Mathematics 2450 sec.

Distance 01, Calculus III with Applications, Fall 2020

COURSE SYLLABUS
Website: http://www.math.ttu.edu/~eaulisa/Math2450Fall20D01.html

Instructor: Eugenio Aulisa, Professor

Office Hours: Online on Zoom, TR 9:00-11:00, and daily by e-mail at [email protected].

Textbook: K. Smith, M. Strauss and M. Toda, Calculus, 7th National Edition, Kendall Hunt.
Online version of the book can be found at https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/calculus

About the course. Partial differentiation, functions of several variables, multiple integrals, line integrals, surface
integrals, Stokes Theorem. Applications and problem-solving are strongly emphasized. Partially fulfills Core
Mathematics requirement.

Mission Statement. This course covers Calculus of several variables. The concepts are extensions of the
concepts from Calculus I. It is necessary to remind the students of those basic concepts, as the course
progresses. Multivariable Calculus is an important tool in Science and Engineering. The instructor should
emphasize the importance of all relevant concepts, including: curves and surfaces in Euclidean 3-space, length
and curvature, area and volume; surfaces, partial derivatives, total differential, tangent planes to surfaces; gradient;
vector-valued functions; path integral; Stokes' theorem, which should be stated, with an emphasis on its important
particular cases, Green's Theorem and Divergence Theorem - followed by a few basic examples.

Student Learning Outcomes. Math 2450 satisfies the university core curriculum requirement in Mathematics:
“Students graduating from Texas Tech University should be able to demonstrate the ability to apply quantitative
and logical skills to solve problems.” It meets the TTU general education student learning outcomes for
mathematics that students will: apply arithmetic, algebraic, geometric, statistical and logical reasoning to solve
problems; represent and evaluate basic mathematical and/or logical information numerically, graphically, and
symbolically; interpret mathematical and/or logical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics, and
draw inference from them. Students develop skills in differentiation and integration needed to solve problems in 3-
dimensional space. In particular the students will master the concepts of tangent and normal vectors, and their
geometric and physical interpretations; partial derivatives, tangent planes, directional derivatives, and gradients,
and how to compute them; three-dimensional integration, and how to compute such integrals; vector fields,
divergence, and curl, and how to calculate them.

Class Policies: this is a distance class, all the students enrolled in this class should be highly responsible in
managing their schedule. This course moves very fast. If you fall behind, even by one section, you may not be able
to catch up, since each section generally depends very heavily on the ones before. A student enrolled in this class
has to be capable to read and understand the textbook. The instructor expects for the student to read each
section of the textbook, watch the videos and read the class-notes available on the class websiete before
attempting to solve the homework problems.

Assessment of the Learning Outcomes:

Examinations: Exam #1: Fri, Sep 18, 7:00pm-8:30pm, Online on Webwork worth 15% of the final grade
Exam #2: Fri, Oct 16, 7:00pm-8:30pm, Online on Webwork worth 15% of the final grade
Exam #3: Fri, Nov 13, 7:00pm-8:30pm, Online on Webwork worth 15% of the final grade
Final Exam: Sun, Dec 6, 4:30pm-7:00pm, Online on Webwork worth 35% of the final grade

Homework is worth 25% of the final grade. Homework will be given on the WebWork system at:
http://webwork.math.ttu.edu/webwork2/f20eaulisam2450sD01. Students will be informed via email (on the
@ttu.edu address) about the HW, which should be completed before the given deadline. In order to pass the class
your overall grade in the HW at the end of the semester should be at least 50%. This may appear radical, but
besides the exams, the HW system is the major tool the instructor has to asses your class performances. The
instructor will check regularly your HW score and let you know if you are not on track. When asking for help you
need to show all your work, by typing it on the email (better) or by attaching a weblink to a scanned copy of your
work. When asking for help for a WebWork problem it is recommended you use the button email to the instructor
at the bottom of the screen, otherwise you may not get any answer.
Grading Policy: a perfect score in all tests and homeworks results in an overall grade of 105%. If your overall score
is less than 60% you will receive an F grade, in between 60-69% you will receive a D grade, in between 70-79% you
will receive a C grade, in between 80-89% you will receive a B grade, in between 90-99% you will receive an A
grade, with 100% or more you will receive A+ grade.

Exam Policies: Students are expected to take the midterm exams and the final exam as scheduled. There are no
make ups for the examinations, except for reasons of illness, stated in writing by a medical doctor, observance of
a religious holiday, university justified field trips or work conflicts. Usually, no other reasons are accepted (events,
plane tickets, weddings, ...).
See below some general exam information and rules:
• All exams are taken on the WebWork system.
• Exam 1 covers chapters 9 and 10 (HW01-HW03), Exam 2 covers chapter 11 (HW04-HW06), Exam 3 covers
chapter 12 (HW07-HW09), the Final Exam is comprehensive and it covers chapters 9 to 13 (HW01-HW11).
• In each exam there will be several multiple choice questions.
• The correct answer is ALWAYS among the 5 choices: I never use the "None of the above" choice.
• You will have only ONE ATTEMPT to get it right.
• To submit your work, you need to press the "Grade Test" button at the very bottom of the page . After you
press it, you cannot change any of your answers. Be sure to complete all your work before pressing it.
• The "Grade Test" button should be pressed before the due date otherwise a 0% score will be recorded.
• The test score and solution keys will be available after 2-3 days
• If you experience any technical problem during the exam, DO NOT WAIT, but immediately notify me during
or after the test. When you notify me, be sure to explain carefully what happened, and be ready to take
action. There is no much to do for me if you contact me (OR IF YOU TAKE ACTION) after days have
passed.

ADA accommodations (TTU Operating Policy 34.22). Any student who, because of a disability, may require
special arrangements in order to meet the course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible
to make any necessary arrangements. Students should present appropriate verification from Student Disability
Services during the instructor’s office hours. Please note: instructors are not allowed to provide classroom
accommodations to a student until appropriate verification from Student Disability Services has been provided.
For additional information, please contact Student Disability Services in West Hall or call 806-742-2405.
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/OP34.22.pdf.

Absence for observance of a religious holy day (TTU Operating Policy 34.19). "Religious holy day" means a holy
day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under Texas Tax Code
§11.20. A student who intends to observe a religious holy day should make that intention known in writing to the
instructor prior to the absence. A student who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious holy day
shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable
time after the absence. A student who is excused may not be penalized for the absence; however, the instructor
may respond appropriately if the student fails to complete the assignment satisfactorily.
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/OP34.19.pdf.

Academic Integrity (TTU Operating Policy 34.12). It is the aim of the faculty of Texas Tech University to foster a
spirit of complete honesty and high standard of integrity. The attempt of students to present as their own any
work not honestly performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as a most serious offense and renders
the offenders liable to serious consequences, possibly suspension.“Scholastic dishonesty” includes, but it not
limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsifying academic records, misrepresenting facts, and any act
designed to give unfair academic advantage to the student (such as, but not limited to, submission of essentially
the same written assignment for two courses without the prior permission of the instructor) or the attempt to
commit such an act. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/OP34.12.pdf.

Please note the following important dates: September 9, last day for student-initiated drop without a penalty, (drop
does not count against drop limit). November 24, last day for student-initiated drop with a penalty (counts against
drop limit). After the deadline, the student must complete the course for a grade. The 2017-2018 official calendar
can be found at: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/calendar/20-21_cal_detailed.php.
Course Outline
Chapter 9 (review 9.1-4, cover 9.5-9.7) Vectors in Plane and in Space 6 hours
Chapter 10 (10.3, 10.5 are optional) Vector-Valued Functions 5 hours
Chapter 11 Partial Differentiation 11 hours
Chapter 12 (12.6 is optional) Multiple Integration 12 hours
Chapter 13 Vector Analysis 11 hours

Illness-Based Absence Policy

If at any time during this semester you feel ill, in the interest of your own health and safety as well as the health
and safety of your instructors and classmates, you are encouraged not to attend face-to-face class meetings or
events. Please review the steps outlined below that you should follow to ensure your absence for illness will be
excused. These steps also apply to not participating in synchronous online class meetings if you feel too ill to do
so and missing specified assignment due dates in asynchronous online classes because of illness.

1. If you are ill and think the symptoms might be COVID-19-related:

a) Call Student Health Services at 806.743.2848 or your health care provider.

b) Self-report as soon as possible using the Dean of Students COVID-19 webpage. This website has specific
directions about how to upload documentation from a medical provider and what will happen if your
illness renders you unable to participate in classes for more than one week.
c) If your illness is determined to be COVID-19-related, all remaining documentation and communication will
be handled through the Office of the Dean of Students, including notification of your instructors of the
period of time you may be absent from and may return to classes.
d) If your illness is determined not to be COVID-19-related, please follow steps 2.a-d below.

2. If you are ill and can attribute your symptoms to something other than COVID-19:

a) If your illness renders you unable to attend face-to-face classes, participate in synchronous online classes,
or miss specified assignment due dates in asynchronous online classes, you are encouraged to visit with
either Student Health Services at 806.743.2848 or your health care provider. Note that Student Health
Services and your own and other health care providers may arrange virtual visits.
b) During the health provider visit, request a “return to school” note.
c) E-mail the instructor a picture of that note.
d) Return to class by the next class period after the date indicated on your note.

Following the steps outlined above helps to keep your instructors informed about your absences and ensures your
absence or missing an assignment due date because of illness will be marked excused. You will still be
responsible to complete within a week of returning to class any assignments, quizzes, or exams you miss because
of illness.