Math 221 Section 03
Spring 2006
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Instructor: Michael Joyce Meeting Time: MWF 2:00 - 2:50, R 8:00 - 9:20

Location: Dinwoodie 124 MWF / Jones 108 R

Course content: This course studies functions of several variables, concretely focusing on those of two or three variables where we can use our geometric intuition to understand the situation more clearly. The focus of the course is to understand what it means to differentiate and integrate functions of several variables and to generalize the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to functions of several variables. The course will focus on both theoretical understanding of the concepts involved and application of the concepts to solve concrete problems.

Textbook: Multivariable calculus: a geometric approach by Frank Beatrous and Caspar Curjel

Attendance: Students are expected to attend all class meetings.

Homework: Homework will be assigned on a regular basis. Assignments will not be collected or graded. It is nevertheless essential that you complete all of the homework assignments and do not fall behind on them; it is not possible to grasp the material at the level required for a good (or even merely passing) grade without putting substantial time and effort into doing the homework problems.

Exams: There will be three exams, tentatively scheduled for February 23, March 23, and April 27. Each exam will count for 15% of your final grade. There will be no makeup exams.

Final Exam: The final exam will take place on Friday, May 5 from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM. You must take the final exam at the scheduled time. The final exam will count for 40% of your final grade.

Quizzes: At the end of each Thursday morning recitation meeting, there will be a short 15-minute quiz based on the homework assigned for that past week. The quizzes will count for 15% of your final grade.

Recitation meetings: In addition to taking a quiz at the end of the recitation meeting, students will be given an opportunity during the first hour of recitation to ask questions about the material covered in class and go over homework problems with the TA.

Academic honesty: All students are expected to comply with the Honor Code of the Liberal Arts and Sciences. I take academic honesty very seriously and will take appropriate steps regarding all perceived violations.

Additional resources: The tutoring center offers help for students taking Math 221. Consult their webpage for their schedule of services and contact information.