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Math 2411/2511 - Calculus III

3D Plot of x*exp(-x^2-y^2)This is the last class in the "Calculus" series. While the previous classes Math 1401/1501 and 1411/1511 dealt with calculus of functions of one variable, this class primarily deals with functions of several variables. The primary goal is to learn how to draw, differentiate, and integrate functions with two or three variables, such as the one shown on the right. 

Note that the class is cross-listed as MATH 2411 as well as MATH 2511. Students registered for 2511 may occasionally receive extra assignments of a little more theoretical nature. No matter what you registered for, we will cover the same material.

  • Class Times: Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30am to 9:45am in CH 82
  • Office Hours: Mon 2 pm - 3 pm
  • Text Book: Essential Calculus (by James Stewart)

Contact Info
  • Office Location: SC 118 D
  • Phone: 973-761-9000 x5167
  • Email: wachsmut@shu.edu
  • Web: http://pirate.shu.edu/~wachsmuth

Grading

Counting towards your final grade will be quizzes (approx. one per week), three exams, possibly one cumulative final exam, and computer assignments. Homework will be assigned but not collected. It is strongly recommended that you do complete the homework assignments as you will find them in the quizzes and exams. 

Your final grade will be calculated as follows:
  • 3 exams: 300 points
  • Final exam: 100 points (if applicable)
  • Quiz average: 100 points (*)
  • Computer work: 100 points

(*) The two worst quiz scores will be dropped automatically

Policies

You are expected to attend every class. No make-ups of quizzes and exams are given except in special circumstances. Your worst two quiz scores will be automatically dropped. You must complete all assignments and exams in the allocated time period. You are expected to complete all quizzes, exams, and the computer assignments solely on your own unless it is specifically indicated that you can work together. The standard policy of the College of Arts and Sciences about plagiarism and cheating is in effect.

Computer Assignments

There will be several computer assignments that you have to complete on your own unless otherwise specified.. The assignments use the computer algebra package Maple. Please contact the Corrigan Hall Help Desk at extension 2222 if you need assistance in installing the latest version of Maple.

Material Covered

  • Chapter 10: Vectors and the Geometry of Space
  • Chapter 11: Partial derivative
  • Chapter 12: Multiple Integration
  • Chapter 13: Vector Calculus
  • Extra: Second order DE or Series Review (if time)