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    Math 120 Calculus for Functions of Several Variables (Fall 2013)

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Course syllabus (pdf)

Credit: (4-2)5
Frequency: (Fall and) Spring Terms

Catalog description: Sequences, infinite series, power series, Taylor series. Vectors, lines and planes in space. Functions of several variables: Limits, continuity, partial derivatives, the chain rule, directional derivatives, tangent plane approximation, differentials, extreme values, and Lagrange multipliers. Double integrals with applications. The line integral.

Course Objectives: The sequence Math 119-120 is the standard complete introduction to the concepts and methods of calculus, taken by all engineering students. The emphasis is on concepts, solving problems, theory and proofs. All sections take uniform midterm and final exams. Students develop their reading, writing and questioning skills in mathematics.

Course Coordinator: Benjamin Walter

Course Website: /math120
Course grades and general course announcements will be posted on the course website. The website also contains links to WeBWorK and further course resources.

Textbook: Calculus, James Stewart, 7th international metric ed., 2012 (available at the bookstore)

Exams and Grading: Course grades are determined by short exams (organized by the teaching assistants), two (non-cumulative) midterm exams, and a cumulative final exam.
  • Homework: 2 % (WeBWorK)
  • Short Exams: 2x 10 % = 20 %
  • Midterm Exams: 2x 22 % = 44 %
  • Final Exam: 34 %
  • Bonus: 5 % (method determined by instructors)

Homework: There will online homeworks assigned but NOT GRADED using the WeBWork system.

Short Exams: Two out-of-class short exams will be organized and administered by the recitation teaching assistants. These exams will consist of problems mainly taken from the related webwork assignments. Their timing will be announced by TAs.

Bonus: Each section instructor will announce a method for awarding bonus points during the first lecture. This method may vary between sections.

Make-up Midterm Policy: In order to be eligible to enter the make-up examination for a missed (midterm or final) examination, a student should have a documented or verifiable, and officially acceptable excuse. It is not possible to make up multiple missed exams. The make-up examination for all exams will be after the final exam, and will include all topics.

Missed Short Exam Policy: At most one short exam may be missed with a valid, acceptable excuse. This short exam's grade will be replaced by the average grade of the other exams.

Cheating Policy: Cheating on any midterm or short exam will result in any of the following: (1) immediate score of 0 on that exam, (2) immediate grade of FF in the course, (3) forwarding the case to the university disciplinary committee.

Math Help Room: Office hours will be held in the mathematics help room (T-103). Students are encouraged to visit the help room both at the office hours of their own instructors, and others. The room can also be used for studying and for working in groups. Students are also encouraged to seek out instructors in their offices.

Suggested Problems: For each lecture, the assistants will announce additional suggested problems from the textbook. These problems will not be graded. The list of problems is available on the course website.

Lectures
S1 - B. Walter Wed 13:40-15:30
Fri 13:40-15:30
TZ-22
S2 - B. Walter Tue 8:40-10:30
Fri 10:40-12:30
TZ-22
S3 - O. Kisisel Mon 8:40-10:30
Wed 8:40-10:30
TZ-20
Recitations
R1 - A. Ozer Thu 15:40-17:30 SZ-25
R2 - A. Ozer Tue 15:40-17:30 SZ-25
R3 - A. Ozer Fri 8:40-10:30 SZ-25


Important Dates
  • September 23: Classes Start
  • September 30-October 4: Add-Drop
  • October 15-18: HOLIDAY (Kurban Bayram; Tues-Fri)
  • October 29: HOLIDAY (Tuesday)
  • November 15: HOLIDAY (Friday)
  • November 29: Withdrawal Deadline
  • January 1: HOLIDAY (Wednesday)
  • January 10: Classes End
  • January 14-25: Finals Period
  • February 3: Grades Announced