81719 MAC 2313 U01 MULTIVARIABLE CALC. MoWe:1:00PM-1:50PM, GC 279A, Fr: 12:00PM-1:50PM, PC 438 (rukim@fiu.edu). FALL 2014

Description: This course deals with the differential and integral calculus of real valued multivariable functions.
The topics include:
Directional and partial derivatives, gradients, and their applications; differential calculus of vector valued functions; multiple, iterated, line and surface integrals.
Prerequisite: MAC 2312 or equivalent
Text: Howard Anton, Irl Bivens, Stephen Davis, Calculus, Early Transcendentals, 10th edition.
Instructor: PHILIPPE RUKIMBIRA
Office hours and phone: DM 436A, Tu: 1400-1500; We: 1200-1300. Ph: 305-348 2224

Material to be covered:

  • Chapters 11, 12, 13 , 14 and 15

    • Tests and quizzes:

  • There will be two midterms, worth 20 points each. The dates are October 1 and November 12
  • There are no make-up midterms. A missed midterm exam can be waived upon presentation of a valid, verifiable proof of emergency situation at time of scheduled examination.
  • Final: A mandatory comprehensive, final exam will carry 40 points. The date and time are Monday, December 8, 2014, 12:00PM-2:00PM, GC 279A.
  • Students will be given the 0 score for a missed final examination. However, with a valid, verifiable proof of emergency situation at the time of scheduled final examination, a student may have his\her final examination rescheduled for the following semester's week of finals; in that case, an incomplete grade will be assigned.
  • Quizzes: Two (2) 30 minute-quizzes; Dates: September 10 and October 22. Each is worth 10 points.
  • A score of 0 will be assigned for a missed quiz. Absolutely no make-ups, no waivers will be granted for quizzes.

    Grades: Grades will be assigned on the basis of 100 points.

  • Midterms: 40
  • Final: 40
  • Quizzes: 20

    • Grade-Score:
    A---------------------------------90-100
    A_--------------------------------85-90
    B+--------------------------------80-85
    B---------------------------------75-80
    B_--------------------------------70-75
    C+--------------------------------65-70
    C---------------------------------55-65
    C_--------------------------------50-55
    D---------------------------------40-50
    F---------------------------------00-40

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