Calculus III Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

MATH-2415-001 Calculus III

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: MATH 2414-minimum grade of C

Course Description

Advanced topics in calculus, including vectors and vector-valued functions, partial differentiation, Lagrange multipliers, multiple integrals and Jacobians; application of the line integral, including Green’s Theorem, the Divergence Theorem and Stokes’ Theorem.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Calculus, by William Briggs and Lyle Cochran, with the assistance of Bernard Gillett

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 T

Student Performance

\ 1.)  Perform calculus operations on vector-valued functions, including derivatives, integrals, curvature, displacement, velocity, acceleration, and torsion.
\ 2.)  Perform calculus operations on functions of several variables, including partial derivatives, directional derivatives, and multiple integrals.
\ 3.)  Find extrema and tangent planes.
\ 4.)  Solve problems using the Fundamental Theorem of Line Integrals, Green's Theorem, the Divergence Theorem, and Stokes' Theorem.
\ 5.)  Apply the computational and conceptual principles of calculus to the solutions of real-world problems.

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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, texting or participating in social media 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.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board sets the topics that must be covered in order to receive credit for a course. The instructor sets the pace to ensure that these requirements are met. Any student having trouble maintaining the pace should seek extra help from the instructor and/or a tutor.

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: 

Three major exams will be given this semester in addition to a comprehensive final exam.  If the final exam grade is higher than the lowest major exam, the final exam grade will replace it.  Otherwise, all major exams will be counted in the final average. 

Attendance

Daily attendance is required in both lecture and lab.  Students must sign into lecture and sign out after lab. It is the responsibility of the student to sign the attendance sheet daily. Students who miss class will not be permitted to turn in assignments due that day.  Note that the last day to drop is Tuessday, November 18, 2014. Students who stop attending class and do not officially drop will receive a grade of F if their average falls below a 60.  

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REVIEWS

Students will be required to complete written review worksheets before each exam.  Answers will be provided, but the student must show all work for full credit.  Points will be awarded on a completion basis.  Prerequisite review worksheets will also be given at the beginning of the semester with due date set by the instructor in class.

FLATLAND

To enhance the geometrical side of Calculus III, students will be required to read the classic novella Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott and answer discussion questions about the text.  (A pdf version of the book is posted on AC Connect and is available as a free Amazon Kindle book.) Discussion questions will be submitted on a weekly basis for the first 8 weeks of the semester. Questions must be answered in complete sentences for full credit.  Students will also engage in classroom discussions of the concepts presented in the book during lab.  After the completing the book, we will enjoy the Hollywood (movie) version of Flatland!   

RUBIK'S CUBE PROJECT

Calculus III requires a fundamental understanding of three dimensional space.  To develop the ability to understand position, orientation, and direction in three dimensional space, students will learn to solve the classic Rubik's Cube by applying simple algorithms.  Students will be required to solve the cube in seven distinct stages.  This project will take place during the second 8 weeks of the semester.

LATE WORK

Flatland questions and review worksheets are due at the beginning of class on the date set by the instructor in class. (See schedule above.) Once class begins, HW is late.  No late homework will be accepted online or in class, and no make-up exams are permitted.