Math 376 (Spring 2022)
Topics in Multi-Variable Calculus and Differential Equations
Topics in Multi-Variable Calculus and Differential Equations
Canvas link for this class is here.
Professor: Caglar Uyanik (he/him/his) caglar@math.wisc.edu
Lecture Times and Location: MWF 12:05 PM - 12:55 PM B115 Van Vleck Hall
Office Hours: Wed 2-4PM at 305 Van Vleck Hall and by appointment
Teaching Assistant: James Tautges tautges2@wisc.edu
Section 301: TR 9:55 AM - 10:45 AM B235 Van Vleck Hall
Section 303: TR 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM 4314 Sewell Social Sciences
Office Hours for the TA: Wed 10:00-11:00AM 518 Van Vleck Hall and by appointment
The textbook is Calculus, Vol. II by Tom Apostol, 2nd edition
We will cover most of chapters 10-11-12, chapter 6, and some of chapter 7.
There will be two EVENING 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: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 5:45PM-7PM in Van Vleck B239.
Exam 2: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 from 5:45PM-7PM in Van Vleck B239.
Final Exam: May 10, 2022 from 7:45 AM - 9:45 AM
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.