Calculus 240 Section 3--Spring 2008
Syllabus Lectures, recitations, office hours Homework Exams
Instructor: Alex Popa
TAs: Umut Isik, Aaron Smith
Textbook: Zill and Cullen, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 3rd Edition
Course Description:
This course covers a range of topics that are useful to solve problems in engineering, physics, economics etc. The course is divided in three interconnected parts: linear algebra (matrices, systems of linear equations), vector calculus (overlapping some of the material covered in Mat 114), and ordinary differential equations (series solution of differential equations, systems of linear differential equations, the Laplace transform). It is a fast paced course, therefore it is extremely important to study regularly, and to ask for help during office hours when in danger of falling behind. For a more detailed list of topics, see the math department Mat 240 site.
Grading:
Quizzes: 20%
Two midterms: 30%
Final: 50%
Homework:
You do not have to turn in the homework. However working through all the homework problems each week is the most important ingredient for doing well in the course. You will be tested on the concepts covered in the homework during the recitation quizzes, therefore the homework has to be worked out before your recitation time. It will be posted weekly on the Homework page.
Quizzes:
There will be weekly quizzes during recitations, which will count for 20% of the final grade. Each week, the quizzes will cover the material tested on the homework for the week. No make up quizzes will be allowed, but the lowest quiz grade will be dropped from computing the average.
Exams:
You are allowed to bring a "cheat sheet" to the exams, a regular size sheet of paper with handwritten formulas on both sides. No calculators are permitted on the exams. The midterms will be in class and the exam dates are:
• First midterm: Tuesday, Feb. 19
• Second midterm: Tuesday, Apr. 8
• Final: Friday, May 9, 9-11am, in Museum B17 (also known as the Rainey auditorium)