Elmhurst College MTH 251-01
CALCULUS III
CSTC 213 MWF 9:15-10:20
Spring 2008
Dr. Jon L. Johnson
Office: CSTC 217
Phone: 630-617-3571 (Office)
630-832-5289 (Home)
E-mail: jonj@elmhurst.edu
Office Hours:
Monday - 8:30 - 9:00, 1:00 - 2:00
Tuesday - by appointment
Wednesday - 10:30 - 11:30, 2:30 - 3:30
Thursday - 9:00 - 11:00 am
Friday - 8:30 - 9:00, 1:00 - 2:00
and by appointment
Course web page: http://www.elmhurst.edu/~jonj
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the course, you should:
∙ have a strong conceptual understanding of derivatives and integrals in several variables
∙ have an understanding of additional coordinate systems and integration and differentiation in those systems
∙ have an understanding of vector calculus and some of its applications
∙ be able to use computer resources (MAPLE, DERIVE or the TI-89/92) to assist you in the solution and analysis of mathematical problems that involve calculus of several variables.
Text: Multivariable Calculus, Fifth Edition, by Stewart (or Calculus, Fifth Edition, by Stewart )
Material to be covered: Chapters 13 - 17.
GRADING: The grading will be based on tests, homework, project/papers and the final examination.
Tests: Three - about every 3 to 5 weeks 300 points (100 points each)
Homework 100 points
Paper/Projects 50 points
Final Examination (May 21, 2008 @ 8 am). 200 points
The Homework grade is based on a percentage of the total possible homework points.
Similarly, the SEMESTER GRADE is based on a percentage of the total available points: 90% and above is an "A", below 90% and 80% or above is a "B", below 80% and 70% or above is a "C", below 70% and 60% or above is a "D", and below 60% is an "F".
HOMEWORK POLICY: There is a one class-day grace period for late homework to receive full credit. You are encouraged to work with others on the homework problems.
REPLACEMENT TEST POLICY: If you take all of the 100 point tests on the announced dates, the final examination may be used to replace at most one grade from a test. There will be NO MAKE-UP TESTS ALLOWED. If you miss a test, the score (based on 100 points) for the final examination will serve as your score for the missed test(s), and only the missed ones will be replaced.
Paper/Project: Short papers or projects may be due at various times throughout the term. These will often be group projects and involve the use of the computer or TI-89/92. As part of the grade in this area, you are required to attend one mathematics seminar (4:00 - 5:00 on Wednesdays) during the term and hand in a one-page reaction/summary.
Final Examination: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 from 8:00 to 10:00 A.M.
Academic Integrity Policy:
Students are expected to be familiar with the Code of Academic Integrity in the Elmhurst College E-book and with the statement posted at http://www.elmhurst.edu/~mth/acadint.html . In particular:
● You may work with others on your homework. (Homework that is graded need not be all of your own work).
● Tests are to be your own work (no help from others or other sources unless specifically stated otherwise -- e.g. "group" work section, "open book" and "open notes ").
● For projects and other group work, the group is to be treated as an individual on a test.
● On tests and projects you may always ask questions of me.
Notes:
1. The College will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. If you have a disability that may have some impact on your work in this course, please contact the Disabilities Service Provider at 630-617-3753.
2. The number to call to find out whether the College has canceled all classes is: 630-617-3777.
3. A link to the Illinois Secondary Education Mathematics Content-Area Standards for this course can be found at: http://www.elmhurst.edu/~mth .
4. Departmentally sponsored tutors will be available in the Learning Center during the week. A schedule of the tutoring hours should be available within the first two weeks of class. Students can also set up times to get special help from the Mathematics Specialist (Emmi McAdams), by calling her at 617-5376 for an appointment.