Math 375 (Fall 2022)
Topics in Multi-Variable Calculus and Linear Algebra
Topics in Multi-Variable Calculus and Linear Algebra
Canvas link for this class here.
Professor: Caglar Uyanik (he/him/his) caglar@math.wisc.edu
Lecture Times and Location: MWF 11 AM - 11:50 AM 121 Brogden Psychology Building
Office Hours: Tue 9:30-10:30am, Wed 1:30-2:30pm at Van Vleck 305
Teaching Assistant: Yifan Wei yifan.wei@wisc.edu
Section 301: TR 12:05 PM - 12:55 PM at B219 Van Vleck
Section 302: TR 1:20PM-2:10PM at B309 Van Vleck
Office Hours for the TA: Tue -Th 4-5pm at Van Vleck 722
The textbook is Calculus, Vol. II by Tom Apostol, 2nd edition
We will cover most of chapters 1-4, chapter 8, and some of chapter 9.
There will be two midterm exams and a final exam during which you will have access to a letter sized summary sheet you prepare on your own.
Exam 1: October 12 (evening exam, at 5:45pm in Ingraham 0022)
Exam 2: November 16 (evening exam, at 5:45pm in Ingraham 0022)
Final Exam: December 19, 12:25PM-2:25PM
Assignments will be given in Canvas on a weekly basis. Completed assignments will be submitted electronically via Canvas. Scans in pdf format are preferred. Each assignment will be worth 30 points. Two problems in the assignment will be marked with an asterisk and those will be graded carefully for 10 points each. The remaining 10 points will be given based on completion of the assignment. The lowest two homework assignments will be dropped.
You may work in groups (in fact encouraged!), but each of you must hand in your own work in your own words. Solutions that correspond verbatim with those of your classmates will not be accepted.
Although the internet is a great resource, I urge you to use it wisely. In particular, I request that you do not search for the problems appearing on the assignments. Looking up definitions is OK, looking up (or asking about) problems online is not.
Each exam is worth 25% of your grade. Your section grade is also worth another 25%. Section grade is based on homework (20%) and section participation (5%).
If you are registered for this course, you belong here. I believe in the following axioms:
Axiom 1: Mathematical talent is distributed equally among different groups, irrespective of geographic, demographic, and economic boundaries.
Axiom 2: Everyone can have joyful, meaningful, and empowering mathematical experiences.
Axiom 3: Mathematics is a powerful, malleable tool that can be shaped and used differently by various communities to serve their needs.
Axiom 4: Every student deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.