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Math 211: Honors Multivariable CalculusCourse DescriptionThis is the honors course in multivariable calculus. Topics covered in the course will include, basic structure of euclidean space, parameterized curves and surfaces, limits in several variables, differentiability in several variables, integration in several variables, vector calculus, Green's theorem, Stokes' theorem and Gauss's theorem. There will be 11 problem sets (30%), two midterm exams (30% of best score) and one final exam (40%). Lectures are Monday and Wednesday 1:30-2:45 on Zoom -- see blackboard for the link. Section meets Friday 1:30-2:20 on Zoom -- see blackboard for the link.
Problem sets will be due in blackboard on Fridays (see below for dates). No late homework will be accepted. The lowest grade will be dropped. Lecturer: Jacob Bernstein. Lecturer Office hours: by appointment TA: Elham Matinpour. TA Office hours: TBA ReferencesThe course text is
ExamsThere will be three exams. Two midterms and a final. The format is to be decided.(Tentative) Schedule and HomeworkWeek 1 (1/25 & 1/27): Vector and matrix operationsWeek 2 (2/1 & 2/3): Other coordinate systems and derivativesWeek 3 (2/8 & 2/10): Derivatives and their propertiesWeek 4 (2/15 & 2/17): Vector valued functionsWeek 5 (2/22 & 2/24): Extremal problems in several variablesWeek 6 (3/1 & 3/3): Extremal problems (cont.); First MidtermWeek 7 (3/8 & 3/10): Multiple IntegralsWeek 8 (3/15 & 3/17): Multiple Integrals (cont.)Week 9 (3/24): Line IntegralsNo class MondayWeek 10 (3/29 & 3/31): Surface IntegralsWeek 11 (4/5 & 4/7): Surface Integrals (cont.); Second MidtermWeek 12 (4/12): Maxwells equationNo class WednesdayWeek 13 (4/19 & 4/21): Differential FormsWeek 14: (4/26 & 4/28): Differential Forms (cont.)Final TBAStudents with disabilitiesStudents with documented disabilities or other special needs who require accommodation must register with Student Disability Services. After that, remind the instructor of the specific needs at least two weeks prior to each exam; the instructor must be provided with the official letter stating all the needs from Student Disability Services. JHU ethics statementThe strength of the university depends on academic and personal integrity. In this course, you must be honest and truthful. Ethical violations include cheating on exams, plagiarism, reuse of assignments, improper use of the Internet and electronic devices, unauthorized collaboration, alteration of graded assignments, forgery and falsification, lying, facilitating academic dishonesty, and unfair competition. Report any violations you witness to the instructor. You may consult the associate dean of students and/or the chairman of the Ethics Board beforehand. Read the "Statement on Ethics" at the Ethics Board website for more information. If a student is found responsible through the Office of Student Conduct for academic dishonesty on a graded item in this course, the student will receive a score of zero for that assignment, and the final grade for the course will be further reduced by one letter grade. |