Elementary Multivariable Calculus  Math 2850-Sec4
Schedule and Homework 
Midterm I Information    || Midterm II Information ||
Midterm III Information || Final Exam Informatio

PDF format of the syllabus

Here is some basic course info:

Instructor

Prof. Mao-Pei Tsui
UH(University Hall)  2080B
Phone (419) 530-2998
Email: Mao-Pei.Tsui@Utoledo.edu
Website :www.math.utoledo.edu/~mtsui

Meets

Sec 4 : MW7:30pm-9:10pm, RH(Rocket Hall)1546

Prerequisites

Passing grade in 1860 or 1840.
Students who enroll in Math 2850 but have not passed either 1860 or 1840 may be admistratively dropped from the class.

Text

James Stewart, Calculus:  Fifth Edition, 2003. ISBN 053439339X

Material Covered

This course covers the  multivariable calculus.The following topics will be covered:
Geomery of functions of several variables, partial differentiation, multiple integrals, vector algebra and calculus (including Theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes), and applications.

Roughly, chapters 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 of our textbook.

Office Hours

MW 1:00-3:00pm, Tuesday 2-3:00 pm
or Make appointment

Homework

Homework is posted on the  Schedule and Homework .
Please read the instruction on the  page Schedule and Homework for detail.
Written work:  We write to communicate. Please bear this in mind as you complete assignments and take exams. Work must be neat and legible to receive consideration. You must explain your work in order to obtain full credit; an assertion is not an answer. For specific suggestions see A guide to writing in mathematics classes.

Quiz

There will be weekly quiz in the end of Wednesday's class.
The quiz problem will be selected from the practice problems.

Midterms

First Midterm: Feb. 1 (Wednesday) in class
Second Midterm: March 1 (Wednesday) in class
Third Midterm: April 12 (Wednesday) in class 

Final Exam

Wednesday,May 3,7:30 pm-9:30 pm
You must take the final exam at this time.
Be sure to make summer travel plans accordingly!

  Academic
     honesty

It is the obligation of each student to understand the University's policies regarding academic honesty and to uphold these standards. Students are encouraged to talk about the problems, but should write up the solutions individually. Students should acknowledge the assistance of any book, software, student or professor.

Midterms and Final Exam Policy

All students must take the final exam at the time scheduled by the University; no final exams can be given earlier or later.
Make-ups will not be given for the midterm exam. Students can only be excused from the midterms because of serious illness or a family emergency of comparable gravity. To be excused you will need a note from your doctor or dean.

Grade

10% Quizzes
15%Homework
15% Each of the three midterms
30% Final exam

Your final grade will be determined from the distribution of total points earned, on the following scale:
90-100% earns an A; 80–89% earns a B; 70–79% earns a C; 60–69% earns a D.

Calculators

Calculators — in particular graphing calculators — are not required for this course. Calculators will not be allowed during any exams.

Optimal Method of Study

  (1.) Come to class and understand the lecture.  (2.) Read the relevant sections after class.  (3.) Do the homework. Leave time to think--do not put homework off until it is due!  (4.) Compare your solutions (But don't copy)with other students to improve what you hand in.   (5.) Come to office hours or the help room with any remaining questions.

Goals

Make calculations with accuracy, intelligence and flexibility;  explain the basic concepts of calculus clearly and reason logically with them;  solve extended problems, with good judgment in the choice of tools and in checking answers.

 Expectations

To achieve these goals, students are expected to

  •  read each section of the textbook before the material is presented in class
  • attend the lectures
  • complete all homework assignments
  • discuss mathematics with other students and the insturctor

Help

There are several venues available if you have any question in this course.