Calculus III, Spring 2012
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| Basic Information | |
| Course Title | Calculus III (MATH 30524), Section 040 |
| Instructor | Dr. Qiao Zhang (q.zhang@tcu.edu, 817-257-6346) at TUC 320 |
| Homepage | http://faculty.tcu.edu/qzhang/30524/index.html |
| Time / Place | MF 12:00-12:50, TR 11:30-12:20 at TUC 352 |
| Office Hours | MTRF 2:00 -- 3:30 at TUC 320, or by appointment |
| Course Information | |
| Description | This course generalizes the theory of single-variable calculus, as introduced in Calculus I and II, and provides an introduction to vector calculus (also known as multi-variable calculus). The topics to be covered in this course include vector arithmetics, partial derivatives and their applications, multiple integrations, and vector calculus. A TI calculator is recommended, but no calculator will be allowed in exams. |
| Objective | After successful completion of this course, students will be able to: (1) master computational techniques of multi-variable differentiation and integration; (2) use ideas, skills, and techniques from Calculus III to solve applied problems; (3) master the commonly used two- and three-dimensional coordinate systems; (4) understand the implications of Stokes' Theorem. |
| Prerequisite | MATH 20524 with a grade of C- or better. More precisely, the topics that students are expected to have mastered include (but not limited to) basic properties of elementary functions, the theory of limits, the theory of derivatives, and the basic theory of integrals. |
| Textbook | Briggs and Cochran, Calculus: Early Transcendentals. [We do not need MyMathLab access code for this course.] |
| Class Regulation | |
| Homework | Homework assignments will appear in the course homepage after each class. Homework from the previous week will be collected during the Monday classes, and graded homework will be distributed during the Friday classes. Sufficient practice in homework is essential to master the material, so it is highly recommended to try, with the help from your classmates, Math Clinic and/or my office hours, to complete every assignment. However, the homework you turn in should reflect your personal preparation. |
| Exams and Quizzes | There are three in-class midterm exams scheduled on February 13, March 12 and April 9, and a 2.5-hour final exam on May 7. No calculator, lecture notes or any other study materials will be allowed in the exams. If you have any time conflicts with the final exam schedule and/or need special exam arrangements, you must notify the instructor in writing at least one week in advance. Quizzes will be conducted during class time without prior announcements. Hence it is highly recommended to attend class regularly and keep up with the material. If you miss an exam/quiz for medical or family emergencies, then the score will be covered by the average of your scores for the other exams/quizzes. If you have an official university absence, then you also have the option to take a makeup exam/quiz within one week. For absence with other personal reasons, the score for the missing exam/quiz will be counted as zero. |
| Grading | The grade for this course will be determined as follows
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| Help! | If you have any question and/or concerns about the course material, always feel free to contact me, either by raising your hand in the class, or by visiting my office hours, or by sending me an email. Besides, you may try Math Clinic. Another very helpful, yet often overlooked, way to help yourself master the material is to find another calculus textbook in the library and read the relevant sections. This is also an effective way to get a large number of practice problems (with answer keys) for your exam preparations. |
| University Regulation | |
| Disabilities Statement | Texas Christian University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 regarding students with disabilities. Eligible students seeking accommodations should contact the Coordinator of Student Disabilities Services in the Center for Academic Services located in Sadler Hall, 1010. Accommodations are not retroactive, therefore, students should contact the Coordinator as soon as possible in the term for which they are seeking accommodations. Further information can be obtained from the Center for Academic Services, TCU Box 297710, Fort Worth, TX 76129, or at (817) 257-6567. Adequate time must be allowed to arrange accommodations and accommodations are not retroactive; therefore, students should contact the Coordinator as soon as possible in the academic term for which they are seeking accommodations. Each eligible student is responsible for presenting relevant, verifiable, professional documentation and/or assessment reports to the Coordinator. Guidelines for documentation may be found at http://www.acs.tcu.edu/disability_documentation.asp. Students with emergency medical information or needing special arrangements in case a building must be evacuated should discuss this information with their instructor/professor as soon as possible. |
| Academic Ethics | The strength of the university depends on academic and personal integrity. In this course, you must be honest and truthful. Ethical violations include cheating on exams, plagiarism, reuse of assignments, improper use of the Internet and electronic devices, unauthorized collaboration, alteration of graded assignments, forgery and falsification, lying, facilitating academic dishonesty, and unfair competition. Report any violations you witness to the instructor. |