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                  MATH 2081 - Multivariable Calculus Credits: 5 Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None Course Description: This course is intended for students majoring in chemistry, engineering, physics, science, mathematics, mathematics education, and computer science. Topics include vectors in 3-space, vector functions, functions of two or more variables, partial derivatives, and the chain rule; applications to max/min problems, double and triple integrals; change of variable; polar and spherical coordinates; integration on curves and surfaces; vector fields and the theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes. Use of a 3-D graphing calculator, such as a TI-Nspire, is required. Limited use of a computer algebra system will be made. Offered F, S. MnTC Goals  None
  Prerequisite(s): MATH 1082  with a grade of C or higher, or consent of instructor. Corequisite(s): None Recommendation: Eligible for college-level Reading and English.
  Major Content  
	- Differential Calculus of Functions of Several Variables
	
		- Definition of a function of more than one variable
 
		- Limits and continuity
 
		- Partial and directional derivatives
 
		- Applications to max/min problems, Lagrange multipliers
 
	 
	 
	- Multiple Integrations
	
		- Evaluating double and triple integrals
 
		- Applications; mass and centroid
 
		- Change of variable procedures; polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates
 
	 
	 
	- Vector Analysis
	
		- Vector field
 
		- Line and surface integral
 
		- Theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes
 
		- Vectors
		
			- Introduction to vectors
 
			- Vectors in the plane & basic operations
 
			- Vectors in space & basic operations
 
			- Lines
 
			- Planes
 
			- Vectors
 
			- Differentiation & Integration of vector functions
 
			- Applications
 
		 
		 
	 
	 
  Learning Outcomes  At the end of this course students will be able to:
	- Calculate the distance between two points in three dimensions.
 
	- Find the equation of a sphere.
 
	- Find the equation of a plane.
 
	- Demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems.
 
	- Analyze graphs of surfaces in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates and in parameterized form
 
	- Calculate the divergence and curl of a vector field and apply Gauss¿ Theorem and Stokes¿ Theorem.
 
	- Calculate the dot product and cross product between two vectors.
 
	- Communicate clearly a problems solution and its explanation for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.
 
	- Evaluate double and triple integrals.
 
	- Find the gradient of a function and interpret its meaning.
 
	- Find the partial derivatives of a function of two or more variables.
 
	- Find the tangent plane to the graph of a function.
 
	- Set up and evaluate line integrals and apply Greens Theorem and its equivalents
 
  Competency 1 (1-6)  None Competency 2 (7-10)  None  Courses and Registration
  
				  
  
			
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