Math 243: Calculus of Several Variables, Section 2

Instructor:
John R. Wicks
 
Office:
Tyler 223
 
Office Hours:
M 3 - 4 PM, Th 2 - 3 PM
 
Email:
jwicks@math.uri.edu
 
Phone:
(401) 874-4433
 
Important Links:
 
Announcements:
Date Message

1/21
  • Welcome to Math 243.  Remember to read each day's section and TRY some exercises BEFORE you come to class; this will prepare you to get the most out of each day's lecture and raise questions in your mind that you can ask in class.
  • The six Maple projects will count as six additional quizzes; the "Instructor's assignments" portion of your grade will be computed by taking the average quiz percentage score (after throwing out the lowest individual score) and multiplying by 200.

1/24
  • I would appreciate it, if each of you would email me with a little info about yourself, so that I can get to know you.  Stuff like, how long you have been at URI, where you're from, things you are involved with, and your feelings about math and math courses all would be helpful for me to know about.  If you have time during my office hours, feel free to stop in and just chat sometime.  If you start to feel at all uncomfortable with the course material, PLEASE arrange to come and see me as soon as possible; I am available by appointment outside of my office hours, as well.
  • The first Maple assignment is due in my email-box by 7 AM next Thursday morning; look at it early, so you can ask questions on Tuesday.
  • Remember to read Section 12.3 before coming to class Tuesday and try some of the problems!

2/12
  • Remember the first exam is next Wednesday night. The practice exam is linked below.

2/13

3/1
  • Solutions to the the first exam are now linked below. 
  • The deadline for the third Maple project has been moved to Tuesday, 3/4.
  • The entire course schedule has been pushed off a week; the dates in the schedule will be updated soon.

3/25
  • The practice test for the second exam is now linked below. 
  • The schedules have been updated, as necessary, and we are now back on schedule for both the homework and Maple assignments.

4/1

4/10

4/28
  • The problems for the third practice test are now linked below.
  • The third exam will only cover up through Sec. 18.2.
  • The time and location of the Final exam are also posted.
  • The Final exam will only cover up through Sec. 18.4.

5/10
  • The solutions for the third practice test are now linked below.
  • Remember: the Final exam will be in Gilbreth 118, Mon. the 12th, from 3 - 6 PM.
  • Remember also: Bring your flash cards for up to 5% extra credit on your in-class exam average.
 
Exams, Practice Exams, and Final:
There will be three evening exams scheduled on the weeks indicated in the syllabus. All exams will be from 6:30 - 8 PM in Independence Hall, Rm. 201.  The Final exam will be Monday, May 12, 3 pm - 6 pm in GILB 118; this information is also posted on the Registrar's page;   Before each evening exam a practice exam will be posted here.
 
Grading:
Your grade will be based upon the following 700 points:
Three evening exams 300 points
Final exam 200 points
Quizzes 100 points
Maple Projects 100 points
As you see, each of the evening exams is worth 100 points, the comprehensive final exam, which will be scheduled during the final exams period, is worth 200 points. The remaining 200 points will be based on quizzes and Maple assignments. As mentioned in the Announcements, your lowest Maple Project or Quiz will be thrown out.
 
Available Help:
In addition to your instructor's office hours, the Mathematics Department has an extensive system of walk-in help sessions scheduled in Roosevelt Hall. As soon as the help is available, you will be able to find the Schedule of tutoring hours in Learning Assistance Network.  The Math Department's Maple helpers will also be available at the Mathematics Department CyberLab, Tyler Hall, Room 101 according to the Schedule of Maple Helpers at the CyberLab.