Math 2730 (Multivariable Calculus)
Fall 2014, UNT
Lecture: BLB 260, MWF 10:00-10:50am
Instructor: Professor
Olav Richter
Course Description: In Math 2730, we will cover vectors and
analytic geometry in 3-space, multivariable functions and their
derivatives, extreme values,
double and triple integrals, and applications.
Prerequisites for Math 2730: Math 1720.
Textbook:
Homework: Here
is a complete list of homework for this course. I will announce
homework assignments in class. The assignments are usually due
on Fridays at the beginning of each class period. Late homework will NOT
be accepted for any reason. Your
lowest homework score will be dropped.
Math Lab: You may want to check out the UNT Math Lab (in GAB 440) to
get extra help with the homework. Hours (Sep 2-Dec 5): Mo-Th 7am-8pm; Fr 7am-4pm; Sa
12pm-4pm (closed Sundays and Holidays).
Exams & Grading Policy:
Your final grade will be based on
homework, three midterms, and a comprehensive final. The midterms will
be on Sep 19th, Oct
17th, and on Nov 14th. The final
exam will be on Dec 12th. Please make sure that you are
available at those dates, since there will be NO make up exams!
The grade is comprised of
You are
encouraged to study together and help each other throughout the
semester. If everyone does well, everyone will receive a good grade.
Expectations: A fair amount of work is involved in
learning calculus. You are expected to come to lecture on time. Plan
ahead so you are not late. You should come to every lecture, and come
prepared. It is your responsibility to obtain notes from another
student if you miss class. You are expected to read the assigned
sections and work on the homework problems immediately after they are
assigned. You should be prepared to ask questions, take notes, and look
alive in class. Please bring your text book to class and leave the cell
phone at home. Repeat: NO CELL PHONES OR PAGERS!!! In addition to
attending lecture, you should spend at least 6 hours per week on my
course.
Disabilities: It is the responsibility of students with
certified disabilities to provide the instructor with appropriate
documentation from the Dean of Students Office.
Cheating: No cheating will be tolerated. Anyone
caught cheating will receive an F in the course. Furthermore, a letter
will be sent to the appropriate dean.
Lecture schedule: The following Tentative Lecture Schedule
gives you an idea what material I intend
to cover in this class, but note that the schedule might change
often. You are responsible for all announcements/assignments made in
class!
Tentative
Lecture Schedule
Mo Aug
25 12.1 |
We Aug 27 12.1+12.2 |
Fr Aug 29 12.2+12.3 |
We Sep
3 12.3+12.4 |
Fr Sep 5 12.4+HW |
Mo Sep 8 12.5 |
We |
Fr Sep 12 12.7+HW |
Mo Sep 15 13.1 |
We Sep 17 Review |
Fr Sep 19 Midterm |
Mo Sep 22 13.1 |
We |
Fr |
Mo
Sep 29 13.3 |
We Oct 1 13.3+13.4 |
Fr Oct 3 13.4+HW |
Mo Oct
6 13.5 |
We Oct 8 13.6 |
Fr Oct 10 13.6+HW |
Mo Oct 13 13.7 |
We Oct 15 |
Fr Oct 17 Midterm |
Mo Oct
20 13.8 |
We Oct 22 13.8 |
Fr Oct 24 13.9+HW |
Mo Oct 27 14.1 |
We Oct 29 14.2 |
Fr Oct
31 14.2+HW |
Mo Nov 3 14.2+11.2 |
We Nov
5 14.3 |
Fr Nov
7 14.4+HW |
Mo Nov
10 14.4 |
We Nov
12 Review |
Fr Nov 14 Midterm |
Mo Nov 17 14.5 |
We Nov 19 14.5 |
Fr Nov
21 14.6+HW |
Mo Nov 24 14.6 |
We Nov 26 14.7 |
Mo Dec
1 Review+HW |
We Dec 3 Review |
|
|
Fr Dec
12 FINAL |