Calculus III Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

MATH-2415-001 Calculus III

Prerequisites

MATH 2414-minimum grade of C

Course Description

Vectors; lines and planes in space; functions of several variables; partial derivatives; multiple integrals; calculus of vector fields; line integrals; Green’s theorem; Stokes’ theorem.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Calculus, 9th edition, by Ron Larson, Robert P Hostetler, and Bruce H. Edwards

\ OR Multivariable Calculus, 9th edition (contains only the later chapters of the "big" book)

Supplies

A graphing calculator is required for this course.  All classroom demonstrations will be done on the TI-84 Plus.  Other forms of Texas Instruments or Casio calculators will be permitted at the instructor's discretion.  However, the

Student Performance

\ 1.)  Study vectors and operations on vectors including dot product, cross product, and projection.

\ 2.)  Define and graph lines, planes, and surfaces in space.

\ 3.)  Utilize rectangular, polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems.

\ 4.)  Differentiate and integrate vector valued functions.

\ 5.)  Determine tangent and normal vectors at a point on space curves.

\ 6.)  Determine partial derivatives and gradients for functions of several variables.

\ 7.)  Find equations of tangent planes and normal lines to surfaces.

\ 8.)  Locate maxima and minima of functions of two and three variables.

\ 9.)  Evaluate double and triple integrals in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates.

\ 10.)  Apply integration techniques to determine area, surface area, and volume.

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Expected Student Behavior

\ Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment.  Behaviors that are not supportive include but are not limited to:  tardiness/leaving early, electronic device noises, talking during lecture, and abusive, offensive, or disrespectful language or demeanor towards AC faculty, staff, students, or property.

\ Students who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and "Student Rights & Responsibilities" will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include but is not limited to: removal from the classroom, consultation with the department chair or other AC authority, or withdrawl from the course or college.

\ Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of the rules and regulations described in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook under Student Conduct and Responsibilities.  Consequences for cheating may include  receiving a zero for an assignment, permanent removal from the class, or failing the course.

Grading Criteria

 Your semester grade (90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, below 60 F) will be calculated using the following weights: 

Attendance

Daily attendance is required and will constitute one major grade.  Students will be allowed to miss one class day without penalty.  Five points will be deducted from the starting attendance grade of 100 for each absence after the first.  For a single absence, a grade of 100 will be given; for two absences, 95; for 3, 90; etc.  A student who missed more than 9 times will receive a failing attendance grade. 

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Additional Information

CALCULUS III HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

 HOMEWORK FORMAT GUIDELINES

• Use college ruled notebook paper to complete homework assignments.
• Write your first and last name in the top right corner of each page.
• Under your name, write Calculus III – Cornell.
• On the title line of the first page, write the section number and complete assignment.
• Work problems in columns, using no more than two columns per page.
• Write only on the front side of each page.
• Work problems in order and number each one clearly.
• Show all necessary work.
• For graphs, label all axes with an appropriate scale.  Attach rectangular or isometric graph paper as needed.
• Box your answer in pencil, or highlight it with a bright color.
• Skip a line between each problem.
• Staple all pages together, but do not staple more than one section together.

LATE WORK

Students can submit late homework assignments with no penalty up to 3 times during the semester.  To do so, fill out a late work permission form and staple it to the top of the late assignment.  (The permission forms can be printed from AC Online.) 

No late labs will be accepted and no exams can be made up.