Math 210
Calculus III
Course Syllabus
Fall 2015
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
Instructor: Mrs. Mary Beth Hampshire
Email: m.hampshire@hvcc.edu ; ladymarybeth@aol.com
Office: BTC 228
Office Phone: 629-4866 (x4866 from campus)
Office Hours: TBD
Web Site: http://www.hvcc.edu/~m.hampshire/
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Topics covered for the Calculus portion of the course include: vectors in a plane and in space,
vector-valued functions, functions of several variables with partial derivatives and multiple integrals,
mathematical modeling using the vector calculus, vector fields, line integrals, and Green’s Theorem.
Topics from the Linear Algebra portion of the course include: solving systems of linear equations by
Gaussian elimination and matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces, subspaces, basis vectors, and
eigenvalues/eigenvectors.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Text(s):
Calculus, Chapters 11-15, 10th Edition, Larson and Edwards;
(or packaged custom edition at HVCC bookstore)
Elementary Linear Algebra 7th edition by Larson, Edwards and Falvo
(or packaged custom edition at HVCC bookstore)
Calculator: A graphing calculator is recommended. A scientific calculator (at a minimum) is required.
Maple: Campus computers provide the necessary access to Maple software
Prerequisites: Calculus II (Math 190) or equivalent
Grading Scale:
90-100 A
80-89
B
70-79
60-69
C
D
<60
F
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Grade Composition:
Component
Class
Participation
Take Home
Assignments
Unit Exams
Final Exam
Percent of Final Grade
5
10
60
25
Description
 Graded in-class assignments
 General participation in class
 Subset of the practice problems or similar
 Lowest take home assignment will be dropped
 3-5 tests, each counted equally
 Comprehensive final exam given at the end of
the semester
 Final exam grade may replace your lowest test
score (provided the final exam grade is greater
than the lowest test grade)
Grade Composition Details
Class Participation and Attendance: The class participation grade will include graded in-class
assignments that may be completed individually or more often, in groups. The grade will also
consist of your general participation in class. You cannot be graded on participation if you are
not in class. Only true emergencies should warrant an absence. If absent, you are responsible
for any work you miss (including any graded in-class assignments) and any announcements made
in class. I recommend that you get to know some of your classmates so that it is easy to get a
copy of class notes/announcements in the event you do have an emergency and must miss a class.
I will take attendance at the beginning of every class. If you come in late and attendance has
already been taken, it is your responsibility to notify me to add you to the roll at the end of that
class period. I will not go back and change the attendance record after we have left the
class for that day.
Practice Problems:
In order to develop the skills needed to be successful in Calculus, you must work through the
assigned practice problems. There is just no substitute for it. Even though only a subset of these
problems will be collected for a grade, do not make the assumption that working only the graded
problems will prepare you adequately for the exams. You should plan to work the practice
problems first and then go through the graded take-home assignments.
Take Home Assignments
“Take Home Assignments” are essentially graded homework. Most of the problems on the takehome assignments will be taken directly from the practice problems that have been assigned or at
least will be very similar to the assigned practice problems. The due date will be listed on each
assignment. The take home assignments will be due at the beginning of class on the due date.
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Important Policies and Guidelines
Exam “Make-up” policy:
If an emergency should arise on a test day, you may take a make-up exam. Only one
exam may be taken as a make-up. Make-up exams will only be given at the end of the
semester (usually during the last two weeks of classes; available dates and times TBD)
Late Take Home Assignment Policy:
I expect any graded take-home assignment to be submitted at the beginning of class on
the day it is due. I will accept late assignments only during the last week of class. A
50% penalty will be subtracted from any late assignments.
Computer Lab Policy:
When our class meets in a computer lab, either everyone is on the computers or no one is
on the computers. Only Maple software will be approved for use unless directed
otherwise by your instructor. No surfing, emailing, printing term papers, etc. at any time
when we are in the computer labs.
Electronic Device Policy:
The only electronic device approved for use at all times in class is your calculator. Turn
off all cell phones, ipods, mp3 players, laptops, pagers, etc. before entering the classroom.
If for some reason you have a family/personal emergency where you must wait for a call,
tell me before class and then set the phone to vibrate mode. On an exam day if such an
emergency exists, leave the cell phone with me. To answer or even pick up a cell phone
during an exam is to risk the forfeiture of the exam – i.e. exam grade = zero. Use of
unapproved electronic devices in class may result in dismissal from class and/or loss of
any class participation points for that day.
Z-grade Policy:
The grade of "Z" (Absent Without Withdrawal) will be assigned to any student who has
not attended class or submitted assigned work after the official college date of withdrawal
for the semester and has not already withdrawn from the course. The withdrawal
deadline can be found on the academic calendar.
HVCC Civility, Code of Conduct and Academic Ethics:
Academic dishonesty of any form is unacceptable and is subject to disciplinary action. It
is never appropriate to present someone else’s work as your own…whether you are taking
an in-class exam or working on a graded take home assignment. Solutions should never
be copied from another student, a web site, a solution manual, or any other outside source
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and presented as if you did the work yourself. For additional detailed information related
to the Academic Ethics policy of the college, please refer to the college catalog.
GENERAL CLASS PROCEDURES/EXPECTATIONS:
1. I prefer a dynamic, interactive classroom environment. Participate in class. Ask
questions. Answer questions.
2. Show respect for others in the classroom. Respect your classroom community in terms of
style, opinions, ideas. If someone else is speaking, listen!
3. Keep a positive attitude.
4. If you do not understand, ask! In class. During office hours.
5. Come to class. Every class (unless, of course, an emergency prevents your attendance).
6. Come prepared to class. Make sure you have worked the practice problems beforehand!
Always bring your calculator, text, something to write on and something to write with.
7. Come to class on time! If you are late, you might miss a homework question – the same
question you have. You may miss a group assignment. Also, remember, I take
attendance at the very beginning of class. If you arrive after the attendance is taken, it is
your responsibility to notify me immediately after class.
8. I try to reserve the first 5-10 minutes of class time for homework questions from the prior
topic. If the questions go beyond a 5-10 minute review, please feel free to stop by office
hours or schedule an appointment with me.
9. Office hours are NOT a substitute for attending class. If you must miss a class, get the
notes from a classmate and attempt the homework FIRST. Then come and talk to me if
you have questions.
10. Have fun! Calculus can be very rewarding if given the appropriate amount of time and
practice!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In case of inclement weather, please call the student information hotline number: 629-4822 or
check the website at www.hvcc.edu for delays or cancellations.
Test Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and with
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Hudson Valley Community College is committed to
ensuring educational access and accommodations for all its registered students, in order to fully
participate in programs and course activities or to meet course requirements. Hudson Valley
Community College's students with documented disabilities and medical conditions are
encouraged to access these services by registering with the Center for Access and Assistive
Technology or the Learning Disabilities Specialist to discuss their particular needs for
accommodations. For information or an appointment contact the Center for Access and Assistive
Technology, located in room 130 of the Siek Campus Center or call 518-629-7154/TDD: 518629-7596 or contact the Learning Disabilities Specialist located in the Learning Assistance
Center, in the lower level of the Marvin Library, phone number 629-7552.
Academic Calendar: All students are expected to know important semester dates that are printed
on the Academic Calendar (holidays, last date to withdraw, etc.). You may access a copy of the
Academic Calendar by selecting “Quick Find” from the main www.hvcc.edu web site and then
clicking on the link “Academic Calendar”.
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UNIT I
Practice Problem Assignment Sheet
Chapter/Section
11.1 Vectors in the Plane (2D)
11.2 Vectors in Space (3D)
11.3 Dot Product of Two Vectors
11.4 Cross Product of Two Vectors
11.5 Lines and Planes in Space
11.6 Surfaces in Space
12.1 Vector-Valued Functions
12.2 Differentiation and Integration
of Vector-Valued Functions
12.3 Velocity and Acceleration
Review for Exam #1
EXAM I
Assignment
1-9 odd, 15-19 odd, 21-25, 27-39 odd, 43-57 odd, 58, 60, 67, 73,
75, 79-85 odd, 86, 90
1-27 odd, 31, 33, 37-53 odd, 61-65 odd, 71-77 odd, 82, 83, 87, 89
1-21 odd, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 44, 45, 48, 50, 53, 61
1-6, 9, 11, 12, 15, 17, 23-27 odd, 33, 37, 42-44, 46-48, 53
1, 3-21 odd, 25, 31, 35-43 odd, 49, 51, 57, 59, 65-69 odd, 83, 85,
90, 100
1-6, 7, 9-12, 13-23 odd, 25, 26, 30
1-5 odd, 9-17 odd, 18, 19, 21, 23, 27, 32, 45, 49, 53, 57, 63-67
odd, 82
1, 3, 7-13 odd, 17, 25, 37, 41, 45, 49, 57
1-9 odd, 13, 19
Tuesday, September 22 (tentative)
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