MAT 205

Multivariate and Vector Calculus

Spring 2002

Final Exam: May 9, Thursday 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM OLD CHEM 144

Summary 1 and 2

This course deals with the fundamental concepts needed to understand movement in three dimensions, three dimensional geometry, electricity, the motion of fluids, probability, volume, and the maximization of quantities such as profit, which depend on many variables.

Textbook: Multivariable Calculus, by G.L. Bradley and K.J. Smith

Lectures: Tu and Th 08:20 - 09:40 a.m., OLD CHEM 138

Recitations: F12:40 - 01:35 LIBRARY N4072

Instructor: Jae-Suk Park

e-mail: jaesuk@math.sunysb.edu
Office: math 3-112
Telephone: (516) 632-8289
Office hours: Tu 9:40-10:40 AM and Th 9:40-11:40 AM

Teaching Assistant: Ming Xu

e-mail: mxu@math.sunysb.edu
Office: Math 2-104

Estimated Schedule. Read assigned sections before the lecture. After each chapter review your understanding using Proficieny Examination.

Homework exists for your actual understanding of the subject. You are encouraged to discuss problems with and organize certain study club with your classmates. You should, eventually, be able work out problems all by yourself. You are encouraged to work out additional problems to study.

Homework assignment will be posted following the first class of each week.
It should be handed in at the recitation on the following week.
You may kindly be asked to explain and solve selected problems during recitation.

Examinations are scheduled as follows

Midterm I: Tu. 02/26 (in class), a list of topics will be posted here
Midterm II: Tu. 04/09 (in class), a list of topics will be posted here
Final: (TBA), a list of topics will be posted here
There will be no make-up exams.

Grade:

Midterm I:20% , Midterm II:20%, Final:40%, Homework, Quizzes and Participation:20%
If one midterm exam is missed because of a serious (documented) illness or emergency, the grade will be determined based on the balance of the work in the course.

Disabilities: If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may affect your ability to carry out assigned course work, please contact the staff in the Disabled Student Services office (DSS), Room 133 Humanities, 632-6748/TDD. DSS will review your concerns and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation of disability is confidential. Such arrangements should be made early in the semester (before the first exam) so that we can accommodate your needs.