Text: James Stewart Multivariable Calculus,
Seventh Edition
Course content: 12.1-12.5 (vectors, dot product,
cross product, lines, planes), 13.1-13.4 (vector functions,
limit, derivative and integrals, arc length), 14.1-14.8
(multi-variable functions, limits and continuity, partial
derivatives, implicit differentiation, chain rule, linear
approximation, directional derivatives, gradient, local
minimum/maximum, absolute minimum/maximum, optimization,
Lagrange multiplier), 15.1-15.10 (double integrals, iterated
integrals, polar coordinates, triple integrals, cylindrical
and spherical coordinate systems, change of variables)
Quizzes and Tests:There will be Four (20 min)
quizzes on Sept 14, Sept 28, Nov 2, Dec 5. There
will be Two mid-term exams (80 min) on Oct 19 (Thursday)
and November 16 (Thursday). Make-up quizzes or tests
are only given in extreme circumstances such as documented
serious illness or personal circumstance. I must review such
cases prior to the start of the test.
Final Exam: final exam will be held on Tuesday
December 19, 9am-12noon. Location: TBA (same time as
Math 111, 112, 211)
Add/drop deadline:
Sept 8, Withdraw deadline: October 27
Homework: It is essential to do mathematics
in order to learn it. There will be 6 biweekly homework
assignments, which will be collected and graded. Note that
you only turn in "required problems", and not the "optional"
ones. Solution for all problems will also be available from
Blackboard site after the homework is turned in.
Calculators: Electrical calculators are not
forbidden but also not encouraged, and students can expect
to take most tests and quizzes without a calculator. TI-83
or TI-84 graphing calculators (or comparable models) can be
used in homework, quizzes and exams, and TI-85 or above or
calculators on mobile phones cannot be used in quizzes and
exams.
Computer software: Some online programs, applets
and software Matlab will be used for demonstration, and
students are also encouraged to use them for homework. The
software are not needed for quizzes and exams.
Attendance: Regular attendance is critical for your
success in this course. I expect your presence at every
lecture.
Honor Code: The College of William & Mary has
had an honor code since at least 1779. Academic integrity is
at the heart of the university, and we all are responsible
for upholding the ideals of honor and integrity. The
student-led honor system is responsible for resolving any
suspected violations of the Honor Code, and I will report
all suspected instances of academic dishonesty to the honor
system. The Student Handbook (www.wm.edu/studenthandbook)
includes your responsibilities as a student and the full
Code. Your full participation and observance of the Honor
Code is expected. To read the Honor Code, see www.wm.edu/honor
Grading: Your final grade is calculated as follows:
Homework 12% (2% each)
Quizzes 16% (4% each)
Mid-term Exam 18% each, 36% total
Final Exam: 36%
The letter grade is assigned using the scale:
A > 93 > A- > 90 > B+ > 87 >
B > 83 > B- > 80> C+ > 77 > C > 73 >
C- > 70 > D+ > 67 > D > 63 > D- > 60
> F