Instructor: Dan Kemp E-mail: Dan Kemp
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Course Description
     This is the third semester of a three semester Honors Calculus sequence.  In this course we will study  curves and vectors in the plane and three-space, linear algebra, differentiation and integration of functions of two or more variables (multivariable calculus), and vector calculus.  In addition to daily homework, in-class examinations (tests), and a comprehensive final project, this Honors section will feature Proficiency Examinations over 'skill' material, group Projects, an introduction to Maple, and reaction papers to selected readings.

Textbook
    Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Forms: A Unified Approach, 3rd Edition by John H and Barbara Burke Hubbard, published by Matrix Editions, 2006.  ISBN 978-0-9715766-3-6
                We will cover material from chapters 1 - 6 of this text.

Grading
    Your grade will depend upon homework, in-class work, projects, tests, proficiency exams, reaction papers?, and of course, a comprehensive final examination as detailed below: (Note the importance of Homework!!)

Your course grade will depend upon the percentage of 1400 points you earn during the semester. 

                               100-90% - A;  89-80% - B;  79-70% - C;  69-60% - D.

                        Points may be earned as follows:

                                    Proficiency Exams      300 points (three at 100 points @)              21.43%

                                    Tests                         200 points (two at 100 point @)                   14.29%

                                    Homework                   400 points (total scaled to 400)                   28.57%

                                    Reaction Papers ?        100 points (5 at 20 points @)                        7.14%

                                    Projects                      200 points (at least 2; total scaled to 200)   14.29%

                                    Final Examination        200 points                                                    14.28%

Links

Math 225 Schedule

Math 225 Assignments

Electronic Reserves  This is the Briggs Library site where class information can be stored to be accessed by students.  For this class the keys to homework assignments will be posted after the assignment has been turned in.

Downloads  This page has some Maple programs to download.

Peanut Software  This site contains a very nice graphing program, WINPLOT, that you
 should download (for free) and learn to use.  In particular, it will graph curves defined by
 equations, parametric curves in three space, and three dimensional surfaces.  We will be using it in a Computer Lab and for some demonstrations in class. 
 
 

For more information please contact Dan Kemp ((605) 688-6214)

Last Update: 08/25/2008