Math 13-Section 03 Course Syllabus

Math 13-Section 03 Course Syllabus
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III Course # 93010
Fall Quarter 2013
The Basics: Meeting Time: MWF 11:45 AM-12:50 PM Location: Daly Science 201
Textbook: Thomas’ Calculus, Multivariable, 12th Edition, by G.B. Thomas
Course Webpage: http://math.scu.edu/~cirving/Fall2013/M13Fall2013.html
Instructor: Corey Irving, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Office: O’Connor 29 Email: cfirving@scu.edu Phone: (408)-551-7082
Office hours: Monday 10:25-11:25, Tuesday 12:30-2:00, Wednesday 2:30-4:00, Thursday 1:00-2:00,
also you may set up an appointment for another time.
If an emergency arises and you can’t reach me, call the Math Department 408-554-4525.
Grading: Homework 9% Exam I 28% Exam II 28% Final Exam 35%
Grades are assigned based on the following:
90 − 100% A − to A
80 − 89% B − to B+
70 − 79% C − to C+
60 − 69% D − to D+
0 − 59% F
A grade of C is to be interpreted as an average performance.
Homework: Homework is assigned each lecture and is due at the beginning of the next lecture. NO LATE HOME-
WORK is accepted under any circumstances. You are allowed to miss two homeworks with no effect on your grade. This
is designed to cover any unexpected circumstances such as illness, family emergency, etc. If you can not attend class you
are encouraged to turn your assignment in early, or have a classmate bring it to class for you. Homework assignments are
posted on the course webpage.
Exams and Important Dates:
Wednesday, 2 October 2013 - Class Canceled
Friday, 18 October 2013 - Exam I
Friday, 18 October 2013 - Last day to drop classes without a W
Friday, 8 November 2013 - Last day to drop classes with a W
Friday, 22 November 2013 - Exam II
25-29 November 2013, no class, Academic holiday
Friday, 6 December 2013 - Classes End
Monday, 9 December 2013 - Final Exam 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
It is department policy that there are no make up exams or rescheduling under any circumstances, including
illness. Notice that we have two exams and one comprehensive final exam. If you have a severe medical issue that
prevents you from taking an exam, you need verifiable documentation from a medical facility dated the day of the exam
that states this exactly. By remaining registered for this class after receiving this information you agree to take the three
exams on the scheduled dates listed above.
Calculators: You will need a TI-30X-A, TI-30X-IIS, or TI-30XS scientific calculator for exams. Only these calculators
are permitted. Make sure to get the basic version, do not get the ”Pro” versions or other customizations of the calculators
listed above as these will not be allowed on exams. No graphing calculators allowed on exams!
Advice: It is expected that you put in at least three hours of work outside of class for every hour in class. If you are
struggling and not putting in the expected hours, that is likely the reason why. If you are putting in these hours and still
struggling, then it is time to use help resources (see the next section). Success on exams requires that you understand
what was discussed in lectures and know how to do all the homework problems. If you are confused in lecture or can’t do
problems, make sure to seek help, do not let these issues linger until exam time. Exams test your understanding at both
a computational and conceptual level. It is important that you do not try to pass this class by memorizing procedures
that somehow get you to the correct answer. Exam problems will not be exactly like homework; however, the concepts
will be the same. Steps used to solve homework problems may need to be modified. Without a conceptual understanding
these modifications will be difficult.
Help Resources: I encourage you to take advantage of the resources available to you. Here is a list of some of the help
available:
• You are always welcome to come to my office hours.
• There is drop-in tutoring offered in the Sussman Room (O’Connor basement, room #31) during the quarter.

• The Drahmann Advising and Learning Center, in Benson Room #1, provides tutoring and assistance for students.
Note: The workload for this course is planned knowing that students have the above resources available to them. You
are not expected to figure out everything by yourself. The material in this course is challenging and will be delivered at a
fast pace. The help resources are not designed to just help failing students, they are designed to be used by all students.
Please incorporate the utilization of the above resources into your regular study routine.
Course Description: Infinite series, vectors, vector functions, quadric surfaces. Prerequisite: MATH 12 or equivalent.
A grade of C- or higher in MATH 12 is strongly recommended before taking MATH 13.
General Goals and Objectives: Connect the study of mathematics to other disciplines. Students will obtain skills and
logical perspectives in our introductory (core) courses that prepare them for subsequent courses inside and outside our department.
Specifically, students will develop proficiency with the techniques of mathematics and/or computer science, the
ability to evaluate logical arguments, and the ability to apply mathematical methodologies to solving real world problems.
For students who choose to pursue a degree in Mathematics: Appreciate and develop facility with mathematical structures.
Specific Goals and Objectives: In this course,
• emphasis will be placed on using results from previous calculus courses to solve more complex problems.
• students will learn to find infinite power series to approximate functions and also some non-elementary integrals
involving them.
• students will have multiple opportunities to analyze problems from analytical, geometric, and numerical perspectives.
• beyond computational proficiency, students will strive to understand the meaning of our results, as well as encountering
some central theorems of mathematics.
Academic Integrity The penalty for cheating is a failing grade for the course, and the University may take further
disciplinary action. All of the work that you turn in should be your own, and not that of a classmate or copied from
another source. Please see
http://www.scu.edu/studentlife/resources/academicintegrity/index.cfm for further information.
Disability accommodation policy: To request academic accommodations for a disability, students must contact the
Disability Resources Office located in Benson room 216, (408) 554-4111; TTY (408) 554-5445. Students must provide
documentation of a disability to Disability Resources prior to receiving accommodations.