Mathematics 226 Syllabus, Fall 2009

Tentative schedule:

Textbook sectionsTopicsHours (approx.)
1.1-1.7 Vectors in 2 and 3 dimensions: Vector notation, the dot product, equations for planes and lines, n-dimensional geometry, coordinate systems. 6
2.1-2.6 Differentiation in several variables: Functions of several variables, graphing surfaces in three dimensions, limits in several variables, partial derivatives, Newton's method, directional derivatives and the gradient. 10
4.1-4.2 Maxima and minima in several variables: first order differential approximation, critical points, extrema of functions on compact regions. 8
5.1-5.5 Multiple integration: areas and volumes, double and triple integrals, changing the order of integration, integration in polar, spherical and cylindrical coordinates. 8


Important note: Not all of the material contained in the indicated sections of the textbook will be covered in this course. Some of it will be deferred to Math 227. Detailed updates on this will be posted on the course topics page.


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