Dr. Mann's M408M, Summer 2011
Multivariable Calculus
Unique Number: 92275



LECTURES     MW 11:30 -1:00 pm and TTh 11:30-12:30 pm in CPE 2.214

DISCUSSIONS     TTh 1:00-2:30 pm in ENS 116

LECTURER                  Dr. Jennifer K. Mann
Office: RLM 13.142
Office Hours: MW 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Th 10:00 -11:00 am, or by appointment
Email: jmann@math.utexas.edu
Website: http://www.ma.utexas.edu/users/jmann/

TEACHING ASSISTANT       Ligang Long
Office: RLM 12.124
Office Hours: MW 1:00-2:00 pm
Email: llong@math.utexas.edu

TEXT               Calculus, 6th edition by James Stewart

HONOR CODE
The class is expected to uphold The University of Texas at Austin Honor Code. The core values of the University of Texas at Austin are learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity, and responsibility. Each member of the University is expected to uphold these values through integrity, honesty, trust, fairness, and respect toward peers and community.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
You must attend four lecture classes and two discussion sections per week. If you are absent, do not email or otherwise contact me to ask what material we covered during class, what the assignments are, what sections the exams will cover, or any other questions that I have answered or will answer during class. In such a situation, you should contact a classmate to get notes and information for the class you missed. It is certainly a good idea to work together throughout the semester.

QUIZZES AND EXAMS
Quizzes will be handwritten problems that are worked and submitted in discussion sections weekly. Exams will be held during lecture classes. Each exam for this course will include both Quest problems that will be submitted using bubble sheets and handwritten problems that will be submitted on paper.

EXAM DATES
Exam 1: Monday, June 27
Exam 2: Monday, July 18
Exam 3: Monday, August 8

FINAL EXAM DATE              Monday, August 15, 2:00-5:00 pm

Each student may use a single 8.5"x11" sheet of original, handwritten notes as a test aid for each of the three exams during the term as well as for the final exam (NOT TO BE USED FOR QUIZZES). Calculators are NOT allowed to be used during exams. Students must show all work to each solution of the handwritten problems.

HOMEWORK
YOU MUST DO CALCULUS TO LEARN CALCULUS! Homework comprises 6% of your grade in order that you will be motivated to do it. However, doing or not doing assigned homework will have much more than a 6% effect on your grade!

Quest homework assignments will be due at 8:00 pm on Sundays and Thursdays each week and are to be submitted online. Additionally there will be handwritten homework assignments that must be submitted on paper in lecture meetings on Thursdays. Quest homework assignments will be posted in Quest. Handwritten homework assignments will be posted in Blackboard.

Students are encouraged to work together on homework solutions. However, each student should write their own solutions to the handwritten homework problems. Copying another student's solution or that from another text is a violation of the honor code and fails to contribute to your personal mathematical development. Students must show ALL work to each solution. Three homework assignments will be dropped at the end of the semester. No late homework assignments will be accepted for any reason.

GRADING      
6% Homework
6% Quizzes
18% Exam 1
18% Exam 2
18% Exam 3
34% Final Exam

There will be no makeup quizzes or makeup exams. Three quizzes will be dropped at the end of the semester. A single missed semester exam grade will be replaced by the final exam grade. The lowest exam grade will be replaced by the final exam grade if the final exam grade is higher than the lowest exam grade.

No semester assignments will be accepted after the last day of classes Thursday, August 11. Your final exam grade is final and non-negotiable. Thus, any discussions of your course grade must occur prior to the final exam administration on Monday, August 15, 2011.

Plus/minus grades will be assigned for the final grade as follows: as follows: A (100-92.6), A- (92.5-89.6), B+ (89.5-86.6), B (86.5-82.6), B- (82.5-79.6), C+ (79.5-76.6), C (76.5-72.6), C- (72.5-69.6), D+ (69.5-66.6), D (66.5-62.6), D- (62.5-59.6), F (59.5-0).
 
SYLLABUS        http://www.ma.utexas.edu/academics/courses/syllabi/M408M.php

COURSE WEBSITE        http://www.ma.utexas.edu/users/jmann/su11M408M.html
Additionally handwritten homework assignments and other essential course information and materials will be posted in Blackboard.

QUEST STUDENT FAQs        http://web4.cns.utexas.edu/quest/support/student/

ADVICE FOR SUCCESS
Actively participate in the course by attending lectures and discussion sections, doing the assigned homework problems and additional problems covering your weak topics, and utilizing the office hours of Dr. Mann and your TA. Please do come to my office hours if you have questions or concerns. To succeed in M408M students need to develop good study habits and to seek assistance whenever and wherever it is provided. Make sure that you do not fall behind. Come see us as soon as your performance is slipping. It is estimated that "A" students will spend at least 20 hours per week studying for this course in addition to the time spent in lecture and discussion section.

Before you email me to ask a question about the rules and procedures of this course, please read through this website to see if the answer is written here. I diligently tried to include here any information that you might ask; please utilize it.

PREREQUISITE
One of M408L, M408S, with a grade of at least C-. Only one of the following may be counted: M408D, M408M.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
M408M is one of two first-year calculus courses. It is directed at students in the natural and social sciences and at engineering students. In comparison with M408D, it covers fewer chapters of the text. However, some material is covered in greater depth, and extra time is devoted the development of skills in algebra and problem solving. This is not a course in the theory of calculus.

Introduction to the theory and applications of integral calculus of several variables; topics include parametric equations, polar co-ordinates, vectors, vector calculus, functions of several variabls, partial derivatives, gradients, and multiple integrals.  
 
SERVICES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS
The University of Texas provides appropriate academic accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. For more information,contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 471-6259, 471-6441 TTY. If you plan on using accomodations, you must to notify your Instructors early in the semester.

Utilize the Sanger Learning and Life Center!

STUDENT CONDUCT
All computers, cell phones and other hand-held devices must be put away out of sight during class. Please come to class on time. If you will be late or need to leave early for some legitimate reason, please tell me in advance. Coming and going during class is distracting to your fellow students, and they do not like it. I know this because they complain to me about it.

PLANNED LECTURE and EXAM SCHEDULE        http://www.ma.utexas.edu/users/jmann/su11M408Mcal.pdf
Deviations from this tentative calendar may occur during the semester. The actual material covered each day can only be determined by attending the lectures.

AMS RESOURCE FOR UNDERGRADUATE MATHEMATICS MAJORS        http://www.ams.org/employment/undergrad.html

EMERGENCY EVACUATION POLICY
Occupants of buildings on The University of Texas at Austin campus are required to evacuate buildings when a fire alarm is activated. Alarm activation or announcement requires exiting and assembling outside. Familiarize yourself with all exit doors of each classroom and building you may occupy. Remember that the nearest exit door may not be the one you used when entering the building. Students requiring assistance in evacuation shall inform their instructor in writing during the first week of class. In the event of an evacuation, follow the instruction of faculty or class instructors. Do not re-enter a building unless given instructions by the following: Austin Fire Department, The University of Texas at Austin Police Department, or Fire Prevention Services office.

Behavior Concerns Advice Line
BCAL: 232-5050

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