Math 251.510 Engineering Math III Spring 2012Math 251.510Engineering Math IIICourse DescriptionCatalog 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 thetext. Topics include three-dimensional analytic geometry and vectors, partial derivatives, multiple integrals,and vector calculus.Instructor and Class InformationJon PittsOffice: MILN 312E-mail: j-pitts at tamu.eduHomepage: 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.TextCalculus: Early Vectors by James Stewart, McGraw-Hill, 1999. ISBN: 0-534-49348-3.Basis for GradingYour 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 onyour 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 Copyrightc 2012 by Jon Pitts Page 1 of 3Math 251.510 Engineering Math III Spring 2012Exam, Homework, and Quiz PolicyCalculators will not be permitted on examinations. The final examination will be comprehensive. Pleasebring 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 infor-mation 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 bedropped before averaging.Short quizzes will be given typically once per week. No make-ups will be given for quizzes, but the threelowest 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 ScheduleWeek 1 §11.1-11.4Week 6 Midterm Week 11 §14.4Week 2 §11.5-11.7Week 7 §13.2-13.4 Week 12 §14.5-14.6Week 3 §11.8, 12.1-12.2Week 8 §13.5-13.9 Week 13 §14.7Week 4 §12.3-12.6Week 9 §13.10-13.11 Week 14 §14.8Week 5 §12.7, 12.8, 13.1Week 10 §14.1-14.3 Week 15 ReviewMake-up PolicyMake-ups are subject to university policy. There are no make-ups for homework and quizzes, but there isprovision to drop the two lowest scores (homework) and three lowest scores (quizzes) before averaging. Inaccordance with university regulations, make-ups for missed exams will be allowed only for a universityapproved excuse in writing. Whenever possible, students should inform the instructor before an work ismissed.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy StatementThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides compre-hensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires thatCourse Information Copyrightc 2012 by Jon Pitts Page 2 of 3Math 251.510 Engineering Math III Spring 2012all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommo-dation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contactthe Department of Student Life, Disability Services Office, in Room B118 of Cain Hall or call 845-1637.Academic Integrity StatementAn Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do. The Honor Council Rules and Proceduresare available on the web at http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu.Course Information Copyrightc 2012 by Jon Pitts Page 3 of
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