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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:
- Textbook: Calculus: Early Transcendentals, by Jon Rogawski;
published by W.H. Freeman and Company; 2008 (ISBN-13: 978-0-7167-7267-5, ISBN-10: 0-7167-7267-1).
We will cover parts of chapters 11-15.
- If you do not already have the above textbook, the softcover multivariable portion suffices:
Multivariable Calculus: Early Transcendentals, by Jon Rogawski;
published by W.H. Freeman and Company; 2008 (ISBN-13: 978-1-4292-1079-9, ISBN-10: 1-4292-1079-6)
- The Student Solutions Manual (available in the Bookstore) is optional.
It has complete solutions for odd-numbered problems in the text.
- Calculators:
For homeworks, you may use any handheld graphing calculator.
The TI-86 is recommended.
The TI-82, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus, or TI-85 are also
suitable.
The TI-81 is not powerful enough.
Online manuals for the above calculators are available
here.
Calculators will not be allowed on exams or quizzes.
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:
- A tutoring lab
for Calculus students will be open 10
to 12 hours daily Monday through Friday in AP&M
B402. We strongly recommend it.
Check the schedule
to see when it is open or when your favorite tutor or TA is there.
There will usually be at least 2 tutors and/or TAs
available to help with homework, calculators, and
coursework.
- OASIS is
a UCSD tutoring program requiring 4 hours/week
regular attendance; if interested, register ASAP at Center 370.
- The math department has a list of
private tutors.
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.
- Quizzes: In-class Fridays April 11, 18, May 9, 16.
Each quiz will consist of two problems taken directly from the
assigned homework. You will be allowed twenty (20) minutes to
complete each quiz. Your cumulative quiz grade will be based on
the best 3 of the 4 quizzes. No calculators,
books, or notes will be allowed during the
quizzes. There will be no makeup quizzes.
- Midterm Exams: Wednesdays 4th hour 8:00pm - 8:50 p.m.
April 23 and May 21.
You may bring one 8.5 by 11 inch handwritten sheet of notes with
you to each midterm exam,
double-sided, handwritten by you.
No calculators, books, or other notes will be allowed.
There will be no makeup midterm exams.
- Final Exam:
Monday June 9, 7-10 p.m.
You may bring one 8.5 by 11 inch handwritten sheet of notes with
you to the final exam,
double-sided, handwritten by you.
No calculators, books, or other notes will be allowed.
- Please note that by signing up for this course, you are
agreeing to sit for the final
examination at this date and time. It is your responsibility
to ensure that you do not have
a schedule conflict involving the final examination; you should
not enroll in this class if
you cannot take the final examination at its scheduled time.
Grading:
Your cumulative average will be the best of the following two weighted averages:
- 20% Quizzes, 20% Midterm Exam I, 20% Midterm Exam II, 40% Final Exam
- 20% Quizzes, 20% Best Midterm Exam, 60% Final Exam.
Note: Since there are no makeup exams, if you miss a midterm for any reason, your course grade
will be computed with the final exam counting 60%.
- In addition, you must pass the final examination in order to pass the course.
- Your course grade will be determined by your cumulative average at the end of
the term and will be based on the following scale.
Note: The scale is not intended to be a guarantee; your
instructor may adjust the scale to suit their class.
| A+ |
A |
A- |
B+ |
B |
B- |
C+ |
C |
C- |
D |
| 97 |
93 |
90 |
87 |
83 |
80 |
77 |
73 |
70 |
60 |
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.