Prerequisite: Math 1120 (Calculus II) with a grade of "C-" or higher.
Text: Electronic access to our text is available "free" to all those taking
this course. Please see AsULearn (or ask me) about obtaining access. You should not purchase an access code!
The paper version of our textbook is...
Multivariable Thomas' Calculus 14th edition by Hass, Heil, & Weir, ISBN: 978-0-13-443898-6 (Used cost approx. $40 -- you can go to AddAll.com for prices).
Cheap Supplementary Texts: [Generally any edition of these texts will do. If you can find a cheaper edition, great.]
Web Page: My webpage is located here:
https://BillCookMath.com
and
our course webpage is located here: https://BillCookMath.com/courses/math2130-summer2021.
Meeting times: We meet from 10:20am until 12:30pm Monday through Friday in Howard Street Hall (and Lucy Brock Child Development Lab)
room 103 Walker 310 105 (unless otherwise announced).
Note: AppState Campus Map and Building Key. According to the key: HSH = Howard Street Hall
Final Exam: Our final exam will be held in our regular classroom (WA 105) on the last day of class (Wednesday, August 4th).
Lecturer:
Name: | Dr. William (Bill) Cook | |
Office: | Walker Hall 347 | |
Office Hours: |
After class or
via Zoom by appointment |
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Office Phone: | (828) 262-2367 | |
Email: | cookwj@appstate.edu | |
Webpage: | https://BillCookMath.com |
Technology: You are welcome to use any technology at your disposal to complete class assignments. We will periodically use Maple in class (Maple is a “computer algebra system”) and have Maple based homework sets. I will provide a code so you can install Maple on your own computer (available for most Mac or Windows machines). Alternatively, you can access software by logging onto a campus machine using https://udesk.appstate.edu. I usually design quizzes and exams so they do not require technology.
Course topics: The course catalog says, “A study of parametric equations, vectors, vector-valued functions, function of several variables, double and triple integrals, and vector analysis.” We will be covering most of the content of chapters 11 – 15 in our text. A tentative course schedule can be found at: https://BillCookMath.com/courses/math2130-summer2021/schedule.html.
Your term grade will be based on the results of your tests and final exam as well as your scores on quizzes and homework. Here is more information about the individual components of your grade:
Tests and Final Exam: There will be three tests and a final exam. The final exam may include some review problems from previous tests. However, its focus will be on the vector calculus material covered after the third test. Each test will make up 20% of your final grade and the final exam will make up 20% of your final grade. The dates of the tests listed in the tentative course schedule may change. The actual dates will be announced in class.
Homework & Quizzes:
I will post a list of suggested homework problems from the text – these
will not be collected. Even though these homework problems will not be
collected, working out all of the suggested problems is strongly
recommended. Please ask questions about the problems with which you have
had difficulty. Please note that some of these problems are available
through our electronic homework system (MyLab Math). I will label these as
"practice problems". Do keep in mind that not all of the suggested
problems are available this way.
Periodically we will have short quizzes based on the
suggested homework. In addition to the quizzes, I will assign several
homework sets some of which will involve more complicated problems which
can be completed using Maple & other technology. I encourage you to work
on your homework with your classmates. However, you must write up your
solutions yourself. Do NOT copy your collaborators work
and turn it in as your own. The quizzes and homeworks will make up 20%
of your term grade.
Here are the components of the term grade with their weights:
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Attendance: Don't miss class. If you miss class, you are responsible for the material covered during your absence. If you miss a quiz, test/exam, or workshop, you must bring in documentation proving that your absence is excusable or otherwise receive a zero. If a make-up quiz/test/exam is granted, it must be made up before the next quiz/test/exam.
Help! If you need help, please come to my office hours. If you are in Walker Hall and my office door is open, please feel free to stop by and ask questions – even if it's not during my posted office hours. Also, you should be aware of the Math Lab – free tutoring for Math 2130 (and other math classes). More information about the Math Lab can be found at https://mathsci.appstate.edu/programs-courses/resources/math-tutor-lab.
Fine Print: Copies of the academic integrity code, disability services information, religious observance policies can be found at https://academicaffairs.appstate.edu/resources/syllabi-policy-and-statement-information.