Robert Krawczyk, Ring Unraveling II   (2003)

MA 280   (CRN 20998)   Fall 2005
INSTRUCTOR: Patricia Dalton
11:00-11:50 M-F
208 Science East

Homework Assignments
Quiz and Test Update

MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS (Calculus III)
This is the third semester of the calculus sequence intended for students of physical science, mathematics or engineering. The prerequisite is a grade of C or better in MA 182 (Calculus II), or the equivalent. The topics studied include the calculus of vector functions, analytic geometry of space, partial differentiation, multiple integrals, and the theorems of Green, Stokes and Gauss.

TEXT 
(Required)   James Stewart, Multivariable Calculus, Concepts and Contexts. Thomson Brooks/Cole, third edition, 2005.      ISBN 0-534-41004-9

HOMEWORK
Homework is assigned each class meeting, due next class but usually not collected.  It is essential that you stay up-to-date, complete all the assignments and promptly seek help when it's needed. If you miss a class, learn the assignment by calling me or a classmate, by e-mailing me or by checking the Homework Assignments link on this page.

OFFICE HOURS
Room 213D Science East
1:00-1:50 pm TWR, and others by arrangement 
Phone (240) 567-5210 --- There's voicemail; leave a message!
e-mail: patricia.dalton@montgomerycollege.edu  (Best on schooldays until 2 pm)
           cpdalton@comcast.net  (Evenings and weekends)

MATH/SCIENCE CENTER
Room 02 MT,  Phone (240) 567-5200
Tutors available M 9-7, TWR 8-8, F 8-4, Sat 10-3, Closed Sun
I will be tutoring this semester Noon-12:50 T&R.

ATTENDANCE
Your regular attendance in class is expected, encouraged, and critical to your successful completion of the course. You will be dropped from the class without further notice if your absences are excessive.

CLASSROOM COURTESY
It's very important and more than simply being polite. Courtesy to your instructor and fellow students helps create an atmosphere where learning can take place; interruptions hinder learning.  Please be on time to each class, turn off your cell phone, and plan on staying and participating in the full class period.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABILITIES
A student who may need an accommodation due to a disability should make an appointment to see me during my office hours. A letter from Disability Support Services (122 CAB) authorizing your accommodations will be needed.

CALCULATOR
All MA 280 students are required to have a programmable graphing calculator. I prefer that you have the Texas Instruments TI-89; the Math Department also supports the TI-83/83+/84. Other calculators may be suitable, but the student bears the responsibility for knowing how to program and operate them.

NO CLASSES ON THESE DATES
     September 5 - Labor Day holiday
     September 13 - College-wide convocation for faculty and staff
     November 23-27 - Thanksgiving holiday for students

BAD WEATHER
If driving conditions are hazardous because of poor weather, make safety your first concern. At the same time, you are expected to make your best effort to come to class unless the College is officially closed.  Listen to the radio and TV or log onto the MC homepage www.montgomerycollege.edu for news of delays or closing.  If classes are canceled the day a test or quiz is scheduled, be prepared to take the exam as soon as our class meets once the College reopens.

REGISTRATION
YOU are responsible for your correct registration in this course and for any changes, such as drops or audit. Changes in registration must be done through the Records Office.
     Important Administrative Dates This Semester
     Mon Sept 5    - Deadline for drop with refund
     Fri Sept 9      - Charge for change of schedule begins ($10)
     Tues Sept 20 - Deadline to change to audit or drop with no grade
     Tues Nov 15  - Deadline to drop with W grade

TESTS
Your grade in the course will be determined primarily by your scores on the final exam and the following tests:
                                 Test 1 - Thurs Sept 22
                                 Test 2 - Fri Oct 14
                                 Test 3 - Fri Nov 4
                                 Test 4 - Tues Nov 29
Any changes in dates will be posted on the Quiz and Test Update link at the top of this page.
You are expected to be prepared to take each exam at the scheduled time and to do your own best work on it.

MISSED TESTS
NO make-ups are offered. Zeros are recorded for each test, quiz or other assignment missed.

QUIZZES AND TAKE-HOMES
From time to time during the semester, short quizzes, MATLAB or other take-home problems will be assigned. All are announced in advance. Check the Quiz and Test Update for the latest assignments of this type.

FINAL EXAM
A 2-hour final exam is required of all students, given according to the schedule published in the Fall 2005 Credit Schedule: Thursday, December 15, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm in our classroom.  (Friday Dec 9 is the last day of regular classes.)

COURSE GRADES
Your pre-final (test) average will be the points you have earned on the major exams (plus any other assignments), divided by the total number of points possible.  If your final exam score exceeds your lowest major score, then that one score will be replaced by the final exam score in figuring your test average.

Your final exam score will then be compared to your test average:
          If your final exam is the lower score, then the final counts 25% of your course grade.
          If your final exam is the higher score, then it counts at least 50% of your course grade.

GRADING SCALE
A(90-100%)      B(80-89%)     C(70-79%)     D(60-69%)     F(0-59%)