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UMass Boston
Fall 2022 (Sep 6 - Dec 14)
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 W01-0041
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Assignments: Exams: in class, October 4 and November 15
Final Exam: TBA
Quizzes: in class, almost every Thursday
Homework: online, using WeBWorK
Important dates: Tue, Oct 4 - Exam #1
Tue, Nov 15 - Exam #2
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Schedule:
Tue, Sep 6   Three-Dimensional Coordinate Systems. Vectors.
Thu, Sep 8   The Dot Product.
Tue, Sep 13   The Cross Product. Triple products.
Thu, Sep 15   Quiz #1. Equations of Lines and Planes.
Tue, Sep 20   Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinates.
Thu, Sep 22   Quiz #2. Vector Functions and Space Curves.
Tue, Sep 27   Derivatives and Integrals of Vector Functions.
Thu, Sep 29   Quiz #3. Arc Length and Curvature. Motion in Space: Velocity and Acceleration.
Tue, Oct 4   Parametric Surfaces. Functions of Several Variables. Functions and Surfaces.
Thu, Oct 6   Exam #1.
Tue, Oct 11   Limits and Continuity. Partial Derivatives.
Thu, Oct 13   Tangent Planes and Linear Approximations.
Tue, Oct 18   Quiz #4. The Chain Rule. Directional Derivatives and the Gradient Vector.
Thu, Oct 20   Maximum and Minimum Values.
Tue, Oct 25   Quiz #5. Lagrange Multipliers. Double Integrals over Rectangles.
Thu, Oct 27   Iterated Integrals.
Tue, Nov 1   Quiz #6. Double Integrals over General Regions. Double Integrals in Polar Coordinates. Applications of Double Integrals.
Thu, Nov 3   Triple Integrals.
Tue, Nov 8   Quiz #7. Triple Integrals in Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinates.
Thu, Nov 10   Change of Variables in Multiple Integrals.
Tue, Nov 15   Review. Exam #2.
Thu, Nov 17   Line Integrals.
Tue, Nov 22   The Fundamental Theorem for Line Integrals. Green's Theorem.
Tue, Nov 29   Quiz #8. Applications of Line Integrals. Smooth Parametrizations.
Thu, Dec 1   Vector Fields. Surface Area. Surface Integrals.
Tue, Dec 6   Quiz #9. Curl and Divergence. The Divergence Theorem.
Thu, Dec 8   Stokes' Theorem.
Tue, Dec 13   Review.