Calculus III Syllabus for 2022-2023
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Course

MATH-2415-002 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

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Supplies

Calculator:  You will need a graphing calculator for this course.  The recommended calculator is a Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus.  Other forms of Texas Instruments or Casio graphing calculators will be permitted at the instructors discretion.  Note that TI-89s, TI-NSpires, and graphing calculator apps are not permitted in the Math Testing Lab.

Internet:  You need access to reliable internet service to access course materials and online homework on a daily basis.  (If your internet service is interrupted, it is also a good idea to have a back up plan for accessing the internet elsewhere so that you can complete your school work!)

Electronic Devices:  You will need a working laptop, computer, tablet, or phone with a functioning camera to complete online homework and access optional remote tutoring.  You will also need access to a reliable printer to produce class notes, labs, and other materials.  (Computers and printers are available for student use in the Underground in the WARE Building on the Washington Street Campus.  Every student has $20 pre-loaded onto their student ID to cover printing costs!)

Helpful Apps: In the event that you elect to participate in virtual tutoring, you may want to download the Zoom app. 

MyMathLab:  Students must have access to MyMathLab for online homework by purchasing the student access kit from the Amarillo College Bookstore or paying for access directly online. 

Please note:  Students who completed Calculus II using MyMathLab for the 3rd edition of this textbook will NOT be required to pay an additional fee for Calculus III.

Student Performance

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

• Create an organized notebook for course materials to include the daily schedule, notes, homework, labs, and other course materials.
• Consult the daily schedule, and have the notes and other required materials for the day printed from Blackboard before class begins.
• Be ready to begin class promptly at 12:30PM.
• Keep cell phone usage to a minimum during class.
• Be present for the duration of the lab, and actively contribute to the lab work.
• Review your notes after class, and complete homework and labs on a daily basis.
• Keep an eye on the calendar, and be aware of homework, lab, and exam deadlines.
• Be well prepared for each exam, and complete exams outside of class in the Math Testing Lab according to schedule.
• Visit the Math Academic Success Center for extra help outside of class when you need it.
• If you miss class, read the corresponding section in your textbook and complete notes on your own.
• Always be respectful of your fellow classmates and employees of Amarillo College -- remember you represent our class!

Please Note:  NO CELL PHONES may be used during an exam in class or in the Math Testing Lab.  If your phone is out at any time for any reason during while in the Testing Room, you will receive an automatic "F" for the course.

Grading Criteria

Online Homework:  After each section covered in class, students will complete a corresponding homework assignment on MyMathLab.  Help buttons will be available for each problem in MyMathLab, and you may rework problems multiple times until you get the correct answer.  Each assignment will be due at the next class meeting at 12:30PM.   These due dates are posted on the class schedule in Blackboard and also on the MyMathLab website, and no late homework will be accepted. Though this homework will be submitted online, I strongly recommend that you keep an organized log of written work in your notebook to better learn the process of solving problems.    

Lab Worksheets:  Students will be required to print lab worksheets from Blackboard on a weekly basis and bring them to class.  During lab time, students will discuss and present solutions to various problems.  Attendance in lab is mandatory!  Written assignments will be due at the next class meeting at 12:30PM.  These due dates are also posted on the weekly schedule in Blackboard.  No late labs will be accepted!

Exams:  Four (4) major exams will be given outside of class in the Math Testing Lab.  Exams must be taken during the time frame provided on the schedule, and no late exams will be accepted.  

Final Exam:  A comprehensive final exam will be given on Monday, May 8, 2023 in class at 12:30PM.  If the final exam grade is higher than the lowest major exam grade, the final exam will replace that lowest grade and also count for the final exam grade. 

Mandatory Tutoring:  If you score below a 70 on any unit exam, you will be required to complete one hour of mandatory tutoring in the Math Adademic Success Center.  Tutoring may be completed on campus in or remotely by joining https://zoom.us/j/541139851.  Use the Meeting ID:  541 139 851.  

Extra Credit: Extra credit will not be given.

Special Topics
Two special topics will be explored throughout the semester which serve to enhance understanding of difficult concepts. The first topic covers the book Flatland by Edwin Abbott.  The second topic consists of solving the 3x3 Rubik’s Cube in class.  Students will have the opportunity to complete extra credit work on these two topics.

Attendance

Daily attendance is required in both lecture and lab.

If you miss lecture, you can keep up with class by reading the corresponding section in the textbook.

If you miss lab, you can either make up missed time in the Math Academic Success Center or take a 0 on the lab assignment for that day.  To document your time, be sure to scan in and out using your student ID.  

Note that the last day to drop is Thursday, April 20.  Submit this form to me by 12PM (noon) in order to process your drop in time.  Students who stop attending class and do not officially drop will receive a grade of F if their average falls below a 60. 

Calendar

Additional Information

Blackboard:  Students will be required to login to Blackboard via the AC Connect portal on a regular basis to check e-mail, course announcements, grades, and access course materials. To get into Blackboard, go to www.actx.edu and click the AC Connect portal.  Log in to Blackboard.  Once you have logged in, you should see our class listed on your home page. If you need help logging into the site, contact Ask AC at (806) 371-5000

GETTING STARTED WITH MYMATHLAB

To register for Calculus III (2415-002 SP 2023):
     1. Go to https://mlm.pearson.com/enrollment/cornell89741.
     2. Sign in with your Pearson student account or create your account.
     3. Select any available access option, if asked.
          » Enter a prepaid access code that came with your textbook or from the bookstore.
          » Buy instant access using a credit card or PayPal.
          » Select Get temporary access without payment for 14 days.
     4. Select Go to my course.
     5. Select Calculus III (2415-002 SP 2023) from My Courses.

If you contact Pearson Support, give them the course ID: cornell89741

To sign in later:
     1. Go to https://mlm.pearson.com.
     2. Sign in with the same Pearson account you used before.
     3. Select Calculus III (2415-002 SP 2023) from My Courses.

TUTORING

Tutoring may be completed in the Math Academic Success Center in person on campus (Durrett Hall Room 104) or virtually by Zoom.  To join an ongoing Zoom Meeting for tutoring, click the Tutoring Zoom link in Blackboard, or go to  https://zoom.us/j/541139851.  Use the Meeting ID:  541 139 851

TESTING

The Math Testing Lab is located in Durrett Hall, Room 103. 

Please note:  No tests will be given out less than one hour before the Math Lab closes