Math 214-003

Calculus of Several Variables

Blackboard

Most course materials and announcements will be posted on Blackboard (Accessible through Route Y). This web page is for general information only.

Course Info

Classroom Hours:
MWF 12-12:50 p.m.
Classroom Location:
116 TMCB

Instructor:
Sum Chow (http://www.math.byu.edu/~schow)
Email/ Phone
schow@math.byu.edu (801)422-9088

Class Web Page:
http://www.math.byu.edu/~schow/math214W2004.html
Office Hours:
M 2-3pm (Math Lab); WF 9:30am--10:30am and by appointment.

Textbook:

Calculus, original edition, by L. Garner, Pearson, Boston, MA, 2002. Please note that we are not using the Revised Edition.

Errata for textbook (original edition)

Pre-requisite

Pre-requisite: Math 112 (Calculus 1) or equivalent.

Course Objective:

To familiarize the students with the basic concepts and techniques relating to vector calculus, partial derivatives and multi-dimensional integration so as to enable them to apply the materials learned in higher level mathematics courses and in other subject areas. In this course students are expected to develop the ability to follow basic but rigorous proofs in addition to developing skill in the computation of derivatives and integrals in higher dimensions.

Syllabus:

Fall 2003 Syllabus is posted on Blackboard.

Preparation Time:

Adequately prepared students should expect to spend a minimum of three hours of work for each credit hour. This adds up to a minimum of 12 hours per week for Math 113. A minimal time commitment is likely to lead to an average grade B-/C+ or lower. Much more time may be required to achieve excellence.

Homework:

Assignments will generally be collected in class on Mondays. The style of your written solutions should be very much like that of a text book example; solutions should contain enough explanation so that one of your classmates would be able to easily understand what you have done. Generally, it is inadequate to merely write down a final answer. You are strongly encouraged to study together and work together on homework assignments. However, you each must submit your own assignment. Everything you turn in should be in your own words and you should thoroughly understand everything you write down. The homework grader will only grade selected exercises. Therefore it is important for you to solve each one.

Late Homework

Homework handed in more than two days late will not be accepted. Solutions should be clearly labeled and in order.

Again, collaborative discussion is encouraged when completing assignments. However, plagiarism is not acceptable (see Honor Code.)

Homework Schedule is posted on Blackboard .

Quizzes:

Most quizzes will be given on Friday. Questions are typically based on homework problems. The two lowest scored quizzes will not be counted. Made up quizzes may not be arranged except in case of emergency or absence due to official university business.

Tests:

Three midterm tests are currently scheduled. These tests will be given at the testing center. Each test has a three hour limit and may be taken on Tuesday or Wednesday as scheduled. Computers, books or notes are not permitted. Testing center calculators are allowed. Made up tests may not be arranged except in case of emergency or absence due to official university business. If you want to attend special events, e.g., your sister's wedding or your nephew's baptism, you may arrange to take the test up to a week prior to but not after the set test date.

Final:

There is no common final for Math 214. No calculators, books, or notes will be permitted during the final exam. The final exam will be given on Tuesday, April 20 11:00am- 2:00 pm .

Course Grade

Course grade will be calculated from the following distribution:

20%	Assignments (usually collected Monday) and Quizzes
45%	3 Midterm Exams
35%	Final Exam

Please keep track of your homework, quizzes, and examination scores so that you will be able to determine your grade during the course. Grades will not be posted at the end of the semester.

Resources

Note: you will need the acrobat reader to read PDF files. You may also use Ghostview to read postscript and PDF files.

Math Lab Information

The Math Facilities, located in 160 TMCB, provides tutorial service for calculus and other classes on a walk-in basis. Students may receive help from math lab TAs:

The math lab also has satellite labs in the dorms and in the athletics department. There is a TA in Helaman Halls and Deseret Towers. Also, there are TAs for the athletics department. For details, please contact the Math Lab.

You may also find help through the Student Leadership Tutoring Services. Last time I checked the tutoring service is free.

Course Notes

List of common mistakes in Calculus

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Miscellaneous

Preventing Sexual Harassment

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination against any participant in an education program or activity that receives federal funds. The act is intended to eliminate sex discrimination in education. Title IX covers discrimination in programs, admissions, activities, and student-to-student sexual harassment. BYU's policy against sexual harassment extends not only to employees of the university but to students as well. If you encounter unlawful sexual harassment or gender based discrimination, please talk to your professor; contact the BYU Equal Employment Office at 422-5895; or contact the Honor Code Office at 422-2847.

Students with Disabilities

Brigham Young University is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that reasonably accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have any disability that may impair your completing this course successfully, please contact the University Accessibility Center (422-2767.) Please also inform the instructor about your situation during the first week of class. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with the students and the instructor by the UAC. If you need assistance or if you feel you have been unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of disability, you may seek resolution through established grievance policy and procedures. You may contact the Equal Employment Office at 422-5895, D-282 ASB.

Dress and Grooming Standards

The dress and grooming of both men and women should always be modest, neat, and clean, consistent with the dignity adherent to representing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and any of its institutions of higher learning. Modesty and cleanliness are important values that reflect personal dignity and integrity, through which students, staff, and faculty of BYU represent the principles and standards of the Church.

Honor Code

As a reminder, students are expect to adhere to the Honor Code. In particular, academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.