Math 251 510 Engineering Math III Spring 2012 Math 251 510 Engineering Math III Course Description Catalog Description Engineering Mathematics III 3 0 Credit 3 Vector algebra calculus of functions of several variables partial derivatives directional derivatives gradient multiple integration line and surface integrals Stokes theorems Prerequisite MATH152 or equivalent The learning objective of the course is mastery of the material We will cover much of chapters 11 14 of the text Topics include three dimensional analytic geometry and vectors partial derivatives multiple integrals and vector calculus Instructor and Class Information Jon Pitts Office MILN 312 E mail j pitts at tamu edu Homepage http www math tamu edu jon pitts Lecture meets TR 2 20 3 35 in HELD 107 Office hours are tentatively TR 1 00 2 00 and by appointment The Mathematics Department provides frequent Help Sessions Text Calculus Early Vectors by James Stewart McGraw Hill 1999 ISBN 0 534 49348 3 Basis for Grading Your grade will be based on four components quizzes homework midterm examination final examination Your scores on these components will be averaged in two different ways Method I weightings quizzes 30 homework 10 midterm 30 final 30 Method II weightings quizzes 10 homework 10 midterm 40 final 40 The larger of Method I and Method II will be your course score Course grades will be awarded based on your course score and will be at least as generous as the following A 90 100 B 80 89 C 70 79 D 60 69 F 59 or less Course Information Copyright c 2012 by Jon Pitts Page 1 of 3 Math 251 510 Engineering Math III Spring 2012 Exam Homework and Quiz Policy Calculators will not be permitted on examinations The final examination will be comprehensive Please bring your Texas A M student ID with you to all exams Online homework via Webassign is required in this class Homework will be due weekly For more information regarding online homework visit http www math tamu edu courses eHomework No late homework will be accepted for any reason However the two lowest homework scores will be dropped before averaging Short quizzes will be given typically once per week No make ups will be given for quizzes but the three lowest scores will be dropped before averaging Exam Schedule The midterm examination will be at 7 30 9 30 p m Wednesday February 22 in HELD 113 The final examination will be at 1 00 3 00 p m Monday May 7 in HELD 107 Tentative Schedule Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 11 1 11 4 11 5 11 7 11 8 12 1 12 2 12 3 12 6 12 7 12 8 13 1 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Midterm 13 2 13 4 13 5 13 9 13 10 13 11 14 1 14 3 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 14 4 14 5 14 6 14 7 14 8 Review Make up Policy Make ups are subject to university policy There are no make ups for homework and quizzes but there is provision to drop the two lowest scores homework and three lowest scores quizzes before averaging In accordance with university regulations make ups for missed exams will be allowed only for a university approved excuse in writing Whenever possible students should inform the instructor before an work is missed Americans with Disabilities Act ADA Policy Statement 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 Course Information Copyright c 2012 by Jon Pitts Page 2 of 3 Math 251 510 Engineering Math III Spring 2012 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 the Department of Student Life Disability Services Office in Room B118 of Cain Hall or call 845 1637 Academic Integrity Statement An Aggie does not lie cheat or steal or tolerate those who do The Honor Council Rules and Procedures are available on the web at http aggiehonor tamu edu Course Information Copyright c 2012 by Jon Pitts Page 3 of 3
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