MATH 223 Multivariable Calculus

Vector products, lines, and planes in three-dimensional space, quadric surfaces, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Differential calculus of vector functions of a single variable: velocity and acceleration vectors, curvature. Partial differentiation, gradient, chain rule, directional derivatives, tangent planes, application to optimization. Multiple integration, change of coordinates, applications. Taylor’s Theorem for Functions of Several Variables, line and surface integrals, Green’s Theorem, Divergence Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem.

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Credit 4 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall and Winter

Prerequisites - MATH 121 with a “C” or higher and (MATH 122 with a “C” or higher , may be taken concurrently or MATH 225 with a “C” or higher , may be taken concurrently)
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) -
Course History -
Change to description and prerequisites 4/2021, effective Fall 2021; Course Rotation updated 10/2017; Course Rotation added 1/2015; Course Outline 6/2014

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