MTH 255: Vector Calculus II
Fall 2005
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Tevian Dray
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Office hours:
M 3-3:30 and WF 9:30-10:30 in Kidder 298A,
and by appt
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Phone: 737-5159
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Email:
tevian@math.oregonstate.edu
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Aaron Wangberg
(Recitation Sections 011-013)
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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
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Email:
wangberg@math.oregonstate.edu
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- Lectures:
- Section 010: MWF 2-2:50 PM in Wngr 149
- Recitations:
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Section 011: R 9:00-10:20 AM in
Wngr 149A
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Section 012: R 10:30-11:50 AM in
Wngr 247
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Section 013: R 2:00-3:20 PM in
Gilm 234
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Midterm:
W 26 Oct, 2:00-2:50 PM in TBA
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Final:
T 6 Dec, 12:00-1:50 PM in TBA
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Texts:
- Tevian Dray, Calculus Study Guide -- MTH 255
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Make sure to get the revised edition (dated September 2003 or later).
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McCallum, Hughes-Hallett, Gleason, et al.,
Multivariable Calculus, 4th edition
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Read this note about the various editions of the
text.
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Web Site:
http://math.oregonstate.edu/~tevian/onid/MTH255
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Check the web site frequently for announcements
and an up-to-date schedule.
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Prerequisite: MTH 254: Vector Calculus I
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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.
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Course Structure:
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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.
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This approach can not be found in any current textbook.
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Regular class attendance is strongly encouraged.
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Homework:
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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.
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Labs:
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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.
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Study Guide:
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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!
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Calculators:
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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.
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Getting Help:
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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.
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Mathematics Learning Center:
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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).
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Web Study Guide:
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Finally, there is also a
Web Study Guide
for MTH 255 which you may find helpful.
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(The Web Study Guide has no official connection to this course, and is
included as a service only.)
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