Syllabus for MATH 154 |
Objectives
This course is continuation of Calculus I and it aims to provide more insight to advanced mathematical techniques in engineering. Topics covered are: Functions of several variables, partial derivatives, free and constrained extrema. Tangent plane, extreme values, method of Lagrange multipliers, Multiple integrals and applications, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Sequences, improper integrals, infinite series of constants, power series and Taylor's series with applications. Prerequisite: MATH 153.
Textbook
"Calculus, A Complete Course" by Robert A. Adams, 7th Edition, Addison Wesley.
References
"Calculus, Early Transcendentals" by Howard Anton, Irl Bivens, Stephen Davis, Eighth Edition, Wiley.
Grading
Exam |
Ratio |
Midterm I |
25% |
Midterm II |
25% |
Final Exam |
40% |
Quizzes |
10% |
Course Content
* Applications by Using Maple
1. Infinite Series, Three-Dimensional Graphing.
2. Partial Derivatives.
3. Double and Multiple Integrals.
4. Gradient, Divergence.
5. Solving Differential Equations with dsolve.
Rules
Attendance is an essential requirement of this course and is the responsibility of the student. Class begins promptly and you are expected to be present at the beginning and at the end of each class session.
Notes
Homework problems are the best preparation for exams. You should try to work the homework problems without constant reference to the text or passively receiving help from others. We encourage discussing problems with others, but you should try to do the actual problems yourself. If you have gotten the idea about how to solve a problem from another person or by looking things up in the text, try to do a related problem without outside aid.
* The content of this syllabus can be changed by the instructor at any time by informing the related department's head.
* The student is supposed to be aware of the facts and notices written in this syllabus.