San

Francisco State University - Department of Mathematics Spring 2017

Math 228 (03 & 04): Calculus III Lecture: Tu/Th 9:35-10:50 am, Thornton 409
Activity: We/Fr 10:10-11:00 am, Thornton 404

Instructor: Deborah Damon Email: ddamon@sfsu.edu
Office: 170-B Science Office Hours: Tu/Th 1:00-2:00 pm

Prerequisites: Math 227 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better.

Textbook/Materials:
Thomas Calculus Early Transcendentals, 13th edition, by Thomas, Weir, Hass
MyMathLab account (optional: homework will not be done on MyMathLab)
Scientific or graphing calculator. Use of cell phone calculators is not allowed.
Stapler
iLearn: iLearn.sfsu.edu (for syllabus, grades, assignments, quiz dates, notices, etc.)

Course Description:
The main objective of Calculus III is for students to learn the basics of the calculus of functions of two and three
variables. They will study vectors and Euclidean geometry in three-dimensional space, vector valued functions,
partial derivatives, the gradient vector, Lagrange multipliers, double and triple integrals and line integrals,
culminating with Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem, and the Gauss Divergence Theorem. They will also apply these
ideas to a wide range of problems that include motion in space, optimization, arc length, surface area, volumes, and
mass. The students should be able to interpret the concepts of Calculus algebraically, graphically and verbally. More
generally, the students will improve their ability to think critically, to analyze a problem and solve it using a wide
array of tools. These skills will be invaluable to them in whatever path they choose to follow, be it as a mathematics
major or in pursuit of a career in one of the other sciences. Students will be required to attend a two-hour
laboratory every week, where they will study selected topics.

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
Find vector and scalar equations of lines and planes in three-dimensional space and apply vector methods to
compute distances, angles, areas, and volumes.
Find and interpret partial derivatives, directional derivatives and gradients for functions of several variables.
Correctly apply the chain rule for transformations.
Solve unconstrained and constrained optimization problems.
Set up and evaluate multiple integrals in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates to find volume,
mass, and surface area.
Apply derivatives and integrals to problems of motion and arc length.
Set up and evaluate line integrals, and construct potential functions for conservative vector fields.
Set up surface integrals and apply the theorems of Green, Stokes and Gauss.

Course Outline: The approximate amount of time we will spend on each topic is as follows:
Vectors & Geometry of Space 2.5 weeks sections 12.1-12.6
Rules of Differentiation Lab Class sections 13.1-13.3
Partial Derivatives & Applications 3.5 weeks sections 14.1-14.8
Multiple Integrals & Applications 4 weeks sections 15.1-15.5
Triple Integrals Lab Class section 15.7
Integrals & Vector Fields 4 weeks sections 16.1-16.8

A more detailed (tentative) daily schedule is posted on iLearn.

Assessments and Grades: Evaluation will be based on homework assignments, quizzes, midterms, and a
comprehensive final exam. Grades will be determined according to the following categories and weights:

Written Homework & Lab Participation: 10% (assignments and due dates on iLearn)
Homework Quizzes: 20% (given during the lab class)
Midterms: 45% (dates to be posted on iLearn)
Final Exam: 25% (Tuesday May 23, 8:00-10:30 am)

Letter grades will be based on a scale no harsher than:

B+: 87-89.9% C+:7779.9% D+: 67-69.9% F: <60%
A : 93-100% B : 83-86.9% C : 73-76.9% D : 63-66.9%
A: 90-92.9% B: 80-82.9% C: 70-72.9% D: 60-62.9%

Homework assignments will be posted on iLearn.

Doing the homework is essential for learning and mastering mathematics. This requires a steady effort
throughout the semester rather than sporadic cramming. Homework consists of reading the relevant sections
in your textbook and doing the handwritten exercises. No late homework will be accepted.
Homework quizzes will be given almost every week during the lab class, with quiz questions taken from the
preceding homework assignment. Usually you will not be allowed to use a calculator on quizzes. Your lowest
quiz score will be dropped. If you miss a quiz, it will count as your drop. No makeup quizzes will be given.
Two midterms will be given, with dates posted on iLearn. No makeup midterms will be given.
The final exam (Tuesday May 23, 8:00-10:30 am) will be comprehensive. You may not take the exam early or
late. No makeup final exam will be given.
Students caught cheating or assisting other students in cheating will receive a zero on the assignment or
quiz/exam in question and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. You are not allowed to leave the
classroom during quizzes/exams. You will get a zero if your cell phone is not stowed away during quizzes/exams.

Important Dates can be found at these sites:
Registrar Dates & Deadlines: http://www.sfsu.edu/~admisrec/reg/regsched2173.html
Academic Calendar: Academic Calendar: https://webapps.sfsu.edu/public/webcal/acadcalendar

Attendance Policy:
Attendance is mandatory during the first two weeks and absent students will be dropped.

Additional Information:
Students with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations are encouraged to contact the instructor. The
Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC) is available to facilitate the reasonable accommodations
process. The DPRC is located in the Student Service Building and can be reached by telephone (voice/TTY 415-
338-2472), by email (dprc@sfsu.edu), or at http://access.sfsu.edu
The faculty of San Francisco State University shall accommodate students wishing to observe religious holidays
when such observances require students to be absent from class activities. It is the responsibility of the student
to inform the instructor, in writing, about such holidays during the first two weeks of the class each semester. If
such holidays occur during the first two weeks of the semester, the student must notify the instructor, in writing,
at least three days before the date that he/she will be absent. It is the responsibility of the instructor to make
every reasonable effort to honor the student request without penalty, and of the student to make up the work
missed.
SF State fosters a campus free of sexual violence including sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating
violence, stalking, and/or any form of sex or gender discrimination. If you disclose a personal experience as an
SF State student, the course instructor is required to notify the Dean of Students. To disclose any such violence
confidentially, contact:
The SAFE Place - (415) 338-2208; http://www.sfsu.edu/~safe_plc/
Counseling and Psychological Services Center - (415) 338-2208; http://psyservs.sfsu.edu/