Textbook:
- Vector Calculus, sixth edition, by Jerrold E. Marsden and Anthony J. Tromba. Published by W. H. Freeman and Company, 2012.
Math 20C covers most of Chapters 1-5. Math 20E covers most of the rest of the same book.
- WebAssign: You must also purchase access to the online homework system WebAssign for this textbook. Several options:
- The UCSD bookstore offers a bundle with the textbook (physical or eBook) plus WebAssign homework access. (See pricing.) The hardcover, eBook, and special UCSD softcover textbook editions match. The bookstore lists one as required and the others as optional, but they match, so you just need to get one of these versions of the textbook, bundled with homework access.
- If you get the book without WebAssign access (such as a used book), you will need to buy WebAssign homework access for this textbook separately through your WebAssign account for this class. Expand the "Student Pricing" section on this page.
- You can purchase the eBook + homework access within WebAssign.
- The "Life Of Edition" (LOE) / "Multi-Term" version allows continued access if you take Math 20E (or repeat Math 20C) in a later quarter if the class uses the same edition of the same book.
- Optional: The student solutions manual for this textbook is available at the UCSD Bookstore.
Calculator: A handheld graphing calculator is recommended for the homework. The TI-82 through TI-92 are suitable. The Graphing page of this website has information about graphing software and websites. Electronic computing devices (including calculators, computers, and phones) will not be permitted on exams; the questions will be written accordingly.
Slides: Most lectures will use the chalkboard, but some will use slides. Class slides will be posted on the Calendar page of the class website. For the lectures with slides, you may want to print the slides in advance, 4 or 6 per sheet, to facilitate note-taking.
Homework: We will have two different kinds of homework assignments: online homework (which will be graded) and written homework (which will not be collected or graded).
- Online homework will be done using WebAssign. See the Homework page for details.
- Assignments will be due weekly on Tuesdays 11 p.m. unless otherwise announced.
- Written homework will also be assigned some weeks; it will be posted on the Homework page. It will include problems not available in WebAssign. The written homework will not be collected or graded; however, you are still responsible for doing it, and the topics on it are eligible for the exams.
- You are encouraged to start each homework assignment early and complete as much as possible before your discussion section. This will enable you to make the most of your discussion section time by coming prepared with specific questions.
Exams:
- Midterm 1: Wednesday October 24, in class
- Midterm 2: Friday November 16, in class
- Final: Thursday December 13, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
- No make up exams will be given. It is your responsibility to ensure that you do not have scheduling conflicts involving the exams.
- You must bring your student ID card and pencils/erasers (or pens).
- You may bring one 8.5”×11” page (front and back) of notes written by hand by you in pen or pencil. It may not be produced by any other means (computer, photocopying, pre-made reference cards, etc.).
- No books, calculators, or other electronic devices will be allowed during the midterms or the final exam.
Lectures and discussion sections: Attending lectures and discussion sections is a fundamental part of the course. You are responsible for all of the material presented whether or not it is discussed in the textbook.
Reading: Reading the sections of the textbook corresponding to the lectures and assigned homework exercises is considered to be part of each homework assignment. You are responsible for all of the material in the assigned reading whether or not it is presented in the lectures. You should expect questions on the exams that will test your understanding of concepts addressed in the reading and assigned homework exercises.
Grading: Your composite score will be the higher of the following two weighted averages of your percentages on homework and exams:After your weighted average is calculated, letter grades will be assigned based on the standard grading scale:
- Homework (20%), midterms (20% and 20%), and the final (40%).
- Homework (20%), best midterm score (20%), and the final (60%).
A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- F 97 93 90 87 83 80 77 73 70 <70 We may adjust the above scale to be more lenient (depending on the overall class performance), but we guarantee that we will not adjust the scale to make it harder to get a better grade. Please note:
- You must pass the final examination in order to pass the course.
- Since there are no makeup exams, if you miss a midterm, then based on the formulas above, your final will count for 60% of your weighted average.