Dr. Abdul Hassen
Office: Robinson Hall, Mathematics Department 229E
Phone (856) 256-4500 ext 3888. e-mail: hassen@rowan.edu
Office Hours: MW 8:25a.m -
9:15a.m. T 9:25a.m – 10:40am pm and by appointment
Prerequisite: Calculus II
Text: Rogawski’s
Calculus, Early Transcendental, 2nd Edition published by Freeman Co.
Course Description: This course includes: vectors,
vector functions, velocity, acceleration, partial differentiation, directional
derivatives, multiple integration, and vector calculus. The student is expected
to use a computer algebra system, such as Mathematica, in addition to a
graphing calculator.
Objectives: Students
will demonstrate the ability to: (i) graph and find areas in polar coordinates; (ii)
calculate dot and cross products; (iii) identify and find equations for lines,
planes and quadric surfaces, (iv) compute partial derivatives; (v) evaluate
double and triple integrals and find area and volumes with them, and (vi) compute and apply
line integrals, Green's Theorem, and Stokes Theorem.
Technology: In addition to the graphing calculators, students are required to use Mathematica and other computer software packages. A manual for the use of TI 89 can be found on BbCE
Content: We
will cover the following sections from the text book.
CHAPTER 11. Parametric Equation and Polar Coordinates
Sections 1 through 4 will be covered (This will be a review)
CHAPTER 12. Vectors Geometry
Sections 1 through 5 will be covered
CHAPTER 13. Calculus of Vector-Valued Functions
Sections 1 through 5 will be covered
CHAPTER 14 Differentiation in Several Variables
Sections 1 through 8 will be covered
CHAPTER 15 Multiple Integration
Sections 1 through 4 will be covered
CHAPTER 16 Line and Surface Integrals
Sections 1 through 5 will be covered
CHAPTER 17 Fundamental Theorem of Vector Analysis
Sections 1 through 3 will be covered
Grading Policy: Students will be graded based on four tests (80%), four sets of homework problems (10%) and three Mathematica assignments (10%). The dates for the tests will be announced in class at least a week in advance. The four tests will cover the following sections from the textbook.
Test 1 (20%) covers chapter 11 and 12
Test 2 (20%) covers chapter 13
Test 3 (20%) covers chapter 14
Test 4 (20% of total grades) covers chapters 15, 16, and 17.
Numerical grades will be converted to letter grades by the following scale.
A = 90 to 100, B= 80 to 89, C= 70 to 79, D= 60 to 69, F= 0 to 59
Attendance: Students are expected to attend all classes and be on time. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to study the section(s) covered and do the homework. If you are absent the day of a regularly scheduled test, a grade of zero is automatically recorded as your test score. You will be permitted to make up this zero only when you can confirm that you were absent for reasons beyond your control. In such cases, you must phone 256 - 4500 extension 3888 and leave a message for me including your name and phone number, the reason for your absence and the date you anticipate returning. Students who fail to leave the above information will be assigned the grade of zero for that test.
PASS NO CREDIT OPTION: There is no such option for this course. The grades I assign are A, B , C, D, F.
Cheating: Cheating on a test or assignment seriously undermines the integrity of the academic system and will not be tolerated. If I determine that a student has cheated, I will assign the grade of F for this course and send a letter to this effect to his advisor. Even though a student is not cheating, he or she is expected to refrain from actions which could be suspicious. Using common sense on your part should avoid unnecessary embarrassment.
Questions and Answers: The best time to ask questions is during class. Many times students fear that their questions will seem foolish, while in fact, many others also have the same question. I urge you to ask your questions during class. If you have questions that were not answered in class, you may stop by my office during the following office hours.
HOMEWORK
You should be aware that the only way to learn mathematics is by doing mathematics. Thus, I recommend that you do AT LEAST ALL odd numbered problems from the sections we cover. The table that contains a list of homework problems that you should submit NO LATER than a week after the section is covered in class can be found BbCE
MATHEMATICA ASSIGNMENTS are available on BbCE