ChE Tulsa University

MATH 2073  Calculus III
Required course for ChE program

Catalog Description: Continuation of Math 2024. Vector geometry and calculus. Functions of several variables.  Partial and directional derivatives.  Double and triple integrals.  Line and surface integrals.   Divergence.   Green’s theorems. Prerequisite: Math 2024.

Textbook: Calculus: Single and Multivariable, 3nd Edition, Hughes-Hallett, Gleason, McCallum, et al., Wiley, 2002

References: TI 89-Plus Calculator, MathematicaÔ

Course Goals:  Competence in the multivariable calculus and its applications.

Prerequisites by Topic:  One year of single variable calculus

Major Topics Covered in the Course:         

• 1.      Functions of several variables
• 2.      Vectors
• 3.      differentiating functions of many variables
• 4.      optimization
• 5.      integrating functions of many variables
• 6.      vector fields
• 7.      line integrals
• 8.      calculus of vector fields.

Professional Component Contribution:  This course is college-level mathematics.  

Relationship to Program Outcomes: 

• Outcome a: This course requires the students to apply their knowledge of mathematics.
• Outcome d: Team projects may be assigned.
• Outcome g: Every student is required to submit at least one written report of typically five pages.
• Outcome k: TI-83+ graphing calculator and Mathematica™ are used regularly.