Course: Math 173-01 - Calculus III - 5 Credit/Contact Hours -
Spring
2012
IAI Code: M1 900-3, MTH 903
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face
Meeting Time: MW 12:00pm-12:50pm TTh 12:00pm-1:15pm
Meeting Place: Room 2625
Instructor: Steve
Kifowit, Rm 2305, Ph. (708) 709-3954
Email: skifowit 'at' prairiestate.edu
Web: http://prairiestate.edu/skifowit/math
Office Hours: MW 3:30pm-5:00pm, TTh 11:00am-12:00pm,
or by appointment
Text: Calculus, 9th edition (2010); Larson 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 (Calculus II) with a C or better or equivalent.
Course Goals/Objectives: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 comprehensive final exam, approximately ten 10-point weekly quizzes, and miscellaneous problems and projects (0-50 points). The grading scale is as follows:
A --- 88% and above
B --- 77% - 87%
C --- 66% - 76%
D --- 55% - 65%
F --- below 55%
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. Throughout the semester,
grades will be posted online at http://www.engrade.com/skifowit.
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 may be multiple choice or writing problems, but you should mostly expect computational 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. See the lecture pace for the dates of the final exams.
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 Mathematica, Maxima, Matlab, Scilab, and GeoGebra.
Misc. information:
1.) The last day to withdraw from the course is April 13. 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.