MTH 255: Vector Calculus II
Fall 2005

Tevian Dray

Office hours: M 3-3:30 and WF 9:30-10:30 in Kidder 298A, and by appt

Phone: 737-5159

Email: tevian@math.oregonstate.edu

Aaron Wangberg (Recitation Sections 011-013)

Office hours: T 2-3 and F 1-2 in Kidder 324, M 9-10 and T 1-2 in the MLC, and by appt

Email: wangberg@math.oregonstate.edu

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Lectures:

Section 010: MWF 2-2:50 PM in Wngr 149

Recitations:

Section 011:   R 9:00-10:20  AM in Wngr 149A

Section 012:   R 10:30-11:50  AM in Wngr 247

Section 013:   R 2:00-3:20  PM in Gilm 234

Midterm: W 26 Oct, 2:00-2:50 PM in TBA

Final: T 6 Dec, 12:00-1:50 PM in TBA

Texts:

Tevian Dray, Calculus Study Guide -- MTH 255

Make sure to get the revised edition (dated September 2003 or later).

McCallum, Hughes-Hallett, Gleason, et al., Multivariable Calculus, 4th edition

Read this note about the various editions of the text.

Web Site: http://math.oregonstate.edu/~tevian/onid/MTH255

Check the web site frequently for announcements and an up-to-date schedule.

Prerequisite:   MTH 254: Vector Calculus I

You must be comfortable with partial derivatives and multiple integration 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.

This approach can not be found in any current textbook.

Regular class attendance is strongly encouraged.

Homework:

You should try the Exercises at the end of each section of the text as soon as possible after the corresponding lecture. These problems will not be graded, and should not be turned in. A few problems will be assigned each week; bring your written solutions to the next recitation, where they will count towards your overall lab grade. Get help immediately if you have trouble.

Labs:

Most weeks during the recitation period, there will be a small group activity, which will then need to be written up individually and turned in promptly, usually the next day.

Study Guide:

The MTH 255 Study Guide gives a concise summary of the most important concepts in each lesson, often from a somewhat different point of view than the text. Read it!

Calculators:

Calculators will not be allowed on the midterms or the final. Their use is permitted on the labs and homework, although all of the problems can be solved without one.

Getting Help:

Help can be obtained from several sources. Recitation is a good time to ask questions of your TA, as is (usually) before and after class. Both your TA and I hold regular office hours; use them. Appointments can also be made at other times, and you can reach us by email. It is important to get help early if you are having difficulty, especially if you're so stuck that you don't feel able to ask intelligent questions.

Mathematics Learning Center:

The Mathematics Learning Center (MLC) provides drop-in help for all lower division mathematics courses, although not everybody there is good at vector calculus. The MLC is located on the ground floor of Kidder Hall (Kidder 108), and is normally open M-F from 9 AM to 4 PM, from the second week of term through Dead Week (Week 10).

Web Study Guide:

Finally, there is also a Web Study Guide for MTH 255 which you may find helpful.

(The Web Study Guide has no official connection to this course, and is included as a service only.)

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