MTH 255

MTH 255: Vector Calculus II
(Section 010 only)
Winter 2012

Tevian Dray: Office hours: MWF 10–10:30 AM and TBA in Kidder 298A (and by appt); Phone: 737-5159; Email:

Brandon Edwards (Recitation Sections 011–013): Office hours: T 2–4 PM and R 10–11 AM in Kidder 324, T 9 AM–12 PM in the MLC, and by appt; Email: edwardbr@math.oregonstate.edu

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Lectures:: Section 010: MWF 11-11:50 AM in Bexl 321
Recitations:: Section 011: R 4:00-5:20 PM in Rog 332 Wngr 212; Section 012: R 12-1:20 PM in ALS 0012; Section 013: R 2:00-3:20 PM in StAg 208 Wngr 212
Midterm: F 10 Feb, 11:00-11:50 AM in Bexl 321 (A–L) and Bexl 323 (M–Z)
Final: T 20 Mar, 2:00-3:50 PM in LPSC 125

Texts:
Tevian Dray & Corinne A. Manogue, The Geometry of Vector Calculus: Read this note about the text materials used in this course.

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 currently be found in any traditional textbook.
Regular class attendance is strongly encouraged.

Homework:
Several problems will be assigned each week. Practice 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 are unable to make forward progress on any problem after trying for 20 minutes.

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.

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 short questions of your TA, as is (usually) before and after class. Both your TA and I hold regular office hours; use them, especially for longer questions. 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:
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.)

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.

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