MAT 397: Calculus III

MAT 397
Calculus III
(4 credits)
Class Size: 10-25

Faculty: Pawel Grzegrzolka, Assistant Teaching Professor, Syracuse University
Administrative Contact: Tavish Van Skoik, Assistant Director, Project Advance  

Course Catalog Description

Analytic geometry and vectors; functions of more than one variable, multiple integrals, partial differentiation, physical applications. Shared Competencies Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills

Course Overview

MAT 397 is the third course in a three-semester sequence in calculus designed for mathematics, science, and engineering majors and those in other majors who intend to take advanced courses in mathematics. Concepts covered in the course include: vectors, vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, and multiple integration.

1. Vectors and the Geometry of Space: a) three-dimensional coordinate systems, b) the dot product, c) the cross product, d) equations of lines and planes, e) cylinders and quadric surfaces.
2. Vector Functions: a) vector functions and space curves, b) derivatives and integrals of vector functions, c) arc length and curvature, d) velocity and acceleration.
3. Partial derivatives: a) functions of several variables, b) limits and continuity, c) partial derivatives, d) tangent planes and lineal approximations, e) the chain rule, f) directional derivatives and the gradient vector, g) maximum and minimum values, h) Lagrange multipliers.
4. Multiple Integrals: a) double integrals over rectangles, b) iterated integrals, c) double integrals over general regions, d) double integrals in polar coordinates, e) applications of double integrals, f) triple integrals, g) triple integrals in cylindrical coordinates, h) triple integrals in spherical coordinates, i) change of variables in multiple integrals.
5. Vector Calculus: a) vector fields, b) line integrals, c) the fundamental theorem for line integrals, d) Green’s theorem e) Stokes theorem f) divergence theorem

Pre- / Co-requisites

To register for this course, students must provide documents confirming completion of one of the following prerequisites: 
1. Passing Syracuse University MAT 295 and 296 with a grade of C- or better;
2. Earning a score of 4 or better on the AP BC calculus examination; or
3. Earning a qualifying score on University examinations

Course Objectives

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Laboratory

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Required Materials

Multivariable Calculus: Early Transcendentals,  8th Edition; Stewart, J. 
ISBN: 9781305266643 
OR
Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 8th Edition;  Stewart, J.
ISBN: 9781285741550

Instructor Recommendations

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