MTH 277: Vector Calculus (4 credits) |
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This course presents vector valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals and topics from the calculus of vectors.
Prerequisite :
The following are required for entry into this course:
- MTH 174 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry or equivalent
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Objectives |
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If you do well in this course, you will be able to:
- determine the equation of lines, planes, spheres, cylinders, and quadric surfaces in 3- dimensional space
- define a three-dimensional vector function and compute its higher order derivatives
- determine the arc length of a vector function and determine the tangent, normal, binormal, velocity and acceleration vectors and curvature for a vector function at a given point
- define limit and continuity of a function of two or three variables
- define and compute the partial derivative, total derivative, directional derivatives and extrema of functions of two and three variables
- compute exact differentials and line integrals
- compute double integrals in Cartesian and polar coordinates
- compute triple integrals in Cartesian, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates
- apply Green's Theorem to the solution of line integrals
- compute area, volume, mass and center of mass using double and triple integrals
- obtain competency in the use of a graphing utility and CAS
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Materials |
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Grading |
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Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)
ASSIGNMENTS |
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Quizzes |
25 |
Midterm Exam |
35 |
Final Exam |
40 |
Your final grade may be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass both exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.
Grading Scale |
A |
90-100 |
B |
80-89 |
C |
70-79 |
D |
60-69 |
F |
0-59 |
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Exams |
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There are 2 paper & pencil exams in this course.
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Beginning the Course |
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Last Updated:
September 1, 2015
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