Math 222
Multivariable Calculus
How to get in touch with me
Professor Tom LoFaro
Office: Olin 314
Office Hours: see schedule
Phone: 933-7463
Email: tlofaro@gustavus.edu
Text
Vector Calculus, fourth edition, Marsden and Tromba, W. H.
Freeman and Company.
Objective
In this course we will generalize the Calculus concepts taught in MCS 121
and 122 to higher dimensions. In particular, we will discuss partial
derivatives and their use in optimizing functions of two or more variable.
We will discuss double and triple integrals and their use in computing
areas and volumes. Path integrals will be discussed along with applications
such as work. We will conclude with the classic theorems of Green
and Stokes that relate these latter two concepts.
Chapters Covered
We will be covering chapters 1 through 8. Here is the tentative
schedule for the semester.
Grading
| Homework Assignments |
100 points |
| 3 Exams |
300 points |
| 1 Final Exam |
150 points |
Homework assignments will be posted on the MCS 222 homework
page. Explain your work clearly and concisely in complete sentences
when appropriate. Each section is worth 10 points. Homework
will be collected every Friday in class.
No
late homework is accepted for any reason. The
lowest three homework scores will be dropped. Staple each homework
set.
Exams
Exams will take place during regular class time.
Calculators will be allowed. Some exams may include a takehome portion.
Exam Schedule
| Midterm I |
10/8 |
| Midterm II |
11/5 |
| Midterm III |
12/6 solutions |
| Final Exam |
12/17 1-3PM |
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