Department of Mathematics and Statistics
School of Advanced Technologies and Mathematics
MATH 317 – Calculus IV
Winter, 2009
Instructor:
Sean McGuinness
Phone/Voice Mail: (250) 377-6180
Office: FAA 03
E-Mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: M,T,R,F 10:30-11:30
Webpage: www.tru.ca/faculty/smcguinness
Calendar Description
Vector fields, line integrals, conservative fields and path independence, Green’s Theorem, surface
integrals, Stoke’s Theorem, Divergence Theorem, applications.
Course Description
This course builds on Calculus I and II . Many concepts such as differentiation and integration
will be extended to the setting of functions of two or more variables. In addition, new concepts
such as vector fields and line and surface integrals will be introduced. A number of important
and useful theorems will be given, such as Green’s Theorem and Stoke’s Theorem.
Prerequisites
MATH 211 or the equivalent.
Text
James Stewart, Multivariable Calculus, 6th Edition, Brooks Cole, 2008.
Student Evaluation
Assignments/Qizzes ..................................................................................................
Term Test #1, Feb. 12 .................................................................................................
Term Test #2, March 19 .............................................................................................
Final Exam ..................................................................................................................
20%
20%
20%
40%
TOTAL ........................................................................................................................
100%
Late assignments and missed tests will result in a mark of zero unless the student provides a
valid reason and receives prior approval from the instructor. Note: the lowest assignment/quiz
grade will be dropped in the calculation of the final grade.
The final examination will be written at a time between April 14 and April 25, as scheduled by
the Registrar’s Office. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she is available during
the entire period.
Attendance
Students are required to comply with the Student Attendance Policy ED(24) 3-1 as outlined in the
TRU Calendar.
A student is expected to attend a minimum of 90% of class time allotted to this course. In the case
of a deficit of attendance without cause a student may be withdrawn from the course.
Calculators
The use of certain calculators, e.g. TI83, TI84, will be allowed on all tests and the exam.
However, one must show all work when answering a question. I do not accept “by calculator”
answers. It should be emphasized that a calculator will only be useful if one has a good
understanding of the mathematical concepts to start with.
Methods for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Students may receive credit for Prior Learning by writing a challenge examination designed by a
qualified specialist (usually the instructor) approved by the Mathematics & Statistics Department.