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Math 20C Spring 2008
Calculus for Science and Engineering
Course Syllabus

Updated 3/31/08

Credit Hours:  4  (2 credits if taken after Math 10C)

Prerequisite:  AP Calculus BC score of 3, 4, or 5;   or, Math 20B with a grade of C- or better

Catalog Description:  Vector geometry, vector functions and their derivatives.   Partial differentiation.  Maxima and minima.  Double integration.

Required Materials:

Lecture and Discussion:  Attending the lecture and the weekly discussion section are fundamental parts of the course. You are responsible for material presented in the lecture whether or not it is discussed in the textbook.  You should expect questions on the exams that will test your understanding of concepts discussed in the lecture.  The discussion section is your opportunity to ask questions regarding the homework, reading, and lecture.

Homework and Reading:  Homework will be assigned on the course homework page and should be completed by the discussion section on the indicated due date.  Homework will not be collected; your homework will be evaluated by your performance on periodic quizzes.  Reading the sections of the textbook corresponding to the assigned homework exercises is considered part of the homework assignment; you are responsible for material in the assigned reading whether or not it is discussed in the lecture. You should make every effort to complete the homework assignments and seek help with problems you have not been able to solve.  In addition to the discussion section and your TA's and instructor's office hours, you can get help with the homework assignments in the Calculus Tutoring Lab (AP&M B402A). 

Tutoring:

Course Requirements: There will be four (4) quizzes on certain Fridays during regular class time, two (2) midterms given during the 4th hour (W 8:00pm - 8:50pm) certain Wednesdays, and a final exam. Please see the course calendar for the dates. The Wednesday 4th hour is only scheduled for use on the two midterm dates. Please bring your student ID card, pencils, and erasers to all quizzes and exams.

Grading: Your cumulative average will be the best of the following two weighted averages:

Academic Dishonesty:  Academic dishonesty is considered a serious offense at UCSD.  Students caught violating the UCSD Policy on Integrity of Scholarship will face an administrative sanction which may include suspension or expulsion from the university.  You should read the UCSD Policy on Integrity of Scholarship, especially the Students' Responsibility section.

Department of Mathematics