Lectures: BK 105, MWF 8:00am-9:00am
Instructor: Dr. Mihaela Vajiac Office: VN 107
Office hours:TBA on personal webpage http://www1.chapman.edu/~mbvajiac. Email: mbvajiac at chapman.edu.
Text: Calculus, Early Transcedentals by William Briggs and Lyle Cochran, Pearson, Addison-Wesley, 2011, with MyMathLab Student Access Kit
Topics covered:
Vectors and the Geometry of Space Curves and Surfaces (Chapter 11), Vector Functions, Partial Derivatives, Minima Maxima (Chapter 12), Multiple Integrals (Chapter 13), Vector Calculus (Chapter 14)
My Math Lab Instructions: How to Access My Math Lab
Prerequisites: Math 111 or equivalent. Credits: 3
Objectives: The main objective for this course is to acquaint
you with fundamental calculus concepts involving functions of more than one
variable, and to help you to understand and apply such functions in a
variety of settings.
We begin with a treatment of
the geometry of space. We shall learn about vectors, dot and cross-products,
line, planes, 3-D surfaces and how to visualize them. We then introduce the concept
of a vector function and their derivatives, integrals, arc-length, curvature.
Then on to functions of several variables, and their partial derivatives,
directional derivatives and max/min problems.
We will then we cover multiple integrals and finish in style with
vector calculus, wrapping everything in a layer of higher-level math.
Much thought and persistent work on your part will be necessary in
order to achieve this goal. Making a regular and concerted effort to
read the textbook will be a key to success. To prepare for exams, it is
also recommended that you try working as many problems from the book as
possible. Condensed answers to the odd numbered problems can be found
in the back of the book to assist you in determining whether your
approach is correct. Questions are ALWAYS welcome during class periods
and during office hours. Attendance at each class lecture is required
and expected.
Homework:
We will use an online system called MyMathLab:
http://pearsonmylabandmastering.com.
Use the Course ID: vajiac42848 to register for this course on MyMathLab.
Homework problems are done over the web and provide instant feedback as to whether
you have done a problem correctly or not. When you have done a problem correctly,
your credit for the problem is immediately recorded in the database.
You are encouraged to discuss problems with other students, however MyMathLab
problems are individualized for each student, so you must do your own assignment.
These problems count for 150 of the total 1000 points. There will be approximately
3 online assignments each week (one for each section of the textbook), each consisting
of about 20 problems, open the day before the section is covered and due the following Monday.
Although these problems are presented on MyMathLab, they should be solved neatly in writing
on paper and the final answer is entered into MyMathLab to check if it is correct.
Optional Extra Credit Homework
To encourage writing neat solutions, up to 40 points extra credit (4 percentage points) will be given for presenting
all written homework assignments during office hours. This process will be divided in two. Sections that will appear on the midterm
exam could be reviewed during the week of the midterm for 20 points and the rest are due the week of the final exam for the remaining 20 points.
It is important to solve ALL homework problems, as similar problems will undoubtedly appear on the midterm, final, and
on the weekly quizzes.
Tests and Quizzes:
Weekly quizzes (10 points each, up to 150 points altogether). Quizzes will be given weekly, you will be when told 24 hours in advance.
One in-class midterm (200 points).
The dates for the midterm will be anounced in class a week in advance, a tentatitve date is: October 17 2014.
Implicit in your registration for this class is the affirmation that
you will be present to take all examinations.
Online Chapter Tests: Five online chapter tests (total 200 points) will be given, one at the end of each chapter. They are similar to the online homework problems, but each question can only be attempted once.
Final exam: The final exam (300 points) is comprehensive and is
scheduled on Tuesday, December 16 2014, 1:30pm-4:00pm.
Important Notes: As a general rule, there will be no make-up
labs, no make-up tests, no make-up quizzes. All important course announcements will be on My Math Lab as well.
Grading: Total 1000 points, distributed as follows:
| Score of at least (%) | 92 | 90 | 87 | 83 | 80 | 77 | 73 | 70 | 67 | 63 | 60 |
| Letter Grade | A | A- | B+ | B | B- | C+ | C | C- | D+ | D | D- |
Course Accommodations: If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability please make an appointment to discuss this with the instructor as soon as possible. No course adaptations, accommodations, or special treatment will be given without written justification from the Chapman University Disability Services. Their office is located inside Student Psychological Counseling Services (410 N. Glassell St.).
Collaboration and Academic Honesty: Collaboration on homework is encouraged. Group discussions and study sessions can be useful tools for learning. However, outright copying is unacceptable. A good rule of thumb is that it is fine to talk together about how to do a problem, but then go do it and write it up yourself, possibly comparing answers afterwards if you are unsure. Exams are intended to be an individual effort. Therefore, no collaboration is permitted on exams, which includes discussing an exam with any student taking it at a different time. In addition to these specific examples, Chapman University's academic honesty policy applies to this course. If you are unsure whether an activity would constitute a violation of the academic honesty policy, please ask the instructor.
Equity and Diversity: Chapman University is committed to ensuring equality and valuing diversity. Students and professors are reminded to show respect at all times as outlined in Chapman's Harassment and Discrimination Policy: http://tinyurl.com/CUHarassment-Discrimination. Any violations of this policy should be discussed with the professor, the Dean of Students and/or otherwise reported in accordance with this policy.
Expectations: I expect that everyone will maintain a classroom conducive to learning. I like an informal atmosphere, but it must be orderly. Thus, everyone is expected to behave with basic politeness, civility, and respect for others. In particular, talking in class is ok if it's part of a class discussion or with me. Private communications are not, especially during exams. Neither are reading extraneous materials, using electronic equipment, or sleeping. Suggestions for improvement are welcome at any time. Any concern about the course should be brought first to my attention.
Dr. Mihaela Vajiac