Math 20E (Section C)
Spring 2004 (Bender)
Schedule Homework FAQs
Reading and Doing Mathematics
OFFICE HOURS: Finals week office
hours: Prof. Bender Wed. 8-11 TA Shopple Thur.
1-5
- Prof. Bender: Mon.1-3, Tues. 1-2:30, Fri. 12:30-2, and by appointment in 6111 AP&M ebender@ucsd.edu
- TA : John Shopple: Mon. 2-3, Tues. 2:40-3:40, Thur. 11:30-12:30
and by appointment in 5801 AP&M
jshopple@math.ucsd.edu
MEETING TIMES:
- Lecture: MWF 11-11:50
AM in CSB 002 (Cog. Sci. Bldg.)
- Discussion: Tuesday
sections are at 4, 5, 6 and 7 in Center 201.
The discussion section is an important part of the course. Plan
to attend.
Hand in your homework at your section.
Q: I can't attend my
section. What should I do?
A: Since homework is
due in section, you must make some provision for getting it handed
in. Perhaps a friend will do so or perhaps the TA will
allow you to put it in his/her mailbox before section.
If space allows, you can attend another section without formally
changing sections.
TEXT:Davis
and Snider, Introduction
to Vector Analysis, 7th edition.
There will be some reference to Stewart (good if you have it, but no need
to buy it).
HOMEWORK & EXAMS:
Academic
Integrity Guidelines for homework and exams
|
15% |
homework |
due in your section |
|
20% |
1st midterm |
11 AM Wed. 4/21 in CSB 002 & APM 2402* |
|
25% |
2nd midterm |
11 AM Wed. 5/26 in CSB 002 & APM 2402* |
|
40% |
final exam |
11:30 AM Fri. 6/11 in CSB 002 (all exam takers) |
*If your last
name starts with A-P: CSB 002.
If your last name starts with R-Z: APM 2402.
HOMEWORK & GRADING FAQs:
Section
and Homework
Q: What if I have to miss
my section someday?
A: Either have a friend hand
in your homework or make arrangements with your TA to hand it
in at another time.
Q: What if I miss a homework
assignment?
A: You get no credit for it.
Q: I think a homework problem
was graded unfairly, what should I do?
A: You can take it to your
TA, but it's probably not worth the effort since individual problems
are worth relatively little.
How
Grades are Determined (Percentages are Listed Above)
Q: I did poorly on the
____ "hour" exam, but I did well on everything else. Does
this mess up my grade?
A: Probably not. When
I assign course grades, I try to take into account the fact that
someone may have had a bad day on ONE of the two "hour"
exams.
Q: I did well on my exams
but had trouble with homework because it takes me time to learn
the material.
A: If you did the homework,
but did much poorer on it than on the exams, I'll make allowances.
Q: I did well on my exams,
but never bothered to do any homework. Does this mess up my grade?
A: Only in borderline cases.
Q: I know how to do this type
of problem, I just {misread it}/{made an algebra error}/{forgot
how to integrate}/{et cetera} shouldn't I get more credit?
A: The answer is too complicated,
so look at this ps or
pdf file.
The
Exams (Times and Locations are Listed Above)
Q: Do I need blue books
for the exams?
A: Yes.
Q: Do I need to bring my ID
to the exams?
A: Yes. We may or may
not check IDs.
Q: What topics are covered
on exam ___?
A: This is not yet decided.
When it is, it will appear with the homework listing.
Q: What can I bring to use
on exam ___?
A: This is not yet decided.
When it is, it will appear with the homework listing.
Q: How long is the final exam?
A: Roughly twice the length
of an "hour" exam.