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Instructor: Jonathan Freedman

Spring 2012

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Course Description:

We will cover the majority of Chapters 12 through 18, as well as some supplemental
materials. In Calculus III we study the extension of two dimensional calculus theorems into three (and occasionally more) dimensions. The topic sequence covers differentiation and integration, making stops along the way to introduce language and concepts apropos of doing math in 3-space.

By the completion of the course you should be able to demonstrate:

  • Graphical, Numerical, Symbolic, and contextual interpretations of the partial derivative.

  • Optimization of functions of two variables.

  • Graphical, Numerical, Symbolic, and contextual interpretations of double and triple integrals.

  • Integration in Polar, Cylindrical, and Spherical coordinates.

  • Line Integrals and their application in physics..

Syllabus:

Math 253 (30574) Calculus with Analytic Geometry III
Jonathan Freedman
Office: 7216

Spring 2012

Daily 11:10 - 12:00 (AA)
Office Hrs: M 8:30 – 9, 1:15 – 2; Tu10:30 -11,                  1:15 – 2:30; W 8:30 – 9; 1:15 – 2:30;                  Th 10:30 - 11, 1:15 –2:30; F 8:30 –9,                  10 – 10:30   And by arrangement.
Bldg/Rm: 7-7109
Ph: 650 738–7032

Important Dates:

Last day to Add this course:

Last day to Drop this course without a W:

Last day to Withdraw from class:

Holidays:

Last regular class

Final Exam (comprehensive):

 

Monday, January 30

Friday, February 10

Thursday, April 26

2/17 – 20, 3/9, 4/2 – 9

Friday, May 18

Wednesday, May 23 11:10 – 1:40 pm

Materials:

A TI–84 (TI 83) graphing calculator is required for this course. Other graphing calculators may perform the same functions and may be acceptable but see me about this. There will be quizzes and tests or portions of each where you may not be allowed to use technology.

 

Required Text:

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Hughes-Hallett, Gleason, McCallum, et al.Single and Multivariable Calculus. 5th ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc. 2009.

 

You're required to use WileyPlus - an online homework and tutoring system. You can purchase just the access code and skip the book altogether (the online system provides a pdf of the book)

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Help:

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Tutoring:

If you have any interest in a career in Mathematics, Engineering, or Science you should consider joining MESA and make use of their tutoring and counseling services. MESA offers an extensive list of services and opportunities. In addition, you can make use of the MESA center for study groups and computer resources.

The Learning Center (TLC) is a goodresource for free tutoring.
Grad student tutors are almost always on site and can be an excellent resource.
Tutorials for the TI-83 are available online.

 

Assistance:

In Coordination with the DSP&S office, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified students with disabilities. If you have an accommodation letter, please meet with me during my office hours to discuss your needs. For more information, please contact the DSP&S office in building 2 at 738-4280.

 

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Grading Information:

Homework, in–class assignments, Quizzes and Projects (30%)
3 – 5 Tests (50%)
Final (20%)
I will drop your worst test score (Not the final). There will be no makeup tests. If you are late for a test you will have only the remaining time to complete the test (so don't be late). If you know you are going to miss a test date, contact me at least three days in advance and we can arrange an alternate test.
I will omit one late assignment or if you submit all assignments on time, I will drop your lowest score.
I will give quizzes often. I will drop your worst quiz. There will be no makeup quizzes.

 

 

 

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