MATH 210: Calculus III

Contents

• Course Description
• Textbook
• Math and Science Learning Center
• Course Structure
• Prerequisites
• Syllabus
• Attendance
• Methods of evaluation and grading policies
• Quizzes, homework, exams
• Calculators
• Academic Integrity Policy
• Academic Deadlines
• Disability Policy
• Religious Holidays
• Grievance Procedures

Course Description

Math 210 is the third and the final part of our standard three-semester calculus sequence. The distinct feature of this part of the course is its focus on the multi-dimensional analysis, as opposed to one-dimensional analysis that you learned in Math 180 (Calculus I) and Math 181 (Calculus II). This semester you will learn such important concepts as a vector, a vector field, a function of several variables, partial derivative, a line-integral and multi-variable integrals. You will see that these concepts, as scary as they may sound, are actually a natural generalization of the things you already know from calc I and II. This is how the tree of mathematics is built - going from simple to more complicated. The ideas of the vector calculus apply to numerous areas of human knowledge such as engineering, physics, pure mathematics, biology, and many others. Some of them we will see in the course, some will surface later in your future special courses, yet some may wait until you become a professional.

Students enter Math 210 from a variety of backgrounds: many of you have taken Calculus I and II at UIC, some have transferred from other schools, or were placed directly into Calculus III following your calculus studies in other schools. Regardless of your background coming in, our goal is to provide instructorship and all the resources necessary for every one of you succeed, and enjoy yourselves as much as possible in the process! In spite of this, you may find vector calculus very challenging. Like in Math 180 and 181 your success in Math 210 requires a lot of hard work, hours of study and problem solving, and your active involvement in learning, both in and outside of the classroom. Our course is designed with the aim of helping you stay constantly connected with the course and the material, and within easy reach of some of your best resources: your instructor, your teaching assistants, and your colleagues!

Textbook

Calculus, Early Transcendentals, by W. Briggs and L. Cochran, 3rd edition, and a MyLabMath access code. We will go through Chapters 13-17. This textbook has been in our use since 2011. Your instructor is not required to follow the text line-by-line or to use the same problems, so please take notes in class as well as read the textbook.

If you took Math 181 at UIC Fall 2018, and the MyLabMath code you used then has not expired yet, then you can use the same code for Math 210.

You can purchase a MyLabMath code online, or at the UIC bookstore, with or without the textbook. MyLabMath contains an electronic version of the book.

If you are buying a MyLabMath code for the first time this semester, you have two options: an access which is valid for one semester, ISBN 9780135329221, or an access code which is valid for multiple semesters, ISBN 9780135329276.

Note that only these ISBNs will work with your MyLabMath course. The access codes and books are available at the UIC bookstore, or you can purchase the code online when signing up for MyLabMath via the Math 210 Blackboard site. The site will become available in week 0, which is the week before the classes begin. If you buy the book with MyMathLab access from Amazon or other sources then the MyLabMath access code most likely won't work.

MATH AND SCIENCE LEARNING CENTER

The new Math and Science Learning Center (MSLC) is located in SES on the third floor. It is a spacious and comfortable place to study. Staff will be available during its hours of operation to assist students with Math 210. You should visit the center and get to know different TAs, peer tutors and learning assistants that can provide you with instant help.

Course Structure

The class involves three hours of lectures on MWF, and one hour on T or Th of problem solving session. Please see your class schedule for specific time and classroom. In addition, your instructor and TA will be available during their office hours. They can be found in Sections.

Prerequisites

Grade of C or better in MATH 181. The prerequisite is enforced throughout all sections of the course without exceptions. Students that have not met the prerequisite will not be allowed to take the course.

Syllabus

A topic marked by * may be covered briefly for one or more of the following reasons: it is similar to another one covered previously; it is of less importance for future development of the course material; it is relatively simple and may be given as a reading assignment; it is too advanced at the first reading. Please follow instructions in your class pertaining to these topics.

COURSE POLICIES

Attendance

As explained in the course description, your active involvement in learning is essential in order to successfully complete the course! A basic requirement of the course is therefore a serious commitment on your part to attend both the lectures and the problem sections.

A percentage of below 75% in lecture, or a percentage of below 75% in discussion will result in a drop of one letter grade for the course as a consequence. Below 50% attendance in either one of these categories will result in an automatic F for the course.

For example, if a student has a point total of 80% for the course, attended 90% of lectures but missed 4 discussions (which is more than 25% but less than 50% of discussions, starting form week 3), then the final grade of this student is a C.

Attendance in the course will be taken as follows (starting from week 3).

In lectures: Attendance in lectures will be taken by the instructor. The instructor may choose to take attendance at the beginning of each lecture, by means of an attendance sheet listing all the students registered in the class. The sheet will be circulated in the classroom, and every student present will be required to sign the rubric corresponding to her or his name. The attendance sheet will be returned to the instructor 15 minutes after the beginning of class.

Submission of a quiz sheet on behalf of another student or signing the rubric under the name of another student on any attendance sheet will be considered a serious violation of course policies. See the section on Academic Integrity Policy for details.

It is mandatory to attend at least 50% of lectures. Failure to do so without an official waiver of attendance will lead to a grade of F for the course. Attendance of more than 50% but less than 75% of lectures results in a drop of one letter grade from the final grade.

In problem sessions: The TAs will take attendance in each problem session starting from week 3. It is mandatory to attend at least 50% of discussions. Failure to do so without official waiver of attendance will lead to a grade of F for the course. Attendance of more than 50% but less than 75% of lectures results in a drop of one letter grade from the final grade.

Excused Absence Policy: Students that know ahead of time that they have an existing or potential conflict with the class must inform their instructor using the absence appeals form . Note: no appeals will be accepted during the exam week! All appeals must be made before or on the last day of classes!

Informing the instructor/TA about a planned absence does not automatically result in the absence being excused. In cases when the instructor cannot determine whether or not the reason is compelling and the absence may be excused, the instructor will forward the appeal to the Director of Undergraduate Studies, who will decide.

Methods of evaluation and grading policies

Your final grade in Math 210 will be determined by the number of points you earn on the following scale, provided the requirement of 75% attendance of lectures and 75% attendance of discussions is satisfied.

Important: A condition for a student to obtain a passing grade (C or higher) is that the student’s weighted average of the three exam scores is at least 50%. The weights will be computed as follows: each midterm exam will count for 30% and the final exam will count for 40% of the aforementioned average.”

Grades between the cut-offs will be rounded up or down according to the mathematical rules.

The department reserves the right to lower the grading scale at the end of the semester. The contributions of the various assignments to the final grade are as follows:

Midterm grades: Although it is not MSCS policy to assign midterm grades to 200-level courses we will do our best to ensure that you receive a feedback of your performance before November 2nd. The midterm grades will follow the same cut-offs as for the final course grades, but with the following contributions:

Tips on interpreting your midterm grade can be found at http://advising.uic.edu/student-tips-for-midterm-grades/.

Quizzes, homework, exams

Quizzes: The quizzes will be given during your regular lecture time on randomly chosen days. They will typically consist of one or two questions bases on recent material with the purpose of keeping you involved and active in the lectures and letting you know if you are following the concepts. Grading scheme of a quiz is based on 0, 1, 2 points for each problem. It will be graded by the instructor, and returned in lecture or your problem session. There will be no make-up quizzes given, but only the highest 75% of quiz grades will be considered when computing the points corresponding to the quizzes on the final grade. Remember that quizzes will also be used for your attendance check.

Homework: Homework for the course is the same for all sections. There are two types of homework: online homework assigned in MyLabMath, and written homework assigned in Crowdmark. Both are mandatory and contribute to your final grade.

MyLabMath homework consists of a selection of problems for a particular section of the book. To receive full credit for an assignment for a particular section, you must complete the assignment by the end of day of the second lecture after the date when this section is listed in an online schedule under the Schedule link on this page. If you miss this deadline, you can still submit your MyMathLab assignment at a 25% penalty up till the day before the midterm, which includes this section. For the sections, covered after the second midterm, the final date for submitting MyMathLab assignments for 75% credit is the last day of classes.

To register for MyLabMath, please log into the Blackboard site for Math 210, and click the link MyMathLab on the left. You do not need a CourseID. To sign up, you will need a MyMathLab access code, see section Textbook for details.

Some MyMathLab assignments contain Interactive Figures. To use Interactive Figures, you might need to download and install the Wolfram CDFPlayer (it is free to download for students). To find out what other software you need to install to work with MyLabMath, run a Browser Check: log into MyMathLab, and go to the Course Home. The link to the Browser Check is in the section Welcome to MyMathLab.

Please note that Wolfram CDFPlayer is not currently available on mobile devices, such as iPad, tablet or cell phone. Please use a desktop computer or a laptop to do your MyMathLab homework. Wolfram CDFPlayer is installed on the stationary computers in the library and in the computer labs on campus. You can use these computers to do your MyMathLab homework.

Written homework assignments will be assigned every five days by the course coordinator in the online system Crowdmark. These written problems will (generally) be more challenging than the MyMathLab homework problems and will require you to show your full work. The first written homework will be assigned on Thursday of week 2 and due on Monday of week 3. The deadlines for the subsequent homework assignments will be indicated on the homework. You will have to scan your solutions and submit them to the Crowdmark online system before the deadline. The instructions on how to do that are available on the Blackboard site in the section Course Documents. No late homework will be accepted.

We recommend that you do MyMathLab assignment before taking on the more involved written homework problems. One lowest or missing written homework score and 3 lowest or missing MyMathLab homework scores will be dropped from your final grade at the end of the semester.

Exams: Two midterms will be given on Thursdays of weeks 6 and 10 of the semester, and one final on the week following the last week of classes. Midterm 1 will include Sections 13.1 - 15.5, Midterm 2 will include 15.6 - 16.5 (only triple integrals in cylindrical coordinates in 16.5). The final exam is cumulative and includes material from the entire course. Updates on time schedules, room assignments and preparation materials can be found on this page under the exams link. Make-ups can be given to students that comply with the Excused Absence Policy above for the day of the exam.

Policy on re-grading midterm exams and homework: After receiving your graded midterm exam or a homework, you are recommended to review the grading. If you think that your work has been misgraded, you may contact your instructor and request her/him to review the grading. You must explain clearly why you think your work deserves more points and what grading mistakes have been made. Requests without justification will not be honored. Your instructor will compare the grading with the grading scheme, and correct the grading, if justified. All requests to review the grading of exams or homework must be made within two weeks from the day when the link to your graded homework or exam is sent to you via Crowdmark.

Calculators

The use of any electronic devices with computing capabilities is prohibited during exams and quizzes.

Academic Integrity Policy

As an academic community, UIC is committed to providing an environment in which research, learning, and scholarship can flourish and in which all endeavors are guided by academic and professional integrity. All members of the campus community - students, staff, faculty, and administrators - share the responsibility of insuring that these standards are upheld so that such an environment exists. Instances of academic misconduct by students will be handled pursuant to the Student Disciplinary Policy: http://dos.uic.edu/community-standards/