Math 265, Summer 2007
Section A2
Instructor: Dimitris Kontogiannis
Office: 489 Carver
Email: dkontog@iastate.edu
Office hours: MTWR 11.10 am-12.00 pm
Class Web page:
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~dkontog/SM07/M265.htm
Class Schedule: MTWRF 9.50 am - 11.10 am at Carver 0196.
Textbook: Calculus
ninth edition, by Varberg, Purcell, and
Rigdon
Syllabus: Chapters 11-14.
Geometry in Space and Vectors
Derivatives for Functions of Two or More Variables
Multiple Integrals
Vector Calculus
Links:
1.Department Calculus
page
2.Objectives for Math 265
3. Some useful online
notes
for Calculus, including formula sheets
4.Additional notes and many
practice problems
5. Check your grades at
WebCT
6. Review- Formulas for chapter
11,
12 ,
13,
14
Grading Policy:
Quizzes: 150 points
Homework: 150 points
Exams: 300 points (150 each)
Grading Scale: 90-100%: A
80-89%: B
70-79%: C
60-69%: D
0-59%: F
Plus-minus grades will be given at the discretion of the instructor. There maybe
a curve at the end of the semester.
Homework and Quizzes: There will be a 20-30 min. quiz every Friday. To prepare
yourself for the quizzes, you should solve
the suggested homework. Quizzes will be based on these problems. You will write
6 quizzes, each worth 30 points. Your 5 best scores will count for your final
grade.
There will be also 7 homework assignments. The two worst scores will be omitted. Every homework is due on Tuesday. Late homework is not accepted. See below for the homework problems.
Homework (you may need to reload)
Exams: There will be two noncomprehensive exams. The topics for each
of them will be announced in advance.
Calculator: A calculator is
recommended for this class. However, you should show all your work in the
quizzes and exams. No credit will be given for answers without work.
Calculator Manual
Where to go for Help:
Instructor's office hours.
Math Help Room: Carver 385.
Academic Success Center, 1076 Student Service Building, 294-6624.
Student Support Services, 2010 Student Services Building, 294-0210.