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UMass Boston
Spring 2024 (Jan 22 - May 8)
MATH 242 - Multivariable and Vector Calculus -- Section 001
 
Course Description: Differential and integral calculus of functions of several variables and of vector fields. Topics include Euclidean, polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates; dot product, cross-product, equations of lines and planes; continuity, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, optimization in several variables; multiple integrals, iterated integrals, change of coordinates, Jacobians, general substitution rule; curves and surfaces, parametrizations, line integrals, surface integrals; gradient, circulation, flux, divergence; conservative, solenoidal vector fields; scalar, vector potential; Green, Gauss, and Stokes theorems.
Syllabus: Syllabus (PDF file)
Schedule: TuTh 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Th 2:00pm - 2:50pm
in W02-0201
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Help: Office hours:  TuTh 3:00pm - 3:50pm in W02-0201
TuTh 5:30pm - 6:00pm in W03-0154-15
additional times by arrangement.


Blackboard: Instead of sending questions by email, please use the discussion boards available at [...] to post questions and provide answers.
Assignments: Exams: in class, October 4 and November 15
Final Exam: TBA
Quizzes: in class, almost every Thursday
Homework: online, using WeBWorK
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