MTH 254H: Vector Calculus I
(Honors College section 002 only)
Fall 2015

Announcements,   Homework,   Schedule

Tevian Dray

Office hours: M 10:30–11:30 AM and W 1:30–2:30 PM in Kidder 298A (and by appt)

Phone: (541) 737-5159

Email:

Class Meetings:

MF 9–9:50 AM & W 8–9:50 AM in LInC 345

Midterm: TBA in class

Final: T 8 Dec, 6:00–7:50 PM in LInC 345 Kear 305

Text:

Tevian Dray & Corinne A. Manogue, The Geometry of Vector Calculus

Read this note about the text materials used in this course.

Web Site: http://math.oregonstate.edu/~tevian/onid/MTH254H

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Prerequisite:   MTH 252: Integral Calculus

You must be comfortable with ordinary differentiation and integration, as well as basic algebra and trigonometry, in order to do well in the course. If you are rusty, it is highly recommended that you review this material now.

Course Structure:

The approach to vector calculus used in this course emphasizes geometric visualization, not just algebraic manipulation. This approach has been developed as part of a national effort to improve the teaching of vector calculus. Further information can be found on the project website. A partial list of course goals can be found here, which address the official MTH 254 Learning Outcomes.

The course will consist of a combination of lectures, group activities, homework and exams. Expect group activities at least once a week; ditto for assigned homework.

Students with Disabilities:

Accommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty and Disability Access Services (DAS). Students with accommodations approved through DAS should contact me prior to or during the first week of the term to discuss accommodations. Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations but who have not yet obtained approval through DAS should contact DAS immediately. Further information is available on the DAS website.