Math 214-01, Calculus III: Multivariable Calculus
Instructor: Dr. Lynn E. Garner Office: 348 TMCB Phone: 801-422-6153
Web page: http://www.math.byu.edu/~lynng/
e-mail: lynng@math.byu.edu
Reader: J. Lee Belliston e-mail: jlb364@email.byu.edu
Consultation Hours: 9:30–10:30 am TTh and 2–3 pm MWF in my
office, 348 TMCB;
2–3 pm TTh in the Math Lab, 159 TMCB
Text:. Garner, Calculus, 4th Custom
Ed., Chapters 11–15.
Class Pace and Schedule: This class meets MWF at 9:00 am. Text sections are
listed in the Schedule on the day they will be discussed and the homework
assignments are listed on the days they will be collected.
Objectives: The detailed objectives of this course are included in To
The Student at the beginning of the
textbook. The overall objectives of calculus are to understand mathematical
ideas with the depth and flexibility that allow you to apply it in your discipline.
To do so effectively, you must understand the principles of both your
discipline and the calculus, be able to translate situations in your discipline
into mathematical models, have the knowledge and skill to solve problems in the
model, and then be able to translate mathematical solutions back into
predictions in your discipline.
Homework: The homework problems in each homework set are listed on
the Schedule on the date due. Please adhere to the following homework format:
Use one side only of standard letter-sized paper. Put your
name at the top of each sheet. Keep problems in order, and label each problem
with its number and page. Place only one problem in any horizontal space;
visually separate consecutive problems by drawing a line between them entirely
across the page. If the problem has a numerical answer, highlight it in some
way. If the answer to a problem involves an explanation, use correct grammar
and complete sentences.
To submit homework, stack the sheets in order and fold the
stack lengthwise to form a ÒbookÓ with the back of the last sheet on the
outside. On the front of the Òbook,Ó write your name, Math 214, and the
section of the text from which these problems are taken. Homework will be
spot-checked and each assignment will be given a Òbatting-averageÓ score. Your
final homework score will contribute 15% of your grade.
Late homework can be accepted for full credit if there are
extenuating circumstances. Unexcused late homework is always acceptable for
half credit, up to April 16. See additional comments on homework in To the
Student.
Midterm Tests: There will be four midterm tests, covering Chapter 11,
Chapter 12, Chapter 13, and Chapters 14–15. Test problems will be similar
to homework problems. Test 1 is in-class, closed-book, and Tests 2, 3, and 4
are take-home, open-book exams (see the Schedule). Each test will constitute 15%
of your grade.
Final Exam: The final examination will be given in our regular
classroom on Friday, April 20, 2007, from 3–6 pm. It will be an in-class,
closed-book exam and its problems will be similar to homework problems. The
final exam will constitute 25% of your grade.
Grading: Your scores for homework, tests, and final exam will be
averaged according to their weights and letter grades will be assigned approximately
as follows:
A- to A:
90-100% B-
to B+: 80-89% C- to C+: 65-79% D- to D+:
50-64%
Technology: In this course you will need either a graphing calculator
or access to a computer application such as Maple (available on Access Point
Lab machines on campus). The technology may be used in class, on homework, and
on tests. It is assumed that you know how to operate the technology; some
instruction is given in Technology Use in Calculus on my web page. While many problems can be solved
with the aid of technology, and some cannot be solved without it, technology is
not always helpful; whether it will help with any particular problem, you must
determine.
Spirit of the Y: Your
instructor wishes you to know at the outset that he fully supports the University,
its standards and procedures, and its supporting Church, and he urges you to do
the same. His religious philosophy is faith and obedience. He believes in the revelation that "...
if a person gains more knowledge and intelligence in this life through his
diligence and obedience than another, he will have so much the advantage in the
world to come." (D&C 130: 19). He
also believes that we have forgotten far more, because of the veil of
mortality, than we will ever learn here, so that it is the diligence and obedience that give us the advantage, not just the knowledge. This is summarized
in his educational philosophy, in matters of secular learning, more
important than what you learn is what you go through to learn it.
The Fine Print. Here are some statements included at the suggestion of the University that inform you of some of your legal rights and responsibilities relative to this class.
Preventing Sexual
Harassment BYU's policy against
sexual harassment extends not only to employees of the university but to
students as well. If you encounter sexual harassment, gender-based
discrimination, or other inappropriate behavior, please talk to your professor,
contact the Equal Employment Office at 422-5895, or contact the Honor Code
Office at 422-2847.
Students with Disabilities BYU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. If you have any disability that may adversely affect your success in this course, please contact the Services for Students with Disabilities Office at 422-2767. Services deemed appropriate will be coordinated with the student and instructor by that office.