Instructor: Dr. Orlando Merino, Tyler Hall 220, 874-4442, merino@math.uri.edu |
Text: James Stewart, Multivariable Calculus Concepts & Context, 3rd edition, Brooks/Cole, Chapters 9--13. |
Prerequisites: MTH 142 or equivalent |
Calculators: A graphing calculator is required |
Exam Dates and Suggested Homework Problems can be found HERE
Introduction
MTH 243 is a third calculus
course, with the focus on functions of 2,3, or more variables
and the extensions of the ideas of elementary calculus to higher
dimension. In this course we will use the Maple software, which
is available in the computer lab located in the third floor of
the Shepard Building (also available in Kingston's Campus). Our
work with Maple will be organized into Maple projects that
will be handed to you in class.
Objectives. At the conclusion of this semester you will be able to:
Evaluation
There will be two exams
and a comprehensive final. The course grade will be computed
as follows:
Key: E1, E2,
and E3 correspond to Exams, FE = Final Exam, CW
= Class Work.
Class Work may include
collected homework, quizzes, Maple assignments or special projects.
At least 50% of the Final Exam will consist of questions on the
material discussed after the second exam.
How to get help
I will be available in
the Shepard Building for questions from 6:30 to 7:00 pm on Thursdays,
at a location to be announced in class. Also, I may help you with
questions during office hours in Kingston. Other times are possible
with an appointment. Also, I will answer all questions sent by
electronic mail.
Special Accomodations
Students who need special
accomodations and who have documentation from Disability Services
(874-2098) should make arrangements with Dr. Merino as soon as
possible.
URI Civility Policy
Teachers at the University
of Rhode Island are committed to developing and actively protecting
a class environment in which respect must be shown to everyone
in order to facilitate the expression, testing, understanding,
and creation of a variety of ideas and opinions. Rude, sarcastic,
obscene or disrespectful speech and disruptive behavior have a
negative impact on everyone's learning and are cosidered unacceptable.
The course instructor will have disruptive persons removed from
the class.