Math 2730 (Multivariable Calculus)
Fall 2014, UNT

Lecture: BLB 260, MWF 10:00-10:50am

Instructor: Professor Olav Richter

Office: GAB 418 B
Office hours: MW 1:00-3:00pm, and by appointment
Phone: 565-4352
email: richter@unt.edu

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:

Title: Calculus
Authors: Briggs and Cochran
Publisher: Pearson

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 19^th, Oct 17^th, and on Nov 14^th. The final exam will be on Dec 12^th. Please make sure that you are available at those dates, since there will be NO make up exams!

The grade is comprised of

Homework (15%),
3 Midterms (45%),
Comprehensive Final (40%).

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

Aug 25

12.1

Aug 27

12.1+12.2

Aug 29

12.2+12.3

Sep 3

12.3+12.4

Sep 5

12.4+HW

Sep 8

12.5

We
Sep 10
12.6

Sep 12

12.7+HW

Sep 15

13.1

Sep 17

Review

Sep 19

Midterm

Sep 22

13.1

We
Sep 24
13.2

Fr
Sep 26
13.2+HW

Mo

Sep 29

13.3

Oct 1

13.3+13.4

Oct 3

13.4+HW

Oct 6

13.5

Oct 8

13.6

Oct 10

13.6+HW

Oct 13

13.7

Oct 15

Review

Oct 17

Midterm

Oct 20

13.8

Oct 22

13.8

Oct 24

13.9+HW

Oct 27

14.1

Oct 29

14.2

Oct 31

14.2+HW

Nov 3

14.2+11.2

Nov 5

14.3

Nov 7

14.4+HW

Nov 10

14.4

Nov 12

Review

Nov 14

Midterm

Nov 17

14.5

Nov 19

14.5

Nov 21

14.6+HW

Nov 24

14.6

Nov 26

14.7

Dec 1

Review+HW

Dec 3

Review

Dec 12

FINAL
8:00-10:00am