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General Information, Syllabus, Assessment and Test Dates
Undergraduate Catalog Description: Elementary functions; differentiation and integration from geometric and symbolic viewpoints; limits, continuity; applications. Fall and Spring semester. Prerequisite: A grade of "C-" or better in Math 1400 Precalculus, or placement.
Course Goals
- Develop a thorough understanding of the concepts and techniques of calculus, particularly differentiation and the fundamentals of integration.
- Develop the ability to apply your knowledge of calculus to solve unfamiliar problems.
- Develop skills for working effectively with others on mathematics problems.
Syllabus
Chapter 12: Functions of Several Variables
Chapter 13: A Fundamental Tool: Vectors
Chapter 14: Differentiating Functions of Several Variables
Chapter 15: Optimization: Local and Global Extrema
Chapter 16: Integrating Functions of Several Variables
Chapter 17: Parameterizing and Vector Fields
Chapter 18: Line Integrals
Chapter 19: Flux Integrals and Divergence
Chapter 20: The Curl and Stokes' Theorem
Chapter 21: Parameters, Coordinates, and Integrals
Assessment
| 1. | Group Work | 10% |
| 2. | Online homework | 10% |
| 3. | Group Quizzes (best 6 of 7 count) | 10% |
| 4. | "Gateway" exam | 10% |
| 5. | Tests | 36% |
| 6. | Final Examination | 24% |
Each group work must be completed. It must be handed in (to be graded) by the next class period. This will sometimes, perhaps even usually, mean continuing to work on it after class.
Revised Test Schedule
Test 1: Wednesday, February 5WARNING: Do NOT make travel arrangements that conflict with these test and exam dates. Alert your family to your test and exam schedule!
Test 2: Wednesday, March 4
Test 3 due: Tuesday, April 28
Final, Section 02 due: Friday, May 8, at 12 noon
Final, Section 03 due: Monday, May 11, at 12 noon
Revised Gateway Exam Schedule
First attempt: due Tuesday, March 24
Bonus first attempt: due Thursday, March 26
Bonus second attempt: due Tuesday, March 31
Second attempt: due Thursday, April 2
Third attempt: due Wednesday, April 8
Fourth attempt: due Thursday, April 16
Fifth attempt: due Tuesday, April 21
Bonus fifth attempt: due Thursday, April 23
Bonus (final) sixth attempt: due Thursday April 30
Revised Quiz Schedule
Quiz 1: Wednesday, January 22
Quiz 2: Wednesday, January 29
Quiz 3: Monday, February 17
Quiz 4: Tuesday, February 25
Quiz 5: Tuesday, due March 31
Quiz 6: Monday, due April 15
Quiz 7: Friday, due May 1