Overview. This is the third semester of Calculus, covering multivariate calculus. The main focus of this course is on functions of several variables and vector functions. Differentiating, integrating and applying them in a rather informal approach. The text is Calculus (Early Transcendentals, fifth edition) by J. Stewart. PLEASE read the text book . Purchase of the solution manual is NOT recommended, but optional. Students must read the text book. We will cover almost all of Chapters 12-16. Conceptual understanding is paramount, rote memorization will not suffice (it may, however at times, be necessary). Mathematical rigor will be kept to the minimum. Concepts will be illustrated in at least three ways: Symbolically, geometrically, and numerically. To this end, graphing calculators can be of use. Besides the textbook, students are required to purchase a programming graphing calculator. The use of calculators in the calculus sequence is intended to help present important concepts in several ways (graphically, numerically, and symbolically) and to increase student participation in the learning process. The Mathematics Department recommends and supports TI-85, HP48G and HP48GX. Notice: The only calculators allowed on the Final Exam are the supported calculators (or less powerful calculators). Check here for an update on this syllabus.
Prerequisites: You must have completed MAT 2020 (second semester Calculus)
Classes begin Mon 08/Jan/07. There will be four (4) one-hour Partial Examination during the term (scheduled on Fri 02/Feb/07, Fri 23/Feb/07, Wed 28/Mar/07, Wed 18/Apr/07 , almost one for each chapter). Review is expected on the last three (3) classes. No class on Mon 15/Jan/07 (Martin Luther King) and during Spring Recess (Mon 12/Mar/07 -- Fri 16/Mar/07). Classes end Mon 23/Apr/07. Departmental Final Examination will be on Wed 25/Apr/07, 08:00 - 10:30 a.m. Makeup exams will not be given unless (exceptionally) arranged in advance. A blue book is required.
Quizzes will be given each Friday that no exam is scheduled. They will last approximately fifteen or twenty minutes. NO makeup quizzes will be given at all.
Homework assignments will be given for each of the sections we cover, usually they will not be collected. If you have trouble with the problems assigned, you should do more of them that just the one assigned. You may turn in (for correction rather than grading) such assignments even if they are not collected. Keeping up with the homework is probably the single most important things you can do to improve your chances for a good grade.
Attendance and class participation are essential components of the learning process and will be used in determining borderline grades. Attendance to class will be excused (only) in the case of sickness or other emergency. Missing a bus, oversleeping, other tests the same day, etc., are not sufficient reasons for missing a lecture. You will be asked to document the circumstances which caused you to miss the lecture. Ask questions! It's your responsibility to ask about anything you don't understand. Write down the things that bother you while you're reading the text or working on problems, so you'll be ready with a list of questions when you come to class and/or office hours. There's no such thing as a stupid question, usually other students are grateful that you asked the question. Cell Phones and Pages should be turned off during class. Warning to the wise: It is essential to success in this course that attendance be regular and that homework be done daily. Do not allow yourself to get behind.
Grading. The seven best quizzes will give a total quiz grade of 20 points. Each partial examination is 20 points, and the final exam is 40 points. The worst of the six scores (1/2 of the final if that is worst) will be eliminated and the rest totaled (up to 120 points). An almost standard grading scale will be applied (120-110 is A, 110-100 is A-, 100-95 is B+, 95-85 is B, 85-80 is B-, 80-75 is C+, 75-65 is C, 65-60 is C-, 60-55 is D+, 55-45 is D, 45-40 is D-, 0-40 is E). This scale may be lowered (never raised) if necessary accordingly to the distribution of grades. HOWEVER, please note the departmental policy saying that if your final exam grade is not passing (i.e., C- or better), then your best grade is D+. This means that you need a 50% correct in the final (and a 50% in the quizzes, unless special circumstances) to pass with a C- or better. At the end of the semester, finals grades will be posted in final grades, next to the last four digits of the student's PID.
Office Hours. Mon and Tue 09:35 -- 10:20, and by appointment at 1229 Faculty/Administrative Building , Phone (313) 577-3196, Dr. J.L. Menaldi (e-mail: menaldi@wayne.edu) 08/Jan/07.