MATH 2401
Calculus III
Fall 2014
TThu 12:05-1:25 Howey Physics L4 Sections F1-F5
INSTRUCTOR
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Stavros Garoufalidis
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Room 105, Skiles
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Telephone: 404-894-6614
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email
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Office hours: Wed 3:30-4:30 or by appointment.
TEACHING ASSISTANTS
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2401 F1 Zhou, Fan M W 1005 1055 Skiles 202
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2401 F2 Chen, Jiangning M W 1005 1055 Skiles 246
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2401 F3 Hu, Qianli M W 1005 1055 Skiles 257
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2401 F4 Zhai, Haoyan M W 1005 1055 Skiles 268
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2401 F5 Kerchev, George M W 1005 1055 Skiles 270
PLUS recitation instructor Jiang, Yiling ("Ivy").
MYMATHLAB
We will be using
MyMathLab (MML)
for homework through a joint code for
the Thomas Calculus text. We will discuss textbook options on the first
day of class. In order to register, you will need our course id
listed below.
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CourseID: garoufalidis86556
You need to get the access code for the course, either by purchasing it
from the Gatech bookstore.
If you already have a code for Thomas or Lay from a previous Georgia
Tech course, please contact
Pearson to update your code.
Georgia Tech has a special code package that includes the textbook. This
code can only be purchased though campus bookstores or directly from
Pearson. CODES PURCHASED BY OTHER VENDORS WILL NOT WORK!
TEXTBOOK
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Thomas' Calculus, Multivariable (12th Edition). An electronic version of
the book is available from
mymathlab .
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Multivariable calculus: Linear approximation and Taylor's theorems,
Lagrange multiples and constrained optimization, multiple integration
and vector analysis including the theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes.
I promise you lots of examples, colorful drawings and a lively discussion of
the important topics of this class. We plan to cover chapters 14-16 of the
book.
PREREQUISITES
MATH 1502.
MIDTERM-EXAMS
There are two in-class (during recitation) midterm exams on Wednesday
September 24 and Wednesday November 5. I do not accept make-up exams unless
there is a serious documented reason. You may not use calculators, notes
or any powered devices during the exam. Please note that you can only take
your midterm exam in the section that you have been assigned. The first midterm
covers sections 13.1-14.5 including 14.5. The second midterm
covers sections 14.6-16.2 including 16.2.
FINAL EXAM
Calculators or notes or powered devices are not allowed in the final exam.
Conflict in final exams means having 3 final exams in the same day. In that
case, you can reschedule the one in the middle. In case of a final exam
conflict, I need a two week advance notice to accomodate your
request. The final exam is where I lectured, and not where your recitations
meet. That is, Howey Physics.
IS YOUR GRADE FAIR?
Please keep in mind that:
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All problems in the homework, midterms and the final exam will be from the
book and sometimes even from your assigned homework problems or
from examples that the book works out explicitly. So, you do not need older
practice exams. If you can do the problems of the book, you have mastered
the class and deserve an A.
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Each problem is graded by the same TA/lecturer for the entire class.
This eliminates any the differences in grading style.
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There is a clear minimum average grade which quarantees you one of the
letter grade, see below.
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But still, is your letter grade fair? What if you put all that effort and
did not get the grade that you deserved? From a fellow student
perspective, you may search
reddit for comments of students who took this class in the past.
You are welcome to add your own comments on a new thread.
ATTENDANCE
Although attendance is not mandatory for the lectures and the recitations,
you are strongly encouraged to attend. Students who do not attend
the lectures statistically do below average--and usually end up with a C or
lower grade. Attendance is an important part of learning. During the
lectures, you should turn all powered devices (including phones, laptops,
music players) off.
GRADES
The final course grade will be calculated according to the
following scheme:
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Homework : 15 %
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Midterms : 2 x 20 %
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Final Exam : 45 %
If the average course grade (out of 100) is
- at least 80, then you will get an A,
- at least 70, then you will get an B,
- at least 60, then you will get an C,
- at least 50, then you will get an D,
- less than 50 or your final exam grade is
less than 40, then you will get an F.
ACADEMIC HONOR CODE
All students are required to review and accept the Honor Code
of Georgia Tech, which may be found
here.
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You are not allowed to use calculators, formula sheets, notes or texts
during the midterms and final exams.
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Identification is required in taking tests.
COURSE SYLLABUS
You may find a course syllabus
here . We plan to cover chapters 12-16 of the book.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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September 1, School Holiday.
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September 24, Midterm I.
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October 10, Last day to withdraw with W.
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October 11-14 Fall recess.
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November 5, Midterm II.
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November 27-28 School Holiday.
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December 5, Last Day of classes.
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December 11, Final Exam. Thursday 11:30am - 2:20pm
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December 15, Grades available.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNEMENTS
Homework is posted, collected and graded on
mymathlab .