MA 261-03 – Multivariate Calculus

SYLLABUS

Instructor: Dr. Peter Dragnev

Office: KT 200A, tel. 481-6382, e-mail: dragnevp@pfw.edu

Class Times: MW 4:30-5:20, TR 4:30-5:45 PM – KT 216;

Office Hours: MW – 3:00-4:00 – Math MALL;

Book: Calculus: Early Transcendentals, by W. L. Briggs, L. Cochran, B. Gillett, E. Schulz, 3rd Edition, Pearson Publishing, 2018

Course Description: I shall cover chapters 13-17. The main content of the course is devoted to analytic geometry in space, vectors and vector functions, functions of several variables and partial derivatives, multiple integration, and vector calculus. The objective of the course is to master these topics and concepts, as well as improve problem solving skills and critical thinking.

Grading: There will be three tests, ten quizzes, and a comprehensive final. Weekly electronic homework will be assigned. The semester grade will be formed from quizzes - 15%, homework - 10%, three tests - 25% each. Additional extra credit write-in homework will also be assigned, collected, and graded weekly for up to 5% extra credit towards the semester score. The grade for the course is based on 75% of the semester grade and 25% of the Final exam according to the scale:

A 90 -100; B 80-89; C 70-79; D 60-69; F below 59.

No make-up tests or quizzes will be given unless proper excuse is provided.

MyLab MATH Homework: MyLab Math electronic homework will be assigned weekly. (see Student Registration handout). It is the instructor's experience that keeping up with the homework is an essential part of the preparation for the course. The problems on the tests and the quizzes will be similar to the homework.

Extra credit homework: Write-in extra credit homework will also be assigned and collected weekly for a total of 5%, the goal being to practice write-in solutions for quizzes and tests.

Math MALL: Tutors, GTAs and/or instructors will be available to help with homework, calculators and coursework in KT G38. We strongly recommend that you make use of the academic assistance.

Enclosed is the tentative teaching schedule.

Disabilities Statement: If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. Contact the Director of Services for Students with Disabilities (Walb 113, telephone number 481-6658), as soon as possible to work out the details. Once the Director has provided you with a letter attesting to your needs for modification, bring the letter to me. For more information, please visit the web site for SSD at http://www.pfw.edu/ssd .