MAT 243 (section 5) - Calculus in Several Variables

General Information

Instructor: Tom Sharland
e-mail: tsharland "at" uri.edu
Lectures: TTH 12.30pm-1.45pm, Washburn 112 (section 5)
Office hours: Monday 2-3, Wednesday 2-3, Thursday 3-4 in Lippitt 200A.



Course description: MTH 243 is a multivariable calculus course, the third in the calculus program. We will focus on functions of 2 or more variables and see how the ideas covered in one variable calculus can be generalised to apply in higher dimensions. A more detailed syllabus can be found here.

Prerequisites: C- or better in MTH142.

Textbook: The course textbook is Calculus: Multivariable (6th ed.) by McCallum, Hughes-Hallet et. al. We will be using WileyPlus online homework system this semester. To sign up for the WileyPlus system, you will need a WileyPlus registration code. If you buy a copy of our textbook at the URI Bookstore, a registration code for WileyPlus will be included with the book at no additional cost. If you buy a copy somewhere else and it does not include WileyPlus code, you will need to purchase a WileyPlus code separately.

Tests:
Midterm in class on 11/03. It will cover Chapters 12 and 13. No calculators or notes allowed. Here are some recommended problems.

Here are some recommended problems for the final, which will take place at 11.30-2.30 on December 15th in Washburn 112.

Course grade is computed by the following scheme:
Midterm Test: 30%
Final Exam: 50%
Homework: 20%


Late homework will never be accepted but an assignment may be excused if there is documented evidence as to why it was missed. Similarly, make-up exams will only be provided if documented evidence shows the exam was missed due to unforeseen circumstances.



Information for students with disabilities
Any student with a documented disability is welcome to contact me as early in the semester as possible so that we may arrange reasonable accommodations. As part of this process, please be in touch with Disability Services for Students Office at 330 Memorial Union, 401-874-2098.

Behaviour Students are responsible for being familiar with and adhering to the published "Community Standards of Behavior: University Policies and Regulations" which can be accessed in the University Student Handbook. If you must come in late, please do not disrupt the class. Please turn off all cell phones, pagers, or any electronic devices.