Calculus III

MATH 221 Calculus III
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An appropriate thing to say regarding this course might be Welcome to 3-space! Why? Well the focus of MATH 221 Calculus III is the examination of mathematics in 3-space as well as differential and integral calculus for functions of two or more variables. We will explore vectors in the plane and then extend these ideas to vectors, lines, planes, and surfaces in 3-space and then examine vector-valued functions. We will explore conic sections and graphing functions of more than one variable, generating a variety of cylindrical surfaces. We will consider the Calculus for functions of two or more variables, examining partial derivatives, differentials, directional derivatives, gradients, optimization, multiple integrals, and some applications. So, you might consider this the course that allows you to bring the differential and integral calculus that you have previously studied into the space in which you live, 3-space!

To open the syllabus file, homework file, handouts, quizzes, exams, and solution files, if any, you will need Adobe Reader; once you download and install Adobe Reader, you will be able to open the files.

Course Documents:

Syllabus: Please carefully read the course syllabus. This document will provide you with information about the course, the required textbook the exams and quizzes, the grading policy, attendance and participation, and the make up policy (there are no make up exams or make up quizzes).
Readings and Practice Exercises: The only way in which to learn the material is to do the readings and practice exercises. The readings and practice exercises document does not have any dates, however, each section is listed, in general, in the order in which the material will be covered throughout the semester. You will be told which sections to read for the next class meeting, and you are expected to come to class prepared to discuss this material. Once a section has been assigned, you are expected to read the section and to start working on the assigned practice exercises.
Course Calendar: For your convenience, the important dates from the Framingham State University Academic Calendar and the dates of the three (3) examinations and the final examination have been compiled in the course calendar.

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Quizzes: There will be eight (8) quizzes. Keeping up to date on the readings and practice exercises will help you to be ready to take the quizzes, if any. Since quizzes will be given at the beginning of class, you must be on time; you will not be given extra time during which to take/complete the quiz if you are late. If you miss an quiz, your grade will be recorded as zero (0). You are expected to be on-time for quizzes; you will not be given additional time during which to take/complete a quiz if you are late.

Quiz #1: Friday, February 1, 2013
Quiz #2: Friday, February 15, 2013
Quiz #3: Friday, March 1, 2013
Quiz #4: Friday, March 8, 2013
Quiz #5: Monday, March 25, 2013
Quiz #6: Friday, April 5, 2013
Quiz #7: Friday, April 12, 2013
Quiz #8: Friday, May 3, 2013

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Exams: There will be three (3) examinations and one (1) cumulative final examination. The dates for these examinations are listed below. These examinations will be closed-book and you will not be allowed to use a calculator, a computer, any electronic devices, or scrap paper. You are expected to be on-time for the examinations; you will not be given additional time during which to take/complete an examination if you are late.

Exam I: Monday, February 25, 2013
Exam II: Monday, April 1, 2013
Exam III: Monday, April 29, 2013
Final Exam: Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 8 AM - 11 AM

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Please remember that your questions are important to me, that I want to help you to do well in the course, and that there is no such thing as a stupid question.

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