MATH 2E: COURSE INFORMATION    

Book: James Stewart: Calculus (Early Transcendentals) 7th Edition

Course Content: Chapter 15 on multiple integrals (15.8 and up) and Chapter 16 on vector calculus.

Exams: There will be two midterms and a final exam. Dates:
              Midterm 1: Monday, January 27 (i.e. Week 4)
              Midterm 2: Wednesday, February 19 (i.e. Week 7)
              Final: Monday, March 17, 8:00 - 10:00 (See WebSoc)

Exceptions: It is everyone's responsibility to show up for exams. Failure to show up at the exam will result in 0 points. The only exception is a verifiable emergency (see below). If you know in advance you will have time conflict with the scheduled exams for justified reasons, please contact the instructor as soon as possible to discuss how to accommodate you.

Exam rules: The exams are "closed book": no books, notes or electronic devices (see below). A picture ID is required and must be presented on request.

Emergencies: In case of emergency the instructor should be notified as soon as possible.

Quizzes: There will be 6 to 8 quizzes, depending on the progress of the course. The topic and the date will be always announced in advance. There will also be an announcement on the webpage. There will be no make-ups for missed quizzes, except verifiable emergencies.

The problems for exams and quizzes will be standard, not tricky and of the same nature as the suggested homework problems.  They will be selected so that they will be doable. However, the problems will be sufficiently distant from those solved in discussions so that they will provide a test of understanding of the material and of independent work. 

Electronic devices during exams: All electronic devices  must be turned off and placed in closed bags. No calculators of any kind may be used on quizzes or exams.

Course grade: The grade will be based on the final exam, midterms and quizzes. These will count as follows:
Final: 40%  
Midterm 1: 25% 
Midterm 2: 25%  
Quizzes: 10%
The grade will be determined by a curve as follows:
Cutoff point for A: Mean + Standard Deviation
Cutoff point fo D: Mean - Standard Deviation
The interval in between will be divided into equal parts to provide the additional grades.
Minimum passing total score is 40%, that is, the total score below 40% corresponds to F.

No extra credit will be given; everyone will be evaluated based on equal criteria. 

Homeworks: Homeworks will not be collected. It is strongly recommended to  work  on the assigned homework problems as they will demonstrate a typical use of the methods we will discuss and also will be the basis of exams. Most importantly, working through the problems is the essential part of the learning process that will enable you to develop the necessary skills and understanding. The only way to learn things is by doing them.

Attendance: Attendance of both lectures and discussions is not required, but strongly encouraged. It is the student's responsibility to keep informed of any announcements, syllabus adjustments or policy changes made during scheduled classes.

Academic integrity: Students are responsible for informing themselves of UCI's policies regarding academic dishonesty. Students found in violation of the code are subject to penalties ranging from loss of credit for work involved to F-grade in the course, and possible risk of suspension or probation. The academic dishonesty policy will be enforced in all areas of the course, including quizzes and exams. For details see: Catalogue-Appendix

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