Overview

Functions of several variables, partial derivatives, extreme values, Lagrange multipliers. Multiple integrals, line integrals, surface integrals. Vector differential calculus; grad, div and curl. Integral theorems of Gauss and Stokes. 

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Yann Bernard
Dr Norm Do

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Norm Do
Dr Yann Bernard

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Understand and apply multivariable calculus to problems in the mathematical and physical sciences;

2.

Find and classify the extrema of functions of several variables;

3.

Compute line, surface and volume integrals in Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical polar coordinates;

4.

Apply the integral theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes;

5.

Present a mathematical argument in written form.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Continuous assessment
2 - Examination (3 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Applied sessions
Lectures
Seminars

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Miscellaneous items required (Unit course reader, Printing, Stationery) - $120.

Availability in areas of study

Applied mathematics
Astrophysics
Climate and atmospheric science
Financial and insurance mathematics
Mathematical statistics
Mathematics
Physics
Pure mathematics