MATH 103X - Honors Intermediate Calculus  

Fall 2004

Lecture:  Tu Th   1:15 PM-2:30 PM   Physics Building,  Room 218

Instructor:  Anda Degeratu
Office:  Physics Building, Room 131, 660-2844
E-mail:  anda@math
Office Hour:  Monday, 1-3pm   (or by e-mail appointment)
Class web page: www.math.duke.edu/~anda/103X/

Text:   Vector Calculus (Second Edition) by S.J. Colley (List of typos)

Course description:

  1. Vector algebra and geometry in 2 and 3 dimensions: vector algebra; line, planes, and distance problems; parametric equations for lines and curves;
  2. Multivariable differential calculus: limits; partial derivatives; min/max problems; Lagrange Multipliers;
  3. Multivariable integral calculus: Area, volume and surface Integrals;
  4. The Fundamental Theorems of Vector calculus

Homework: Homework Assignments will be given each day. The problem sets will be collected weekly, on Tuesday, before the class. No unexcused late homework will be accepted. The lowest homework grade will be droped.
Homework rules: I encourage you to work in groups in understanding the material and solving the problem sets. However, the following rules apply:

  • The best way to learn the material is to try to solve each question alone. Before you ask for help, read carefully the notes and the material in the textbook, and then try to read the problem. If you still do not understand what the question requires from you, ask for help in interpreting it. Then try to solve it again.
  • Write up each problem independently; the answer should be written in your own words.
  • Write on your problem set whom you consulted and what sources you used. If you fail to do so, you may be charged with plagiarism and be subject to serious penalties.

    • Homework grading rule:  0(not done), 1 (half done), 2(done).

    Tests: Two in class 75 minutes test, and two in class 35 minutes test. Prior approval or an official excuse letter are required to be excused from a test. Tentative dates for the tests:
    September 14 (35 minutes)
    October 7 (75 minutes)
    November 11 (75 minutes)
    December 2 (35 minutes).

    Final: Friday, December 10, 2004, 2-5pm

    Grading: The final grade constitutes of

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    Created August, 22nd, 2004, 8:21PM