MATH 251 500 INFORMATION SHEET 1 Course Texas A M University at Qatar Science Program Mathematics Department Math 251 500 Spring 2011 Engineering Mathematics III 3 0 Credit 3 The first part of this course covers three dimensional analytic geometry and vectors The second part deals with differential calculus of functions of several variables partial and directional derivatives gradient and multivariable optimization max min The third part covers principles and applications of multiple integration double and triple integrals in rectangular polar cylindrical spherical and generalized coordinates The fourth part deals with vector calculus line and surface integrals and the principal theorems associated with them The class meets three times a week in lecture There is no recitation or computer laboratory Prerequisite Math 152 2 Classes Sessions Lecture Sunday Tuesday Thursday 10 00 10 50 am QENG 143 3 Instructor Lecturer Art Belmonte arthur belmonte qatar tamu edu Office QENG 171 Phone 4423 0232 Class Page http calclab math tamu edu belmonte 2011a m251 html Office Hours Sunday Tuesday Thursday 9 00 9 50 am QENG 171 or by appointment 4 Books Textbook Calculus Early Vectors c 1999 ISBN 10 0 534 49348 3 ISBN 13 978 0 534 49348 3 Authors James Stewart and members of the Texas A M University Department of Mathematics Coverage Chapters 11 14 5 Evaluations Grading A 90 100 B 80 89 99 C 70 79 99 D 60 69 99 F 0 59 99 Type Exams Final Quizzes TOTAL Number 2 1 10 12 Weight 55 30 15 100 6 Notes 1 This is a third engineering math course It follows single variable differential and integral calculus 2 In addition to hand paper and pencil techniques you may use a TI Nspire CAS Handheld calculator provided to you by TAMUQ ITS In this regard stop by my QENG 171 office as soon as possible to obtain the latest versions of the TNS CAS operating system 2 1 and my TAMUCALC package 6 4 A full set of streaming videos illustrating use of the calculator in Calculus 3 is available on our class web page 3 Please be on time to class Make sure that you have read the relevant sections in the textbook beforehand 4 Make ups for exams will be given only in the case of absenses authorized under University Regulations 5 There are NO makeups for quizzes However the lowest two quiz scores will be dropped 6 Here is information regarding in class exams and the final exam Exam 1 Saturday 19 Feb 2011 9 am 12 noon QENG 238 covers chapters 11 12 worth 25 of your grade Exam 2 Saturday 23 Apr 2011 9 am 12 noon QENG 143 covers chapters 13 14 worth 30 of your grade Final Exam Thursday 28 Apr 2011 8 00 10 00 am QENG 143 comprehensive worth 30 of your grade 7 Selected problems from your textbook will be assigned but not graded See the web for details It is imperative that you spend time working these problems When you have questions please ask for help 8 Lectures for each section covered in the textbook are provided via the web This material is copyrighted I grant you permission to make ONE copy of each document for your personal use 9 At all times I expect you to be prepared and to work hard you can expect the same from me Each student will be judged on the individual merit of his or her own work 10 Read the Hot Topics of the day on our class web page This is the primary means of communication outside of lecture 7 Miscellany The American with Disabilities Act ADA is a federal anti discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for a reasonable accomodation of their disabilities If you believe you have a disability requiring an accomodation please contact Disability Services in Cain Hall on the Texas A M College Station campus Room B118 or call 1 979 845 1637 or such other number as directed by QENG An Aggie does not lie cheat or steal or tolerate those who do You are referred to the Honor Council Rules and Procedures on the Web at http www tamu edu aggiehonor At Texas A M University at Qatar the OASIS facilitates activities related to the learning of core course component concepts and applications within the common body of knowledge expected of engineering graduates Focus areas within this definition are writing math and science Ancillary skills such as applied technology college success strategies multi media applications business and personal communication computer assisted language learning career building activities and peer interaction are also part of the mission of the center as they are appropriate to the total professional development of engineering graduates The department s tutors work with students both on site and online writing only and the offices are located in suite 310 near the library Tutoring hours of operation are weekdays 9 00 AM to 7 00 PM on site and 8 00 PM until 12 AM online and Saturdays 3 00 to 6 00 PM Please make appointments from the 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