| Instructor: | Jonathan White |
| E-Mail: | JJWhite@OU.Edu |
| Web Page: | http://www.math.ou.edu/~jjwhite/ |
| Office: | Physical Sciences 827 |
| Office Hours: | MTWThF 8:30-9:10am and by appointment |
| Home Phone: | 447-8914 |
| Text: | Calculus, 3rd Edition, by James Stewart, Brooks/Cole Publishing. |
| Problem Sets and Quizzes: | Assorted Problem Sets 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 will also be given frequently. Combined these will be worth 400 points (50% of the final grade). |
| Exams: | There will be two exams during the course of the semester, administered
during class time. The dates of these are indicated in the schedule on
the back side of this sheet. These exams will be worth 100 points (12.5%
of the final grade) each.
The final exam will be worth 200 points (25% 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 June 5th
Section 12.1 |
Tuesday June 6th
Section 12.2 |
Wednesday June 7th
Section 12.3 |
Thursday June 8th
Section 12.4 |
Friday June 9th
Section 12.5 |
| Monday June 12th
Section 12.6 |
Tuesday June 13th
Section 12.7 |
Wednesday June 14th
Section 12.8 |
Thursday June 15th
Review for Exam |
Friday June 16th
Exam 1 |
| Monday June 19th
Section 13.1 |
Tuesday June 20th
Section 13.2 |
Wednesday June 21st
Section 13.3 |
Thursday June 22nd
Section 13.3 |
Friday June 23rd
Section 13.4 |
| Monday June 26th
Section 13.5 |
Tuesday June 27th
Section 13.5 |
Wednesday June 28th
Section 13.6 |
Thursday June 29th
Section 13.7 |
Friday June 30th
Section 13.8 |
| Monday July 3rd
Section 13.9 |
Tuesday July 4th
Holiday |
Wednesday July 5th
Section 13.9 |
Thursday July 6th
Review for Exam |
Friday July 7th
Exam 2 |
| Monday July 10th
Section 14.1 |
Tuesday July 11th
Section 14.1 |
Wednesday July 12th
Section 14.2 |
Thursday July 13th
Section 14.3 |
Friday July 14th
Section 14.3 |
| Monday July 17th
Section 14.4 |
Tuesday July 18th
Section 14.5 |
Wednesday July 19th
Section 14.6 |
Thursday July 20th
Section 14.6 |
Friday July 21st
Section 14.7 |
| Monday July 24th
Section 14.8 |
Tuesday July 25th
Section 14.8 |
Wednesday July 26th
Section 14.9 |
Thursday July 27th
Section 14.10 |
Friday July 28th
Review for Exam |
| Monday July 31st
Final Exam |
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.