MATH 2443.002 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry IV (Honors) - Fall 2009
TR 12:00-1:15 p.m., 119 PHSC

Instructor: Nikola Petrov, 802 PHSC, (405)325-4316, npetrov AT math.ou.edu

Office Hours: Tue 3:00-4:00 p.m., Wed 2:00-3:00 p.m., or by appointment.

Prerequisite: MATH 2433 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry III).

Course catalog description: Vector calculus; functions of several variables; partial derivatives; gradients, extreme values and differentials of multivariate functions; multiple integrals; line and surface integrals (F, Sp, Su)

Text: J. Stewart, Calculus, 6th edition, Brooks/Cole, 2007. The course will cover major parts of chapters 15-17.

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The problem-solving sessions for the annual Putnam Competition will be held each Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. in 1025 PHSC. Everybody is welcome to attend! For more info contact Prof. John Albert at jalbert AT math.ou.edu or 325-3782.

Homework:

Content of the lectures:

Attendance: You are required to attend class on those days when an examination is being given; attendance during other class periods is also expected. You are fully responsible for the material covered in each class, whether or not you attend. Periodically I will collect it to be graded (these days will be announced in advance). Make-ups for missed exams will be given only if there is a compelling reason for the absence, which I know about beforehand and can document independently of your testimony (for example, via a note or a phone call from a doctor or a parent).

Homework: It is absolutely essential to solve a large number of problems on a regular basis!
Homework will be assigned and due every class period. You should be prepared to present any of the homework problems due on a given day. Periodically I will collect it to be graded (these days will be announced in advance).
You are allowed (and encouraged) to work in small groups. However, each of you will need to prepare individual solutions written in your own words - this is the only way to achieve real understanding! Please write the problems in the same order in which they are given in the assignment.
All homework should be written on a 8.5"×11" paper with your name clearly written, and should be stapled. No late homework will be accepted!

Exams: There will be three in-class midterms and a (comprehensive) final.
Tentative dates for the midterms are September 24 (Thursday), October 27 (Tuesday), December 3 (Thursday).
The final is scheduled for December 14 (Monday), 1:30-3:30 p.m.
All tests must be taken at the scheduled times, except in extraordinary circumstances.
Please do not arrange travel plans that prevent you from taking any of the exams at the scheduled time.

Grading: Your grade will be determined by your performance on the following coursework:

Coursework Weight
Homework 10%
Exam 1 20%
Exam 2 20%
Exam 3 20%
Final Exam 30%

Academic calendar for Fall 2009.

Course schedule for Fall 2009.

Policy on W/I Grades : Through October 2 (Friday), you can withdraw from the course with an automatic "W". In addition, from October 5 (Monday) to December 11 (Friday), you may withdraw and receive a "W" or "F" according to your standing in the class. Dropping after November 30 (Monday) requires a petition to the Dean. (Such petitions are not often granted. Furthermore, even if the petition is granted, I will give you a grade of "Withdrawn Failing" if you are indeed failing at the time of your petition.) Please check the dates!

The grade of "I" (Incomplete) is not intended to serve as a benign substitute for the grade of "F". I only give the "I" grade if a student has completed the majority of the work in the course (for example everything except the final exam), the coursework cannot be completed because of compelling and verifiable problems beyond the student's control, and the student expresses a clear intention of making up the missed work as soon as possible.

Academic Misconduct: All cases of suspected academic misconduct will be referred to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for prosecution under the University's Academic Misconduct Code. The penalties can be quite severe. Don't do it!
For details on the University's policies concerning academic integrity see the A Student's Guide to Academic Integrity. For information on your rights to appeal charges of academic misconduct consult the Rights and Responsibilities Under the Academic Misconduct Code. Students are also bound by the provisions of the OU Student Code.

Students With Disabilities: The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who require accommodations in this course are requested to speak with the instructor as early in the semester as possible. Students with disabilities must be registered with the Office of Disability Services prior to receiving accommodations in this course. The Office of Disability Services is located in Goddard Health Center, Suite 166: phone 405-325-3852 or TDD only 405-325-4173.

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