Syllabus for MA 242

Instructor: Larry K. Norris
Office: 4216 SAS Hall
Office Hours: TBA
Phone Number: 515-7932
E-mail address: lkn@math.ncsu.edu

2. Goals and Objectives:

learn to deal with functions of several variables from a variety of viewpoints.
understand the use of vectors geometrically and learn to deal with vectors algebraically.
understand and use partial derivatives, gradients, and directional derivatives, including optimization applications.
compute, interpret and use multiple integrals.
compute and utilize line and surface integrals.
be able to do all calculations encountered in the course in a Maple worksheet.

3. Textbook: Calculus for Engineers and Scientists, 1st Edition, by Franke, Griggs and Norris 2018

4. Topics and estimated days allocated to each topics:

See the week-by-week schedule at

Week-by-week schedule

5. Tentative schedule of reading assignments

            Reading assignments in the textbook for the course are given in the week-by-week schedule at the URL listed above.

7. Determination of grades: + and - system

WebAssign:          20%
4 inclass Tests:   50%
Final Exam:        30%

In addition,the following clarifications are used in this course:

I will replace the lowest of your four inclass tests with your final exam grade, provided the final exam grade is higher than the lowest of your four inclass tests grades.

The Plus-Minus grading ranges are listed at the URL

Plus-Minus Grading Scale

8. Policy on incomplete grades and late assignments:

Maple Homework is not accepted late. When the due time passes on the due date, there is a three hour window for you to turn in your homework with an automatic 15% reduction in your grade.

9. Policy on absences (excused and unexcused) and scheduling makeup work:

The attendance policy is consistent with the Academic Regulations which can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/project/www/ncsu/provost/info/academic_regulations/attend/reg.htm (link)

In addition, the following clarifications are used in this course: A student may take a makeup exam the week following the scheduled exam provided an excuse consistent with the above referenced NCSU academic policy is presented to the instructor.

10. Course Prerequisites / Restrictive Statements:

More information is available at : http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/reg_records/crs_cat/MA.html (link)

In addition,the following clarifications are used in this course: A grade of C or better in MA 241

11. Academic Integrity Statement:

Students are required to follow NCSU policy available at www.ncsu.edu/provost/academic_regulations/integrity/reg.htm . "Academic dishonesty is the giving, taking, or presenting of information or material by a student that unethically or fraudulently aids oneself or another on any work which is to be considered in the determination of a grade or the completion of academic requirements or the enhancement of that student's record or academic career." (NCSU Code of Student Conduct)

The Student Affairs web site has more information ( http://www.ncsu.edu/student_affairs/osc/AIpage/acaintegrity.html ).

Utilization implication of the Honor Pledge

"I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this test or assignment."

Expectations concerning honesty in the completion of test and assignments.

This has been outlined above

12. NC State policy on working with students with disabilities:

Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. In order to take advantage of available accommodations, students must register with Disability Services for Students at 1900 Student Health Center, Campus Box 7509, 515-7653. For more information on NC State's policy on working with students with disabilities, please see the Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Regulation .

13. Statement on laboratory safety or risk assumption in courses requiring physical activity or field trips:

None

14. Statement on "pass-through" charges e.g. , lane rental at bowling alley, field trip costs, etc.:

None

Further Information:

NCSU Academic Regulations can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/project/www/ncsu/provost/info/academic_policies/ (link)