Multivariable Calculus

Department: 
MATH
Course Number: 
2551
Hours - Lecture: 
3
Hours - Lab: 
0
Hours - Recitation: 
2
Hours - Total Credit: 
4
Typical Scheduling: 
Every Semester

Linear approximation and Taylor’s theorems, Lagrange multiples and constrained optimization, multiple integration and vector analysis including the theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes.

Prerequisites: 

(MATH 1552 or MATH 1X52) and (MATH 1553 or MATH 1554 or MATH 1564 or MATH 1X53 or MATH 1X54)

 

Course Text: 

Thomas, Calculus: Early Transcendentals, (14th ed.)

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Topic Outline: 
Topic Text Sections Lectures
Vectors and Geometry of Space 12.2-12.6  3
Vector Valued Functions, Vector Calculus, Tangents, Arclength, Motion in Space 13.1-13.6 8
Functions of several variables, Partial Derivatives, Gradients, Extreme Values, Lagrange Multipliers, Taylor's theorem in several variables 14.1-14.10  12
Double and triple integrals 15.1-15.8 10
Vector analysis -- line integrals, surface integrals, and the theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes 16.1-16.8 10