CALCULUS IV

Winter, 99 Syllabus MTH 263 BB

Instructor: Dr. Sergey Belyi  mail.gif (1077 bytes)

Time: 9:00-9:50 MTWRF COMPLX 230

Office Hours: 8:00-9:00, 11:00-12:00 COMPLX 235-B, ext. 3467

Text: Calculus, by Larson, Hostetler and Edwards, 5th Edition

Catalog Description: We will cover Chapters 11—14, if time permits Chapter 15. Vectors in two and three space, functions of several variables, partial differentiation and multiple integration. Prerequisites: MTH 262.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the symbolism and terminology of vectors in two space and in three space.
  2. Perform vector operations in two space and in three space, with applications to lines, planes and surfaces.
  3. Exhibit an understanding of the calculus of vector-valued functions.
  4. Determine limits and continuity of functions of several variables.
  5. Find partial derivatives of functions of several variables, with applications to directional derivatives and extrema using Lagrange multipliers.
  6. Perform multiple integration with applications to areas, volumes, center of mass and surface area.
  7. Demonstrate an understanding of vector fields.

Course Requirements:

  1. The student is expected to attend each class session and to participate in class discussion.
  2. The student is expected to complete all homework assignments punctually.
  3. The student is expected to participate in chalkboard work when called upon.

Tests and Grades: Four tests will be given, but only three of them will count toward the 75% of a final grade. A comprehensive final exam will constitute approximately 25% of the final grade. Students missing a scheduled test will have a zero (0) score recorded.

Homework: Homework will be assigned from each section covered. This homework will not be collected, however, test problems will be very similar to the homework problems.

American with Disabilities Act: Any student whose disabilities fall within ADA must inform the instructor at the beginning of the term of any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements of this course.

Additional Services: Students who have or may be dealing with a disability or learning difficulty should speak with the instructor, contact the Office of Adaptive Needs Program (Wright 226), or call 670-3220/3221. Various accommodations are available through the Adaptive Needs Program.

This syllabus represents a tentative plan for the instruction in this course. If, in the opinion of the instructor, learning may be optimized, it may be changed at any time. This syllabus is a best possible assessment of the course aspirations, assignments and requirements at the time it was developed for this quarter.

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