MTH 254 - Calculus IV - Vector Calculus

MTH 252  or permission of Instructor.

Recommended Prerequisite(s):  

MTH 253  

Course Description: The fourth course in the calculus sequence for science, mathematics, and engineering majors.  Includes vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, partial differentiation, multiple integration, and vector analysis.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Graph 3D and level curves by hand and using technology (i.e. GeoGebra) (ILO: Quantitative Literacy & Reasoning)
• CLO#2: Find derivatives, directional derivatives, tangent planes, and maximums and minimums for 3D curves.
• CLO#3: Set up and solve double and triple integrals to find areas and volumes of 3D solids.
• CLO#4: Model with vector fields, determining divergence and curl.
• CLO#5: Find and interpret line and surface integrals for 3D functions.