Multivariate Calculus, Honors

Program Overview

This honors-level calculus course in two and three dimensions emphasizes vector analysis, including Green's, Stokes', and Gauss's theorems. It features active student participation through discussions and covers applications and theory. The course runs from September 3 to December 10, 2024, and is open to first-year honors students with basic math skills.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Content: Techniques of calculus in two and three dimensions.
Vectors, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line integrals, and a complete coverage of Vector Analysis, including the theorems of Green, Stokes, and Gauss. There will be some emphasis on the underlying theory, numerous applications will be included, and some attention will be paid to history. Active student participation will be encouraged. A 50-minute discussion meeting will be included in this course.
• Structure: The course is structured as a discussion-based course with a 50-minute discussion meeting included.
• Course Schedule: The course runs from September 3, 2024 to December 10, 2024.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: Active student participation will be encouraged.

Other:

• Eligibility: First year Honors students
• Prerequisites: The course presupposes knowledge of basic math skills.
• Gen-Eds: R2
• Meeting: We 2:30PM 3:20PM Lederle Grad Res Tower Rm 171
• Class Attributes: HONS: ENRICHED
• Academic Career: UGRD
• Note: Because this course presupposes knowledge of basic math skills, it will satisfy the R1 requirement upon successful completion.