Room SC 1431, Time MWF
8:10-9:00 am
Instructor: Dr. Gieri Simonett
Office: SC
1523
Phone: 322-6658
Email: gieri.simonett@vanderbilt.edu
Office
hours: M 10-11 am, T 6-7 pm, F 10-11 am (or by appointment)
Textbook: James
Stewart: Multivariate Calculus,
5th edition (required)
J.
Stewart: Solutions Manual, Multivariate Calculus, 5th edition
(recommended)
1. Syllabus: We will cover most of the material from Chapters 13-17. Math
175 is particularly important for science and engineering students. It is vital
for you to have a good understanding of vector calculus, motion in space,
multiple integration, line integrals, and surface integrals.
2. Attendance: Attendance is expected for each class meeting. More than 3 absences
will be considered "excessive" on the mid semester progress report.
3. Office hours: Everybody is strongly encouraged to attend scheduled office hours or
to make special appointments, in particular, if difficulties arise. Do not wait
until it is too late! Small deficiencies at the beginning tend rapidly to grow
to big ones.
4. Homework: Homework is assigned daily. You are strongly
encouraged to work together. Doing homework is a "must" for
succeeding in the course. Do homework always in writing as if it were a test.
You should attempt many additional exercises until complete mastery of skills
is obtained. Homework assignments are posted on http://www.math.vanderbilt.edu/~simonett/classes/175.html.
5. Quizzes:
9 quizzes, 20 pts each, will be given during the semester. Quizzes are always
on Wednesdays. Make-ups will only be given if extraordinary circumstances
prevent attendance. You will be able to drop the lowest two quiz grades.
6. Tests:
There will be 3 tests. Make-up tests will NOT be given, unless extraordinary
circumstances prevent attendance on the scheduled test date. Furthermore,
except in genuine emergencies, a student must notify me of his or her absence
in advance. The test dates are:
Wednesday,
September 17
Wednesday,
October 15
Wednesday,
November 19
7. Character of the Quizzes and Tests: Usually, the quiz problems are variants of the
homework assignments. Tests will contain a combination of problems and
theoretical questions (some short proofs) testing your understanding of the
material. A working knowledge of the basic definitions is required. No
calculators can be used on any tests or quizzes during this term.
8. Final Exam: A comprehensive final exam will be given on Friday, December
12, 3 pm. An alternate
final exam will not be given.
9. Grading standards:
Tests 300
pts A 93-100% A- 90-92% B+ 87-89%
Quizzes 140 pts B 83-86% B- 80-82% C+ 77-79%
Final
exam 160 pts C 73-76% C- 70-72% D+ 67-69%
Total 600
pts D 63-66% D- 60-62% F 60% and below
10. Honor code: Tests and quizzes will be in-class, closed book. Honor Council
provisions apply to these, and to any other work as specified by the
instructor.