Math 251 507 Course Syllabus Instructor David Manuel Office Hours Official hours M 3 5pm TRF 2 00 3 30pm OBA Contact Points Office BLOC 601J e mail dmanuel calclab math tamu edu OR dmanuel math tamu edu Web Page http www math tamu edu dmanuel Main Office Phone 845 3261 last resort ONLY Course Name Engineering Math III Course Description Vector algebra calculus of functions of several variables partial derivatives directional derivatives gradient multiple integration line and surface integrals Green s and Stokes theorems Required Texts Stewart Calculus Early Vectors Preliminary Edition Meeting Times Locations The lecture meets Tues Thurs 10 12 25 in HELD 107 Prerequisite MATH 152 or equivalent Calculator Policy Calculators WILL be allowed on all exams and assignments but sufficient analytic work must be shown to receive full credit Calculators will be checked for useful stored formulas during exams Course Objectives This course is to provide students with quantitative and problem solving skills of integral calculus power series and 3 D vectors At the conclusion of this course students should be able to I Visualize surfaces in 3 dimensional space II Know techniques of partial differentiation and apply them to a variety of applications including engineering applications III Know techniques of double and triple integrals and apply them to a variety of applications including engineering applications IV Compute and visualize line and surface integrals and apply theorems related to them in a variety of applications including engineering applications Grading Policy 3 exams Online HW Take home quizzes Final Total 300 100 100 200 700 points points points points points A B C D F 630 700 560 629 490 559 420 489 0 419 Attendance Attendance of lectures is important If you must miss class on days something is to be turned in please contact me as soon as you know I suggest you find a study partner or two to get notes on days you have to miss Completed notes will be posted on my web page IF you do not use these as a substitute to attending class Make up Policy If you miss an exam you must contact me within 48 hours Exams must be made up within 30 calendar days and require appropriate documentation of a university excused absence Make up policy for quizzes is discussed below Scholastic Dishonesty Remember the Aggie Code of Honor An Aggie does not lie cheat or steal or tolerate those who do There will be many opportunities for you to work together in an appropriate manner However each student is responsible for turning in their own unique work During exams you are not allowed to receive any kind of assistance from anyone OR have any useful formulas stored on your calculator Any instance of scholastic dishonesty will be handled according to the processes outlined on the Honor Code website at http aggiehonor tamu edu Faculty WhatToDo aspx Expectations I expect you to have read the material and stepped through the examples before class and I expect you to treat me with respect You can expect me to be prompt and consistent in grading and treat you with respect Weekly Schedule The tentative weekly schedule is posted on the MATH 251 course homepage at http www math tamu edu courses math251 currentsched html Exams Dates for the exams are Thursday 29 Sep Tuesday 25 Oct and Thursday 1 Dec during class Tentative content of each exam is available at the weekly schedule linked above Final Exam A comprehensive final exam will be given in HELD 109 on Monday 12 Dec 8 00am 10 00am See http admissions tamu edu Registrar General FinalSchedule aspx Fall 201 1 for full Final Exam schedule Homework Suggested homework is posted on the MATH 251 course homepage These problems are for practice and will not be handed in however quiz and exam questions may be similar to suggested homework problems NOTE If you purchase a student solution manual it is recommended that you do not open it until AFTER you have attempted the question on your own In addition there will be online homework assignments due every Monday starting 5 Sept at 11 55 00pm NO late submissions accepted You either purchased a Lifetime access code previously meaning you may continue to use WebAssign with this text at no additional charge or you need to purchase a code Lifetime or Semester online The URL for online homework is http www math tamu edu courses eHomework Only the highest 20 homework section grades will be counted about 14 of the total grade Take home Quizzes Each Tuesday except for Week 1 and exam weeks you will receive a take home quiz over the online homework sections completed the previous Monday This quiz will be due at the beginning of class Thursday Late quizzes may be turned in up to 5pm Friday for a 30 penalty You may not receive help from anyone except me but you may use notes and calculators Only the highest 10 quiz grades will be counted therefore missed quizzes may not be made up NOTE on exam weeks the online homework sections will combine to count as a quiz instead with NO late submissions allowed Disabilities The Americans 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 reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact Disability Services in Cain Hall Room B118 or call 845 1637 For additional information visit http disability tamu edu Copyright Statement All printed handouts and web materials are protected by US Copyright Laws Multiple copies may not be made without written permission by the instructor
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