Math 234 Functions of Several Variables,
Summer 2011
Announcement: Here
is the solution for Exam 3. Have a great summer.
Schedule:
Lecturer: Wafik
Boulos Lotfallah
E-mail: lotfalla@math.wisc.edu
Office: B127 Van Vleck,
Tel: 263-1541
Office Hours: 12:00-1:00 pm MW;
9:15-10:15 am TR, and by appointment.
Mailbox: On the 2nd floor of Van Vleck.
Weblink:
http://www.math.wisc.edu/~lotfalla/math234.htm
TA: Alison Gordon
E-mail: gordon@math.wisc.edu
Office: 722 Van Vleck,
Tel: 263-7902
Office Hours: MW: 11:45am-12:45 pm, T:
9:00-10:00am, R: 2:00-3:00pm.
Mailbox: On the 2nd floor of Van Vleck.
1.
A brief review of vector valued functions.
2.
(Partial) derivatives of functions of several variables, and applications.
3.
(Multiple) integration of functions of several variables, and applications.
4.
Calculus of vector fields (functions from R3 to R3), and
applications.
Textbook:
Thomas’ Calculus 11th and 12th Edition, Addison Wesley,
Non-ET version, including differential equations. ISBN: 032149069X, ISBN-10:
0-321-60075-4.
This is probably
the same text you used for Math 221 and 222. There are also many
supplementary books available to help you, if you want something more. Some
people get copies of the solutions book showing worked out answers to
odd-numbered problems. This can be helpful if you consult it after you have
worked a problem, to see how valid your process was, but can be quite harmful
if you use it to find out how to do the problems.
Prerequisites: Math
222. If it has been a while since you took that (or an equivalent) course, this
is what you will need to look at before the class starts. Even if your
preparation is adequate, it will not hurt to browse through these topics in the
text to make sure you are OK with them.
§ Chapters 1-6 (Calculus of One
Variable): Pretty much everything.
§ Chapter 7 (Transcendental Functions):
The more the better.
§ Chapter 8 (Integration Techniques):
All except 8.6 and 8.7.
§ Sections 10.5, 10.6 (Polar
Coordinates): We will quickly review them.
§ Chapter 12 (Vectors in Space): Very
crucial.
§ Chapter 13 (Vector Valued Functions):
We will start covering it.
Calculator Policy: You are not required to have a
calculator. However, a scientific calculator might be helpful, if you are used
to using it. Some of the assigned problems require you to do a significant amount
of arithmetic. On exams you will be allowed to use non-programmable
calculators, but the questions will be designed to be fair to
those not using calculators. Also, you will be allowed to have one two sided A4
formula sheet.
Theory and Problem
Solution: While the main
goal of this class is the ability to understand and solve problems using the
tools of calculus, a theoretical base is also needed.
Contacting you: I will sometimes send e-mail messages
to the class: Make sure your e-mail address is correctly entered through EASI.
The university maintains the e-mail list based on your email address on record
with the registrar.
Exams and Grading: The
course is divided into three disjoint parts, each ends with an exam done in
class. Makeup exams will not be allowed. The exam schedule is:
· Exam
1: Tuesday, June 28 (100 pts)
· Exam
2: Tuesday, July 19 (100 pts)
· Exam
3: Thursday, August 4 (100 pts)
Additional (100
pts) will be on your weekly homework assignment.
Math 234: Schedule
& Assigned Problems
Reading
Assignments: See the lists of
homework assignments below. Each section covered should be read before we reach
it.
Homework
Assignments: Starting from
Section 13.1, the homework assignments are posted on MathXL.
Please check the MathXL handout for instructions on how to
register.
However, assigned
problems are also represented by the lists of problems below (for each version
of the text). Note that almost all problems are odd-numbered, so you can compare
your answers with the ones given at the end of the textbook.
Homework and Review Problems from the 11th
edition.htm
Homework and Review Problems from the 12th
edition.htm
Help Resources: List of all math help resources on
campus is at:
http://www.math.wisc.edu/~tprogram/mathhelp.html
Drop-in Tutoring: Study at the tables, finish homework,
prepare for exams, and get help when needed.
Place: Supplemental
Instruction Room in Engineering Hall Lobby. Free
and open to all. Look for Red table sign.
Time: Mondays, at 2-6 pm
TA in Charge: Elizabeth Henning
Sample Exam for Exam 1
Exam 1 Solutions.pdf
Sample
Exam 2 and its solution.
Exam 2 Solutions.pdf
Exam 1 curve is:
Grade
Range No. of Students
A
68-80 11
B
58-67 9
C
48-57 10
D
35-47 9
F
0-34 2
Exam 2 curve is:
Grade
Range No. of Students
A
64-75 11
B
55-63 8
C
44-54 11
D
35-43 8
F
0-34 3