St. Louis Community College At Florissant Valley

Mathematics, Science, Engineering, & Technology Division

Mathematics Department

Course Syllabus

MTH 230 501 Calculus III  (5 Credit Hours)

Spring 2009  Semester

9:30 –10:35 MTWTh

Room SM268

Instructor: Chris McDonald

Office: SM 270

Phone: 513-4170

E-Mail: cmcdonald@stlcc.edu

Web Page: http://users.stlcc.edu/cmcdonald

 

Office Hours:

Monday          8:30-9:30, 10:35 – 11(SM268), 12:05 – 1:35

Tuesday         7 – 8, 10:35 – 11(SM268), 12:05 – 1:35

Wednesday  8:30-9:30, 10:35 – 11(SM268), 12:05 – 1:35

Thursday       7 – 8, 10:35 – 11(SM268)

Course Description:

Solid analytic geometry, vectors in two and three dimensions, differential calculus of functions of more than one variable, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradients, multiple integration, and an introduction to the calculus of vector fields.

Course Prerequisite:

MTH 220 with a grade of C or better.

Text:

Calculus, James Stewart, Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.; 6th Edition.


Course Objectives:

 

1. The student will use vectors and vector-valued functions to study lines, planes, arc  length, and curvature in two and three dimensions.

2. The student will extend the concepts of limits and differentiation to functions of several variables. They will calculate partial derivatives, gradients, and extrema to analyze three dimensional surfaces and selected application problems.

3. The student will calculate multiple integrals to calculate volumes, center of mass, and surface area of three dimensional objects.

4. The student will calculate line integrals and surface integrals to solve application problems involving work and fluid flow. This analysis includes Green's Theorem and Stokes' Theorem.

Method of Evaluation:

Tests: 400 points

There will be 5 unit tests worth 100  points each. The lowest test grade will be dropped.

Comprehensive Final Exam: 100 points

There will be a comprehensive final examination worth 100 points.

Grading Policy:

A  superior                           90 – 100 %          

B  above average                 80 –  89 %         

C  average                            70 –  79 %         

D  passing, below average   60 –  69 %         

F   failure                                0   59 %

 

PR  Students with at least an average of 50% and having attended at least 85% of the classes may request a PR grade. The PR grade carries no credit. Be aware  that PR grades may be converted to failing grades at other institutions. Also be aware that a PR grade instead of an F may affect a students financial aid status. PR grades will only be given after written request by the student.

Make-Up Tests:

Students may arrange with the instructor to take a test early. No make-up tests will be given after the test date. If one test is missed, then that will be the dropped test grade. If more than one test is missed, then the student will receive a grade of zero for that test.The final exam grade may be substituted for those grades at the discretion of the instructor.

Attendance:

Attendance is clearly an essential factor in successfully completing any mathematics class.

Homework:

Although homework is not collected, completion of all assigned problems is essential to a thorough understanding of the material.

Course Withdrawals:

A W will be issued if a student initiates and completes the course withdrawal process prior to the end of the 12th week of classes.

The ACCESS OFFICE:

 Disability Support Services has been designated by the college as the primary office to guide, counsel and assist students with disabilities. If you receive services through the ACCESS OFFICE and require accommodations for this class, make an appointment with me as soon as possible to discuss your approved accommodation needs. Bring your Instuctor Notification Memo provided by the ACCESS OFFICE to the appointment. I will hold any infomation you share with me in strictest confidence unless you give me permission to do otherwise.

If you have not made contact with the ACCESS OFFICE and have reasonable accommodation needs, (volunteer notetaker, extended time for tests, seating arrangements, etc.), I will be happy to refer you. The ACCESS OFFICE will require appropriate documentation of disability.

If you have a disability and have no need for accommodations, the use of ACCESS OFFICE is voluntary.


EXPECTED CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR

  1. Be respectful
  2. Be prepared
  3. Be punctual
  4. Be responsible

 


MTH 230 Tentative Calendar 

 

Spring 09

Week 1

 

19 MLK Day

20

230 13.1

 

21

230 13.2

 

22

230 Maple 1

 

Spring 09

Week 2

 

26

230 13.3

 

27

230 13.4

 

28

230 13.5

 

29

230 HW

 

Spring 09

Week 3

 

2

230 13.6

 

3

230 13.6

 

4

230 TH Test

 

5

230 IC Test 1

 

Spring 09

Week 4

 

9

230 14.1

 

10

230 14.2

 

11

230 14.3

 

12

230 Maple 2

 

Spring 09

Week 5

 

16 Prez Day

17

230 14.3

 

18

230 14.4

 

19

230 HW

 

Spring 09

Week 6

 

23

230 15.1

 

24

230 15.2

 

25

230 TH Test

 

26

230 IC Test 2

 

Spring 09

Week 7

 

2

230 15.3

 

3

230 15.4

 

4

230 15.5

 

5

230 Maple 3

 

Spring 09

Week 8

 

9

230 15.6

 

10

230 15.7

 

11

230 15.7-16.1

 

12

230 HW

 

Spring 09

Break

 

16

 

 

17

18

19

Spring 09

Week 9

 

23

230 16.2

 

24

230 16.3

 

25

230 TH Test

 

26

230 IC Test 3

 

Spring 09

Week 10

 

30

230 16.4

 

31

230 16.5

 

April 1

230 16.6

 

2

230 Maple 4

 

Spring 09

Week 11

 

6

230 16.7

 

7

230 16.8

 

8

230 17.1

 

9

230 HW

 

Spring 09

Week 12

 

13

230 17.2

 

14

230 17.2

 

15

230 TH Test

 

16

230 IC Test 4

 

Spring 09

Week 13

 

20

230 17.3

 

21

230 17.4

 

22

230 17.5

 

23

230 Maple 5

 

Spring 09

Week 14

 

27

230 17.6

 

28

230 17.7

 

29

230 17.7

 

30

230 HW

 

Spring 09

Week 15

 

4

230 17.8

 

5

230 17.9

 

6

230 TH Test

 

7

230 IC Test 5

 

Spring 09 Finals Week

11

230 Review

 

12

 

13

 

14

 

Spring 09 Finals Week

18

 

 

19

20

21



MTH 230 501 Calculus II Spring 2009

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