Math 210 Calculus III  Spring, '15
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• NOTICE: All items on this syllabus are subject to change.
  Last updated: 1/19/2015
  Changes after Jan. 21, 2015  will be noted.
• Course Description
• Course Assignments: Text Problem lists
• Course Problem of the Week (sometimes with hints, etc.) #1 Due Feb. 12
  

• Stewart's website for book. Many resources including homework hints for text problems
  
• On-line tutorials from Hippocampus [Excellent!]
• Online Mathematics Tutorials at Harvey Mudd College! many excellent tutorials...Calc I-III, DE's, Linear Algebra.
• The Connected Curriculum Project
• Some very useful Java Applets for 1-2 or 2-1 variables visualization at UCLA
  
• Vectors (an Introduction by Gene Klotz)
• Manipula Math Applets from ies.co.jp (A SUPER SITE!) [CalcI and II - Vectors]
  
• Mathlets: Excellent Java applets for Calculus I-III, etc. 
• From Applied Calculus 3e  by Stefan Waner and Steven R. Costenoble 
• Chapter Summary: Functions of Several Variables
• Math Tools:Surface Graphing Utility | Excel Surface Graphing Utility

• WWW Interactive Mathematics Server- on-line and popup calculators for calculus!
• Calculus on the Web [Excellent!] (Temple U)
• Calculus web sites for surfing. [Caveat: links are not all current.]

• Some advice on how to suceed  in a calculus course (at the Univ. of Nebraska)
• Want to find out what your learning style is? Here is a link about learning styles and learning styles inventory:  NC State
  

• TEXTS: Required: Calculus, Early Transcendentals, James Stewart, 7th edition [CET]
• Webassign
• Catalog Description:Vectors; parametric equations; three-dimensional analytic geometry;
  
vector-valued functions; partial derivatives; multiple integrals; introduction to line integrals.
• SCOPE: This course will deal with the elementary theory and application of what is often described as "calculus of several variables and vector calculus." We will cover essentially the same topics treated by other class of this course (Primarily Chapters 12-15; 16:1-4) as well as  some topics that the other class may not cover. Supplementary notes and text will be provided as appropriate through this web page or Moodle.
• Course Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
  
• Course learning outcomes: Be able....
  1) to calculate and use dot products and cross products of vectors;
  2) calculate and use partial derivatives;
  3) determine minimum and maximum values for functions of several variables;
  4) evaluate double and triple integrals;
  5) evaluate and use line integrals.
• Program learning outcomes:
  1) Be able to apply the techniques of Calculus to Mathematics, Science, Natural Resources, and Environmental Engineering.
  2) Be able to make written presentations of pure and applied mathematical work that follow normal conventions for logic and syntax.
  

• Humboldt State University Learning Outcomes  HSU graduates will have demonstrated:

• Effective communication through written and oral modes.
• Critical and creative thinking skills in acquiring a broad base of knowledge and applying it to complex issues.
• Competence  in a major area of study,
  


• TESTS AND ASSIGNMENTS: There  will be several tests in this course. There will be several reality check quizzes, two self-scheduled midterm exams and a comprehensive final examination.
• We will use the HSU Moodle for some on-line reality quizzes as well as Webassign for regular problem assignments.
• Homework assignments are made regularly. We will use Webassign to assign and grade homework.  Link to Student Quick Start Guide (pdf file).
  Homework results should be recorded by 8:45 am of the due date to receive full credit. I will discuss this further at the first class meeting. Assignments will be discussed in class on a daily basis.  Homework assignments will be used in determining the 125 course points.
• LATE HOMEWORK MAY NOT BE GRADED 48 HOURS AFTER THE DUE DATE.
• You must submit a written request at the start of class for me to discuss in class a problem or a question you have about the previously assigned reading. I will be available after class on Tuesdays and Thursdays and during my office hours for other questions.
• Midterm Exams will be self-scheduled and announced at least one week in advance.
• THE FINAL EXAMINATION WILL SELF- SCHEDULED.  One option is as listed on the University Exam schedule- Friday, May 15 10:20-12:10.
  Also possible are Monday May 11, 12:40 -14:30; Wednesday May 13, 10:20-12:10; Thursday May 14, 10:20-12:10;  and Thursday, May 14, 15:00-16:50.
• The final exam will be comprehensive, covering the entire semester.
• MAKE-UP TESTS WILL NOT BE GIVEN EXCEPT FOR VERY SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES!
• It is the student's responsibility to request a makeup promptly.

• Partnership work: (Revised 1-22)
  
• Cooperative Partnership Summaries: Every two/three weeks you will be asked to submit a summary of what we have covered in class. (No more than two sides of a paper.) These may be organized in any way you find useful but should not be a copy of your class notes. I will read and correct these before returning them.
  The summaries are to be submitted in a partnership (2-3 members).  Exceptions by permission only.  Each individual partner will receive corrected photocopies.
  Your summaries will be allowed as references at the final examination only.

• POW: Every 2 (or 3) weeks (with some exceptions) you will be asked to submit [with a partnership] a response to the "problem/activity of the week."
  This problem work will be graded 5 (well done), 4  (OK), 3 (acceptable), or 1 (submitted/unacceptable).
• Summary and POW work will be used in determining  50 (partnership) course points.
• GRADES: Final grades will be determined taking into consideration the quality of work done in the course as evidenced primarily from the accumulation of points from tests and assignments.
• We will use Moodle for some on-line reality quizzes. 
• On-line Reality quizzes will be used to determine 100 points.[I will not use the lowest 20% of these scores.]
• Midterm exams will be worth 100 points each.
  
• Homework performance will count for 100 points.(Revised 1-22)
• Cooperative summaries and POW assignments will be worth 25 points.
• A grade on the final examination below 50% may result in a final grade of F without offsetting high quality work on the other parts of the course.
• The final examination will be be worth either 200 or 300 points determined by the following rule:

The final grade will use the score that maximizes the average for the term based on all possible points .
 

Reality Quizzes	100 points
2 Midterm Examinations	200 points
Homework	100 points  (Revised 1-22)
Partnership work	50 points (Revised 1-22)
Final Examination	200/300 points
Total	650/750 points

 
The total points available for the semester is 650 or 750 points. Notice that  250 of these points are not from examinations, so regular participation is essential to forming a good foundation for your grades as well as your learning.

FINAL GRADES: Though final grades for the course are subject to my discretion, I will use the following overall percentages based on the total number of points for your work to determine the broader range of grades for the course.     A  85-100% ;   B  70- 84% ;  C  60- 69% ;  D  50- 59%  ;  F   0- 49%

MORE THAN 4 ABSENCES MAY LOWER THE FINAL GRADE FOR POOR ATTENDANCE.

• Technology: The computer or a graphing calculator can be used for many problems.

• We will use Winplot, GeoGebra, Microsoft Xcel, and Wolfram|Alpha [and possibly SAGE].
  
• Winplot is freeware and may be downloaded from Rick Parris's website or directly from this link for Winplot .
• Though designed for the Windows operating system, Winplot can be used on a MAC after installing Winebottler from http://winebottler.kronenberg.org/
  
• Online help for Winplot is available from the following links.
• Instructions for Winplot prepared by Gerald Hile (Hawaii).
• Notes for Winplot authored by Al Lehnen (Madison Area Technical College in Madison, Wisconsin)
• Steve Simonds :  instructional videos.
• Winplot Materials: download from Rick Parris 's website\
• Winplot Help 2-dim window
  
• Winplot Help 3-dim window     http://math.exeter.edu/rparris/wp3help.html
  
• Instructions for Winplot prepared by Gerald Hile (Hawaii).

• GeoGebra
  
• Download options.
  
• GeoGebraTube   Find and share free interactive learning and teaching materials.
  
  
• CalcPlot3D : a web-based visual exploration environment for multivariable calculus. 
• visualTour
  
• Wolfram|Alpha

• Graphing Calculators: Though much of our work this semester will be using the computer, graphing calculators are welcome.
• A limited number of graphing calculators are available for students to borrow for the term through the Math department.
  
• If you would like to purchase a graphing calculator, see me if you would like my advise.
• The HP48G, HP 49, TI-89 and 92 are particularly useful for some 3-dimensional work. Most graphing calculators can do much of this work.
  
• I will try to help you with your own technology when possible during office hours or by appointment (not in class). 
• Students wishing help with any graphing calculator should plan to bring their calculator manual with them.
• I do not use a hand-held graphing calculator during class time.
• Lap top computers are welcome in class at tools. (Not for other purposes.) They will not be allowed on exams.
  
• No calculators or computers will be allowed on exams.

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  Use of  Office Hours: Many students find the third semester of calculus difficult because of weakness in their Calculus I, II, and pre-calculus background skills and concepts. A grade of C in Math 110 or Math 109 might indicate this kind of weakness.   Don't be shy about asking for an appointment outside of the scheduled office hours.

Calculus Drop-in Tutoring  from HSU Faculty in  BSS 308 (Tentative 1-7-2015)

University Policies

Some accommodations may take up to several weeks to arrange. http://www.humboldt.edu/disability/ 

Add/Drop policy: Students are responsible for knowing the University policy, procedures, and schedule for dropping or adding classes.

See the University rules and dates related to the following:

• No drops will be allowed without "serious and compelling reasons" and a fee after this date.
  
• No drops allowed after this date.
  
• Students wishing to be graded with either CR or NC should make this request  using the web registration procedures.

 http://pine.humboldt.edu/registrar/students/regulations/schedadjust.html

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