McCombs Math 233 Syllabus Spring 2013 Instructor: Mark ...

McCombs Math 233 Syllabus Spring 2013 Instructor: Mark McCombs email: [email protected]

Office: Phillips 358

Accommodations: If there any special circumstances that will affect your performance in this class, please contact the staff at the Academic Success Program, 919-962-7227, so that we can work together to meet your needs. Text: All sections of Math 233 will use the Multivariable Calculus version of the 6th edition of Calculus: Early Transcendentals, by Stewart. Prerequisites: In order to be eligible to register for this course, AT LEAST ONE of the following must be true: You earned at least a 3 on the AP Calculus BC Exam. You earned at least a 5 on the IB High Level Exam. You earned a grade of D or higher in Math 232 taken at UNC-CH. You have special permission from the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Course Description: Math 233 is an introductory multi-variable calculus course designed to strengthen your understanding of differential and integral calculus. Specifically, course topics explore the fundamental ideas of vectors, limits, derivatives, and antiderivatives as applied to functions of two or more variables. Text Sections Covered: Chapter 12 Sections 1–6 Chapter 15 Sections 1–4, 6, and 9

Chapter 13 Sections 1–4 Chapter 16 Sections 1–4

Chapter 14 Sections 1–8

“What do you expect me to know already?” I expect you to be comfortable with the fundamental concepts from your first and second semester calculus classes. I do not have time to re-teach background information to you. In particular, I will assume that you have mastered the following single-variable topics. Limits Infinite Series

Derivatives Trigonometric Functions

Antiderivatives Polar Coordinates

“I can do the calculus; I just can’t do the math.” I will assume that you have mastered such pre-calculus topics as basic algebra, graphing functions and working with logarithms. Make-Ups: No make-ups (homework or tests) will be given. Calculator: You will need a basic scientific calculator. Graphing calculators are allowed, but not required. You may use your calculator on homework, quizzes, midterms and the final exams. You may not use a calculator that has symbolic manipulation capabilities (such as the TI –89 or 92) on an in-class test or exam.

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McCombs Math 233 Syllabus Spring 2013 Attendance: I expect you to attend class each day. You will only make things hard on yourself if you don't come to class. Your class notes will be an invaluable resource when you are studying for the tests and final exam. Tests: There will be three closed-book, in-class tests, each counting 18% of your grade. Final Exam: The final exam is comprehensive, covering all the content of the course. Under no circumstances will the final exam be given prior to this date. You must have an official examination excuse in order to take a Make-up Exam. This excuse must be signed by a Dean You must bring this excuse, along with a picture ID to the exam. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS! Practice Exercises: A separate practice problem list will be provided for you. This is a minimal list. You should do all the problems on the list, as well as the other problems that I will suggest. It will be impossible (or at least really, really, really, really difficult) to pass this course without doing the practice problems. As a general rule, you should plan on working at least 3 HOURS OUTSIDE of class for every one hour in class in this course. Homework: There will be weekly graded homework assignments that you will submit online using WebAssign. Homework problems will be drawn from the text exercise problem list. You will receive detailed instructions regarding these assignments. NO MAKEUP HOMEWORKS WILL BE GIVEN. Grading: All grades will be assigned according to a 10-point scale. That is, 90–100 is an “A”, 80– 89 is a “B,” etc. Your overall average must be greater than or equal to 60% to earn a passing grade for the course. Your course grade will be determined as follows. HW Avg: 10% Test 1: 18% Test 2: 18% Test 3: 18% Final Exam: 36% As a general rule, your course grade may not exceed your final exam grade by more than one full letter grade. Special Note: Your final exam % score will replace your lowest test score, provided your exam is higher than your lowest test. Resource Materials: The course website at sakai.unc.edu contains links to homework assignments, and solution keys to practice tests and worksheets. Honor Code: It is expected that each student in this class will conduct him or herself within the guidelines of the UNC Honor System. All academic work should be done with the high level of honesty and integrity that this University demands. Extra Help: The Help Center is located in Phillips 224 and is tentatively scheduled to open during the second week of class. Check the Math Help page at http://www.math.unc.edu/HelpCenter/index.html

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McCombs Math 233 Syllabus Spring 2013 Office Hours: Please do not hesitate to come to office hours if you are having difficulty with the course. You are also more than welcome even if you are not having difficulty. If your schedule does not allow you to come during my regular office hours, I will be happy to work with you to find a mutually convenient time. The more time that you are able to devote to working and understanding the homework problems, the better your chances of passing this course. Take full advantage of the help available to you during the semester. I am sincerely interested in helping you strengthen your mathematical (as well as your analytical thinking) skills. However, your dedication and work ethic will determine whether you master the course topics and pass the class. If you do not take this class seriously, then you will be wasting your time in this course. TEXT PROBLEM LIST FOR MATH 233 FROM MULTI-VARIABLE STEWART, 6th EDITION 10.3: 12.1: 12.2: 12.3: 12.4: 12.5: 12.6: 13.1: 13.2: 13.3: 13.4: 14.1: 14.2: 14.3: 14.4: 14.5: 14.6: 14.7: 14.8: 15.1: 15.2: 15.3: 15.4: 15.6: 15.9: 16.1: 16.2: 16.3: 16.4:

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