MATH 252: CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY III

CRN 80121
10-12 TTh, MS352
Instructor:

Carolyn R. Thomas, Ph.D.

Textbook:
Weinstein

Basic Multivariable Calculus, Marsden, Tromba &

Class Format:
There will be tests as indicated on the schedule below.
Up to the first fifteen minutes of each class will be spent reviewing homework
problems. Unless a test is scheduled, new material will be covered next, and
then there will be in-class exercises.
Student Learning Outcomes:
I. Computations:
Compute limits, derivatives and integrals in the multivariate setting.
Objectives include:
1. Compute the limit, derivative, and integrals of vector-valued functions of
one variable.
2. Compute the unit tangent vector, principal unit normal vector, the arc
length and the curvature of a vector-valued function.
3. Calculate first as well as higher order partial derivatives of multivariable
functions.
4. Calculate the directional derivative of a multivariable function at a point
in a given direction; and the gradient of such a function, applying the
properties of the gradient to describe the behavior of the
function.
5. Calculate the critical points of a differentiable multivariable function.
6. Calculate double and triple integrals over rectangular and non-rectangular
regions, by iterating, by changing the order of integration, or by changing
variables.
II. Applications:
Students will successfully apply the computations learned in Math 252.
Objectives include:
1. Apply operations involving the inner product, the cross product, and triple
scalar product of 3-dimensional vectors and use these operations in geometric
and physical applications.
2. Determine areas, volumes, surface area, mass, centers of mass, and
moments of inertia.
3. Demonstrate use of Lagrange's Theorem to compute the extrema of a
multivariable function subject to given constraints.
Requirements:
You are allowed three absences. Arriving late or leaving
early will be counted as half an absence. You will be dropped from the class
if you have more than three absences; however, if you stop attending, it is

your responsibility to drop the class. All students remaining on the roster
after October 28 must receive a letter grade.
Academic Honesty:
Cheating will not be tolerated. Anyone who
plagiarizes someone elses work or uses resources that are not allowed on a
test will receive a score of zero on that test. Furthermore, every possible
effort will be made to place that cheating incident in the students permanent
record.
In-class Exercises: There will be a set of exercises completed at the end of
each class meeting excluding test days. Toward the end of this time period,
attendance will be taken, and participation in the exercises will count as 5%
of your grade.
Homework Portfolios:
Homework portfolios are due by 10:10 on each test
day and the day of the final exam. These portfolios consist of the in-class
exercises for all the class meetings that have occurred since the previous test.
Each problem will be graded out of 2 points, where 2 points are awarded for a
problem that is perfectly correct, including notation, 1 point is awarded for a
partially correct problem, and 0 points are awarded for an incorrect problem.
Any portfolio that is turned in late will be graded on the basis of 1 point per
problem, where 1 point is awarded for a problem that is perfectly correct,
including notation, and 0 points are given for an imperfect problem. No
portfolios will be accepted after 10:10 AM on Thursday, 12/15.
Tests:
There will be 4 tests that are together worth 50% of your grade.
There will be no books, notes or calculators allowed on tests. There will be no
restroom or other breaks during the tests. In the case of a documented
emergency causing a student to miss a test, the weight of the final exam will
be increased to cover the missed test.
Final Exam:
The final exam is worth 25% of your grade. There will be
no books, notes or calculators allowed on the final exam. There will be no
restroom or other breaks during the final exam. Please note that the final
exam is, in fact, your final opportunity to influence your grade in the class.
Many students contact me after the final to question my calculation of their
grade or to request extra credit or a personalized, alternate grade formula. If
I have made an error calculating your grade, I will apologize and correct it;
however, this in an exceptionally rare occurrence. There is no extra credit
after the final exam, and the grades are determined entirely by this syllabus.
Unless Ive actually made an error, I will refer anyone who contacts me after
the final exam to this syllabus, and then I will stop answering his or her
emails.
Evaluation: Your final grade will be based on in-class exercises, assignment
portfolios, tests and a final exam. Scores will be counted as follows:

Tests:
In-class exercises:
Homework portfolios:
Final exam:

55%
5%
15%
25%

Letter grades will be assigned using the following scale:

90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
0-59%

Honors contracts are not available for this class.

Electronic Devices
Policy: All electronic devices must be silent and unseen by you and the rest
of the class during the entire class period, including the two-minute chat
breaks and in-class exercises. This includes, but is not limited to, phones,
tablets and laptops. It is not acceptable to use these devices to take
notes or to photograph course content. Studies show that a visible
screen distracts not only the person using it, but everyone else who can see it.
This class will be a respectful learning environment.
Unintended Disruption: If your device is seen or heard in class once or twice
without your intention, and you genuinely apologize and remedy the
situation immediately, there will be no penalty. For example, Whoops! I
thought I had turned it off! Im so sorry. Ill turn it off right now. If this
happens more than twice, the additional disruptions will be treated as
intentional.
Intentional Disruption: If your device is seen or heard in class because you
are actively using it, for example, touching the screen while its in your
lap or bag or photographing the board, there will be the following
penalties: For the first occurrence, you will lose 5 points on the next test or
final exam. For the second occurrence on a different day, you will lose 5
points on the next test or final exam. Upon your third occurrence or your
second in a single day, you will be dismissed from class for two days and sent
to the Dean of Student Affairs for class disruption as per Policy 3100.
Leaving The Classroom: If you are expecting an important communication
during class, please let me know. In that case, you will be expected to keep
your phone in a pocket on vibrate, and you will be allowed to leave the room
to respond when you are contacted. If you havent spoken to me about a
particular situation, and you repeatedly leave the class and return, I will

question you about it, and I will refuse to answer your questions on the
material that youve missed.
Office Hours:
My office telephone number is 388-3363, and my e-mail
address is [email protected]. I will be available in room MS340B for the
following office hours:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

10:30-11:10
9:15-10, 1:40-2:10
10:30-11:10, 12:45-1:15
9:15-10, 1:40-2:10
10:30-11:10

Supplemental Instruction:
We are very fortunate to have Robert serving
as our SI tutor. He will be available for the hour following each class in
MS352.
Tentative Schedule:
Week Of:
8/22
8/29
9/5
9/12
9/19
9/26
10/3
10/10
10/17
10/24
10/31
11/7
11/14
11/21
11/28
12/5
12/12

1.1-1.4
1.5-1.6, 2.1-2.2
2.3-2.5
9/13 test on 1.1-2.5, assignments 1-6 due, 2.6, 3.1
3.2-3.4
3.5, 4.1
4.2-4.4
10/11 test on 2.6-4.4, assignments 7-13 due, 5.1-5.2
5.3-5.4
5.5-5.6
6.1-6.2
11/8 test on 5.1-6.2, assignments 14-20 due, 6.3
6.4, 7.1
holidays
7.2-7.3
12/6 test on 6.3-7.3, assignments 21--25 due, 7.4
review, 12/15 final exam, assignment 26 due

Math 252 Suggested Homework Assignments

2.1 2,3,4,6,8,9,12,14,16,17,20,21,23,24,25,27
2.2 2,4,5,7,10,11,13,15,18,19,22,24,25,27,29,31,33
2.3 1,4,6,8,10,11,14,15,18,19
2.4 1,3,5,8,9,12,14,17,18,20,21,22,23
2.5 3,6,8,10,11,14,15,17,20,23,24,25,28,29,30,34,35,38,39,42,43
2.6 2,3,6,7,10,12,14,16,18,19
3.1 3,4,6,10,11,12,13,16
3.2 2,4,7,8,11
3.3 2,5,8,10,11,13,15,16
3.4 2,3,5,7,9,12,16,17,18,20,23,24
3.5 1,4,7,9,14,15,17,19,20,23, supplemental problems
4.1 2,3,7,9,10,12,15,16
4.2 1,4,5,7,9,10,12
4.3 2,4,5,7,10,11,14,16,18
4.4 2,3,5,6,8,10,11,14,15,18,19,22,23,25,28,29,31,32
5.1 1,3,4,5,8,10,14
5.2 1,4,5,8,10,12,13,15,17,20
5.3 2,3,6,8,9,11,12,16,18,19,22,23,26,28
5.4 1,4,5,7,10,13,16,19,21,24
5.5 1,4,5,8,10,11,14,15,17,20,21,24,25,27,30,31,33,36,40
5.6 2,3,6,8,12,13
6.1 1,4,5,8,9,11,14,15,17,19,22,24,25
6.2 1,2,5,6,7,8,9
6.3 2,4,5,7,8,9,11,13,17,20,23
6.4 1,3,4,5,7,8,13
7.1 2,3,5,6,8,10,11,13,16,18,21,24
7.2 1,4,5,7,9,12,13,19,20
7.3 1,2,4,6,7,8,11,13,17
7.4 2,4,5,6,7,9,11,13,14,16,17,18,21,23