Math 210 Calculus III  Fall, '12
Draft version- Work in Progress
MTRF 1100-1150 FOR 107

• NOTICE: All items on this syllabus are subject to change.
• Course Description
• Course Assignments: Text Problem lists
• Course Problem of the Week (sometimes with hints, etc.)
• Winplot Materials: download from Rick Parris 's website\
• Winplot Help 2-dim window
• Instructions for Winplot prepared by Gerald Hile (Hawaii).

• Calculus resource page from Stewart's Calculus Textbook.
• Stewart's website for book. Many resources including homework hints for text problems
  
• The Connected Curriculum Project
• Examples of transformation (mapping) figures.
• 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

• Wolfram|Alpha

• On-line tutorials from Hippocampus [Excellent!]
• WWW Interactive Mathematics Server- on-line and popup calculators for calculus!
• Calculus web sites for surfing. [Caveat: linls are not all current.]
  
• Calculus on the Web [Excellent!] (Temple U)
  
• Online Mathematics Tutorials at Harvey Mudd College! many excellent tutorials...Calc I-III, DE's, Linear Algebra.

• 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
  

Last updated: 8/19/2012

• 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.


• 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.
• 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 10:30 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 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-MON Dec. 10 10:20-12:10 (Forestry Bldg 107).
  Also possible are MON Dec. 10 12:40-14:30 (Harry Griffith Hall 226) and TUES Dec. 11 10:20-12:10 (Forestry Bldg 107)
  
• 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.

• 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).  Each individual partner will receive corrected photocopies.
  Your summaries will be allowed as references at the final examination only.
Summary work will be used in determining  25 course points.

*** DAILY ATTENDANCE SHOULD BE A HABIT! ***
• Bonus Points for POW: Every 2 (or 3) weeks (with some exceptions) you may submit [individually or with a partnership] a response to the optional "problem/activity of the week."
  This optional problem  work will be graded 5 (well done), 4  (OK), 3 (acceptable), or 1 (submitted/unacceptable and will be used to give additional points toward your 125 points for homework.
  
• 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 125 points.Any points for work on the POW's will be added to these points.
• Cooperative summaries assignments will be worth 25 points.
• 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	125 points
Cooperative work	25 points
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- 60% ;  D  50- 59%  ;  F   0- 49%

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

University Policies

Students with Disabilities:Persons who wish to request disability-related accommodations should contact the Student Disability Resource Center in House 71, 826-4678 (voice) or 826-5392 (TDD). Some accommodations may take up to several weeks to arrange. Student Disability Resource Center Website.  http://www.humboldt.edu/disability/

(If you are a student with a disability, please consider discussing your needs and possible accommodations with me as soon as possible.)

Add/Drop policy: 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.

Students are responsible for knowing the University policy, procedures, and schedule for dropping or adding classes. Add/Drop Policy    http://www.humboldt.edu/%7Ereg/regulations/schedadjust.html

Emergency evacuation:Please review the evacuation plan for the classroom (posted on the orange signs), and review Emergency Operations Website http://www.humboldt.edu/emergencymgmtprogram/index.php for information on campus Emergency Procedures. During an emergency, information can be found campus conditions at: 826-INFO  or at the Humboldt State Emergency Website.    http://www.humboldt.edu/emergency

Academic integrity: Students are responsible for knowing the policy regarding academic honesty. Academic Honesty Policy. http://www.humboldt.edu/studentrights/academic_honesty.php or http://pine.humboldt.edu/registrar/catalog/

Attendance and disruptive behavior:Students are responsible for knowing policy regarding attendance and disruptive behavior.Attendance and Disruptive Behavior Policy.  http://www.humboldt.edu/studentrights/attendance_behavior.php

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• TECHNOLOGY:
•  The computer or a graphing calculator can be used for many problems.
• We will use Winplot. Winplot is freeware and may be downloaded from Rick Parris 's website or directly from one of these links for Winplot1 or Winplot2 . This software is small enough to fit on a 3.5" disc and can be used on any Windows PC on campus. You can find introductions to Winplot on the web.
• Instructions for Winplot prepared by Gerald Hile (Hawaii).
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• Students wishing help with any graphing calculator should plan to bring their calculator manual with them to class.
• Graphing Calculators:  graphing calculators are welcome and highly recommended. The HP48G, HP 49 and the TI-89 and 92 are particularly useful for some 3-dimensional work though most graphing calculators will be able to do much of this work. Supplementary materials will be distributed if needed. If you would like to purchase one or have one already, let me know. Students wishing help with any graphing calculator should plan to bring their calculator manual with them. I will try to help you with your own technology when possible during office hours or by appointment (not in class). 
  
• Technology: The computer or a graphing calculator can be used for many problems.
  
• We will use Winplot, Microsoft Xcel, and Wolfram|Alpha.
• 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.
• Graphing Calculators: Though much of our work this semester will be using the computer, graphing calculators are welcome and highly recommended.
• 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.
• Students wishing help with any graphing calculator should plan to bring their calculator manual with them to class.
• 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.
  
• Only handheld calculators will be allowed on exams.
• 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.

Difficulties that might have been ignored or passed over in previous courses can be a major reason for why things don't make sense now. You may use my office hours for some additional work on these background areas either as individuals or in small groups. My office time is also available to discuss routine problems from homework and reality check quizzes as well as using technology.  Regular use of my time outside of class should be especially useful for students having difficulty with the work and wishing to improve through a steady approach to mastering skills and concepts.



• Calculus Drop-in Tutoring  from HSU Faculty in BSS 302 or BSS 308 (Tentative 8-20-2012)

  -----Time------	---Monday----	-----Tuesday---	--Wednesday--	---Thursday---	----Friday----
  10-11 AM	X	Freedman 302	Johnson 302	x	x
  12-1 PM	x	x	x	x	Johnson 302
  1-2 PM	x	Haag 308	Haag 302	Haag 308	Freedman 302
  4-5:20 PM	Flashman 308	Flashman 308	x	x	x

•  Don't be shy about asking for an appointment outside of the scheduled office hours.