MATH 251 WEB PAGE: The Mathematics Department has a web page for Math 251. Its URL address is http://calclab.math.tamu.edu/docs/math251
TEXTBOOK: Calculus: Early Vectors, Volume III, Preliminary Edition, by Stewart and Texas A&M University Math Department
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: (CREDIT 3.0) This course covers the following topics: integration of functions of several variables, surface integrals, vector calculus, Stokes theorems, series and power series. Prerequisite: Math 152. Special Note: The engineering calculus sequence has been restructured. Math 152 now covers vectors in 3-space, partial derivatives, gradients, and tangent planes. This material will be assumed in this course.
GRADING: There will be three in-class exams, quizzes, and a comprehensive final exam. The quizzes will be unannounced and will consist of randomly selected homework problems. Grade weights are as follows.
Exam I Exam II Exam III Quiz Average Final Exam 20% 20% 20% 15% 25% Sept 30 Oct 30 Dec 2 Dec 12SCHEDULE A weekly course schedule and suggested homework list are available from the departmental Math 251 course web page.
MAKE-UPS: for exams and quizzes will only be given with documented University-approved excuses (see University Regulations). Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated. All students are required to do their own work on all quizzes and exams.
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