Calculus III, Sections 03 (Math 259)

Instructor: M. Kate Kearney
E-Mail: kearney@gonzaga.edu
Office Number: Herak 227B Bollier 225
Office Hours:
• 1:00-2:00 Mondays (zoom)
• 9:30-10:30 Thursdays (zoom or in-person, by appointment only)
• 1:00-2:00 Thursdays (virtual Math Learning Center)
• 1:30-2:30 Fridays (zoom)
or by appointment. See Blackboard for a zoom and appointment links.

Homework: Is posted here. Please submit to your OneDrive folder.
Webwork: Is posted here.

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Course Description
A treatment of multivariable calculus and the calculus of vector fields. Topics include: vectors and vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integration, curl and divergence, line integrals, Green's theorem, Stokes' theorem, and the Divergence theorem.
Prerequisite: C-or higher in MATH 258

Learning Outcomes for a Core Mathematics Course:

These learning outcomes support the University Core curriculum learning outcomes:
(A) Students will be able to use the basic modes of inquiry and expression of the disciplines that represent liberal education.
(C) Students will be able to communicate clearly and persuasively, using ideas and arguments based on evidence, logic, and critical thinking.

1) Students will be able to reproduce and create logical mathematical arguments. (A)
2) Students will be able to perform calculations appropriate to the content of this mathematics course. (C)
3) Students will be able to communicate mathematics in writing. (C)
4) Students will be able to apply mathematics to problems in other disciplines. (A)


Section 03 meets MWF 11:00-11:50 in Jepson 126 and Thursdays 10:50-11:40 in PACCAR 007*. In accordance with Gonzaga's attendance policy you should not miss more than 8 meetings of this course*.

We will be using the book Calculus, Early Transcendentals, 14th Edition by George Thomas.


Grades will be assigned based on the following:
Homework and Webwork30%
Midterm Exams50%
Final20%

Your final grade will be determined by:
90-100%A
80-89%B
70-79%C
60-69%D
<60%F

• Homework
Homework will be assigned regularly and will be due each Wednesday. Webwork will be assigned regularly and will be due approximately 3 days after the relevant section is covered. There will also be a listed of suggested problems. The completion of suggested problems is completely optional. Generally speaking, you will find written homework problems more challenging than the webwork problems. My suggestion is that you begin your work with webwork. If you find it difficult, use the suggested problems for practice (generally these will have answers in the book). Once you have completed the webwork problems, work through the written homework. If at any point you find yourself stuck, office hours are a great resource, as well as your classmates and the Math Learning Center. Please do your best to work on homework in a timeline where these resources are available to you when you need them.

Late written homework will be accepted up to one week past the deadline for up to half credit. Late homework will be graded only an completion. Webwork can not be submitted late.*

• Exams
There will be five equally weighted midterm exams during the semester, each covering approximately one chapter from our book. The timing will be approximately:
Exam 1: Chapter 12September 16, 2021
Exam 2: Chapter 13September 29, 2021
Exam 3: Chapter 14October 21, 2021
Exam 4: Chapter 15November 12, 2021
Exam 5: Chapter 16December 9, 2021
Final ExamDec 16, 2021 (8-10 am)
This schedule is subject to change. Exam dates will be confirmed approximately two weeks prior to the scheduled date.


Finals The final for section 03 will be held Thursday, Dec 16 8:00-10:00 am. This follows the University's official finals schedule. This will be a cumulative exam.

Missed exams You may only make up exams with permission of your Professor. In most cases it will be expected that you inform your Professor and schedule a make up exam before the regularly scheduled exam. In the event of an emergency, notify your Professor as soon as possible to arrange for a make up exam.

Calculators will not be allowed on any quizzes or tests.


Additional Help
Please take advantage of the math department's free tutoring center in Herak 224. Check the schedule for times and tutor schedules. You are also encouraged to come to office hours regularly and ask questions after class.


*Pandemic Note: We are still living in a global pandemic. Although I am vaccinated against COVID-19, I have children at home who are too young to be vaccinated. In the event that I or my children need to be in quarantine I will most likely move classes temporarily online in an attempt to disrupt our schedule as little as possible. I also recognize that exposure of yourself or your family may cause students to need to miss class at some point during the semester. I do not plan to record lectures, but I will make class notes available on OneDrive and will be available regularly for virtual office hours. If you need flexibility on timing of assignments or exams beyond what normal class policies allow, please contact me and we can discuss an appropriate solution.

Please follow the ZagOn webpage for up to date information about University guidelines related to the pandemic. Please be considerate to your community by wearing a mask in class and washing your hands regularly. I will be wearing a mask when I meet with you and prefer to meet on zoom when possible.


Academic Integrity
While collaboration and good use of resources are important for the learning process, you are expected to complete all your work on your own. You may talk with other people about how to solve homework problems, but your write-up should be done individually. Quizzes and tests are strictly your own work and any evidence of sources outside your own brain will be considered cheating. Sharing your work inappropriately with another student is also considered cheating.

Any cases of cheating will be dealt with seriously. You will be asked to meet with me and the math department chair. Severe cases may result in failure of the course and will be reported to the Dean.

Please refer to the student handbook for a description of the University's Academic Honesty policy.


A NOTE ON HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL MISCONDUCT:

Consistent with its mission, Gonzaga seeks to assure all community members learn and work in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Title VII, Title IX and Gonzaga's policy prohibit harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct. Gonzaga encourages anyone experiencing harassment, discrimination or sexual misconduct to talk to someone from the Campus and Local Resources list found in the Student Code of Conduct Website: http://www.gonzaga.edu/Student-Life/Community-Standards/Student-Code-of-Conduct.asp about what happened so they can get the support they need and Gonzaga can respond appropriately. There are both confidential and non-confidential resources and reporting options available to you. Gonzaga is legally obligated to respond to reports of sexual misconduct, and therefore we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of a report, unless made to a confidential resource. Responses may vary from support services to formal investigations. As a faculty member, I am required to report incidents of sexual misconduct and thus cannot guarantee confidentiality. I must provide our Title IX coordinator with relevant details such as the names of those involved in the incident. For more information about policies and resources or reporting options, please visit the following websites: www.gonzaga.edu/eo and www.gonzaga.edu/titleix.

NOTICE TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES/MEDICAL CONDITIONS:

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides reasonable accommodation for their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability/medical condition requiring an accommodation, please call or visit the Disability Access office (room 209 Foley Library, 509-313-4134).

CLASS ATTENDANCE:

I follow strictly the university's standard policy on absences: the maximum allowable absence is two class hours (100 minutes) for each class credit. For a three-credit class meeting three times a week, the maximum number of absences allowed is six. For a three-credit class meeting twice a week, the maximum number of absences allowed is four. The grade for excessive absences is "V", which has the same effect as "F" (Fail) and is counted in the GPA. (See also "Class Attendance Policy" on page 68 of the University's online catalogue: http://www.gonzaga.edu/catalogues/PDF-archive/2014-2015UGCatalogue.pdf)

ACADEMIC HONESTY:

Academic honesty is expected of all Gonzaga University students. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, and theft. Any student found guilty of academic dishonesty is subject to disciplinary action, which may include, but is not limited to, (1) a failing grade for the test or assignment in question, (2) a failing grade for the course, or (3) a recommendation for dismissal from the University. (See also "Academic Honesty" on page 67 of the University's online catalogue: http://www.gonzaga.edu/catalogues/PDF-archive/2014-2015UGCatalogue.pdf )

COURSE EVALUATION:

At Gonzaga, we take teaching seriously, and we ask our students to evaluate their courses and instructors so that we can provide the best possible learning experience. In that spirit, we ask students to give us feedback on their classroom experience near the end of the semester. I will ask you to take a few minutes then to carry out course/instructor evaluation on-line. Please know that I appreciate your participation in this process. This is a vital part of our efforts at Gonzaga to improve continually our teaching, our academic programs, and our entire educational effort.