Mathematics 259: Multivariate Calculus


Credits:

3 (Note: Credit awarded only for Math 259 or 265, not both)

Prerequisites:

Math 166

Required for:

Math 266

Course Description:

Topics include functions of several variables, vectors in two and three variables, partial derivatives, surfaces and gradients, tangent planes, differentials, chain rule, optimizations, space curves, and multiple integrals.

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Stewart’s 5th edition book: Calculus, Early Transcendentals

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Last Modified: November 10, 2005