Maria Conceição Leite

MATH 2850 - Elementary Multivariable Calculus, Spring 2014

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Course Description:
 The topics in this course include geometry of functions of several variables, partial differentiation, multiple integrals,
  vector algebra and calculus (including Theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes), and applications.

 Learning objectives:
Textbook:   Thomas' Calculus (12th Edition),  by G.B. Thomas, M.D. Weir and J. Hass
  The text is available online at a 30 % discount in electronic form from www.coursesmart.com. Students should be aware that in purchasing an electronic copy they will be responsible for printing it or accessing it electronically.

Course Website:
 http://www.math.utoledo.edu/~mleite/teaching/math2850-Spring2014.html

Lecture: MTRF   1:00-1:50 pm  Palmer Hall 2450

Office Hours:  Location:   3017 University Hall (UH)  Time:  M 2:30-5:00 pm; W 1:00-3:30 pm     E-mail:   Maria.Leite@utoledo.edu

Resources:
 Mathematics tutoring is provided by the Mathematics Learning and Resource Center
 that is located in Rm B0200 in the basement of Carlson Library - phone ext. 2176. It operates on a walk-in basis.
 MLRC Tutoring Hours can be found at www.math.utoledo.edu/mlrc/MLRC.pdf .


Grading Policy: The final course grade will be determined according to the following rules: Remarks on Grading Policy:
 1. You are expected to review carefully all graded homeworks, quizzes, and exam papers as soon as they are returned.
  All questions and / or perceived descrepancies about grading of papers must be reported to me within
  seven calendar days of the date on which the paper was returned to you.
 2. I do not give retakes on quizzes / exams, nor I drop any quiz / exam score.


Important dates: Academic Calendar
 Dop/Withdrawal: The last day to drop or add this course is the Friday of the second week of classes
   The las day to withdraw from this class with a grade of "W" is the Friday of the tenth week of classes.

Important Comments:
 Class attendance is expected. Be advised that you are fully responsible for the material covered
 in each class, whether or not you attend it.
 Before each class, you should both review the material from recent sections and read the section
 to be discussed that day. This will allow you to both understand the presentation of new
 material and identify questions that you need to resolve during class.

Missed Class Policy:
 If circumstances occur in accordance with the University's missed class policy, result in a student
 missing a quiz, test exam, the student must contact me in advance by phone, e-mail or in person,
 provide official documentation to back up his/her absence, and arrange to make up the missed item
 as soon as possible.

Academic Dishonesty Policy:
 Any act of academic as defined by the University of Toledo policy on academic dishonesty (found at
  http://www.utoledo.edu/dl/students/dishonesty.html ) will result in an F on the item in question, if it is
 a first time event. If a student commit, for the second time, any act of academic dishonesty an F in the course
 will be assigned.

Academic Adjustments for Students with Disabilities:
 The University of Toledo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for students with documented
 disabilities. Students should contact the Office of Accessibility as soon as possible for more information and/or
 to initiate the process for accessing academic accommodations. The Office of Acessibility is located in
 Rocket Hall, Room 1820, 419.530.4981; officeofaccessibility@toledo.edu,
 webpage http://www.utoledo.edu/utlc/accessibility/faculty.html

Non-Discrimination Policy:
 The University of Toledo is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in eduction, affirms the values and goals of
 diversity.

Student Privacy:
 Federal law and university policy prohibits instructors from discussing a students's grades or class perfomance
 with anyone of university faculty/staff without the student's written andsigned consent. This includes parents and spouses.
  For details, see ''Confidentiality of student record (FERPA)'' section of the University Policy Page at
  http://www.utoledo.edu/policies/academic/undergraduate/index.html

Class Material

Lecture 7-Level Curves here
Level curves animation:
http://archives.math.utk.edu/ICTCM/VOL10/C009/lc.gif
http://archives.math.utk.edu/ICTCM/VOL10/C009/lcr.gif

Syllabus

 It is your responsibility to stay informed on the progress of the class and important dates.
 The following schedule might change. Check this website regularly for updated information.

Lecture Date Section
1 M, Jan 6 13.1 Cancelled
2 T, Jan 7
 13.1; 13.2 Cancelled
3 Th, Jan 9
 13.1
4 F, Jan 10
 13.1; 13.2



5 M, Jan 13
 13.3; 14.1
6
 T, Jan 14
 14.1; 14.2
7
 Th, Jan 16
 14.2
8
 F, Jan 17
 14.2; 14.3




M, Jan 20
 MLK Holiday
9
 T, Jan 21
 14.3
10
 Th, Jan 23
 14.4
11
 F, Jan 24
 14.4



12
 M, Jan 27
14.4; 14.5
13
 T, Jan 28 14.5 Cancelled
14
 Th, Jan 30
 14.5
15
 F, Jan 31
14.5; 14.6



16
 M, Feb 3
 14.6
17
 T, Feb 4
 14.7
18
 Th, Feb 6
 14.7
19
 F, Feb 7
 14.7



20
 M, Feb 10
 14.8
21
 T, Feb 11
 14.8
22
 Th, Feb 13
 14.8
23
 F, Feb 14
 Catching-up



24
 M, Feb 17
 Exam 1 (Chap. 13, 14- see Exam 1 below)
25
 T, Feb 18
 15.1
26
 Th, Feb 20
 15.2
27
 F, Feb 21
 15.2



28
 M, Feb 24
 15.3
29
 T, Feb 25
 15.3; 15.4
30
 Th, Feb 27
 15.4
31
 F, Feb 28
 15.4; 15.5




March 3-7
 Spring Break



32
 M, March 10
 15.5
33
 T, March 11
 15.5
34
 Th, March 13
 15.5; 15.6
35
 F, March 14
 15.6



36
 M, March 17
 15.7
37
 T, March 18
 15.7
38
 Th, March 20
 15.7
39
 F, March 21
 16.1



40
 M, March 24
 16.1
41
 T, March 25
 16.1
42
 Th, March 27
16.2
43
 F, March 28
16.2



44
 M, March 31
 16.2
45
 T, April 1
 16.4
46
 Th, April 3
 16.4
47
 F, April 4
 16.4



48
 M, April 7
 Exam 2 ( Chap. 15, 16 )
49
 T, April 8
 16.5
50
 Th, April 10
 16.5
51
 F, April 11
 16.5; 16.6



52
 M, April 14
 16.6
53
 T, April 15
 16.6
54
 Th, April 17
 16.7
55
 F, April 18
 16.7



56
 M, April 21
 16.7; 16.8
57
 T, April 22
 16.8
58
 Th, April 24
 16.8
59
 F, April 25
 Review/catch-up

Homework Problems

There will be weekly homework assignments. The assignments are due usually on Monday in class,
 but ocasionnally the due date may change. The homework due dates will be posted in the table below


HW # Sections/Problems Date
1 13.1 (1,3,9,11,13,15,17,19,21) Jan 14, 2014
2 13.2 (3,5,7,9,13,15,17,19,21,23); 13.3 (1,3,5,7,9) Jan 21, 2014
3 14.1 (5,7,9,11,15,17abc,19abc,31-36,49,61,63) Jan 27, 2014
4 14.2 (7,9,11,13,15,17,19,33,39,41,43,45,47,57); 14.3 (7,11,13,15,17,25,29,33) Feb 3, 2014
5 14.3 (43,51,55,61); 14.4 (1,3,5,7,9,11,15,21,23) Feb 10, 2014
No Homework Feb 17, 2014
6 14.7 (7,9,11,21,23,25,27,29,31,33,37,41,61,63) Feb 24, 2014
7 14.7 (49,51,53,55,57,59); 14.8 (3,5,7,11,13,15,21,23,25,27,29,31,33,35,37,39) March 10, 2014
8 15.1 (7,9,11,15,17,19,25,27) March 17, 2014
15.2 (3,5;Evaluate the integral only for 15,19,21,23,29,31; 33,35,39-53 (odd numbers),57,59,61
9 15.4 (1,3,5,7,9,13,17,19,21,23,25,27,29) March 24, 2014
10 15.5 (3,5,9,11,13,15,23,27,33,41,43) March 31, 2014
11 15.7 (7,9,11,15,27,29,31,37,43,49,51,53) April 14, 2014

Quizzes

 There will be weekly quizzes usually on Tuesdays during the last 15 minutes of the class, but ocasionnally the day may change.
 The changes will be posted on this website and announced in class.
  All quizzes are closed book and closed notes. Neither graphic calculators nor formula sheet are allowed.
Quiz # Date Section Quiz sol.
1 Jan 16, 2014 13.1
Sol.
2 Jan 23, 2014 13.2,13.3 Sol.
3 Jan 30, 2014 14.1,14.2 Sol.
4 Feb 4, 2014 14.2,14.3 Sol.
5 Feb 11, 2014 14.3, 14.4 Sol.
6
 Feb 25, 2012 14.7 Cancelled
7
 March 11, 2014 14.7, 14.8
Sol.
8
 March 18, 2014 15.2
Sol.
9
 March 25, 2014 15.4 Sol.
10
 April 1, 2014
 15.5 Sol.
11
 April 15, 2014
 15.7 Sol.

Examinations

The midtem examinations will be in class. All tests are closed book and closed notes. Neither graphic calculators nor formula sheet are allowed.

Exam I: Monday, February 17, 2014; In class
(Covering Sections 13.1-13.3 and 14.1-14.5)
Exam I Solutions here:
Practice problems here Set 1;  Set 2;  Set 3, skip problem 2b;
  Sec 14.4, problems 25,27,29,31,33,35,51
  Sec 14.5, problems 1,3,5,7,9,13,15,17,19,21,25,27,29,31,33

Exam II: Monday, April 7, 2014; In class
(Covering Sections 14.6 to 14.8; 15.1 to 15.6, inclusive)
Exam II Solutions here
Practice problems for Sec 15.6 here: 24a,25a,29,30


Final Exam: Comprehensive
Wednesday,  April 30, 2014;  12:30pm to 2:30 pm;  Room: PH 2450
(Covering Sections 13.1-13.3; 14.1-14.8; 15.1-15.7; and 16.1-16.4)
Practice problems for:
Set of practice problems with solutions

If you have any question please contact me by email