept.30, Oct 1-4
Oct.7-11
Oct.14-18
Oct.21-28
Oct.28-31, Nov.1
Nov. 4-8
Nov.11-15
Nov.18-22
Nov. 25-29
Dec.2
Dec. 11
Lecture Schedule
10.1, 10.2
10.3, 10.4, 10.5
11.1, 11.2, 11.3
11.4, 11.5, 11.6
11.6, 11.7, Term test 1
11.8, 11.9, 11.10
11.10, 12.1, 12.2
12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6
13.1, 13.2, Term test 2
13.3, 13.4, 14.1
14.2, 14.3
14.4, 14.5, 14.6
14.6, 14.7, 14.8
Review
Final Exam 1-3 pm
Final exam covers all topics in the course
Lab Schedule
Parametric curves
Polar coordinates
Conics
Series comparison tests
Power series
Taylor and Maclaurin series
Vectors, lines and planes
Space curves
Arc length and curvature
Lab exam
Partial derivatives
Review for final
Notes:
October 14, MacEwan is closed for Thanksgiving Day.
November 11, MacEwan is closed for Remembrance Day
Assignments: All assignments will be posted on Blackboard and also on the course website at
http://academic.macewan.ca/barrans/. Hand in your completed assignments to your instructor at
the beginning of class on their due dates. Late assignments will not be accepted. Marked
assignments will be returned to you in class, and the solutions to the assignments will be posted on
Blackboard shortly after the due date.
Assignment Submission Procedure:
1. Please use clean edged paper.
2. Make sure your work is neat and well-written: if the grader has difficulties understanding
what you have written, you may not recieve credit for your answer.
3. In order to receive full points for a question, you must show all your work and explain the
steps of your solution. Note that the grader will grade only what is written on the paper, and
that your goal is to convince the grader that you fully understand the solution and all the
steps.
4. If you have more than one sheet, please staple them together properly. Do not use paper
clips or other devices.
5. If an assignment is not submitted according to the above procedure, a grade of zero
will be assigned.
6. When you receive your assignment, make sure that the marks are totaled correctly. It is
recommended that you regularly check your answers with the posted solutions on
Blackboard.
7. If you feel that a grade has been given in error, then write a note to the grader with a brief
explanation of your concern, staple it to the front page of the assignment, and resubmit it
with your next assignment for consideration.
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