Summer

2016
Vector Calculus 1 MTH 254 Syllabus CRN# 32180

Location:
PCC Rock Creek Campus, Bldg 2, Room 248
17705 NW Springville Road
Portland, OR 97229
Class times: Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 pm to 8:50 pm
Class dates: June 20, 2016 to August 10, 2016
Credits: 5.00

Instructor: Eric Zupunski
Office: RC 2, Room 244
Office Hours: To be determined in class. Other times by appointment.

Email: eric.zupunski@pcc.edu

Note that I can only respond to emails sent via your PCC email account.
Phone: 971-722-3640

Course Materials: Textbook (Calculus, 4th Edition by Stewart), pencil, and paper. A
graphing calculator is required (TI-89, TI-92, or any other graphing calculator).
Maple, a computer program, will be used in class and on some homework
assignments.

Prerequisites: MTH 253 and prerequisite requirements.

Course Description: Includes multivariate and vector-valued functions from a
graphical, numerical, and symbolic perspective. Applies integration and
differentiation of both types of functions to solve real world problems. Graphing
calculator required. TI-89 Titanium or Casio Classpad 330 recommended.

Evaluation: Grades will be based on:


In-class activities
5%


Homework

10%


Project


15%


Exams


40%


Final Exam

30%

Schedule: The following schedule is tentative, and we may go faster or slower at

times and additional material may be included. Each day shows the sections well
cover in class and the exams.
Week
Dates
Monday
Wednesday
1
6/20, 6/22 Sections 9.1 9.4
Sections 9.4 9.7
2
6/27, 6/29 Sections 10.1 10.3
Sections 10.3 10.5
3
7/4, 7/6
No class
Review, Exam 1
4
7/11, 7/13 Sections 11.1 11.3
Sections 11.4 11.6
5
7/18, 7/20 Sections 11.6 11.7
Sections 12.1 12.3, Review
6
7/25, 7/27 Exam 2
Sections 12.4 12.5
7
8/1, 8/3
Sections 12.5 12.6
Sections 12.6 12.8
8
8/8, 8/10
Section 12.8, Review
Cumulative final exam

Attendance: To be successful, students should attend all class sessions. Students
who miss a class session are responsible for the information and materials they
missed. It is recommended that students who missed classes get some help from the
tutoring services in the Student Learning Center (Building 7, Room 218A).

Homework: Homework will be assigned weekly and will be due each Wednesday.
Late homework will receive at most 80% of the maximum potential grade. Graphs
must be done on graph paper or printed from a computer.

Project: There will be one group project given during the term. Details will be given
in class.

Exams: There will be 2 in-class midterm exams and one final exam. The final exam is
cumulative.

Making up exams: You may not make up a missed exam unless you have informed
me prior to the exam and have a good reason.

Cell phones: All cell phones and pagers should be turned off while class is in session.
If you feel you have special circumstances and need to leave your phone or pager on,
it must be turned to vibrate or silent. If there is an emergency situation and you
must use your phone during class time, please leave the classroom before accepting
and/or conducting your call.

Title IX Statement: Portland Community College is committed to creating and
fostering a learning and working environment based on open communication and
mutual respect. If you believe you have encountered sexual harassment, sexual
misconduct, sexual assault, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, age,
national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability
please contact the Office of Equity and Inclusion at (971) 722-5840 or
equity.inclusion@pcc.edu.

ADA Statement: PCC is committed to supporting all students. If you have an

accommodation form from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), please
make arrangements to meet with the instructor privately to discuss your needs.
Accommodations are not retroactive, but begin when the instructor receives the
OSD Approved Academic Accommodations form from the student. To request
academic accommodations due to a disability, please contact a disability services
counselor on any PCC campus. Office locations, phone numbers and additional
information may be located at www.pcc.edu/resources/disability.

Important PCC web pages:
- Course Content and Outcome Guide for MTH 254:
https://www.pcc.edu/ccog/default.cfm?fa=ccog&subject=MTH&course=254
- PCC Grading Guidelines: www.pcc.edu/resources/academic/standardspractices/documents/G301GradingMarch2011.pdf
- Add/Drop/Withdrawal Deadlines for the term:
www.pcc.edu/registration/dropping.html
- Code of Student Conduct: www.pcc.edu/about/policy/student-rights.pdf#code-ofstudent-conduct
- Academic Integrity Statement: www.pcc.edu/about/policy/studentrights.pdf#academic-integrity