MATH 242, Section E8 policy sheet
[Calculus&Mathematica]
MATH 242, Section E8
Calculus of several variables
1 - 1:50 MWF
24 Illini Hall


Class Sessions

will be held at 1 PM Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; we will usually meet in room 24 in Illini Hall to work at the computers. One day each week, typically fridays, we will spend some time discussing the material in 245 Altgeld Hall. See also the schedule.

Textbook

The textbook is on the computer. However there is also a paper copy ``Calculus and Mathematica, Vector Calculus'' by Davis, Uhl and Porta available at the bookstores. Some students like to use it for reference, but you are not required to buy the book.

Group Work

is an important aspect of this course. You will be required to work with one or two partners on the first two homework assignments. On Monday, 25 January, I will ask each person in class whether they have formed a group; I will assign partners to those students that do not yet have them. After the second homework assignment, students will be free to rearrange their workgroups, although I strongly encourage groups of 2 for the homework.

Office Hours

are tentatively set for 1-2PM Tuesdays in my office 245 Illini Hall. You can also set up an appointment to meet at some other time; the easiest way to arrange such an appointment is by e-mail, since I typically check my email at least twice a day.

Grading Policies

Individual grades in this course will not be curved. On any given exam/quiz/assignment potentially every student can earn an A. The numerical scores of all exams and assignments will be used in computing a final score that will determine your final letter grade:

Homework 50%
Quizzes 10%
Hour Exams 2 x 10% Scheduled for 3/8 and 4/30 (temporarily)
Final Project 20% Due Monday, May 10, 4:00PM

There will be about 13 homeworks, which you need to submit electronically on the announced due dates. There is a 1 calendar day grace period for late homework due to computer screw ups and other unforeseen circumstances. However you should send an email to Michelle to explain the circumstances as soon as possible. Doing the assigned work regularly, seriously, and carefully is vital to your success in this course. Although your homework is heavily weighted, your final letter grade will be at most 1 higher than your combined exam grades.

There will be occasional quizzes that will be typically announced in the previous class period. They are typically on homework problems or literacy sheets and they are supposed to give you some practice for the exams.

The exams will be pencil and paper.

There will be a final project instead of a final exam. More information on this will follow soon.