MATH 251 Section 503
Engineering Mathematics III
Meeting Times/Locations: MWF 10:20 am-11:10 am, HELD 113
Instructor: Oksana Shatalov
Office: Blocker 629F
E-mail: shatalov AT math.tamu.edu (please include your full name, section number and Math 251 in title)
Phone: (979) 845-3261 (department main office)
Instructor's web page: /~shatalov/ (check regularly for class announcements, class notes, important information, etc.)
Office Hours: TBA and by appointment (in Blocker 629F).
Important course information and updates are kept current on the web: /~shatalov/251Spring13.html (Bookmark it!)
Course Description:Vector
algebra, calculus of functions of several variables, partial
derivatives, directional derivatives, gradient, multiple
integration, line and surface integrals, Stokes' theorem.
Required text: Stewart, Calculus: Early Vectors, Preliminary Edition (You have already purchased
an electronic book (eBook) through course fees. Buying a paper copy is
optional.)
Prerequisite: MATH 152 or equivalent
Calculator Policy: Calculators will NOT be allowed on quizzes or exams, but will be allowed on online homework.
Course Objectives:
We will cover much of chapters 11-14 of the text.
Most of this course covers three-dimensional analytic geometry and
vectors, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and vector calculus.
Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the material
as covered during lectures and demonstrate ability to use these
concepts on exams, quizzes and homework. At the end of this
course, students should be able to visualize surfaces in 3-dimensional
space; apply partial differentiation to extremal problems and to
variety of engineering applications; apply techniques of multiple
integration to a variety of physical and engineering applications; find
potential of conservative vector field and apply various types of
Stokes' theorem.
Weekly Schedule: The (tentative) weekly schedule is posted on the MATH 251 course homepage at /courses/math251/currentsched.html
Grade Ingredients: Three midterm Exams (51%), Final Exam (25%), Online Homework(8%), Quiz (14%), Daily Grade (2%).
Letter Grades: A(90-100%), B(80-89%), C(70-79%), D(60-69%), F(0-59%) (I have been known to curve final grades if I feel that it is warranted.)
Midterm Exams: Tentative
dates
for the midterm exams are Feb 15, Mar 22, and Apr 26
(10:20am-11:10am, HELD 113). If a change needs to be made to the exam
schedule, an announcement will be made in class, and information will
be updated on my website.
Final Exam: A comprehensive final exam will be given in HELD 113, May 7, Tuesday, 8-10 a.m (according to the schedule posted at http://registrar.tamu.edu//General/FinalSchedule.aspx#_Spring_2013)
Remember to bring your ID with you for all exams!
Online Homework will be assigned from the WebAssign Homework system. Access to online homework was included in your
course fees; once you log into Web Assign, you will automatically be
enrolled in my course. The URL for online homework is https://www.webassign.net/tamu/login.html
Usually WebAssign homework will be due Sunday 11:55pm, otherwise an announcemnt will be made in class.
Quizzes
will be given in lecture or out of class and may or may not be
announced ahead of time. Quizzes may be given at any time during the
class, so make sure you arrive on time and stay the whole time for each
class. Late
work will not be accepted. The lowest two quiz scores will be
dropped; this is intended to take care of
excused and unexcused absences; there are no make-ups for missed
quizzes. If you have an extended excused absence or repeated excused
absences so that two drops do not cover the quizzes you miss, you will
need to come talk to me and bring me the documentation for these.
Daily Grade: This
course does require that you have a very good working knowledge of the
previous Calculus courses. Moreover, many topics we will do in
the second part of the course will depend on subjects from the first
part. To help you with this I will ask you to review different topics
from the course or from the previous courses and then I may ask you
short questions related to these topics. These assignments will
be given during lecture and must be completed before leaving
class. In order to complete these you will need to have
loose-leaf notebook paper and something to write with; always come to
class with these materials. None of the grades on these
assignments may be dropped unless you are missing a grade due to a
verified University excused absence.
Suggested homework: You can find practice problems in my webpage. These problems will not be graded. Students will be responsible for working problems. I would suggest you work them all. (NOTE: If you purchase a student solution manual, it is recommended
that you do not open it until AFTER you have attempted the question on
your own!)
Maplets:
While not graded, there are some very useful Java Applets written in
MAPLE which help illustrate and/or drill the concepts of this course.
These are linked on the course homepage. Note that you must be
using a machine with Maple installed, such as those in the Calclabs or
Open Access Labs. Knowledge of Maple is NOT required to run these
applets.
Grade Complaints: Any
questions regarding grading/scoring of exams must be made before the
exam leaves the room or no change in grade will be made. If you need
more time to look at an exam and do not want to lose your right of
protest, hand it back to me at the end of class, and arrange to come to
office hours.
Because of privacy rights, I cannot discuss grades over email or telephone.
Attendance is
important. Attendance and participation may also count as 3% of the
final grade. Attendance and participation will only be used to help a
student's grade, and it will be determined by judgment of the
instructor. If class attendance and participation are insufficient, the
final grade will be averaged without. The percentages for the other
elements will be reduced proportionately if class participation is
averaged in. Attendance and participation will be evaluated
primarily by a sign-in sheet which will be available at the beginning
of class and secondarily by the subjective opinion of the instructor.
The sign-in sheet may be collected shortly after class begins, be sure
to arrive promptly and sign-in if you want credit. Note, if you sign
the roll sheet, you are expected to remain in the classroom for the
entire 50 minutes.
Class Announcements, E-Mail Policy and Communications:
Class announcements will be posted on my homepage. It is your
responsibility to check them daily. Some important course
announcements might be sent to your NEO e-mail account. It is your
responsibility to check the NEO account and get familiar with the
announcements. Email
is the preferred way to leave private messages for me. I usually
respond within 24 hours. When writing to me, please include your full
name and course. Use your NEO e-mail account to send me e-mail. Otherwise please indicate your UIN. The
phone number above is for the main office for the Math Department in
Blocker. You can leave a message for me there. You will probably get a
faster response by using email.
Electronic Device Policy: Cell
phones, laptops, and other electronic devices must be silent and put
away during class. If you are unable to comply with this policy, you
will be asked to leave class and will not be allowed to make-up any
assignments missed in class that day.
Class Etiquette:
I expect that during class you stay focused on learning the mathematics
being taught. You should not be reading a newspaper or materials
from another course, you should refrain from discussion not related to
class and you should not leave class early unless you have cleared it
with me first. If I feel you are being disruptive or disrespectful
during class, you may be asked to leave.
Make-ups and Excused Absences: Make-ups
are only given if written evidence of an official University excused
absence is provided in a timely manner. (See University Student Rules.,
http://student-rules.tamu.edu/).
Let me know what is going on in writing, in advance, if possible. If
there is an accident or an emergency that precludes advance notice,
call me immediately and get me documentation of the emergency in
writing as soon as you can. If I don't hear from you within 2 working
days of the absence, I will not allow a make-up. It is your
responsibility to schedule a make-up! The "explanatory statement for
absence from class" form is not sufficient written documentation for an
excused absence. If you are ill or injured, you need to provide me with
a note from a health care professional excusing you from work or
school. You may go to your own doctor or to the Student Health Center
in Beutel and obtain such a note. The note should provide me with all
information I need to confirm that your absence is excused, i.e., phone
numbers and email addresses. The
lowest two quiz scores will be dropped at the end
of the semester. That is why there are generally no make-ups for
quizzes; only for exams.
Scholastic Dishonesty: "An Aggie does not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do." Visit http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor and follow the rules of the Aggie Honor
Code. There will be many opportunities for
you to work together in an appropriate manner. However, each student is responsible for turning in their
own unique work. During exams and quiz, you are not allowed to receive
any kind of assistance from anyone.
SOURCES OF HELP
- Instructor: First, if you have a question, do not hesitate to ask before, after, or during a class. Second,I
encourage you to attend my office hours to get individual help. You do
not need an appointment to come to regular office hours. If your
schedule does not permit you to come to the announced office hours,
send me an e-mail with your schedule and we will make an appointment to
meet at some other time.
- Class Notes: An outline of
notes will be posted before each class day. It will be beneficial to
print these out and bring them with you to class. You should review
your notes after class, and make sure you get any questions you have
about the material answered before the next class day.
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Week in Review: Each week, a faculty member will conduct a Week
in Review, time and place TBA (see /~shatalov/251_WIR_S13.html for more info). Students are highly encouraged to take
full advantage of this extra help. Note that success on common exams
requires LOTS of practice. This is one resource for you to obtain extra
practice in order to master the material.
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Help Sessions: The Math department offers help sessions for math 251. For more information see /teaching/helpsession/
Students With Disabilities:
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal
anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights
protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this
legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed
a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of
their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an
accommodation, please contact Services for Students with Disabilities
(Cain Hall, Room B118, or call 845-1637).
Copyright Policy:
All printed materials disseminated in class or on the web are protected
by Copyright laws. One copy (or download from the web) is allowed for
personal use. Multiple copies or sale of any of these materials is
strictly prohibited.
Note: This syllabus is subject
to change at the instructor's discretion. The instructor reserves the
right to make any changes he considers academically advisable. It is
your responsibility to attend classes and keep track of the proceedings.
GOOD LUCK IN YOUR STUDIES!