Fall 2013

Math 244 Calculus III

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General Information, Syllabus, Assessment and Test Dates

Undergraduate Catalog Description: Three-dimensional analytic geometry, vector-valued functions, partial differentiation, multiple integration, and line integrals. Fall and Spring semester. Prerequisite: A grade of "C-" or better in Math 143.

Course Goals

  • Develop a thorough understanding of the concepts and techniques of multivariable calculus.
  • Further develop the ability to apply your knowledge of calculus to solve unfamiliar problems.
  • (Further) develop skills for working effectively with others on mathematics problems.

Syllabus

Chapter 12: Functions of Several Variables
Chapter 13: A Fundamental Tool: Vectors
Chapter 14: Differentiating Functions of Several Variables
Chapter 15: Optimization: Local and Global Extrema
Chapter 16: Integrating Functions of Several Variables
Chapter 17: Parameterizing and Vector Fields
Chapter 18: Line Integrals
Chapter 19: Flux Integrals
Chapter 20: Calculus of Vector Fields

Assessment

1.Group Work 10%
2.WeBWorK homework10%
3.Group Quizzes (best 6 of 7 count)10%
4."Gateway" exam10%
5.Tests36%
6.Final Examination24%

Each group work must be completed. It must be handed in (to be graded) by the next class period. This will sometimes, perhaps even usually, mean continuing to work on it after class.

Test Schedule

Test 1: Wednesday, September 18
Test 2: Wednesday, October 16
Test 3: Wednesday, November 20
Final: Monday, December 16 (Note this is the second last day of final exams)
WARNING: Do NOT make travel arrangements that conflict with these test and exam dates. Alert your family to your test and exam schedule!

Gateway Exam Schedule

First attempt (in class): Wednesday, October 23
Second attempt (outside class): Thursday, October 31
Third attempt (outside class): Thursday, November 7
Final attempt (outside class): Thursday, November 14

Quiz Schedule

Quiz 1: Tuesday, September 3
Quiz 2: Tuesday, September 10
Quiz 3: Friday, September 27
Quiz 4: Monday, October 7
Quiz 5: Wednesday, October 30
Quiz 6: Monday, November 11
Quiz 7: Friday, December 6