M W408D - Sequences, Series, and Multivariable - Summer 2023

Instructor
Dr. Eric Staron (he/him/his)
Office: PMA 13.158
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: MW, 9:30-11; MW, all via zoom.

Teaching Assistant
Name:
Office:
Email:
Office Hours:

Class Information
Lecture: MWF, 11:30a-12:45a, CPE 2.214
Disc. Section: (86430) TTH, 10a-11:15a, PMA 7.104; (86435) TTH, 11:30a-12:45p, PMA 7.104

Course Websites
Quest: https://quest.cns.utexas.edu/. Canvas: http://canvas.utexas.edu//

Course Materials
Calculus, Early Transcendentals, 8th edition, by James Stewart (optional but recommended).

Course Description
408D is designed for students in the natural and social sciences and engineering students. The
emphasis in this course is on problem-solving, not on theory. While the course necessarily includes
some discussion of theoretical notions, its primary objective is not the production of theorem-
provers. M 408D contains a treatment of infinite series, and an introduction to vectors and vector
calculus in 2-space and 3-space, including parametric equations, partial derivatives, gradients, and
multiple integrals.
Course Structure
This course is designed for students to attend in the physical classroom. Class will be recorded
and students will be able to attend class via zoom, but class activities will not be altered for student
not in the classroom. Furthermore, exams must be taken in the classroom at the assigned
times.

There are 6 days when class will be fully-virtual. Those days are listed on the course schedule at
the end of this document. Student should attend via zoom on those days.

Each week short lecture videos will be posted to Canvas. Students are expected to watch these
videos before class. Students will be able to watch these videos as many times as they want, and
will remain posted all semester.

It is normal and expected that you will still have questions after watching the videos. Also, the
videos do not contain all of the information that will be on the HW and exams. During class I will
be answering questions about the videos and introducing new material. We will also be working
many, Many, MANY practice problems.

Class recordings are reserved only for students in this class for educational purposes and are pro-
tected under FERPA. The recordings should not be shared outside the class in any form. Violation
of this restriction by a student could lead to Student Misconduct proceedings.

Prerequisites
A grade of C- or better in M 408C, M 308L, M 408L, M 308S or M 408S. Only one of the following
may be counted: Mathematics 403L, 408D, 408M (or 308M). Math majors are required to take
both M 408C and M 408D (or either the equivalent sequence M 408K, M 408L, M 408M; or the
equivalent sequence M 408N, M 408S, M 408M). Mathematics majors are required to make grades
of C- or better in each of these courses.
Rules for the Classroom
I expect you to be courteous to each other. Academic Dishonesty will result in an F for the course.

Learning Objectives for the Course

(1) Students will develop effective thinking and communication skills applicable in mathematics
and well beyond mathematics. (2) Students will develop mathematical independence and experi-
ence mathematical inquiry. (3) Students will be able to solve mathematical problems using tools
and concepts from core mathematical areas including Algebra and Calculus. (4) Students will have
an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics.

Grading
Your grade is a reflection of your mastery of the learning objectives and will be determined by
online homework, 3 during-class exams, and a final exam. Grades will be determined using the
following scale:

100-93, A 92-90, A- 89-87, B+ 86-83, B 82-80, B- 79-77, C+

76-73, C 72-70, C- 69-65, D+ 64-60, D 59-0, F

I will round to the nearest integer.

Homework (10%): Homework assignments are typically due on Tuesday nights and Friday nights
at 11:30p. Homework will be assigned regularly via the Web using the UT Homework Service,
QUEST; all answers and grades will be returned via the Web also using Quest. The lowest 3 scores
will be dropped.

This course makes use of the web-based Quest content delivery and homework server system maintained by the
College of Natural Sciences. This homework service will require a $30 charge per student per class for its use,
with no student being charged more than $60 a semester. This goes toward the maintenance and operation of the
resource. Please go to http://quest.cns.utexas.edu to log in to the Quest system for this class. After the 12th
day of class, when you log into Quest you will be asked to pay via credit card on a secure payment site. Quest
provides mandatory instructional material for this course, just as is your textbook, etc. For payment questions,

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email [email protected].

During-Class Exams (75%): The exam dates are 06/16, 07/14, and 08/04. Calculators are not
allowed during the exams. I replace your lowest exam grade with your final if that will help
your course grade. Because of this policy there will be absolutely positively no unexcused
make-up exams.

Final Exam (15%): The final exam is cumulative. It is scheduled by the registrar for 08/14 at 2p.
If you do not show up to the final exam, you will earn a 0 on the final.

The final exam is optional for anyone with a course grade of 80%.

Additional places to get help

Sanger Learning Canter: https://ugs.utexas.edu/slc
UT CalcLab: https://www.ma.utexas.edu/academics/undergraduate/calclab
Student with Disabilities
Students who fall under the University’s Learning Disability Policy must present certification of
that fact to the student’s instructor prior to the first test. The University of Austin provides upon
request appropriate academic accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. For more
information and certification letter, contact the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement,
Services for Students with Disabilities:
http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/ssd/, 471- 6259, 471-6441 TTY.
Students with disabilities must make arrangements with the instructor or the UT Testing center
2 weeks before each exam. Failure to do so will result in a student forfeiting their accommodations.

Counseling and Mental Health Center

Student Services Bldg (SSB), 5th Floor Hours: M–F 8am–5pm
512 471 3515 (appointments)
512 471 CALL (crisis line)

Dean of Students
The Office of the Dean of Students is committed to helping all students at the University of Texas
at Austin reach their fullest potential. If there are circumstances or emergencies which are making
it impossible for you to be successful, you should consider contacting the Dean of Students and
the Student Emergency Services:

https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/
https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/emergency/
512-471-5017
[email protected]

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

This class is for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, socioeconomic status,

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national origin, language, sexual orientation, and disability. I will make every effort to create an
environment where you feel comfortable. If this statement can be improved, please let me know
how. If you do not feel fully embraced as a member of the class, please reach out so we can work
together on creating a better environment for you and the rest of the class.

Seeking Help
Seeking help is NOT an indication of inferior mathematical ability; it is an affirmation of your
academic wisdom. This course moves quickly and the material can be quite difficult. The TA and
I are here to help during class, discussion sections, office hours, email, or canvas messaging.

UT Honor Code
As a student of The University of Texas at Austin, you shall abide by the core values of the
University and uphold academic integrity. You are expected to abide by the honor code. You are
also expected to notify the instructor when someone is not abiding by the honor code.
Sharing of Course Materials is Prohibited
No materials used in this class, including, but not limited to, lecture hand-outs, videos, assess-
ments (quizzes, exams, papers, projects, homework assignments), in-class materials, review sheets,
and additional problem sets, may be shared online or with anyone outside of the class unless you
have my explicit, written permission. Unauthorized sharing of materials promotes cheating. It is
a violation of the University’s Student Honor Code and an act of academic dishonesty. I am well
aware of the sites used for sharing materials, and any materials found online that are associated
with you, or any suspected unauthorized sharing of materials, will be reported to Student Con-
duct and Academic Integrity in the Office of the Dean of Students. These reports can result in
sanctions, including failure in the course.

Class Recordings
Class recordings are reserved only for students in this class for educational purposes and are pro-
tected under FERPA. The recordings should not be shared outside the class in any form. Violation
of this restriction by a student could lead to Student Misconduct proceedings.

Core Curriculum Student Competencies

This course is designed to:
• accurately manipulate and analyze numerical data using mathematical strategies.
• apply appropriate mathematical strategies to solve a given problem and assess the reasonableness
of the results.
• effectively express and communicate the results of problem-solving using appropriate mathemat-
ical language and symbolism.

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Summer 2023 Disclaimer
This syllabus is subject to change. All changes will be communicated in class as well as via Canvas.
Students who miss class are responsible for learning about the changes to the syllabus.

Date Sections Covered* Notes Date Sections Covered* Assignment

06/01 No Class 07/10 §11.1-11.2
06/02 §5.5-7.1 07/11 Discussion
06/05 §7.1-7.2 07/12 §11.2-§11.3
06/06 Discussion 07/13 Discussion
06/07 §7.3 07/14 Exam 2
06/08 Discussion 07/17 §11.3-§11.5
06/09 §7.4 Virtual 07/18 Discussion
06/12 §7.8 Virtual 07/19 §11.5-§11.6
06/13 Discussion 07/20 Discussion
06/14 §7.5 Virtual 07/21 §11.6-§11.7 Virtual
06/15 Discussion 07/24 §11.8-11.9
06/16 Exam 1 In-Class 07/25 Discussion
06/19 No Class 07/26 §11.9-11.10
06/20 Discussion 07/27 Discussion
06/21 §9.1 Virtual 07/28 §11.10-11.11
06/22 Discussion 07/31 §14.1-§14.2
06/23 §9.2 Virtual 08/01 Discussion
06/26 §9.3-9.4 08/02 §14.3, §14.5
06/27 Discussion 08/03 Discussion
06/28 §9.5-9.6 08/04 Exam 3
06/29 Discussion 08/07 §15.1
06/30 §9.6, 10.1 08/08 Discussion
07/03 No Class 08/09 §15.2
07/04 Discussion 08/10 Discussion
07/05 §10.2-10.3 08/11 §15.3
07/06 Discussion
07/07 §10.3-10.4 08/14 Final 2-5p

*The sections refer to the course textbook, Calculus, Early Transcendentals, 8th Edition, by Stew-
art