| Course Title | Calculus III | ||
| Course Code | MH2100 | ||
| Offered | Study Year 2, Semester 1 | ||
| Course Coordinator | Gary Greaves (Dr) | gary@ntu.edu.sg | 6513 8652 |
| Pre-requisites | MH1101 or MH1802 or MH1805 | ||
| Mutually exclusive | MH1803, MH2800, CY1602 | ||
| AU | 4 | ||
| Contact hours | Lectures: 39, Tutorials: 13 | ||
| Approved for delivery from | AY 2022/23 semester 1 | ||
| Last revised | 27 Nov 2022, 19:36 | ||
Calculus III is a core Mathematics course that extends concepts and techniques developed in Calculus I and Calculus II to the case of functions of several real variables. In other words, we try to do the same things as in Calculus I and II, but in higher dimensions. In this course, we shall discuss the notions of limits, continuity, derivatives and integrals of real-valued and vector-valued functions of many variables. Most of the time, extending these familiar notions from one to several variables requires some degree of ingenuity, and we are going to have to spice up the material from Calculus I and II with a little bit of geometry and linear algebra.Techniques learned in Calculus III are essential for financial analysts, engineers, and for further study in mathematics.
Upon successfully completing this course, you should be able to:
Parametric curves and tangent lines
Limits, continuity, and partial derivatives
Partial derivatives and the classification of extreme points
Tangent spaces and differentiability
The chain rule and directional derivatives
Lagrange multipliers
Double integrals
Multiple integrals and substitution
Vector fields and line integrals
Green’s theorem and surface integrals
Stokes’ theorem
The divergence theorem
Summary
| Component | Course ILOs tested | SPMS-MAS Graduate Attributes tested | Weighting | Team / Individual | Assessment Rubrics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment | |||||
| Mid-semester Quiz | |||||
| Short Answer Questions 1 | 1, 2 | 1. a, b 3. a | 25 | individual | See Appendix for rubric |
| Short Answer Questions 2 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 1. a, b 3. a | 25 | individual | See Appendix for rubric |
| Examination (2 hours) | |||||
| Short Answer Questions | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 1. a, b 2. c 3. a | 50 | individual | See Appendix for rubric |
| Total | 100% | ||||
These are the relevant SPMS-MAS Graduate Attributes.
1. Competence
a. Independently process and interpret mathematical theories and methodologies, and apply them to solve problems
b. Formulate mathematical statements precisely using rigorous mathematical language
2. Creativity
c. Develop new applications of existing techniques
3. Communication
a. Present mathematics ideas logically and coherently at the appropriate level for the intended audience
Mid Term Quiz: formative feedback is written in the students’ midterm scripts, which are returned to the students. Students will also receive formative feedback for all learning outcomes (including LO 7-9 tested in the final exam) during weekly tutorial classes from Week 2-Week 13.
| Lectures (39 hours) | Derivation and demonstration: Problem solving: Peer Instruction: |
| Tutorials (13 hours) | Derivation and demonstration: Problem solving: Peer Instruction: |
James Stewart, Calculus (8th edition) ISBN-10:1285740629
Absence due to medical or other reasons
If you are sick and unable to attend a midterm you must:
1. Send an email to the instructor regarding the absence.
2. Submit the original Medical Certificate* to an administrator.
*The Medical Certificate mentioned above should be issued in Singapore by a medical practitioner registered with the Singapore Medical Association.
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As a student, it is important that you recognize your responsibilities in understanding and applying the principles of academic integrity in all the work you do at NTU. Not knowing what is involved in maintaining academic integrity does not excuse academic dishonesty. You need to actively equip yourself with strategies to avoid all forms of academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, academic fraud, collusion and cheating. If you are uncertain of the definitions of any of these terms, you should go to the Academic Integrity website for more information. Consult your instructor(s) if you need any clarification about the requirements of academic integrity in the course.
| Instructor | Office Location | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Greaves (Dr) | MAS-05-03 | 6513 8652 | gary@ntu.edu.sg |
| Week | Topic | Course ILO | Readings/ Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parametric curves and tangent lines | 1 | 10.1 (Curves Defined by Parametric Equations) |
| 2 | Limits, continuity, and partial derivatives | 2 | 14.1 (Functions of Several Variables), 14.2 (Limits and Continuity), and 14.3 (Partial Derivatives) |
| 3 | Partial derivatives and the classification of extreme points | 2 | Section 14.7 (Maximum and Minimum Values) |
| 4 | Tangent spaces and differentiability | 5 | Section 14.4 (Tangent Planes and Linear Approximations) |
| 5 | The chain rule and directional derivatives | 3, 9 | Section 14.5 (The Chain Rule), 14.6 (Directional Derivatives and the Gradient Vector) |
| 6 | Midterm 1 | 2, 9 | 14.8 (Lagrange Multipliers) |
| 7 | Double integrals | 4 | 15.1 (Double Integrals over Rectangles), 15.2 (Double Integrals over General Regions), 15.3 (Double Integrals in Polar Coordinates) |
| 8 | Multiple integrals and substitution | 4, 6 | 15.6 (Triple Integrals), 15.7 (Triple Integrals in Cylindrical Coordinates), 15.8 (Triple Integrals in Spherical Coordinates), 15.9 (Change of Variables in Multiple Integrals) |
| 9 | Vector fields and line integrals | 7 | 16.1 (Vector Fields), 16.2 (Line Integrals), 16.3 (The Fundamental Theorem for Line Integrals), and 16.5 (Curl and Divergence) |
| 10 | Green’s theorem and surface integrals | 7, 8 | 16.4 (Green's Theorem), 16.6 (Parametric Surfaces and Their Areas), and 16.7 (Surface Integrals) |
| 11 | Midterm 2 | 8 | 16.8 (Stokes' Theorem) |
| 12 | The divergence theorem | 8 | 16.9 (The Divergence Theorem) |
| 13 | Summary | 7, 8 |