Math 153H - Honors Calculus III - Spring 2014
Instructor: Barbara Harras
email:
Barbara.Harras@sfcc.spokane.edu
Office: 18-212E (SFCC)
Office Phone: 533-3676
Tentative Office Hours:
Mon to Fri: 8:30 – 9:20 am
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Course Description: This is the third quarter of a three-quarter honors sequence in one variable
Calculus and Analytic Geometry. The course will start with thorough study of sequences and
infinite series. Included in this study will be tests for convergence and divergence of series,
namely, the divergence test, the integral test, as well as the ratio, root and comparison tests. The
study of series will also include a thorough look at alternating series. Next, the course will study
approximating functions with polynomials, including power series, Taylor series, and Maclaurin
series and their intervals of convergence. After we have completed our study of series, we will
study vectors in 2-space and 3-space, dot products and cross products of vectors as well as lines,
curves, planes and surfaces in 3-space. We will conclude the course with a look at vector-valued
functions and the Calculus of vector-valued functions.
In Honors Calculus III, in addition to the above material, students will:
 Synthesize a variety of mathematical topics and approaches.
 Analyze the pertinent theorems.
 Work collaboratively to solve extension “focus problems”.
 Serve as a leader for the group “focus problems”.
 Volunteer (perhaps in a math lab).
 Apply the calculus topics presented to other disciplines (physics, economics, etc.)
Prerequisite: Math 152 H with a 2.0 or better; or appropriate placement.
Text: Calculus, 1st Edition, by Briggs/Cochran, Chapters 9, 10, 12.1-12.6, and 13.1
Interactive Seminars: (Held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays @ 10:30 am) These
sessions will be used to introduce the important topics and theorems from each section in the
book.
Problem Sessions: (Held on Wednesdays @ 10:30 am) These are question and answer
sessions. Students should come with specific questions relating to the material previously
covered (not just “How do I do #15?”… rather something like “While working #15, I get to this
point and am not sure what the next step is.”)
Online Homework: (Typically due on Sundays) This is done online through MyLabsPlus.
Students should use the access code that came with their bundle and register immediately! Note:
The vast majority of students should be doing more practice problems either from the book or
from MyLabsPlus. (A list of Supplementary problems is included in the Canvas website for this
purpose.) That is, the online “turned in” homework is not sufficient to master the material!!
Written Quizzes: (Typically due on Mondays @ 10:30 am) Quizzes can be typed or
handwritten as long as your work is clearly communicated. Identify the problem (summarized if
need be) and the answer, show all relevant steps and use graph paper when appropriate.
Focus Problems: (5 group assignments with various due dates) Groups will be assigned by
your instructor and the “leader” will rotate. These problems are typically extension problems
relating to the work done in class. They will typically be more challenging than the homework.
See the handout for Focus Problem Tips!
Midterm Exams: There will be three midterm exams. Two of the exams (April 29th and
June 12th) will be proctored exams with a 1 hour time limit. The other exam is a Take-Home
Exam on Chapter 10. It will be posted on May 14th and will be due on May 27th.
Final Exam: (June 19th ) This is a proctored exam (comprehensive) with a 3 hour time limit.
The final exam will be in our classroom.
Grading: The breakdown on the grading is as follows:
Homework (MyLabsPlus)
12.5%
Written Quizzes
12.5%
Focus Problems (in groups)
15%
Midterms
36%
Final exam (comprehensive)
24%
Your class grade will be determined by using the above weighted average.
Note: Terminating your participation in this class without officially withdrawing will result in a
decimal grade assignment. Certain circumstances may warrant Z or Incomplete grades. See the
instructor in person to explain the circumstances and reasons for such a grade. Please note: Z
grades are not given simply for non-attendance.
*Cheating or attempts at cheating:
1st offense: that assignment will receive a 0% and a student incident report will be filed.
2nd offense: the student will earn a class grade of 0.0 and a student incident report will be filed.
Some examples of cheating include:
 Copying or paraphrasing from someone or something and turning in the work as your own.
 Attempting to look at other students’ work during quizzes/exams.
 Using any unauthorized resource (cheat sheet, notes, phone) during quizzes/exams.
 Allowing another student to copy your work.
This list is not complete… If you need further clarification, talk with your instructor
and/or read your SCC/SFCC Student Handbook or the Rules of Student Conduct for
SCC/SFCC.
Calculators: For this class, you may make use of graphing calculator technology. A TI-83+ or
an equivalent calculator is sufficient. Calculators are available to rent at the SFCC Math
Learning Center.
Important Dates:
April 18: Last day to drop a class and not have it show on your transcript
April 29: Midterm Exam 1
May 23: Final day to Withdraw from any class
May 27: Take-Home (Midterm Exam 2) Due
June 12: Midterm Exam 3
June 19: Final Exam
June 25: Grades available on the web (unofficial transcript request)
Grades:
Exams are graded on a percentage basis. At the end
of the quarter, your average for the exams is
calculated in terms of percentage.
Your final grade for this class will be a decimal
grade. The following is a mathematical explanation
of how your percentage grade for this class will be
changed into a decimal grade for the class.
Suppose that x is your percentage grade.
1. If 93  x  100, your grade is 4.0.
2. If 0  x  62, your grade is 0.0.
3. If 63 ≤ x ≤ 92, your grade is
x  53
.
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NOTE:
Please turn off cell phones during class.
Please be on time for class. If you must be late or leave the class
early, please let me know ahead of time.
Please no eating during class.
NOTE:
If you have a health condition or disability that may require
accommodations in order to fully participate in this class, please
contact me after class or contact Disability Support Services in
Building 17-201, Phone 533-4166. Information about disability
will be regarded as confidential.
NOTE:
In order for learning to take place, students must feel safe; this
safety is due all students, not only those who share your values and
beliefs. For this reason, courtesy, thoughtfulness, and acceptance
are essential in our discussions in and out of the classroom.
Acceptance should not be confused with agreement; one need not
agree with a person to listen, and one must listen well in order to
disagree respectfully. Every student in this course has a voice and
so deserves the courtesy of attentive listening and the freedom to
express diverse ideas.
** Please note, all information in the syllabus is subject to modification. It is intended
that this document is finalized, but in the event of unforeseen circumstances, the
instructor may make changes. These changes will be clearly disseminated through the
interactive lectures and posted as a document in Canvas.