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MATH 253 Syllabus

Engineering Calculus III

Revised: November 2006

Course Description

Multivarible calculus, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, Green's Theorem. PREQ: 252, or placement.

Objectives

1. To provide an introduction to the differential and integral calculus of functions of several variables;

2. To provide students with problem solving skills using the mutivariable calculus;

3. To expose students to real-life applications of multivariable calculus from a variety of fields;

Text

Stewart, James. Multivariable Calculus: concepts and contexts. 2nd edition, Brooks/Cole, 2001.

Grading Procedure

Grading procedures and factors influencing course grade are left to the discretion of individual instructors, subject to general university policy.

Attendance Policy

Attendance policy is left to the discretion of individual instructors, subject to general university policy.

Course Outline

  • Chapter 9 - Vectors and the Geometry of Space (7 days)
    Sections 1-7
  • Chapter 10 - Vector Functions (5 days)
    Sections 1 - 5
  • Chapter 11 - Partial Derivatives (7 days)
    Sections 1 - 6
  • Chapter 12 (10 days)
    Sections 1 - 9
  • Chapter 13 (6 days)
    Sections 1-6
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