MAT 200 Fall 2007
Calculus III
E-mail
me: marciero@une.edu
Office: Decary 302 ph: 207-602-2439,
Office hours: Mon, Fri
12:30-1:30
Tues 1:00-3:00
and by appointment.
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Text: James Stewart, Calculus:
Concepts and Contexts, 3ed, Brooks/Cole
Meets: This course
is scheduled to meet
Mon, Wed, Fri
11:00-12:20 Decary 208*
* We will meet in Decary 207 computer lab as necessary; TBA.
Overview: Calculus III is the calculus of several variables. We will study lines, planes, functions of several variables, vectors, derivatives and integrals of vector-valued functions, multiple line and surface integrals, and the application of all multi-variable calculus techniques in the sciences. We will cover most of Chapters 9-12 in the text, and some of Ch 13, time permitting. Additional material may also be introduced as needed.
Technology: We will also make extensive use of the Maple computer algebra system, or CAS, in this course. Maple will be required for many of the assignments. CAS such as Maple are powerful tools for problem solving and visualization. Calc III is multivariable calculus. A function of 2 variables is a 3-dimensional surface-hard to sketch. Having Maple plot these surfaces is a great visual aid. A CAS such as Maple is also indispensable for solving most "real world" problems of interest. Our emphasis will not be on syntax or programming, and no prior experience with a CAS is assumed. We will meet in Decary 207 throughout the semester as necessary in order to take advantage of Maple, which is installed on the computers both the labs in Decary Hall. Though it is not required, you may also purchase a copy from the company at a special student discount (previously $75). To download your copy of Maple, go to https://webstore.maplesoft.com/ and use the promotion code AP30151.
Homework: Some of the suggested problems from the text will be assigned as homework to be handed in and graded.
Projects: Two mini-projects will be assigned to teams of two. The completed work will be presented to the class.
Maple worksheets: There will be several Maple worksheets assigned, to be completed in the lab or at home. These will each count as two homeworks.
Quizzes: A short quiz will be given approximately every two weeks.
Tests: There will be three in-class exams, as well as a cumulative final exam.
Test dates: Test 1 Friday 5 October
Test 2 Friday 9 November
Test 3 Friday 7 December
Class participation: This includes presentation of text material and problem solutions, work on in-class problems, and questions, comments, and responses.