Mathematics 2450 Section 011, Calculus III with Applications, Spring 2022

 COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Meeting: MWF 10:00-11:15 Holden 152

                 

Website: TBA

 

Instructor Jeffrey M. Lee PhD, Associate Professor of Mathematics

Office Hours: Face to Face in Math 239 and/or by appointment Online on Zoom, W-F 1:00-2:00 PM.

Email: You can email me from within the WebWork interface or at Jeffrey.lee@ttu.edu. (Do not email the other prof. Jeff Lee whose email is similar)

Potential for Course Modality Change. If Texas Tech University campus operations are required to change because of health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is possible that this course will move to hybrid or fully online delivery format. Should that be necessary, students will need a webcam and microphone and will be advised of additional technical and/or equipment requirements, including remote proctoring software.

 

Textbook: K. Smith, M. Strauss and M. Toda, Calculus, 7th National Edition, Kendall Hunt.

Online version of the book can be found at https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/calculus

 

About the course. Partial differentiation, functions of several variables, multiple integrals, line integrals, surface integrals, Stokes Theorem. Applications and problem-solving are strongly emphasized. Partially fulfills Core Mathematics requirement.

 

Mission Statement. This course covers Calculus of several variables. The concepts are extensions of the concepts from Calculus I. It is necessary to remind the students of those basic concepts, as the course progresses. Multivariable Calculus is an important tool in Science and Engineering. The instructor should emphasize the importance of all relevant concepts, including: curves and surfaces in Euclidean 3-space, length and curvature, area and volume; surfaces, partial derivatives, total differential, tangent planes to surfaces; gradient; vector-valued functions; path integral; Stokes' theorem, which should be stated, with an emphasis on its important particular cases, Green's Theorem and Divergence Theorem - followed by a few basic examples. This course is organized as a four hour lecture for the regular academic year (Fall and Spring) and the corresponding amount of hours for each Summer Session. Each hour will be devoted to covering the material from the text-book integrated with applications, examples and exercises that are relevant to the learning objectives, and improve the student success in the examinations.


Student Learning Outcomes. Math 2450 satisfies the university core curriculum requirement in Mathematics: “Students graduating from Texas Tech University should be able to demonstrate the ability to apply quantitative and logical skills to solve problems.” It meets the TTU general education student learning outcomes for mathematics that students will: apply arithmetic, algebraic, geometric, statistical and logical reasoning to solve problems; represent and evaluate basic mathematical and/or logical information numerically, graphically, and symbolically; interpret mathematical and/or logical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics, and draw inference from them. Students develop skills in differentiation and integration needed to solve problems in 3-dimensional space. In particular the students will master the concepts of tangent and normal vectors, and their geometric and physical interpretations; partial derivatives, tangent planes, directional derivatives, and gradients, and how to compute them; three-dimensional integration, and how to compute such integrals; vector fields, divergence, and curl, and how to calculate them.

 

Assessment of the Learning Outcomes: Homework will be given on the WebWork system at https://webwork.math.ttu.edu/webwork2/spr22jleem2450s011/  Students will be informed by the instructor and via email (on the @ttu.edu address) about the HW, which should be completed before the given deadline (generally not more than 10 days). Many of the HW problems will be discussed in class at a later time. Homework is worth 20% of the final grade. However, in order to pass the class your overall grade in the HW at the end of the semester should be at least 50%. This may appear radical, but besides the exams, the HW system is a major tool the instructor has to assess your class performances. The instructor will check regularly your HW score and let you know if you are not on track.

 

Examinations (subject to change!!): 
Exam #1: Fri, Feb 11,        Holden 152                                      worth 15% of the final grade
Exam #2: Wed, Mar 9,                      Holden 152                      worth 20% of the final grade

Exam #3: Fri, Apr 22,                        Math 152                           worth 20% of the final grade

Final Exam: Common Final.  date: TBA,       Math 152            worth 30% of the final grade

 

Grading Policy: a perfect score in all tests and homework results in an overall grade of 105%. If your overall score is less than 60% you will receive an F grade, in between 60-69% you will receive a D grade, in between 70-79% you will receive a C grade, in between 80-89% you will receive a B grade, in between 90-99% you will receive an A grade, with 100% or more you will receive A+ grade. However, I reserve the right to curve the grades but only if it results in higher letter grades at the end.

 

Classes start and end always on time. Students are not allowed to leave the class before the end of the hour without authorization. During class time it is not allowed to text, chat or sleep. Please put in silent mode all your electronic devices.

 

Exam Policies: Students are expected to take the midterm exams and the final exam as scheduled. There are no make ups for the examinations, except for reasons of illness, stated in writing by a medical doctor, observance of a religious holiday, university justified field trips or work conflicts. Usually, no other reasons are accepted (events, plane tickets, weddings, ...). Plan ahead!

 

ADA accommodations (TTU Operating Policy 34.22). Any student who, because of a disability, may require special arrangements in order to meet the course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make any necessary arrangements. Students should present appropriate verification from Student Disability Services during the instructor’s office hours. Please note: instructors are not allowed to provide classroom accommodations to a student until appropriate verification from Student Disability Services has been provided. For additional information, please contact Student Disability Services in West Hall or call 806-742-2405. https://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/OP34.22.pdf.

 

Absence for observance of a religious holy day (TTU Operating Policy 34.19). "Religious holy day" means a holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under Texas Tax Code §11.20. A student who intends to observe a religious holy day should make that intention known in writing to the instructor prior to the absence. A student who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious holy day shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence. A student who is excused may not be penalized for the absence; however, the instructor may respond appropriately if the student fails to complete the assignment satisfactorily.

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/OP34.19.pdf.

 

Academic Integrity (TTU Operating Policy 34.12). It is the aim of the faculty of Texas Tech University to foster a spirit of complete honesty and high standard of integrity. The attempt of students to present as their own any work not honestly performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as a most serious offense and renders the offenders liable to serious consequences, possibly suspension. “Scholastic dishonesty” includes, but it not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsifying academic records, misrepresenting facts, and any act designed to give unfair academic advantage to the student (such as, but not limited to, submission of essentially the same written assignment for two courses without the prior permission of the instructor) or the attempt to commit such an act. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/OP34.12.pdf.

 

Please note the following important dates: January 28, last day for student-initiated drop without a penalty, (drop does not count against drop limit). April 27, last day for student-initiated drop with a penalty (counts against drop limit). After the deadline, the student must complete the course for a grade. The 2021-2022 official calendar can be found at: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/calendar/21-22_cal_detailed.php.

 

Course Outline

Chapter 9 (review 9.1-4, cover 9.5-9.7)                     Vectors in Plane and in Space                          6 hours

Chapter 10 (10.3, 10.5 are optional)                          Vector-Valued Functions                                    5 hours

Chapter 11                                                                         Partial Differentiation                                      11 hours

Chapter 12 (12.6 is optional)                                        Multiple Integration                                          12 hours

Chapter 13                                                                         Vector Analysis                                                 11 hours

 

 

Covid Related Class Policies 

 

Vaccinations: Texas Tech University strongly recommends students adhere to CDC guidelines on COVID-19, including obtaining COVID-19 vaccinations. If you were unable to obtain a vaccination prior to your arrival on campus, the COVID-19 vaccine is available at Student Health Services by appointment. You can find additional information about the vaccine and campus vaccine clinics here.

 

Face Covering Policy: As of May 19, 2021, face coverings are optional in TTU facilities and classrooms but, based on CDC guidelines, are recommended and welcome, especially for those who have not been vaccinated for COVID-19 or who may have susceptibilities to the virus. Face coverings are required in public transportation (e.g., Citibus) and in the Student Health Clinic.

 

Illness-related Absences: On request I can provide more resources to supplement the  book and of course you can talk to me on zoom. You will have plenty of opportunities to make up what you miss, including homework and tests, provided you reported your case in the University's COVID-19 campus reporting system.  Anyone with a known exposure should wear a mask for 10 days and should seek a COVID-19 test on day five after exposure. If you test positive or develop symptoms, you should immediately self-isolate and seek a COVID-19 test. Anyone who tests positive is required to self-isolate for five days. Following the five-day isolation period, if you are asymptomatic or your symptoms are resolving, you may return to class but should wear a mask for five additional days. All positive tests should be reported through our campus reporting system.

 

Seating Chart: After one week of class we will build a seating chart. Pick one spot and stick with it for the rest of the semester!

 

In-Person Office Hours: For in-person office hours, masks are optional but strongly encouraged and welcome.

 

Personal Hygiene: We all should continue to practice frequent hand washing, use hand sanitizers after touching high-touch points (e.g., door handles, shared keyboards, etc.), and cover faces when coughing or sneezing.

 

Potential Changes: The University will continue to monitor CDC, State, and TTU System guidelines in continuing to manage the campus implications of COVID-19. Any changes affecting class policies or delivery modality will be in accordance with those guidelines and announced as soon as possible. If Texas Tech University campus operations are required to change because of health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is possible that this course will move to a fully online delivery format. Should that be necessary, students will be advised of technical and equipment requirements, such as web cam, microphone, and remote proctoring software.