| Instructor: | Jonathan White |
| E-Mail: | JJWhite@OU.Edu |
| Web Page: | http://www.math.ou.edu/~jjwhite/ |
| Office: | Physical Sciences 827 |
| Office Hours: | MWF 8:30-9:20am, W 1:30-2:20pm, and by appointment |
| Home Phone: | 447-8914 |
| Text: | Calculus, 3rd Edition, by James Stewart, Brooks/Cole Publishing. |
| Problem Sets, Labs, Projects, and Quizzes: | Assorted Problem Sets, Labs, and Projects will be given throughout the term to supplement class work. Many of these will require the use of Mathematica, which is available on the computers in the lab on the second floor of the Physical Sciences building. Quizzes may also be given occasionally. Combined these will be worth 250 points (33.3% of the final grade). |
| Exams: | There will be three exams during the course of the semester, each administered
in the evening to provide adequate time. The dates of these are indicated
in the schedule on the back side of this sheet. These exams will be worth
100 points (13.3% of the final grade) each.
The final exam will be worth 200 points (26.7% of the final grade). |
| Grading: | Grading will approximately follow a 90% A, 80% B, 70% C, 60% D scale. |
Calculus IV is the culmination of the calculus sequence, and this presents
challenges in at least three respects. First, ability to visualize and
use spatial intuition is taken to a new level. Second, computations are
in some cases correspondingly bigger and longer. Third, abstract theoretical
considerations become a more central element, sometimes overshadowing mere
computations as the most important material.
In response to all three of these considerations the judicious use of
technology can be a valuable aid. Sophisticated calculators such as the
TI-92 and computer software packages such as
Mathematica, when used
properly, can lead to easier and deeper understanding of the course material.
However the use of this technology itself involves a significant learning
experience, and often significant frustrations. We will attempt to use
Mathematica
in this course when the benefits are the greatest, and assist you in its
use enough to keep the frustrations to a minimum.
If at some point these challenges or frustrations get too bad, I strongly encourage you to see me for extra explanation -- don't wait until you're overwhelmed. I'm here to help.
| Monday August 23rd
Section 12.1 |
Wednesday August 25th
Section 12.2 |
Friday August 27th
Section 12.3 |
| Monday August 30th
Section 12.4 |
Wednesday September 1st
Section 12.5 |
Friday September 3rd
Section 12.6 |
| Monday September 6th
Holiday -- Labor Day |
Wednesday September 8th
Section 12.6 |
Friday September 10th
Section 12.7 |
| Monday September 13th
Section 12.8 |
Wednesday September 15th
Review for Exam |
Thursday September 16th
Exam 1 7-9pm (PhSci 809) |
| Monday September 20th
Section 13.1 |
Wednesday September 22th
Section 13.2 |
Friday September 24th
Section 13.3 |
| Monday September 27th
Section 13.3 |
Wednesday September 29th
Section 13.4 |
Friday October 1st
Section 13.5 |
| Monday October 4th
Section 13.5 |
Wednesday October 6th
Section 13.6 |
Friday October 8th
Holiday -- Texas Day |
| Monday October 11th
Section 13.7 |
Wednesday October 13th
Section 13.8 |
Friday October 15th
Section 13.9 |
| Monday October 18th
Section 13.9 |
Wednesday October 20th
Review for Exam |
Thursday October 21st
Exam 2 7-9pm (PhSci 809) |
| Monday October 25th
Section 14.1 |
Wednesday October 27th
Section 14.1 |
Friday October 29th
Section 14.2 |
| Monday November 1th
Section 14.3 |
Wednesday November 3rd
Section 14.3 |
Friday November 5th
Section 14.4 |
| Monday November 8th
Section 14.5 |
Wednesday November 10th
Section 14.6 |
Friday November 12th
Section 14.6 |
| Monday November 15th
Section 14.7 |
Wednesday November 17th
Section 14.8 |
Friday November 19th
Section 14.8 |
| Monday November 22nd
Section 14.9 |
Wednesday November 24th -- Sunday
November 28th
Holiday -- Thanksgiving |
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| Monday December 29th
Section 14.10 |
Wednesday December 1st
Review for Exam |
Thursday December 2nd
Exam 3 7-9pm (PhSci 809) |
| Monday December 6th
Quadratic Approximations |
Wednesday December 8th
Section 12.7 Revisited |
Friday December 10th
Review |
| Friday, December 17th Final Exam 1:30pm PhSci 416 | ||
All cases of academic misconduct will be reported to the Dean of the
College of Arts and Sciences.
Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent him or her from fully demonstrating his or her abilities should contact me personally as soon as possible so that we can discuss accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate your educational opportunities.