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MATH067 PO - Vector Calculus

When Offered: Each semester.
Instructor(s): Á. Chávez; V. de Silva; A. Rumbos; G. Sarkis; S. Shahriari
Credit: 1

Building on linear algebra and single-variable calculus, gives a streamlined introduction to multivariable (or “vector”) calculus. Topics include different types of integrals (line, double, surface, triple) and derivatives (partial, directional, total); the famous div, grad and curl operators; why the chain rule is easy and fun; the all-time best version of the fundamental theorem of calculus (by Stokes); and an answer to the vexing question: “What is dx?”. Prerequisites: MATH 060 PO . Previously offered as MATH107 PO.
Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
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