Math 2730 (Multivariable
Calculus)
Spring 2017, UNT
Lecture: BLB 270, TR 9:30-10:50am
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 Thursdays at the beginning of each class period. Late homework will NOT
be accepted for any reason. Your
lowest homework score will be dropped (This includes work you miss due
to illness, family emergency, transportation problems, oversleeping,
work schedule, completing the wrong section, completing the wrong
problems, etc.).
Math Lab: You may want to check
out the UNT Math Lab
(in GAB 440) to
get extra help with the homework. Hours (Jan 23-May 4): 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, two midterms, and a comprehensive final. The midterms will
be on Feb 23rd and on Apr 6th.
The final
exam will be on May 11th.
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
Tu Jan 17 12.1 |
Th Jan 19 12.2 |
Tu Jan 24 12.3 |
Th Jan 26 12.4+HW |
Tu Jan 31 12.5+12.6 |
Th Feb 2 12.6+12.7+HW |
Tu Feb 7 13.1 |
Th Feb 9 13.1+HW |
Tu Feb 14 13.2 |
Th Feb 16 13.3+HW |
Tu Feb 21 Review |
Th Feb 23 Midterm |
Tu Feb 28 13.4 |
Th Mar 2 13.4+13.5+HW |
Tu Mar 7 13.5+13.6 |
Th Mar 9 13.6+13.7+HW |
Tu Mar 21 13.7+13.8 |
Th Mar 23 13.8+13.9+HW |
Tu Mar 28 14.1+14.2 |
Th Mar 30 |
Tu Apr 4 Review |
Th Apr 6 Midterm
|
Tu Apr 11 14.2+11.2 |
Th Apr 13 14.3+HW |
Tu Apr 18 14.4 |
Th Apr 20 14.5+HW |
Tu Apr 25 14.5+14.6 |
Th Apr 27 14.6+HW |
Tu May 2 14.7 |
Th May 4 Review+HW |
|
Th May 11 FINAL |