Course: Math 173-01 - Calculus III - 5 Credit Hours - Spring 2010
Meeting Time: MW 12:00pm-12:50pm  TTh 12:00pm-1:15pm
Meeting Place: Room 2625

Instructor: Steve Kifowit, skifowit@prairiestate.edu, Rm 2305, Ph. (708) 709-3954
Office Hours: MW 3:30pm-5:00pm, TTh 11:00am-12:00pm, or by appointment

Text: Calculus, 8th edition; Larson, Hostetler, and Edwards

Course Description: This is the final course in the three-semester sequence of courses covering calculus for scientists and engineers. Topics covered include basic operations on vectors, vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and introductory vector calculus.

Course Prerequisite: Math 172 with a C or better or equivalent.

Attendance Policy: Regular class attendance is an essential component of successful learning. Students are responsible for prompt attendance and participation in all class meetings. If you miss class, you will not be allowed to make up any tests, quizzes, or assignments that you may have missed. All material covered in class is the student's responsibility.

Grading: Your grade will be based on your performance on three 100-point tests, a 150-point final exam, approximately ten 10-point quizzes, and miscellaneous problems and projects (0-50 points). The grading scale is as follows:

You may estimate your current grade at any time during the semester by computing the following percentage: 100% * ( Total points accumulated ) / ( Total points possible ). Please feel free to discuss your grade with me at any time during the semester.

Homework: Homework problems will be assigned on a daily basis. Your work will not normally be collected, but we will often discuss homework problems in class. Keep up to date on your homework! Homework problems often show up on tests and quizzes.  Be sure to practice the conceptual problems!

Tests/Exams: Test problems will be similar to class examples, quiz problems, and homework problems. Some of the test problems will be multiple choice, but you should also expect computational problems and writing problems.  Partial credit may be awarded on any type of problem, but only for correct work.  Tests may have portions on which calculators are not allowed.  You must work individually on all tests. No make-up tests will be given. At the end of the semester, your lowest test score will be replaced by two-thirds of your final exam score (if this helps you).

Quizzes: Be prepared for a ten-point quiz on each Thursday (unless a test is scheduled). No make-up quizzes will be given. All quiz work is to be done on an individual basis unless otherwise stated. At the end of the semester, your lowest quiz score will be dropped.

Final Exam: The final exam is comprehensive and will be worth 150 points toward your final grade.  You will be given two chances to do well on the final exam.

Calculators: The TI-83 Graphing Calculator (or equivalent) is required for this course. At times, we will use the TI-92 during class. We will also make use of computer algebra systems such as Sage, Mathematica, Maxima, MuPad, and GeoGebra.

Misc. information:
1.) The last day to withdraw from the course is April 16. For refund information, refer to the spring schedule book. If you wish to withdraw from the course, it is your responsibility to do so. Any student who does not come to class, yet fails to withdraw, will be given an F.
2.) You are expected to spend roughly 15 hours per week on coursework - 5 hours in class and 10 hours out of class. If you cannot make this commitment, you may want to reconsider taking this course.
3.) The grading scale will be strictly adhered to! Final percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole number.
4.) This is a fast-paced course! We will cover much material in little time. You are responsible for thoroughly reading the textbook and keeping up with the assigned material.