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CATALOG DESCRIPTION: CALCULUS AND VECTOR ANALYSIS (4 credits) contains vectors, quadratic surfaces, vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, double and triple integrals, vector Calculus, line integrals, Green's Theorem, surface integrals, and Stokes' Theorem. The topical outline of course objectives is the following:

PREREQUISITE: Math 182. 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: A student who successfully completes this course should be able to:

TEST AND GRADING POLICY:

There will be five (50 minutes) quizzes, one (1 hour and 15 minutes) midterm exam, and one (2-hour) final exam. Two lowest quizzes will be dropped. Each quiz is worth 12% and covers recently learned sections in the past 2-3 weeks. Each exam is worth 25%, where the midterm exam will test Chapters 10 & 11, and the remaining chapters/sections will be tested by the (noncumulative) final exam.

Grades will be assigned on the basis of total 100 points, distributed as follows:

Final course letter grades will be assigned as follows:

NOTE: Your grade will be based EXCLUSIVELY on the homework, quizzes and examinations.

CLASS POLICIES:

HOMEWORK:

The homework problems that you should work on after each lecture class are given on the assignment list. You are required to do the homework outside of class. Homework are collected on Monday, and are returned to you in the breakout session on Friday, during which the homework problems are reviewed by the teaching assistant.

 

QUIZZES & EXAMS:

The scheduled quizzes are designed on the biweekly basis, will be given in the discussion class (the last 50 minutes) on every other Friday. The midterm exam will be given in the discussion class (the entirely 75 minutes) on Friday as well in the 8th week. You will receive your tests and grades back in the discussion class on the following Friday, additionally, tests will be reviewed by the teaching assistant during the discussion class.

 

ATTENDANCE:

You are required to attend class regularly. If you miss a class for any reason, you are responsible for all materials covered, and announcements made in your absence.

 

MISSED TESTS:

You might have one chance to make up a missed quiz or midterm exam if you could provide an officially documented reason to excuse your absence at least two days before the scheduled testing day. Note that the instructor is the only one who can determine if you could be allowed to make up a missed test.

 

CALCULATORS:

A graphics calculator is useful as a study and learning tool when used appropriately. However, calculus is a collection of ideas which are not mastered through calculator skills only. Therefore, the final number does not matter but only the step-by-step derivation matters in each test, though, scientific (non-programmable and non-graphing) calculators are still allowed during quizzes and exams.

UNIVERSITY POLICIES:

Academic Misconduct:

Academic integrity is a legitimate concern for every member of the University community. We all share in upholding the fundamental values of honesty, trust, respect, fairness, responsibility, and professionalism. By choosing to join the UNLV community, students accept the expectations of the Student Academic Misconduct Policy, and are encouraged to always take the ethical path whenever faced with choices. Students enrolling at UNLV assume the obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with UNLV’s educational mission. An example of academic misconduct is plagiarism. Plagiarism is using the words or ideas of another person, from the Internet or any other source without proper citation of the source(s). See the Student Conduct Code, https://www.unlv.edu/studentconduct/student-conduct. 

Auditing Classes:

Auditing a course allows a student to continue attending the lectures and/or laboratories and discussion sessions associated with the course, but the student will not earn a grade for any component of the course. Students who audit a course receive the same educational experience as students taking the course for a grade, but will be excused from exams, assessments, and other evaluative measures that serve the primary purpose of assigning a grade. 

Classroom Conduct:

Students have a responsibility to conduct themselves in class and in the libraries in ways that do not interfere with the rights of other students to learn, or of instructors to teach. Use of electronic devices such as pagers, cellular phones, or recording devices, or potentially disruptive devices or activities are only permitted with the prior explicit consent of the instructor. The instructor may rescind permission at any time during the class. If a student does not comply with established requirements or obstructs the functioning of the class, the instructor may initiate an administrative withdrawal of the student from the course. 

Copyright:

The University requires all members of the University Community to familiarize themselves with, and to follow copyright and fair use requirements. You are individually and solely responsible for violations of copyright and fair use laws. The University will neither protect nor defend you, nor assume any responsibility for employee or student violations of fair use laws. Violations of copyright laws could subject you to federal and state civil penalties and criminal liability, as well as disciplinary action under University policies. Additional copyright policy information is available at https://www.unlv.edu/provost/copyright.

Disability Resource Center (DRC):

The UNLV Disability Resource Center (SSC-A, Room 143, https://www.unlv.edu/drc, telephone 702-895-0866) provides resources for students with disabilities. Students who believe that they may need academic accommodations due to injury, disability, or due to pregnancy should contact the DRC as early as possible in the academic term. A Disabilities Specialist will discuss what options may be available to you. If you are registered with the UNLV Disability Resource Center, bring your Academic Accommodation Plan from the DRC to the instructor during office hours, so that you may work together to develop strategies for implementing the accommodations to meet both your needs and the requirements of the course. Any information you provide is private and will be treated as such. To maintain the confidentiality of your request, please do not approach the instructor in front of others to discuss your accommodation needs. 

Final Examinations:

The University requires that final exams given at the end of a course occur on the date and at the time specified in the Final Exam schedule. The Final Exam schedule is typically available at the start of the semester, and the classroom locations are available approximately one month before the end of the semester. See the Final Exam Schedule, https://www.unlv.edu/registrar/calendars. 

Incomplete Grades:

The grade of “I” (Incomplete) may be granted when a student has satisfactorily completed three-fourths of course work for that semester/session, but cannot complete the last part of the course for reason(s) beyond the student’s control and acceptable to the instructor, and the instructor believes that the student can finish the course without repeating it. For undergraduate courses, the incomplete work must be made up before the end of the following regular semester. Graduate students receiving “I” grades in 500-, 600-, or 700-level courses have up to one calendar year to complete the work, at the discretion of the instructor. If course requirements are not completed within the period indicated, a grade of “F” will be recorded, and the student’s GPA will be adjusted accordingly. Students who are fulfilling an Incomplete grade do not register for the course, but make individual arrangements with the instructor who assigned the “I” grade. 

Library Resources:

Librarians are available to consult with students on research needs, including developing research topics, finding information, and evaluating sources. To make an appointment with a subject expert for this class, please visit the Libraries’ Research Consultation website, https://guides.library.unlv.edu/appointments/librarian. You can also ask the library staff questions via chat and text message at https://ask.library.unlv.edu/. 

Rebelmail:

Rebelmail is UNLV’s official email system for students and by University policy, instructors and staff should only send emails to students’ Rebelmail accounts.  Rebelmail is one of the primary ways in which students receive official University communications, information about deadlines, major Campus events, and announcements. All UNLV students receive a Rebelmail account after they have been admitted to the University. Emailing within WebCampus-Canvas is also acceptable. 

Tutoring and Coaching:

(1) UNLV Math Tutoring Clinic is located at CDC 701. Call 895-0366 or visit http://www.unlv.edu/math/math clinic.html for more information.

(2) The Academic Success Center (ASC) provides tutoring, academic success coaching, and other academic assistance for all UNLV undergraduate students. For information regarding tutoring subjects, tutoring times, and other ASC programs and services, please visit the ASC website, https://www.unlv.edu/asc, or call 702-895-3177. The ASC building is located across from the Student Services Complex (SSC). Academic success coaching is located on the second floor of SSC A, Room 254. Drop-in tutoring is located on the second floor of the Lied Library, and on the second floor of the College of Engineering building (TBE A 207). 

UNLV Writing Center:

One-on-one or small group assistance with writing is available free of charge to UNLV students at the Writing Center, https://writingcenter.unlv.edu/, located in the Central Desert Complex, Building 3, Room 301 (CDC 3–301). Walk-in consultations are sometimes available, but students with appointments receive priority assistance. Students may make appointments in person or by calling the Center, telephone 702-895-3908. Students are requested to bring to their appointments their Rebel ID Card, a copy of the instructions for their assignment, and two copies of any writing they have completed on their assignment.

LECTURE-BY-LECTURE BREAKDOWN (Tentatively):