Course Syllabus

MATH 2210, Calculus III

Fall 2018

MWF, 10:30-11:20;   GRSC 341

Instructor:  Larry Smith          GRSC 311       283-7520         Larry.Smith@snow.edu      

Goals/Outcomes:  We embark on an exciting journey through the mathematical landscape.  We'll see both beauty and utility.  You will also become proficient in calculus topics such as 3-D vectors, cylindrical & spherical coordinates, derivatives in n-space, gradients, integrals in n-space, vector calculus, etc.  You will also gain some proficiency in math software programs.

Text: Thomas' Calculus, Early Transcendentals, 12th edition, by Thomas, Weir, Hass, ISBN 9780321588760.  See publisher info here. See the new online Snow College bookstore here.  Additional Student resources are available here.

Course Contents Vectors, vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, integration in vector fields.  We cover chapters 12-16 of Thomas' Calculus.

Prerequisite: MATH 1220 (Calc II)

Homework:  Homework will be assigned every section.  Assignments here.  Instructions here.  You are strongly encouraged to study in groups to achieve understanding, but what you write on your paper must be your own work––don't turn homework in without understanding it.  Paper is cheap (we can save trees by recycling your assignments after the term if you want) so use lots of it.  Write every step neatly.  Homework is generally due at the beginning of the second class period after we finish discussing the corresponding section.  The average student should expect to spend about 2 hours out of class for every hour in class.  Promptness is encouraged; however, homework that is late for any reason other than a pre-approved legitimate excuse will be worth 50% up to one week late; thereafter no credit will be given.  No late homework after November 30 will be accepted.  

Participation:  Ask questions in class, come to office hours, and help other students.  I emphasize cooperation over competition.  If you are serious about this class the majority of your learning will take place outside of class time; you should plan on an average of two hours of homework for each class hour.  Both asking and answering questions should prove you’ve delved deeply into the chapter material.  You will do much of your work in groups of 3 or 4, including some group quizzes and technology projects; therefore, you should study in groups daily.  I encourage cooperation rather than competition.  Prior reading of each section is crucial; therefore, you will also turn a written question about the day's section at the beginning of each class period -- a question about the section that you would like the answer to and which demonstrates prior reading.  

Technology: Learning to use math technology is an important goal of the course.  Please read about the software programs here.  There are Technology Application Projects at the end of each chapter.  Use Maple, and work on these as a group throughout the chapter. Turn in a group write-up or file for them.  The Maple modules are here.

Help:  You are encouraged to see me during my regular office hours and at other times by appointment.  Also frequent the math/science lab and use your classmates and resources in Canvas.  Don’t get behind, and don’t stay lost for more than a few hours at a time.  Help other students.

Policies: General policies on ADA, Title IX, FERPA, Triggers, and Academic Honesty are here.  My Attendance policy is here, and further elaboration on Academic Honesty is here.  If you have any questions, please ask, because you are responsible for the information in these policies.  It is considered academic dishonesty to copy problem solutions from sources on the web or solutions manuals.  

Quizzes:  Frequent unannounced quizzes will keep you apprised of your progress and your prior reading of the section scheduled for the day.  It is important to read each section before class.  These Readiness Assessment Quizzes (RAQs) are meant to be easy if you read and hard if you didn't.  

Tests:  There will be a test every chapter in the testing center (hours are here), except test 4 may be take-home. Test instructions here.

Final Exam: Friday, December 14, 9:30-11:30 am; in the classroom.  It will be comprehensive.

Grading:  Homework         25%                  Quizzes              20%

               Tests                 25%                  Participation       10%                  Final Exam        20%