Calculus III
/MTH 2134
/Syllabus, Spring2013
Instructor: / Paul Barnes / Call number: / 21969Office: / Evening Programs (595-7473) / Division: / Science and Engineering
E-mail: / / Division Assoc Dean: / Dr. David Sollers
Room: / NE 2 / Office: / NE 1130
Time: / MW5:30 7:20 p.m. / Division Phone: / 595-7542
Text
Calculus: Early Transcendentals, Second Edition, by Jon Rogawski. Publisher W. H. Freeman and Company.
Scope
We will cover topics from chapters 1217.
Catalog Description
A continuation of MTH 2124, including polar coordinates, analytic geometry in 3-space, parametric equations, vectors in 2-space and 3-space, and multi-variant differential and integral calculus.
Prerequisites
MTH 2124, Analytic Geometry and Calculus II.
Next Course in Sequence
Elementary Differential Equations, MTH 2613
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of vectors in two and three dimensions, vector valued functions, parametric equations, and their applications including force, velocity, and acceleration.
- Identify and graph common surfaces in 3-dimensional space in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of functions of several variables, partial differentiation, gradient vectors, and applications including locating and identifying local extrema of functions of 2-3 variables.
- Perform multiple integration in rectangular, spherical, and cylindrical coordinate systems to find areas, volumes, surface areas, centers of mass and moments of inertia.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of vector calculus, including line and surface integrals, vector fields, and conservative vector fields. Apply these types of integrals to find physical quantities such as work and flux.
- Apply these concepts to specific problem solving situations in physics, engineering, and other disciplines.
Teaching Methods
Lecture, homework, and examinations will be the primary methods of instruction.
Grading System
There will be 4in class exams worth 100 points each, and a comprehensive final worth 100 points. The lowest test score, including the final, will be dropped (thus the final is optional.) In addition you will receive up to 100 points from homework.
The possible points are:
4 HW assignments @ 25 pts ea / 1004 exams @ 100 points ea / 400
Final Exam / 100
Drop one exam / -100
Total / 500
Final grades will be assigned according to a standard 90, 80, 70, 60% scale:
Percent: / Grade:90-100 / A
80-89 / B
70-79 / C
60-69 / D
0-59 / F
Homework
As you know, learning mathematics is quite different from learning non-mathematical material. You cannot learn to do math simply by listening to the lecture and watching me do math on the board. To learn math, you must do math. Therefore keeping up with the assigned homework is the single most important factor in your success in this class.
I will assignexercises from each section. This homework will all be turned in on test day for up to 25 points.
Exams
You may use a note sheet on the exams. This note sheet will consist of one piece of regular size notebook paper, front and back. You may put any formulas and descriptive text on your note sheet, but no worked examples. I do not like memorizing formulas myself, and so will not usually make you do so. It is much more powerful to understand the concepts behind formulas, for then formulas can be derived and/or more easily remembered. However, there are many basic facts and formulas that every student at this level of mathematics should know, such as areas and volumes of common shapes, basic differentiation/integration rules, etc. You may use a graphing or scientific calculator on the exams.
Make-up Policy
Because one exam is dropped, no make up exams will be given. If you miss an exam, it will be dropped.
TCC Blackboard
Information about this course will be posted on Blackboard. This will include the syllabus, homework assignments, and grades. Any breaking news will be posted as an announcement and emailed to your MyTCC email address, so you need to check this email (MyTCC email can easily be configured to automatically forward to some other address, which I recommend.) To log into Blackboard, go to and click the Blackboard link at the top of the page (or go to bb.tulsacc.edu.) Sign in with your 8 digit Campus-wide ID (the same ID used on the Student Web.) The default password is your 6 digit birth date, MMDDYY.
Course Withdrawal
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student.
Communications
Email communications: All TCC students receive a designated “Office 365” email address (ex: ). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be sent to your TCC email address; and you must use TCC email to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course.
Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted on the TCC website (
General Education Goals
General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency.
Classroom Etiquette
Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device is at the discretion of the instructor.
Syllabus Changes
Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to the syllabus in writing.
Disability Resources
It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.
Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the TulsaCommunity College system. TulsaCommunity College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may:
- require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute assignment or test;
- Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
- Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw the student from the class;
- Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.
Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by submitting such request to the Dean of Student Services.
Institutional Statement
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, the TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook, and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website:
Tentative Schedule
Week: / Date: / Day: / Topic: / Notes:1 / 1/14 / Mon / Intro, 12.1
1/16 / Wed / 12.2, 12.3
2 / 1/21 / Mon / Martin Luther King Day, No Class
1/23 / Wed / 12.4 / Last day to withdraw with 100% refund 1/25
3 / 1/28 / Mon / 12.5, 12.6
1/30 / Wed / 12.7
4 / 2/4 / Mon / Review
2/6 / Wed / Exam 1
5 / 2/11 / Mon / 13.1, 2
2/13 / Wed / 13.3
6 / 2/18 / Mon / 13.4, 5
2/20 / Wed / Review
7 / 2/25 / Mon / Exam 2
2/27 / Wed / 14.1,3
8 / 3/4 / Mon / 14.4
3/6 / Wed / 14.5, 6
9 / 3/11 / Mon / 14.7
3/13 / Wed / 14.8
10 / 3/18 / Mon / Spring Break
3/20 / Wed / Spring Break
11 / 3/25 / Mon / Review
3/27 / Wed / Exam 3 / Deadline to file for graduation 3/29
12 / 4/1 / Mon / 15.1, 2
4/3 / Wed / 15.3
13 / 4/8 / Mon / 15.4
4/10 / Wed / 15.5 / Drop Date 4/12
14 / 4/15 / Mon / 16.1
4/17 / Wed / 16.2, 3
15 / 4/22 / Mon / 17.1
4/24 / Wed / Review
16 / 4/29 / Mon / Exam 4
5/1 / Wed / Review
17 / 5/6 / Mon / Final Exam