Math 13, Fall 2004

Calculus of Vector-Valued Functions

General Information Syllabus Homework Assignments Exam Related Class Material


General Information

Textbook Scheduled Lectures Contact Information
Examinations Homework Policy Grades
Honor Principle Tutorials Disabilities


Textbook

Vector Calculus (2nd edition) by Susan Jane Colley, Prentice Hall
(available at Wheelock Books)


Scheduled Lectures
Contact Information

Instructor Alexander Shumakovitch
Classroom 105 Bradley Hall
Lecture (MWF) 12:30 – 1:35
X-hour Tu 1:00 – 1:50
Office 402 Bradley Hall
Office Hours M 4:00 – 6:00pm; Tu 11:00am – 12:30pm;
F 4:45 – 6:30pm or by appt.
Phone 646-1614
E-mail BlitzMail


Exams

There will be two midterm examinations and a final examination. These exams are scheduled as follows:

Exam Date Time Classroom
Midterm 1 October 20, Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00PM 101 Bradley Hall
Midterm 2 November 10, Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00PM 101 Bradley Hall
Final December 6, Monday 8:00 – 11:00AM 102 Bradley Hall

If you have a legitimate conflict with these exams dates and times, please contact your instructor as soon as possible.  Please do not wait until shortly before the exam.

Note. Exams will not be given early to accommodate travel plans.


Homework Policy

The homework scores not only count count towards your final grade and allow you to practice and refine your skills but, historically, those students who do the homework sets regularly fair better on the exams.


Grades

The course grade will be based upon the scores on the two midterm exams, the final exam, and the homework.

Midterm 1 100 points
Midterm 2 100 points
Final Exam 150 points
WeBWorK
50 points
Total 400 points


The Honor Principle


Tutorials

Tutorial assistance for this course, that is, help with your homework, will be available in 105 Bradley Hall on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 7–9PM. Tutorials will begin on Sunday, September 26.

Also note that the Tutor Clearinghouse will have private one-on-one tutors available for Math 13. The tutors are recruited on the basis that they have done well in the subject, and are trained by the Academic Skills Center. If a student receives financial aid, the College will pay for three hours of tutoring per week. If you would like to have a tutor, please go to 301 Collis and fill out an application as early in the term as possible.


Disabilities

Students with disabilities who will be taking this course and may need disability-related classroom accommodations are encouraged to make an appointment to see their instructor as soon as possible. Also, they should stop by the Academic Skills Center in Collis Center to register for support services.